Perfumer & Flavorist+ (P&F+) started the year off with a few F&F travel experiences throughout the United States! First, I, alongside my trusted companion and P&F+ associate publisher Paige Crist, took a trip to the Bronx, New York, to visit Delbia Do Flavors & Fragrances and had a chat with P&F+ advisory board member and perfumer Darryl Do. His strategy to prepare for the World Perfumery Congress 2024 (WPC) this summer?
Read this article in the Perfumer & Flavorist+ April 2024 issue.
"I'll be doing a little bit of research because there may be companies there that haven't exhibited before that I definitely want to hit. Even people I know have surprises in store or are hosting an interactive booth or showcasing never-before-seen material. It's always fun to see the existing companies and what they're pitching which makes perfumers feel like a kid in a candy store."
You can discover the growing list of exhibitors by visiting www.worldperfumerycongress.com. Be sure to register ASAP to secure the best ticket prices.
In early February, I attended the American Cleaning Institute's Annual Convention (ACI) in Orlando, Florida. This was a first for P&F+ and I was so excited to explore the use of fragrance technologies in cleaning, home care and laundry care products. I also got to experience the Charity Duck Race, which was quite the spectacle and enjoyed by all for a good cause. Readers can find a recap of our first-ever visit to the ACI Convention on page 26 of the April issue.
Just a week later, Crist and I were back on the move to New Orleans, Louisianna, for the Alcohol Flavor Forum jointly hosted by The Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC), National Association of Flavors and Food-Ingredient Systems (NAFFS) and Chemical Sources Association (CAS). I was asked to moderate the Sazerac R&D team panel, digging into the brand's relationship with flavor houses and formulations. You can find footage from our travels by following P&F+ on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Flavorcon 2024
Speaking of events, Flavorcon 2024 is gearing up for its return to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Be sure to mark your calendar for October 8-9! We will be having a live organoleptic panel the day before (October 7), and lunch will be included with this year's panel registration. Don't forget—members of the SFC, British Society of Flavourists and the Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce receive discounted rates. Visit www.flavorcon.com for more information. More information regarding speakers, conference sessions and exhibitors to come. Stay tuned!
