A Hybrid between a fruit puree and concentrated natural flavoring, Blackbird Flavor Compounds provide a robust and dynamic flavor to IPAs, Sour Ales, Ciders, Stouts, Seltzers, Vodka and more, providing significant cost savings and ease of use. Shelf stable even after opening. | Itaberco is a family-owned manufacturer of premium ingredients for desserts and beverages, proudly headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. With a focus on creativity, consistency, and scalability, we produce a wide range of shelf-stable artisan products—flavor compounds, dry and liquid bases, fruit fillings, pastry mixes, and beverage solutions—designed to elevate everything from soft serve and gelato to baked goods and craft cocktails. We operate out of a 60,000-square-foot, SQF-certified facility that meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and traceability. All of our products are kosher-certified and proudly made in the United States. Whether serving independent chefs or national brands, we are committed to delivering exceptional ingredients that perform reliably across a variety of applications. At the heart of Itaberco is our chef-driven Research & Development team. We collaborate closely with our customers to provide both off-the-shelf solutions and custom formulations that meet their unique operational and flavor needs. From modernizing a bakery menu to scaling signature soft serve for a fast-casual chain, our team brings practical expertise and a deep understanding of market trends to every project. Our versatility, innovation, and hands-on support set us apart in the industry. We believe great ingredients are the foundation of unforgettable food experiences—and we’re here to help you build them. Whether you’re launching a new concept, troubleshooting a formula, or simply looking to stand out in a competitive market, Itaberco is your collaborative partner from ideation to execution. Visit us during IBIE to sample our latest innovations and learn more about how our products and people can support your growth. From pastry kitchens and gelaterias to frozen dessert shops and bar programs, Itaberco empowers culinary professionals with the tools they need to succeed—without compromising on quality, flavor, or creativity.
IRCA Group
IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredients, specializing in chocolate, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and decorations. With over 100 years of Italian heritage, we operate 21 production facilities across Europe, the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Through our renowned brands—IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin and Domori— we provide innovative, trend-driven products and a “one-stop shop” for professionals worldwide. With over 2,000 employees, we help you in making it simple to create the extraordinary, offering complete ingredient solutions for pastry, bakery, gelato, and more.
Inspiracion en Chocolate
We are Du Krons — with over 35 years of experience in the market. Our headquarters are in Mexico City and we have a commercial office in the USA. While product quality is at the core of what we do, what truly sets Du Krons apart is our ability to innovate and create custom solutions tailored to each client’s needs. In fact, although we offer a select line of standard products, over 90% of what we produce is made-to-order — designed specifically for each one of our customers. Creativity, innovation, and service are not just values — they are the DNA of Du Krons. Our products and decorations are primarily made with chocolate, compound chocolate, sugar, and cereals. All of them comply with FDA regulations and are manufactured under the strictest international standards for hygiene and food safety. In addition, we are Kosher certified. Today, we proudly serve the vast majority of Mexico’s top bakery chains, supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants. Naturally, the next step in our growth was to expand beyond our borders. Over the past three years, we’ve done just that — successfully exporting to the United States, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, while actively developing exciting new projects across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. If you’re looking for that special, one-of-a-kind touch to elevate your desserts — chances are, Du Krons already makes it. And if we don’t, we’ll create it just for you.
Innophos, Inc.
At Innophos, we create essential phosphates and leavening solutions that enhance the quality, functionality, and consistency of baked goods. Our innovative LEVAIR® portfolio offers a wide range of baking solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of both manufacturers and consumers. From non-aluminum-based leavening and extended shelf life to improved texture in high-protein formulations, our ingredients help optimize performance while maintaining product quality. Whether you’re seeking consistent leavening, clean-label alternatives, or ways to reduce waste and improve processing efficiency, the LEVAIR® portfolio of baking innovation delivers targeted benefits across a variety of applications—backed by our technical expertise and formulation support to help you achieve the best results. | Innophos is a leading global producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphates and minerals to help our customers offer products that are tasty, healthy, and nutritious. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and China.
IFF
Welcome to IFF At IFF (NYSE: IFF), we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. Learn more at www.iff.com. Raise the Game in Bakery At IFF, we offer Baking solutions for an industry that never stops. We combine our passion for baking knowledge with a complete range of capabilities to address customer challenges today while helping them grow tomorrow. We are cultivating solutions and innovations to shape the future of bakery through new products and processes. We are striving to be a unique global company in constant movement, building long-lasting relationships with our customers. Our Portfolio for the Baking Industry IFF offers a comprehensive portfolio of ingredients for the baking industry for bakery, fats & oils and nutrition & snack bars categories. We offer a wide range of emulsifiers, enzymes, hydrocolloids & texturants, food protection (antimicrobials and antioxidants), soy & pea proteins, natural flavors & extracts, seasonings, natural colors, whole food powders, real fruit inclusions, probiotics, cultures and health ingredients. | IFF Danisco Animal Nutrition is a market leader in nutritional health solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of feed enzymes, betaine, and probiotics. The global demand for high-quality protein is growing. At the same time, consumers have become increasingly aware of the impact that livestock health has on protein quality. We are proud to play a role in providing healthy feed for livestock and are committed to developing innovative, feed additive solutions to enable antibiotic-free and sustainable production. As a pioneer in the development of innovative feed additives, we understand the crucial issues that determine optimal nutrition and gastrointestinal health. That’s why our products are developed to balance sustainable ambitions with feed efficiency, animal performance and animal welfare. In addition to our feed additives portfolio, we also offer science-based services including dedicated customer support and raw material and animal feed optimization analyses. Our capabilities are underpinned by the quality of our trials, our investment in technology and research, and our collaboration with leading commercial, governmental and academic partners. | At IFF, we’re blending science and creativity to transform the beauty and personal care industry. Our focus on high-performing ingredients driven by an integrated sustainability approach delivers solutions that answer consumer’s evolving aspirations for beauty and personal care products. GENENCARE® is our versatile range of upcycled, natural active ingredients that can provide benefits such as long-term moisturization and hair strengthening, making them ideal for use in skin care, hair care, and body care products. AURIST™ offers a functional range of biopolymers designed to help brands deliver both established and novel sensory profiles.
Hero Food Service North America
We are an international, family-owned company founded in Switzerland with a rich heritage and more than 130 years of expertise in conserving the Goodness of Nature. We provide the best Ingredients for the professional Pastry Chefs.
GIUSTO MANETTI BATTILORO spa
Edible gold has a long-standing tradition: the ancient Egyptians used it as an offering to the gods, and Renaissance nobles used it to display their wealth and power. The ancient tradition of decorating dishes with edible gold leaf is now one of the most exclusive trends in food design, rediscovered by Gualtiero Marchesi and beloved by Michelin-starred chefs around the world. With 400 years of experience in the ancient art of gold beating, the Manetti family produces its edible gold in Florence. Gold Chef edible gold is available in all formats and is ideal for every sector: from home use to fine dining, from bartending to industrial food production. Whole, crumbled into flakes, crumbs, or powder: gold leaf adds a magnificent glow to pastries and liqueurs. Moreover, Gold Chef edible gold is certified for food use according to European and international regulations, ensuring safety, quality, and absolute purity.