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 in the kitchen of his uncle’s restaurant. Surrounded by the energy of the restaurant industry, he quickly developed a love for cooking and hospitality. He later completed a culinary apprenticeship in Lido Delle Nazioni, Italy, where he further refined his culinary skills.

After returning to the United States, Pete opened and managed several restaurants in the Milwaukee area. He eventually transitioned from restaurant operations to food sales, where he combined his culinary knowledge with a client-focused approach. Prior to joining LifeSpice, Pete held account management roles with Woodland Foods, SourceTech, and Jones Dairy Farm.

In his new role at LifeSpice, Pete will support existing customers and drive new business growth in Midwest. He was particularly drawn to LifeSpice’s collaborative culture and integrated R&D team, which provide opportunities to work closely with clients on innovative flavor solutions. Pete is also excited to partner with the marketing team and stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Since joining the company, Pete has appreciated LifeSpice’s welcoming culture and dog-friendly office environment. He looks forward to building strong customer relationships while building on his knowledge of the seasoning development process.

Outside of work, Pete operates a part-time fishing charter on Lake Michigan and enjoys both fishing and hunting. An avid cook, he loves preparing meals featuring the fish and game he harvests himself. Pete also enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family.

Welcome to the team, Pete!

LifeSpice Ingredients is an innovator, developer, and manufacturer of proprietary seasoning blends for the food industry. Founded in 2009, LifeSpice balances culinary arts and food when developing new products. This balanced team approach allows LifeSpice to deliver functional products with rich, innovative flavor profiles from their facilities in the US, Brazil, and New Zealand. LifeSpice’s global vision caters to the ever-changing market and evolving consumer taste trends.

Contact:

Casey Claflin

Marketing Manager

LifeSpice Ingredients

[email protected]