Perfumer & Flavorist

Modern consumers crave extraordinary experiences, and the hunger for novelty has made chocolate confectionery the perfect canvas for flavor experimentation.

Forward Thinking: Unwrapping Confectionery Trends

Innovation in the candy aisle is fueled by novel tastes, textures, collaborations, and functional ingredients.

There’s a new philosophy emerging in fragrance, and it starts with the skin.

Beyond the Spritz

As China’s beauty sector moves beyond trend cycles and superficial product claims, performance becomes the new battleground.

What’s Next for China’s Beauty and Personal Care Sector?

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

Indesso Natural Vanillin: Authentic. Sustainable. Sensory Excellence.

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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of September 2025

Nicola-J operates in South Africa with R&D laboratories, a manufacturing plant and office space in Johannesburg.

Turpaz Acquires Nicola-J, Strengthens Position in African Flavor Sector

Founded in 1997, Nicola-J produces and markets sweet and savory flavors, colorants, essential oils and botanical extracts for the food and beverage industry.

By creating a label that is more accessible and easier to interpret, brands are empowering consumers to choose products that match their values.

Natural Ingredients Are No Longer Optional in Personal Care

Essential oils provide solutions for all-natural labeling and clear ingredient demands.

Why do we crave sweets? Because we find comfort in them.

Editor's Note: Sweet As Pie

Methyl benzoate has a dominant berry note with a subtle hint of balsam.

Flavor Bites: Methyl Benzoate

Learn about the diverse range of applications for methyl benzoate.

The panel evaluated materials from flavor company Advanced Biotech.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (October 25)

Our panel from the British Society of Flavorists evaluates materials for their use in flavor applications.

Confectionery and candies are playful by design, making them the perfect category to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Crafting Confections: Innovating for Flavor, Functionality and Fun

How flavor modulation can help create tasty treats that meet consumer demands.

In the flavor and fragrance industries, hexane has traditionally been used to extract aromatic compounds and natural concretes from botanical raw materials.

Why The Fragrance Industry Needs to Replace Hexane as an Extraction Solvent

Regulatory momentum and health concerns are making manufacturers look a bit more closely at their solvents.

Givaudan Sept Roundup

StabilEnhance Sense Preservation Rosemary Extracts

OSF Flavors' caramel miso latte flavor includes the roasted notes of espresso, the sweet and slightly nutty notes of caramel and the umami richness of miso.

OSF Flavors Launches Caramel Miso Latte Flavor

The new flavor is inspired by increased social media popularity for sweet and savory coffee combinations.