“Success is not determined by how big you are when you start out, but by how well you help others make their vision come to life.”
– Robert T. Maleeny, FFS Founder
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1983
1983
Flavor& Fragrance Specialties was created working out of founder, Robert T. Maleeny’s basement.
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1984
1984
FFS establishes Administration and R&D headquarters in Hawthorne, NJ and acquires Palmer Laboratories Inc. in Baltimore.
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1986
1986
FFS moves Administration and R&D headquarters to Franklin Lakes, NJ and launches EOC® malodor control system.
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1990
1990
FFS enhances their role in pet care by developing a fragrance used in the market-leading cat litter brand.
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1992
1992
FFS moves production facility to current location.
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1996
1996
FFS moves Administration and R&D headquarters to Mahwah, NJ.
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1997
1997
FFS expands manufacturing facility with new warehouse and acquires Flavorscents and Derived Aromatics.
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2001
2001
FFS settles into current Administration and R&D headquarters in Mahwah, NJ.
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2002
2002
Mike Bloom was appointed president after FFS founder, Robert T. Maleeny’s passing.
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2003
2003
FFS doubles the size of manufacturing facility with new fragrance, refrigerated storage and quality control areas.
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2004
2004
FFS enhances its leadership position in flavorings for coffee by conducting the first comprehensive consumer market survey of flavored coffee drinkers.
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2005
2005
Co-Founder, Steve Vanata, retires and FFS ownership transitions to Mike Bloom and Willy Palmer. Willy Palmer is named executive vice president.
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2006
2006
FFS restructures into separate business units for flavors and fragrances.
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2008
2008
FFS Celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
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2009
2009
FFS launches new corporate identity featuring our iconic, stylized ampersand exemplifying shared synergy.
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2011
2011
FFS pioneers groundbreaking infusion technology for the beer industry. FFS strengthens its oral hygiene and confection business with the launch of COOL-IT®, mint enhancer.
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2012
2012
FFS partners with Grounds for Health to raise awareness about cervical cancer prevention in the coffee growing regions.
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2014
2014
FFS launches custom Millennial Flavored Coffee Consumer Insights and FreshenAire®, malodor specific consumer tested fragrances. FFS receives SQF level 2 Certification.
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2015
2015
FFS merges with Lucta, S.A. This is a combination of two well-established companies holding similar values and philosophies and whose emphasis on innovation, trust and integrity accomplish excellent results for their customers.See the World of Lucta
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2017
2017
FFS reinforces its corporate identity with the launch of a new website.