LifeSpice Welcomes Pete Hellenbrand
LifeSpice Welcomes Pete Hellenbrand as Midwest Sales Manager CHICAGO, IL, August 18, 2026 LifeSpice is excited to welcome Pete Hellenbrand as our newest Sales Manager for the Midwest region. We are thrilled to add Pete’s extensive sales expertise and culinary background to our team. Pete’s passion for food began at an early age while working […]
LifeSpice Welcomes Joe Houlihan
LifeSpice Welcomes Joe Houlihan as Staff Accountant CHICAGO, IL, August 10, 2026 LifeSpice is excited to welcome Joe Houlihan as our newest Staff Accountant in our Homer Glen office. We are thrilled to have Joe join our team, and we look forward to the fresh perspective he’ll bring to the role. Joe recently graduated from […]
GLP-1s & The Food Industry
Understanding GLP-1 Impact on Consumers A small, but rapidly growing population GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, are a class of medications used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs mimic a naturally occurring gut hormone that plays a key role in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1s medications work by activating […]
LifeSpice Welcomes Josh Levin
LifeSpice Welcomes Josh Levin as Northeast Regional Account Manager CHICAGO, IL, july 16, 2026 LifeSpice is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Levin as our new Northeast Regional Account Manager. We are thrilled to welcome Josh to the team and look forward to the enthusiasm and industry knowledge he brings to this role. Josh […]
Sweet Food Trends
Complex Sweeteners Trending in the sweets category Indulgent treats have always been a staple within the food industry, but consumer preferences surrounding indulgence are evolving. Today’s consumers are searching for sweet treats that deliver both health benefits and indulgence. Consumers are no longer reserving desserts for cheat days. Instead, they’re finding ways to incorporate their […]
LifeSpice Welcomes Chef Jorge Angulo
LifeSpice Welcomes Jorge Angulo as Research Chef CHICAGO, IL, June 17, 2026 LifeSpice is thrilled to welcome Jorge Angulo to our R&D team as our newest Research Chef. We’re excited for Jorge to bring his extensive culinary expertise and background working with a wide range of global flavors to our growing team. Jorge’s passion for […]
The 2026 Foraged Collection
Trending seasonings to excite and inpire Newstalgia takes center stage in our 2026 Collection Our chefs and creative team explore cities all over the world to provide you with our Foraged Collection: trending seasonings that capture exciting flavors. This year’s theme is Newstalgia, a collection of blends that combine beloved, well-known flavors with on-trend ingredients. […]
LifeSpice’s New Seasoning Analytics Capabilities
Our New GC-MS System A new tool for seasoning matching and development At LifeSpice, we combine culinary creativity, ingredient expertise, and food science to develop seasonings that stand out in the market. We’re continuously enhancing our approach to help our clients innovate faster, develop and match sophisticated flavor systems, and create truly differentiated products that […]
Global Food Trends
By Elizabeth Norman
LifeSpice Welcomes Stefan Ilic
Stefan Ilic joins LifeSpice as Analytical Chemist CHICAGO, IL, March 4, 2026 LifeSpice is thrilled to welcome Stefan Ilic as LifeSpice’s first Analytical Chemist. Stefan is joining our team to operate our new GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) analysis system, playing a key role in elevating our seasoning development capabilities. Stefan’s hiring and the investment in […]