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As labels such as plant-based, natural and sustainable have become among the most trendy in food, executives at Kalsec felt they had been preparing for this moment for the past 63 years.
Founded in 1958, Kalsec produces natural colors and ingredients for everything from breads, soups and sauces to pickles, poultry and plant-based proteins.
“Natural is here to stay, said Katie Whalen, Kalsec s director of discovery and open innovation. I think that is evident over the entire duration of Kalsec s existence.”
Just five years ago, executives at Kalsec began working with food manufacturers to replace synthetic colors in their existing products with natural alternatives as consumer demand for better-for-you options took hold. It was a sometimes difficult and time-consuming process.
OCEAN PARK â Emma Lou Scott, age 81, passed away on Nov. 26, 2020, in her home in Ocean Park with her devoted husband by her side after a two-year battle with small cell lung cancer. She bravely fought the disease with the support of her family and friends.
She was the daughter of Daniel and Edna Meadows of White Salmon, Washington. She is survived by her husband Harold Scott; her children: Tony and Kat Prieto of Gresham, Oregon, Amanda and Scott Miller of Warrenton, Oregon, and Aaron Mutter and Katie Whalen of Spanaway, Washington; grandchildren: Noah Miller, Abby Miller, Jack Miller, Chloe Miller, and Kylie Mutter.