Kirsten Schimoler has been living the dream (developing new flavours at Ben & Jerry’s) since 2009. As Kirsten explains it, she’s technically a scientist but what she’s really into is “playing with food.”
“The thing about Flavour Gurus is that we’re all a little weird,” she says. “There’s a reason we call it Bizarre & D instead of R&D.” What Kirsten means is that Flavour Gurus have a different outlook on the world...and food. They can imagine totally unique combinations of flavours that others wouldn’t dream of trying. When it works, it’s pure magic.
Kirsten backs up her creativity in the kitchen with heavy doses of research. “Inspiration comes from everywhere,” Kirsten says. She travels the world on Flavour Guru Trend Treks. From dawn to the wee hours she’ll explore restaurants, bakeries, candy shops, and cocktail bars looking for her next great flavour idea.
Find out more about Kirsten’s road to her dream job in our latest Flavour Guru story:
Trans People Changing The World: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall
This year’s Pride celebration marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Join us in honouring two trans women who were heroes that day and sparked a global movement.
Read More - Trans People Changing The World: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Read More
What are our options for renewable energy?
Meet the renewable energy run-up, set to save the planet.
Read More - What are our options for renewable energy? Read More
Celebrate the Contributions of Refugees on World Refugee Day
On this World Refugee Day, let’s celebrate all the contributions that refugees make wherever they go while we work to protect and advance their rights.
Read More - Celebrate the Contributions of Refugees on World Refugee Day Read More
Cone Together
Here at Ben & Jerry's our Social Mission drives us to advance equity, opportunity and justice for marginalised communities all over the globe.
Read More - Cone Together Read More
What Are The World's Biggest Polluters?
All polluters are not created equal. We're uncovering the world's biggest polluters, those who are spewing climate-wrecking pollution with reckless abandon.
Read More - What Are The World's Biggest Polluters? Read More