PRESS RELEASE

Brookside Flavors is thrilled to announce the complete transformation of our 84,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Addison, IL, further delivering on our “made better” promise. This top-to-bottom renovation spans our warehouses (flammable and non-flammable), labs, offices, and production facilities—underscoring our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in support of our customers, vendors, employees, and partners.

Brookside Flavors & Ingredients LLC (“Brookside Flavors” or “BFI”), a leading provider of food flavorings to both sweet and savory end markets, and a portfolio company of Brookside Equity Partners LLC (“Brookside Equity” or “BEP”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Staley to succeed Rudy Dieperink as Chief Executive Officer.  Effective June 12, 2024, Mr. Dieperink will step down from his role as CEO and Ms. Staley will assume the position.  Over the coming weeks, Mr. Dieperink will be working closely with Ms. Staley to ensure a seamless transition for BFI’s employees, customers, suppliers and other partners.