Our Story
In Brooklyn, in 1922, Dr. Joseph Felton created his first “mixtures” from vanilla extracts for the nascent Flavor and Fragrance industry. Our family has been extracting vanilla beans ever since.
Our founders, Dr. Joseph Felton and Sophie Felton, both chemists, from their Brooklyn basement started creating relationships with suppliers and understanding the science of vanilla. They developed classic flavors and formulas that have withstood the test of time.
A Continued Tradition
David Weisman and Ira Kapp continued the family tradition, growing the reputation of Felton International as premium vanilla extractors and producers of vanilla flavorings. With changing tastes and the demands of a fast-growing industry, Kapp & Weisman helped shape the vanilla lexicon we use today. Their contributions to the vanilla flavor industry are legend.
The Next Generation
With the next generation, Elan Vanilla was born, with Jocelyn Kapp Manship and Julie Weisman perfecting the craft and continuing the relationships with suppliers that started with our grandparents. The strong bonds we hold with our suppliers, many three generations on, allow us to ensure the best quality, price, and sustainability for our 21st century customers.
