Profiles: Alison Freedman

Jan 2nd, 2023

'No two days are ever the same in this industry and having the opportunity to learn each day is a blessing.'

"No two days are ever the same in this industry and having the opportunity to learn each day is a blessing."

Alison Freedman, certified flavorist, Firmenich has joined the Perfumer & Flavorist+ 2023 Advisory Board. We checked in with other flavorist to share her journey, how the creative demands of the job are evolving and the best part of her day-to-day. Here's a taste of the interview.

Perfumer & Flavorist+: What led you to the flavor industry?

Alison Freedman: Fate and following my efforts. I graduated with a degree in Food Science & Technology from Virginia Tech and ended up with the good fortune of finding an opportunity to work in the industry through networking. I never gave up on proving my ability early in my career, and I consistently expressed my sincere interest in training with flavorists by offering to help their team whenever I had a moment of downtime.

For the full article, please check out the Perfumer & Flavorist+ January 2023 issue.

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From Flavour & Fragrance to Ingredients & Beauty

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