With internet usage and AI creation it’s good to go back to the roots of who “we” are.

Flavorists.  Businesses. History. Experience.

This article below covers one root, in the aspect of FDO.

Enjoy,

~Lena Begnaud

 

A Tribute to the Oldest American Flavor and Fragrance House
Article written by Gabriel Sinki
On January, 1, 1991, Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott (FDO) was acquired by Givaudan of Switzerland from BASF of Germany. Givaudan acted quickly to merge this almost 200-year-old company into its operation. While FDO does not exist as a separate company, a solid foundation of knowledge, a unique company culture and a proud tradition will continue into the future together with a somewhat similar heritage of Givaudan.

This tribute to FDO recalls how that company became a leader in its industry.

Dodge & Olcott

The history of Dodge & Olcott goes back to the end of the 18th century, seven years after American Independence, when in 1798 a young New York pharmacist named Robeti Bach, a contemporary of George Washington, set up a business for importing pharmaceutical and chemical products at 128 Pearl Street in New York. The items imported included essential oils, perfumes and soaps,…

1992 Jan/Feb: A Tribute to the Oldest American Flavor and Fragrance House

If you want to look at more history about Dodge and Olcott:

Dodge & Olcott, importers and manufacturers of flavor and fragrance materials for the food, perfume and cosmetics industry

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