First Spice Mixing Co, Inc

First Spice Mixing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of custom seasoning blends, functional food ingredients, and processing aids. Established in 1940 by Felix Epstein, the company has evolved from its roots in herb and spice trading in Germany into a trusted name across the North American food industry. With over 80 years of experience, First Spice offers various food producers deep technical expertise and customer-focused innovation. The company operates independently run manufacturing facilities in Long Island City, New York; San Francisco, California; and Toronto, Canada, each equipped with its own R&D team. This decentralized structure enables quick turnaround, product customization, and close customer collaboration. First Spice serves a broad array of food sectors, including meat and poultry, seafood, plant-based foods, snacks, pasta and rice dishes, dips and dressings, and regional and ethnic cuisines. First Spice offers more than just high-quality ingredients. Its team provides R&D support, regulatory guidance, troubleshooting, and packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s process and market needs. This full-service approach has made First Spice a go-to partner for product development and reformulation in legacy and emerging food categories. Committed to the highest food safety and quality standards, all facilities are FSSC 22000 certified and offer kosher options (Circle K). First Spice emphasizes continuous improvement, sustainability, and strong relationships with suppliers and customers.