Abstract: AM Todd Expands flavor technology capabilities and moves into botanicals for the health and wellness market

In 1869 the Peppermint King, Albert May Todd, founded A.M. Todd in Kalamazoo, MI; the company quickly became the world’s leading producer of high-quality peppermint and spearmint oils. As the company celebrates its 136th anniversary, it’s expanding its business model from being a supplier of mint oils and other flavor ingredients to being a provider of value-added flavor formulations and applications. The company also is eyeing opportunities for future growth in botanicals and new and expanding markets.
How has the vision and structure of the company changed since its founding? What strategies are in place to make the desired growth possible? Henry Todd, CEO, and Sharon Wicker, president, spoke to P&F about the company’s history, its current vision, and the priorities that fuel and inspire expansion.

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