Corporate sustainability and investment in production is aligned
with customer needs, and that’s what creates success.

Production and facilities investments, in addition to exemplary safety certifications, lead to positive customer experiences and growth. Add to that state-of-the-art, industrial biotechnical testing and production facilities, along with immediate product availability, and Aurochemicals has created our own sweet aroma of success.

There’s a growing demand for all our products, and last year we grew by 20 percent. We attribute that growth to customer service, same-day shipping, quality of products and pricing. By the time our customers are ready to follow up on their order, it’s already at their facility.

Aurochemicals successfully works with suppliers and co-manufacturers in ways to optimize availability of ingredients, taking into consideration the many variables that can impact availability. We always maintain proper levels of stock ingredients to meet customers’ manufacturing demands, with same-day shipping for over 350 different natural ingredients.

The recent purchase of a 25,000-square-foot industrial/office building in Chester, New York, will position us for future growth with additional warehouse, manufacturing, office and compliance laboratory space.

This gives us the capacity, space and requirements for our immediate and future operational activities should emergency circumstances dictate. Our facilities are strategically located close to regional highways, Stewart Airport in Newburgh, New York and the Port of Newark, New Jersey, allowing easy access to customers and vendors. From a delivery standpoint, this building is an asset.

Additionally, Aurochemicals’ recent Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), benchmarked by GFSI, supports the processes Aurochemicals uses in developing our products and the excellent safety and quality standards used in product development. This difficult to earn certification also reinforces to Aurochemicals’ customers our commitment to food safety via HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) principles, and good manufacturing processes.

Technology acquisitions are critical to Aurochemicals’ ongoing production success and profitability. Our recently acquired Agilent Technologies gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), as an example, further increases its capabilities and accuracy in purity and impurity level monitoring and testing. Customers want to work with companies who make commitments that embrace technological advancements.

Customer confidence in our products is a huge priority for us. That’s why we make significant financial investments to ensure our natural products exceed every safety standard, and we are in full compliance with every regulation. That’s why we have the best testing equipment in the marketplace. That’s why our warehouse is fully stocked with every item our customers need, and we ship within 24 hours. And we employ a qualified team of experts who are experienced, dedicated and committed to the core values of the Company. Add all these together, and the flavor we taste and the scent we smell is called ‘success.’

By: Deo Persaud, Vice President and CEO

WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (April 20, 2016) – Aurochemicals, a manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, received Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) for the third consecutive year. Aurochemicals received an E – Excellent rating – with a near-perfect score of 99%. The Level 2 certification is a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plan that is benchmarked by GFSI. Aurochemicals’ SQF certification is therefore a testament to the processes that the company uses in developing its products and the excellent safety and quality of the completed products.

“Aurochemicals has always been known for exceptional quality and food safety, but it is quite an honor to be recognized with very high scores by a prestigious organization such as the Safe Quality Food Institute,” said Sagar Lachmansing, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner at Aurochemicals. “This certification is testament to our attention to detail for our processes and production.”

All companies that wish to become SQF certified must go through a list of steps including registering the company with the SQF assessment database, designating an employee as an SQF practitioner, choosing a level of certification, and eventually passing an audit, performed by a licensed SQF certification body, which includes reviews of documents and an assessment of the company’s facility.

Even the process of going through the audit helps companies to improve their process and systems management, in that it helps to identify and manage potential risks that the applying company faces. Companies that achieve certification have fulfilled the rigorous standards of food safety (Level 2) and quality (Level 3) upheld by the Institute. The certification is held in high regard by food processors, retailers and food service providers across the world.

“At Aurochemicals, we are fully devoted to surpassing our customer’s needs,” said Deo Persaud, Vice President and CEO. “Our third SQF certification stands as a testament to our team’s dedication to producing the highest quality flavor and fragrance ingredients.”

For more information about SQF certification and the standards necessary to become certified by the SQF institute, visit www.sqfi.com.

Aurochemicals, established in 1994, is a manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry worldwide. With a focus on research, development, and quality control it is Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified. The company, which began in Brooklyn, currently occupies a facility in Washingtonville, N.Y., with extensive production and storage capabilities. To learn more, visit www.aurochemicals.com or call 1-888-663-AURO.

 

 

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You may have heard that “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” have been designated the 2016 colors of the year by Pantone. Fashion designers have already adapted these shades into their spring collections with other seasonal attire designed with these trendy hues in mind.

The same holds true in the flavor and fragrance industry. Just as color adds a splash of life, new flavors and fragrances add zest to one’s taste and scent palate.

This year, flavor and fragrance demands—including demand for flavor and fragrance blends, essential oils and natural extracts, and aroma chemicals—is expected to rise 4.4percent a year to reach $26.5 billion in 2016.

And what do consumers want to taste and smell?

Trends include sweeteners, Korean, Indian and Cuban spice blends in addition to other global blends from places like Germany, Quebec, Vietnam, Mexico while still including traditional Americana, according to Perfumer Flavorist.

Natural protein sources derived from seaweed, algae and, yes, even insects, are also part of this trend.

USA Today tells us to say goodbye to bacon and pumpkin and helloto matcha, sambal sauce and rendang curry.

Of course, sweeteners always remain popular, with manufacturers forecasting customers will want a variety of low/no calories sweetening ingredients in low-calorie food formulations.

But this year, classic taste blends and early naturals/barks and roots are also in the forefront of consumer interest. Perhaps it’s because consumers are becoming increasingly experimental and adventurous in what is put on their plates. Flavorists are also beginning to see sweet heat trends, which hold fruity, yet spicy flavors. These include blackberry, raspberry and passion fruit merged with jalapeno, chipotle and habanero.

And just like those who appreciate unique tastes, those who are scent aficionados also want authenticity in fragrances, knowing fragrance amplifies the moods and emotions the seasons bring.

Watch for global influences and beauty secrets balanced by men, nature, wellness, botanicals and freshness, Perfumer & Flavorist noted. A blend of organic elements along with fruits, powdery florals and sweet gourmand is also projected to be popular.

Other related trends will be equally noticeable this year.

Support for the largest market, food and beverages, is projected to rise from growing urbanization, rising incomes and increasing interest in Western foods and lifestyle.

Additionally, manufacturers will see increased output of processed and convenience foods. Look for advances in the consumption of carbonated beverages, one of the leading outlets for flavors.

And In the toiletry and cleaner market, fragrance demand is also projected to advance as production of toiletries and cleaners rises with personal consumption expenditures in emerging economies.

What does this mean for Aurochemicals?

As the global leader in the manufacturing of over 350 natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, Aurochemicals remains committed to being ahead of the curve in knowing what consumers want. Developing new and innovative ingredients that will provide combinations to appeal to taste and smell will help our customers to be successful in responding to their consumers’ desires.

That way, all consumers have to worry about how to infuse “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” into their wardrobes.

By: Sagar Lachmansing, Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (September 8, 2015) — Aurochemicals, the manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry, has recently acquired a state-of-the-art Agilent Technologies gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS),further increasing its capabilities and accuracy in purity and impurity level monitoring and testing.

GC/MS testing is a method which combines the features of gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) to identify different substances within the same test sample. It is an extremely versatile technique and probably the most widespread of tandem or “hyphenated” technology.

“This allows us to further qualify and determine the types of impurities in natural chemicals, along with whatever we’re trying to analyze,” said Naitram Persaud, Aurochemical’s quality assurance/quality control manager. “It is the gold standard and the best tool for analysis.”

Sagar Lachmansing, Aurochemical’s vice president, quality, scientific and regulatory affairs, said the use of the new equipment is a powerful tool in food safety, quality analysis and pesticide residue analysis for all of Aurochemicals’ food and fragrance ingredients. Recent survey revelations in the food industry suggest that more American shoppers are more concerned than before about the food safety and quality today.

“It is our responsibility therefore to be nimble in our response to customers and consumers trends,” said Lachmansing.

Lachmansing said Aurochemicals’ business pursuit is focused on total customer satisfaction and one of the key elements of its objectives is to continuously and proactively deliver on food safety and quality expectations.

“It is with confidence and pride in our technological enhancements that we will continue to build trust all our customers can depend on,” he added.

This instrument supports Aurochemicals’ quality objectives in substantial ways.

“More and more most of our food ingredients will require more definitive analytical testing, including pesticide residue analysis, because of regulatory and customer requirements,” said Lachmansing.  “The ingredients are natural products and by virtue of their source of origin which is plants, pesticides may be present in trace quantities. We extract and process products using innovative techniques to achieve required quality.  We want to proactively test for any pesticide residue during processing and in doing so in real time with GCMS provides inherent advantages because of rapidity and conclusive results. In addition to process control testing finished product testing also provides validation as an indicator of compliance.”

Lachmansing also noted there continues to be debate about the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified (GM) products and the justification of use of herbicides and insecticides in crops.

“Our processes do not utilize GMOs but the concern of customers remain our strategic direction as we target pesticide analysis of our non-GMO ingredients,” he said.

Checking for pesticides in foodstuffs requires various levels of regulation and monitoring, Lachmansing explained. Although pesticides are traditionally quantified through gas chromatography (GC), that process can sometimes be time consuming if a number of pesticides need to be quantified concurrently. However, in a scanned GCMS approach all the compounds present in the sample are captured in the chromatographic run and the data can be searched for any specific analyte, a chemical substance that is the subject of chemical analysis. The scan mode allows for non-targeted sample profiling by providing a “fingerprint” identification for library matches of unknowns within the scan mode.

Aurochemical’s new GC/MS equipment provides positive confirmation of various pesticides in a single analytical run, making it the preferred technique for pesticide analysis because of its single-run capability.

Combined GC/MS testing allows for a much greater degree of substance identification than if either unit were used separately. It’s not possible to accurately identify a particular molecule by GC or MS alone, Lachmansing explained.  The MS process normally requires a very pure sample while the GC process separates multiple molecule. The challenge for GC in the separation process is when two or more molecules co-elute.

While the chemistry may seem complicated for non-scientists, said Lachmansing, two different molecules can sometimes have  similar patterns of ionized fragments in MS. Combining these two processes, however,  reduces the possibility of error, because it’s extremely unlikely two different molecules will behave in the same way in both GC and MS.

“This is cutting edge and this is what our customers expect,” added Lachmansing. “We want to know as quickly as possible what the results of our chemical analyses are so we know if we have to reprocess that product or quickly reject it.” Optimized processes lead to enhancement of our same day order to ship schedules something that is at the core of our business.

That importance stems from Aurochemicals’ commitment to quality product development and customer service.

“Our investment in this equipment demonstrates our commitment to best practices in quality control and quality assurance as well as positively exceeding customer expectations,” Lachmansing said.

Moreover, the final rules for Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC), which were expected to be released by the FDA in late August, will become effective in  60 days of the actual release date.  They are expected to be implemented within one to three years, depending on the size of the company. They require that companies producing ingredients for human consumption evaluate products and their processing for various categories of food safety and quality risks including  biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards;  natural toxins, pesticides, drug residues, decomposition, parasites, allergens, and unapproved food and color additives; naturally occurring or unintentionally introduced hazards; and  intentionally introduced hazards, including acts of terrorism.

A GC-MS, at this time, therefore offers great opportunity for preparation and advanced implementation of HARPC requirements Lachmansing said.

Deo Persaud, Aurochemicals CEO added:  “We ship out products daily. This new equipment allows us to bring the processing of chemicals beyond the high standards we have now to a new level while continuing to have a rapid turnaround time for our customers.”

About Aurochemicals
For over 20 years, Aurochemicals has been a leader in the research, production and quality control of flavor and fragrance ingredients, pharmaceuticals and rum production. Based in Washingtonville, N.Y., Aurochemicals is a SafeQuality Food (SQF) Level 2 certified facility, benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Aurochemicals’ SQF designation is a testament to the processes it uses in developing its products and the excellent safety and quality of completed products. To learn more, visit: www.aurochemicals.com or call 845-496-6065.

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It’s often noted that smell and taste are the two senses most closely related to human memory. With that in mind, it isn’t surprising that Aurochemicals, a company that creates flavor and fragrance ingredients, would have such high standards for the consistency and quality of its chemicals. After all, once a consumer smells or tastes the final product, the memory will likely  stay with them forever.

With so much at stake, how do companies like Aurochemicals get it right every time? Even with standardized formulas and high standards for cleanliness, there is still bound to be some variance, and it’s up to us to make sure that margin for error is as slim as possible. We do that by adhering to strict quality control and quality assurance guidelines.

What is quality control?

Any organization that creates products is familiar with the concept of quality control. It exists under the umbrella of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), a system of design, monitoring and control within the facilities and processes that go into making a particular product. The end goal of GMP is quality.

Quality is consistently attained through both quality control and quality assurance. To understand the difference between the two, think of a relay race. A successful relay depends on each team member working hard and demonstrating proper technique throughout the race—this is akin to quality assurance. Quality control, on the other hand, only looks at the end result: whether or not a relay team wins the race, or whether a final product meets the manufacturer’s high standards.

Looking through the limited lens of quality control, a company can see only the flawed outcome of a design and manufacturing process. Quality assurance, conversely, works quality checks into each small step of the process so that errors can be caught more quickly and potentially reversed before they have a long-lasting impact.

Both quality control and quality assurance are essential to a obtaining a good end result. But quality assurance gives companies a better chance at winning the race.

How does Aurochemicals ensure quality?

At Aurochemicals, we take both quality assurance and quality control very seriously. We follow the Safe Quality Food (SQF) management system, recognized all over the world for its effectiveness. In 2015, the company received an A grade for its SQF recertification audit.

Our team of quality assurance and quality control specialists has a combined experience of more than 75 years in product quality and safety. This team constantly checks and monitors a wide range of variables, from pH levels and density to impurities and contaminants, to help ensure ingredients are both safe and enjoyable.

Aurochemicals’ quality control and quality assurance processes have evolved into a set of a highly scientific and quantifiable tests and checks. This commitment to quality helps us to ensure our customers are able to create a product worth remembering.

By Sagar Lachmansing, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance