Bell Flavors and Fragrances has opened a fully integrated Culinary Center at its Northbrook, Ill., headquarters to enhance its customer-driven innovation and cooperation. Officials say the new 3,300-square-foot facility complements Bell’s worldwide growth in flavor development and its dedication to customer support and service.

“Chef-driven innovation is crucial to many of our customers’ innovation pipelines,” notes Bell Executive Chef, Chris Warsow. “The Culinary Center was built to provide a forum for collaboration between the chefs and food scientists of Bell and the customer. It is also a space to drive innovation and partnership in a comfortable and meaningful manner. We are excited to see the ideas that would emerge from this space. ”