Mizkan to Open New R&D Facility

MT. PROSPECT, Ill.Mizkan Americas announced plans to open a new R&D facility in Lake Alfred, Fla. The U.S. headquarters for Mizkan Americas will remain in Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Were excited to expand our R&D capabilities and to continue accelerating our companys growth," said Craig Smith, president of Mizkan EuroAmericas. With more than 200 years of experience in the food ingredient arena, this addition underlines our continued commitment to meet or exceed our customers expectations and envisioning tomorrows needs for innovation."

The 2,000-square-foot facility will be housed within the existing Lake Alfred manufacturing facility, and will produce vinegars, cooking wines, salted spirits, non-alcoholic mixers and wine reductions.

Dr. Esmond Joseph will manage the new R&D facility. Dr. Joseph earned his bachelors and masters degrees in Food Science from Alabama A & M University and his doctorate degree in food science from Louisiana State University.  Dr. Joseph has more than 25 years of research and development experience in the food industry.