Harris Spice Will Be at IFT FIRST 2026
Booth #4709 · Come talk with us about blending, packaging, and organic spice solutions for food innovation
Harris Spice is excited to attend IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, IL — July 12–15 at McCormick Place. As one of the food industry’s leading events for research, science, technology, and innovation, IFT FIRST brings together food scientists, product developers, ingredient suppliers, R&D teams, and industry decision-makers from across the food and beverage landscape.
For Harris Spice, the event is an opportunity to connect with customers and partners looking for more than ingredients alone. Our team supports food brands with the capabilities needed to move from idea to finished product: custom blending, flexible packaging, certified organic programs, documentation, traceability, and reliable supply chain execution.
Custom Blending Supported by Flavor R&D.
Harris Spice helps customers develop custom blends and seasoning systems that are flavorful, functional, and production-ready. Our blending capabilities are supported by flavor R&D expertise, allowing our team to work with customers from early concept development through commercialization.
Whether a customer is creating a new seasoning profile, improving an existing formula, matching a target flavor, or adapting a blend for a specific application, Harris Spice brings practical formulation support to the process. Our team understands how spice and seasoning systems perform across applications including snacks, proteins, sauces, soups, prepared foods, frozen meals, dips, dressings, and foodservice products.
Our blending programs connect flavor development with the operational discipline needed to bring products to market at scale.
Flexible Packaging for Every Channel.
In addition to sourcing and blending, Harris Spice offers packaging capabilities designed to support a wide range of customer needs. We can pack spices, herbs, blends, and seasonings in formats suited for retail shelves, foodservice operations, private label programs, and industrial manufacturing environments.
This flexibility allows customers to work with one supplier across multiple channels and product formats. From consumer-facing retail containers to foodservice-size packaging and bulk industrial supply, Harris Spice helps customers simplify procurement, maintain consistency, and scale their programs with confidence.
Certified Organic Programs with Traceable Supply Chain Support.
Organic products require more than an organic ingredient list. They require certified sourcing, controlled processing, proper handling, and the documentation needed to support compliance throughout the supply chain. Harris Spice supports customers with certified organic straight spices as well as organic blends and seasoning systems.
Our organic capabilities include sourcing, processing, blending, packaging, and the supply chain documentation needed to help customers build organic programs safely and reliably. For brands developing organic products, Harris Spice provides the ingredient expertise and traceability support required to move from concept to finished product.
Trending Flavors Created by Our R&D Team.
At IFT FIRST 2026, Harris Spice is showcasing five flavor concepts developed by our R&D team to demonstrate how trend insight, formulation expertise, and spice blending capabilities come together. Each concept reflects a current direction in food innovation — from global flavor exploration to sweet-heat profiles and nostalgic favorites reimagined for today’s consumer.
These concepts represent the way Harris Spice works to develop custom seasoning systems, adapt flavor profiles for specific applications, and support product development from early ideation through commercial scale-up.
Korean BBQ
Global Flavors
Queso Inferno
SWICY 2.0
Jalapeño Lime Guacamole
Newstalgia
Hot Honey Garlic
SWICY 2.0
Garam Masala
Global Flavors
Take Home a Taste of Flavor Innovation.
Stop by Harris Spice at Booth #4709 to pick up samples of two new Pep & Zip seasoning concepts: Spicy Queso Inferno and Hot Honey Garlic. Developed to showcase our flavor R&D and custom blending capabilities, these seasonings highlight the bold, trend-forward profiles our team can help bring to life.
Samples will be available while supplies last.
Connecting Food Innovation with Commercial Execution.
IFT FIRST is a valuable setting for conversations about what comes next in food innovation. For food scientists, product developers, and procurement teams, successful product development depends on partners who can support both creative formulation and practical execution.
At Harris Spice, our three pillars — blending, packaging, and organic capabilities — help customers develop differentiated products, manage complexity, and scale with confidence. Whether customers are launching a new product line, expanding into organic, improving an existing seasoning system, or looking for a more flexible spice and seasoning partner, our team is ready to help.
Connect with Our Sales Team at IFT FIRST 2026.
If you’re attending IFT FIRST 2026, contact our sales team at spicesales@harrisspice.com to schedule time with Harris Spice in Chicago. We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss custom blending, packaging needs, certified organic programs, ingredient sourcing, and upcoming product development goals.
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