Since its founding in 1899, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Universal Ingredients – Shank’s Extracts (Shank’s) has been a valuable ingredient and packaging partner for the global food and beverage industry.

Shank’s is a premier supplier of vanilla and botanical extracts and distillates, organic extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Our quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private label, and grocery chain customers worldwide. We have the expertise to navigate complex regulations and procurement to provide world-class ingredients to our customers without any disruptions to our manufacturing process.

We offer unique flavoring formulations, extracts, and distillates that are known for their authenticity. From custom blends to standard flavors, our modern laboratory facilitates the development of creative flavor solutions for our customers’ specific needs. Shank’s provides the highest quality natural and artificial flavors on the market.

Shank’s has recently invested in a $30 million expansion project at our Lancaster facility. As part of this multi-year project, Shank’s Extracts has increased their physical capacity, as well as the variety of services, to support additional liquid and dry manufacturing, aseptic packaging, and refrigerated storage.

We have the technical aptitude for exacting formulations, the business commitment for ongoing R&D innovation, the production controls to consistently deliver quality flavors, and the comprehensive product line to help companies remain competitive in the marketplace by offering great-tasting products to consumers. With our emphasis on quality, flavor,
customer service, and value, Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a flavoring and extracts partner.