Mosaic Flavors acquires First Coast Flavors, to expand flavor solution capabilities

USA – Mosaic Flavors, an ingredients company headquartered in Chino, CA, has announced its acquisition of First Coast Flavors, a Jacksonville, FL-based company.

This is part of its strategy to enhance its customizable flavor solutions and broaden its range of applications. 

First Coast Flavors was established in 2022 by industry veterans Rich Flanigan and Andy Titus. 

Flanigan brings more than two decades of experience in specialty ingredient sales and eight years in the flavor sector.

Mosaic Flavors itself was created through the merger of two flavor companies, OC Flavors and Novotaste, in 2023.

In a press release, Mosaic Flavors’ CEO, Mark Becker, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “We are pleased to bring First Coast Flavors into the Mosaic Flavors family. Their innovative techniques and proactive work ethic are a perfect fit for our goal of delivering high-quality flavor solutions, addressing the needs of customer service and flexibility. This partnership will give us additional resources to drive product development and expand growth.”

Flanigan, who will take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Mosaic Flavors, sees the move as an opportunity for growth. 

“Joining Mosaic Flavors allows us to better serve our clients and push our growth forward,” Flanigan said. 

Mosaic Flavors specializes in creating and refining flavor systems, particularly for meat, fish, and seafood applications. 

The company offers a wide variety of essential oil-based products, spice blends, and international flavor profiles. 

Their formulations are designed to maintain flavor impact even after high-temperature processing.

In addition to the acquisition, Mosaic Flavors recently underwent leadership changes. 

Mark Becker, who was named CEO in March, took over from Jim Miller, who had served in the role since August 2022. 

Becker previously worked at Kerr Concentrates, where he held the position of general manager. 

Before that, he was the vice president of sales and marketing at AAK, having joined the company in 2014.

Mosaic Flavors is looking to strengthen its presence in the U.S. ingredient market, which reached a value of over US$335 billion in 2023. 

Industry projections suggest the global market could grow to US$511 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.80% over the forecast period.

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