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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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Mane Taps Costa Rica’s Biodiversity for New Tropical Flavor Collection

New Taste of the Tropics portfolio draws on 11 fruit profiles and consumer research highlighting tropical flavors’ premium appeal and appetite for authentic, unfamiliar tastes.

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Berjé and Waterfall Health Farms Win IFEAT Sustainability Award for Buchu Model

The partnership incorporates an access and benefit sharing framework, allocating a budget equivalent to 4% of turnover to community benefits.

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GLP-1 Boom Puts Flavorists Under Pressure to Make Every Bite Count

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Zalabí Wins IFEAT 2026 Sustainability Awards People’s Choice Vote

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Scientists Put Smell on the Internet, Opening New Possibilities for Digital Fragrance and Flavor

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Research Rewind: Yuzu’s Signature Odorant May Play a Smaller Role Than Expected

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Zalabí Expands UEBT Verification to Cover 100% of Owned Production

Spanish essential oils producer renews Responsibly Sourced status for three years, extending verification across its farms and key operational facilities.

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Mintel’s 2027 Predictions Put Fragrance and Flavor to Work Beyond Sensory Appeal

From sleep and emotional well-being to functional foods and smarter household care, cross-category consumer goals could reshape how fragrance and flavor suppliers develop ingredients, formulations and sensory experiences.

Vibrant Ingredients Taps Marie Wright to Lead Science and Innovation

Wright will oversee the company's technical teams and integrated ingredient portfolio.

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Symrise Connects AI Trend Forecasting to Flavor and Formulation Design

Expanded Symvision AI platform links market signals, consumer motivations, product concepts and sensory optimization in one workflow, aiming to shorten the path from trend identification to product development.

Penta Acquires Synerzine, Names Judy Pruss Chief Commercial Officer

The deal expands Penta’s flavor and fragrance ingredient portfolio and manufacturing capabilities amid a year of leadership changes and investment in supply chain technology.

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BSFocus on Beer 2026: Where Brewing Science, Flavor Innovation and the Magic of Hops Come Together

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Save the Date. Something Different Is Coming.

September 14, 2027.

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The History of Vanilla pompona Schiede in the U.S., Part 2 of 2

As interest grows in diversifying vanilla supply, strengthening crop resilience and exploring a wider range of sensory profiles, V. pompona may merit renewed consideration for possible inclusion among the species recognized under U.S. standards for vanilla products.

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Every Shade of Green: New F&F Notes

Moss, cucumber, melon, celery, fresh-cut stems and more.

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Kerry Opens Pennsylvania Coffee Extraction Facility to Expand North American Capacity

New Bethlehem site adds independent hot and cold brew extraction lines, advanced concentration technology and scalable production for premium coffee applications.

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Vanilla’s Next Chapter: Diversification Without Losing the Flavor

While sourcing has reached beyond Madagascar, the region's traditional practices result in a flavor profile that is difficult to replace.

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The New Science of Better-For-You Bakery