NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Bell Flavors & Fragrances now offers a line of exotic protein flavors for use in pet food applications in North America. As the consumer demand for exotic flavors grows, pet food processors look for new options to innovate products with unique flavor profiles.

The line of exotic protein flavors includes the novelty — alligator or boar — to flavors pets may have tried before such as bison, pheasant, venison, rabbit or lamb. The flavor profiles for pet food range from gamy to rich to fatty and are all natural with other natural flavors which helps brands call out specific meat and seafood varietals on labels.

Based in Northbrook, Ill., Bell Flavors & Fragrances is a family-run business with 11 manufacturing plants globally.

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