Chicago, IL – January 2026 — Edlong Corporation, a global leader in authentic dairy taste and flavor solutions for over a century, proudly announces that Laurette Rondenet, Owner and CEO of Edlong, has been elected to be part of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Board of Directors for 2026 – 2029.
The Institute of Food Technologists is a respected nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system. IFT’s Board of Directors plays a key role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and fostering collaboration across the food science community.
Rondenet brings decades of experience in food science, flavor innovation, and global business leadership. Her election to the IFT Board of Directors reflects her long-standing leadership and deep commitment to advancing food science and innovation across the industry. Her experience and passion for shaping the future of food will bring valuable perspective to IFT and further strengthen the voice of industry innovators worldwide.
Throughout her career, Rondenet has been widely recognized for her leadership and impact, earning honors such as Crain’s Notable Women in Manufacturing, NAWBO recognition, and Chicago’s Woman Business Owner of the Year. She also actively serves on the Boards of the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and Female Strong, reflecting her commitment not only to industry leadership and advocacy, but also to building and leaving a meaningful legacy. Through her Owning Your Legacy platform and podcast, Rondenet continues to champion purposeful leadership, mentorship, and long-term impact across the food and business communities.
About Edlong Flavor Solutions
Edlong has the world’s largest portfolio of authentic dairy and dairy-free flavors that improve classic taste profiles for Cheese, Butter, Sweet Dairy, Cream, and Milk. Working closely with our customers, Edlong can apply the right building blocks to create tastes that uniquely differentiate a brand. At Edlong, we believe the taste of dairy can be innovative, inspiring, a sales booster, and even a game changer. That is why Edlong believes in Everything Dairy Can Be.
Contact us at DairyTaste@edlong.com or visit edlong.com.