Creating Custom Flavors

In the world of taste, mundane flavor can be found in an exorbitant amount of food and beverage products; and that’s because not all flavorings are created equal.


What makes certain entrees or beverages or baked goods (…or that Saturday night ice cream cone you indulged in from the city’s most popular sweet shop) taste better than others?


Yes, without question it’s the quality of the ingredients used. But, equally as important, it’s the flavorings.


Carefully curated flavors – ones that are also made from high quality, all-natural flavor ingredients – can make your application stand out and hit the highest notes among consumers.


Experienced Partners in Wholesale Flavoring


For the last century, Bickford Flavors has been providing wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and food service & caterers with the flavors needed to make superior tasting foods, ice cream, beverages, and baked goods.


With over a century of experience and more than 200 premium flavorings and extracts – many of which come from proven, 100-year-old formulas – we stand by tradition and are dedicated to providing you with superior flavorings, personal service, and value.


Above all, we want to see you grow, and that often means branching out and blazing a new taste trail. Let our expertise help you successfully create products with one-of-a-kind tastes and aromas.


Custom Flavorings and Extracts: Wholesale Program


What is the process of working with Bickford to create a custom flavor?

There are two primary needs for custom flavors:

  1. You are using a different company's flavor and would like Bickford to flavor match. In this case, you will need to send us a sample of the flavor to be matched.
  2. You would like Bickford to create a new flavor. In this case, we ask:
    • What will the flavor be used in?
    • Does it need to be oil- or water-based?
    • What kind of flavor profile does it need?
    • What should it taste like?

Once we have all the necessary information, our flavor chemists create the flavor in the lab and send you a sample for feedback.


When looking for custom flavors, why Bickford?

We develop a wide-array of application-specific custom flavors for several different industries.

We offer custom flavors, have no minimum order requirements, boast faster than normal turnaround times, and create flavors that fit demanding diets and lifestyles.

  • Unlike other custom flavor companies, we work hard to flavor match within a week. Once you approve the flavor, the lead time is no different than any other order at Bickford Flavors.
    • Orders are processed and shipped the same business day if the order is received before 12:00 p.m. EST, otherwise they will be shipped the following business day. Our desire is to get our product in your hands as soon as possible.
  • We can create flavors for current market demands.
  • We develop flavors that tailor to: Kosher diets, PKU (Phenylketonuria)-low protein diet, Ketogenics (low carb) diet, GSA diet, and Celiac (gluten-free) diet.

Remember, 2024 Holiday Seasons are Right Around the Corners

Now is the perfect time to start creating something new and exciting for the popular 2024 seasons:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter / Passover
  • Fourth of July
  • Summer ice creams and picnics
  • Summer and fall craft wine, beer & spirits
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving and Holiday baking

We are proud to develop a flavor(s) specifically for you and your growing business. To get started, register to become a wholesale customer. It’s quick, easy and offers plenty of benefits:

Download Wholesale Business Verification Form

Have questions? Contact us today or call 440-494-7777. Toll free at 800-283-8322. We’re excited to speak with you and happy to welcome you to the Bickford Flavors family.


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