Tom Knibbs is no ordinary chef. He combines an impeccable business sense with an unmatched energy for flavor innovation. The result: one of the most trusted names in the specialty food business, Urban Accents.

Tom doesn’t just create products to clutter your kitchen; he creates products that redefine gourmet food. Year after year, Urban Accents introduces the freshest tastes to the industry. From world spice blends like Punjab Red Tandoori to twists on traditional flavors like Jalapeno Lemonade, customers around the world have fallen in love with Tom’s dedication to creative cooking.

Go ahead – judge the book by its cover. Jim Dygas wants you to.

As the Chief Creative Officer of Urban Accents, Jim believes that fresh taste must be paired with fresh packaging. He wants to simplify the shopping experience for the consumer, creating user-friendly, color-coded labels for world tastes.

With extensive experience in marketing and advertising, Jim played the primary role in developing the Urban Accents brand. After 10 years in the business, he continues to lead the company with marketing campaigns, promotional programs and creative expertise.

Thousands of pounds of spices are not easy to manage. Fortunately, Urban Accents has the food marketing wisdom of Mr. Joe Vainisi to ease the workload.

A Chicago native, Joe recognizes the need for organization in order to simplify the shipping process. With years of experience in inventory control and product management, he ensures that day-to-day operations at Urban Accents run smoothly. With Joe at the helm, our customers can expect their products to arrive just in time for the cooking to begin.

The all-natural ingredients in Urban Accents’ spice blends, lemonade mixes and meat rubs don’t just come from anywhere. It’s time to meet the woman responsible for all these extraordinary products: Stephanie Perrini.

Stephanie, a purchasing manager wizard, oversees the process of finding the best ingredients for all of our tastes and temptations. With years of experience in the specialty foods business, she understands that our customers want the freshest and finest for their kitchens.

We love our products and our work, but most of all, we love our customers.

Rebecca Atherton left California to study at Loyola University and enjoy the beauty of the Chicago winter. As the voice of customer service, Rebecca has every answer to every question in the world. Whether you need help brining your turkey or pronouncing Marrakesh Za’atar, she is just a phone call away.