An Evolution of Flavor
The Founding
Company Founder I.P. Callison signs a contract with a Canadian speculator to deliver 60,000 pounds of cascara bark.
Turning a New Leaf
IPC enters the mint market as a supplier and dealer of peppermint oil with the purchase of W.J. Lake & Co.
Eco Friendly
Callisons works with farmers to develop a stripper unit that removes the oil left in wastewater following distillation. This process prevents contamination of freshwater streams.
The Great North West
IPC successfully expands spearmint production to Southern Alberta, Canada, taking advantage of the vast acres of irrigated land.
Specializing
Specialty Products Group (SPG) established in new facility in Hamlet, IN. The primary purpose of the new site was to expand IPC’s capabilities in separation science.
Brightstar
IPC changes the game with the introduction of BrightStar, an innovative, cost effective approach to mint flavors.
A Fresh Look
I.P. Callison & Sons rebrands to Callisons with a new brand image to coincide with its official entrance into the non-mint flavor industry.
Innovate
Callisons continues to be the world leader in innovative, authentic natural flavors for the beverage, confection and oral care industries.
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A Family Business
I.P. Callison’s sons Cecil, Clarence and Henry are taken into the firm and the name I.P. Callison & Sons (IPC) is established.
Spearmint
Callisons introduces spearmint to the Pacific Northwest. Spearmint oil production goes from 32,000 pounds to 1,175,000 pounds over the next 10 years.
Double the Mint
IPC discovers a way for growers to take two cuttings of peppermint in the same season, enabling higher yields per acre and the lowest cost of any U.S. growing region.
Lab Tested
An applications lab is formed at IPC, allowing it to highlight mint flavors in finished products in the confection, chewing gum and oral care categories.
New HQ
New Corporate Headquarters and Production Facility built in Lacey, Washington.
Technical Innovations
IPC invested $6 million to expand the Hamlet Specialty Products Group SPG infrastructure and personnel. This expansion included the construction and installation of one of the largest stills used for mint in the industry.
Going Global
Callisons expands its global brand recognition by opening new facilities in Suzhou, China, Pune, Chakan, India.
