Robertet Flavors Wins Ocean Spray Supplier of the Year Award

PISCATAWAY, NJRobertet Flavors is proud to announce that the company is the recipient of a Supplier of the Year Award from Ocean Spray Cranberries, for its role as an outstanding supplier in the Ingredient/Commodity category. The award, in the form of a traditional wooden cranberry scoop, was presented to Robertet during the 20th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberries Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. The festivities were held near Ocean Spray's cooperative headquarters, located in the middle of Massachusetts cranberry country.

This marks the third Ocean Spray award bestowed upon Robertet over the past six years.

"We are honored to receive this distinguished award from Ocean Spray Cranberries, and I could not be prouder of our talented and dedicated staff," said Peter Lombardo, president, Robertet North America. "Robertet's collaboration with Ocean Spray requires close coordination and attention to detail across many functional areas, both within the Robertet organization and in concert with Ocean Spray. Our people in purchasing, customer service, sales service, manufacturing, and quality control are the true recipients of this award, and I congratulate them and thank them for their excellence in servicing this key account."

Robertet's collaboration with Ocean Spray was formed six years ago to provide and ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective flow of quality ingredients. According to the award presented by Ocean Spray Cranberries, "Robertet's unfailing attention to detail, such as testing of all incoming ingredients, assuring specification compliance, and certifying overall food safety makes Robertet one of our key go-to strategic suppliers. Congratulations to the entire Robertet organization for this well deserved recognition."

About Robertet Flavors
The Robertet Group is a major supplier of flavors, fragrances and raw materials worldwide. Established in Grasse, France in 1850, Robertet has since gained a strong reputation as a manufacturer of high quality essential oils, extracts and natural isolates. Robertet Flavors, Inc., the U.S. flavor division headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, operates a state-of-the-art R&D center and compounding facility. Robertet Flavors provides exceptional flavor compounds, technical expertise, and applications solutions to food and beverage processors, continuing a long tradition of industry innovation and leadership.