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“We are pleased with our strong results for the first half of the year, as we are managing in a dynamic environment,” chairman, president and chief executive officer Brendan Foley said.

McCormick Reports Strong Second Quarter Performance

McCormick’s flavor solutions sales decreased by 1%, but the consumer segment increased 3% during the second quarter.

Asia Pacific is the leading region for functional foods in volume growth, largely attributed to rising middle class spending.

Functional Foods Market Expected to Grow 10% by 2033, Says New Report

While traditional approaches relied on purchasing expensive marketing data and trend reports, the landscape is shifting thanks to artificial intelligence.

Translating Viral Trends Into Flavor Experiences

Currency neutral sales increased 3% versus last year, led by growth in the taste and health and biosciences divisions.

IFF Releases Second Quarter Financial Results, Remains Confident in Long-Term Outlook

CEO Erik Fyrwald praise the company's "disciplined execution and strong focus on productivity."

This ingredient can be used in seasonings, snacks, sauces and plant-based applications.

Lionel Hitchen Demonstrates Miso Flavor for Salt Reduction, Umami Impact

Lionel Hitchen’s miso flavor offers sweet and salty notes with an umami character.

Discover Givaudan’s top aroma molecules for impactful flavour creation

Discover Givaudan’s top aroma molecules for impactful flavour creation

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ADM's second quarter net earnings were $219 million, down 53% compared to the same period last year.

ADM Announces Second Quarter Financial Results, Remains Confident for Rest of 2025

Company officials believe that the recently improved margins will benefit the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond.

“Rubix has a well-deserved reputation as a true innovation powerhouse, developing flavors and technologies that have shaped food and beverage offerings for leading brands,” Smith said.

Rubix Foods Names Ryan Smith as Chief Executive Officer

Smith has over two decades of executive experience in the flavor and ingredient industry.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of July 2025

Discover which flavor articles caught our readers' eye.

Yann Gayton, Director of Flavors and Fragrance Development, Argeville

Balancing Daring and Rigor: A Human and Strategic Vision at Argeville

Yann Gayton, Director of Flavors and Fragrance Development at Argeville, shares his vision of the profession, its strategic challenges, and his commitment to innovation.

Biter is described as being acrid or astringent in taste.

Unlocking Flavor: The Science of Natural Bitterness Blockers

By understanding the mechanism of receptors and blockers, flavorists and product developers can create better tasting products that consumers will love.

cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a distinct tropical tinge that fits perfectly in that unusually wide category of fruit flavors.

Flavor Bites: cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate

Learn about the diverse range of applications for cis-3-hexenyl hexanoate.

Consumers increasingly want to choose what suits them in the moment without sacrificing fun or flavor.

Attitudes Toward Alcohol Are Evolving ... And So Are Beverages

Ready-to-drink beverage category offers options for mindful drinking that fit the moment.

In this month’s column we evaluate ingredients from MANE, a family business founded in 1871.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (August 2025)

Our panel from the British Society of Flavorists analyze and discuss eight ingredients for their applications in flavor formulations.