WHERE SAUCE INNOVATION BEGINS

From bold small-batch sauces to exclusive culinary events, Flavor Exchange is how Louisiana Pepper Exchange partners with chefs, developers, and food brands to bring new ideas to life.

What is Flavor Exchange?

Flavor Exchange is Louisiana Pepper Exchange’s small-batch innovation program built for food professionals. We create limited-release sauces using our premium pepper ingredients to showcase trends, spark collaboration, and help partners explore new possibilities in flavor.

Whether you're a product developer, culinary lead, or brand executive, Flavor Exchange is your invitation to imagine what’s next.

THE SAMPLING PROGRAM

Taste What’s Possible

Get a curated set of small-batch sauces delivered straight to your test kitchen. Each Flavor Exchange box features three rotating sauces—developed to inspire your next menu item, private label line, or custom collaboration.

Join the Flavor Exchange in Person

INDUSTRY EVENTS

From R&D kitchens to restaurant test menus, we bring the Flavor Exchange to life at exclusive, invite-only events around the country. Guests sample new sauce concepts, explore emerging flavor trends, and connect with fellow innovators.

“The Johnny Sanchez event was the best culinary innovation session I’ve attended this year."

VP, National QSR Brand

Flavor Exchange at IFT Chicago

UPCOMING EVENT

Monday, July 14, 2025

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Storyville, 400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Join us for an evening of bold flavors and great company as we bring together industry friends and partners during the IFT Show. Hosted in a private room at Storyville—an intimate space with major New Orleans vibes—we’ll feature a small bites buffet highlighting dishes made with and paired to our signature sauces, plus three cocktails/mocktails per guest. It’s the perfect way to kick off the week!

PARTNER WITH US

Let’s Create Together

Flavor Exchange is just the beginning. Partner with Louisiana Pepper Exchange to develop your next custom sauce—from R&D to co-manufacturing. Our team is here to collaborate, co-create, and deliver flavor at scale.

Stay in the Flavor Loop.

Be the first to know about new releases, upcoming events, and flavor trends.