Who We Are

Fortè Flavors is a women-owned-and-operated flavor development and manufacturing company founded in 2019 by a trio of strong, established women — Janet Guzman, Stacey Hawley and Lisa Vaughn. With more than 75 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, the Fortè Flavors team delivers phenomenal customer service and premium-quality, safe and sustainable flavors and solutions to companies in both the U.S. and Canada.

The team is dedicated to helping you reach your flavor goals for your food or beverage product by working closely with you through every aspect of the flavor-development process. Whether you are a corporate client of an entrepreneur launching a new brand, we are wholeheartedly committed to your success.

Fortè Flavors is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the gold standard for women-owned businesses in the U.S., and is a proud member of the Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) foundation.