R2H Flavor Technology — Company Profile

Company overview

R2H Flavor Technology manufactures natural hardwood smoke and BBQ grill flavors for the food industry. Founded in 2016 by smoke flavor industry veterans, the privately held company produces in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and supplies food manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

R2H is a right-sized, nimble organization built on world-class food safety, quality systems and manufacturing. It can supply a significant share of the world's natural hardwood smoke market while giving every customer close, personal attention.

Products and technology

R2H offers natural smoke flavor in every major delivery format, made from a range of hardwoods, along with grill flavors and hands-on technical support.

How it's made. Every R2H smoke flavor starts with hardwood sawdust that is automatically monitored for particle size and moisture, for consistent results batch after batch. High-output condensed smoke lines produce as much finished product as a facility with more than twice the equipment. A closed-loop system captures process by-products and reuses their heat to dry sawdust, and automation is built in wherever possible for a safer workplace and a more consistent product.

Industries served

R2H partners with food manufacturers of every size, at home and around the world.

• Meat and poultry processing. Liquid smoke for brines, drenching and atomization delivers authentic smoked flavor and color with the consistency and efficiency of a modern process. R2H exhibited at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, the leading trade fair for the meat and protein industry.
• Sauces, seasonings and snacks. Smoked oils, smoke powders and grill flavors bring real fire-cooked character to BBQ sauces, rubs, marinades and snack coatings.
• Pet food. Natural smoke flavors that add appeal as palatants in pet food and treats.
• Global reach. Customers across North America, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Central and South America are served from Wisconsin, supported by R2H'sinternational partner network.

Background

R2H was founded by Jeff and Julie Rozum, who spent 35 years at the former leader in the smoke flavor industry. When a corporate buyout changed that company, they saw the opportunity to start something new: new equipment, new ideas, new products. With the backing of Fortifi Bank, they built a modern smoke flavor plant in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and today the R2H team brings more than 75 years of combined experience to every product.

Why R2H

R2H's goal is to be the best natural smoke flavor supplier, not the biggest. Here is what customers can count on:

• Deep expertise. More than 75 years of combined experience in developing and producing smoke flavors.
• A modern, efficient plant. Purpose-built equipment and automated raw-material monitoring deliver consistent quality in every batch.
• Proven food safety. SQF Level 3 certified, with a perfect score on its 2019 audit.
• Responsible manufacturing. Closed-loop heat recovery, reduced emissions and full compliance with Wisconsin DNR regulations. R2H's owners and employees live in the community where they work, and protecting it is a core value.
• A true partner. Samples, custom flavor matching and technical services from a team that listens and responds quickly.

Contact R2H

Need a sample, flavor matching or more information? The R2H team will get back to you right away.