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Since 1990

OurStory

For over three decades, Allen Flavors has been a trusted partner to food and beverage brands across North America, turning bold ideas into unforgettable flavors.

1990Founded in New Jersey
35+Years of craft
200+On the team
Welcome

Meet Allen Flavors

A short film from our South Plainfield headquarters. Meet the labs, the floor, and the people behind the flavors.

Allen Flavors facility at sunsetSouth Plainfield, NJ
Foundation

Our Mission

Mission statement

To foster a collaborative environment that rewards innovation, inspires excellence, and fuels our relentless pursuit to make the world taste better.

The Allen Flavors facility at 10 Corporate Place in South Plainfield, New Jersey
Our Story
Through the years

AF Milestones

From a small flavor house in Kenilworth, NJ to the 300,000 sq ft headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ we work from today!

Allen Flavors trade-show booth from the company's early years, with the original logo banner and gourmet hot cocoa displayThe early years
Est.
1990

Founded

Allen Flavors, Inc. was established in Kenilworth, New Jersey, with a vision to create premium custom flavors.

The Allen Flavors building in Edison, NJ, its logo mounted on the brick facade above the entranceEdison, NJ
Milestone
1998

Beverage Division Launched

Now located in Edison, NJ, Allen Flavors expanded into full-service beverage development with broader flavor offerings, becoming a trusted partner for RTD tea and juice brands.

Racked pallets of flavor drums and packed ingredients inside the Allen Flavors warehouseReady to ship
Milestone
2000

Beverage Kits Innovation

Launched the copacker-ready beverage kit program, simplifying supply chains for beverage brands nationwide.

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic seal
Milestone
2006

Organic Certification

Achieved QAI Organic Handler/Processor certification, building one of the industry's broadest organic flavor libraries.

SQF logo
Milestone
2015

SQF Certified

Achieved the industry's highest food safety certifications, placing Allen Flavors among a select group of flavor manufacturers recognized for excellence in food safety, quality assurance, and manufacturing standards.

Front of the Allen Flavors headquarters building in South Plainfield, New JerseySouth Plainfield, NJ
Milestone
2018

New Company Headquarters

Expanded the company footprint to over 250,000 square feet with the opening of the new headquarters in South Plainfield, New Jersey, including state-of-the-art labs, designer-quality conference rooms, and production space.

Allen Flavors signage on the headquarters building35 years
Milestone
2025

35 Years & Growing

Celebrating 35 years of excellence, we have grown to more than 200 employees and 300,000 square feet, operate multiple production facilities, and continue to expand our product portfolio with successful national and international brands.