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Call for Pitches: Savory Flavor Challenges and Solutions | Perfumer & Flavorist+ February 2027 Issue

What are the biggest technical challenges in savory flavor development—and what science, ingredients and formulation strategies can help solve them?

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Better-Tasting Savory Systems: Salt, Smoke, Umami & Spice Technologies for Next-Gen Flavor (Re)Formulation

Recreating the complexity and sensory cues of smoke flavors impacts everything from snacks to soups to meat alternatives, sauces and beyond.

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Fragrance Tech Gets Smarter, Longer-Lasting and More Flexible

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Flavor Maxxing: Making Better-for-You Foods More Craveable

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Eight Naturals, From Citrus to Savory (Flavor Reports)

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Citronellyl Acetate: Small Dose, Big Impact

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2027: The F&F Industry Hits the Road

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2027 Flavor & Fragrance Talent Outlook: The Growing Demand for Technical Expertise

Why companies are desperately seeking regulatory data experts and reformulation leaders now.

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Symrise Invests €27.5 Million in Expanding Chicken Platform

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Symrise Posts 5.3% Q3 Growth as Naturals, Sweet and Consumer Fragrance Lead

Symrise maintained its full-year 2026 targets of 2–4% organic sales growth, an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.5–22.5% and an adjusted business free cash flow margin above 14%.