Al Bauer Email & Phone Number

Al wears multiple hats as Vice President at Citrus and Allied Essences, a fourth generation, family owned business (est. 1933) in the ingredient and flavor industries. Al is an ingredients guy through and through, and takes a holistic approach to the process...he meets customers face to face to discuss and see their end product so he can help with their needs along the way (what, where, and when). In his current role, Al acts as a conduit and helps manage the whole process from start to finish with planning, quality assurance, operations, and logistics. Al started in this industry with a chemistry degree and has been involved in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) since the 1980’s.Al has worked in sales, management, operations, and quality assurance as a chemist. Al takes his relationships very seriously and spends time with both is team and his customers face to face. Al is an active member and has been a board member of many industry organizations including: Fragrance Creators Association (FCA), The International Fragrance Association North America (IFRANA), International Fragrance Research and Management Association (IFRAMA), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) among others. Al has testified in front of the US Trade Representatives Group (USTR) on behalf of the fragrance industry regarding tariffs on essential oils from the EU and China. Al is passionate about sustainability in sourcing and ensuring the production of high quality products. Al says his job is to stay one step ahead, and to give his customers a head’s up coupled with market advice. Al teaches new folks in the industry that this industry is very dynamic, and trendy. Every sample, and every customer is important. We help make things taste better, smell better and feel better. Al and his family have lived in New Jersey since his grandparents immigrated there from Germany and Scotland. Al remains in NJ his wife of 40 years and their two children, a son in the financial world and a daughter in nutrition. Fun Fact: Al’s aunt was a nun who had numerous PhDs in chemistry, and recommended that Al take a look at the fragrance and flavor industry, so Al started his career in water and waste treatment chemistry! Al’s Pearls of Wisdom: Take a deep breath and we will get through it together. Al BauerVice President Citrus and Allied Essences, Ltd. abauer@citrusandallied.comCell: 973-870-5348Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd. Website: www.citrusandallied.com

Listed skills include Ingredients, Food Industry, Flavors, Food, and 3 others.