Ingredients

Dark Sweet Cherry’s flavor profile is described as a bold and dominant sweetness with a light tartness to provide balance.
T. Hasegawa USA Releases Flavor Trends 2026 Report, Names Dark Sweet Cherry Flavor of the Year
Expect a blending of old and new with bold flavors and customizable additions.
Dec 16th, 2025
Black currant berries are commonly used as ingredients in jams, syrups, candies, desserts, drinks and liqueurs.
McCormick Reveals Black Currant as its 2026 Flavor of the Year
The carbonated segment of the flavored water market currently holds the largest share, seen as an alternative to sodas.
Flavored Water Market Expected to Reach $57 Billion Over Next Ten Years
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Star anise contains a sweet-spicy profile with notes of licorice, clove and cinnamon.
dsm-firmenich Names Frosted Star Anise as Flavor of the Year 2026
‘Frosted Star Anise’ combines the comforting warmth of star anise with a cool, frosted twist.
Dec 9th, 2025
Beyond Cleaning: Trends Driving Innovation in Labelling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance
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Beyond Cleaning: Trends Driving Innovation in Labelling, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance
Augeo® Clean Multi, a high-performance solvent, has emerged as a key solution, particularly for enhancing fragrance delivery and overall cleaning efficacy. Derived from a renewable source, Augeo® offers a unique combination of technical benefits, sustainability, and safety characteristics.
Nov 3rd, 2025
The Pipeline has a flexible process to tailor to specific customer needs and a vast network of resources.
Sensient Introduces ‘The Pipeline’ for Beverage Creation
New beverage development hub provides support and guidance from scientists, manufacturing experts and marketing professionals.
Dec 8th, 2025
The guide highlights the top 10 seasonal flavor launches in North America.
FlavorSum Releases 2026 Seasonal Flavor Guide
The report includes data for the four major seasons across various categories.
Dec 3rd, 2025
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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of November 2025
Check out or readers' most loved flavor articles.
Dec 1st, 2025
The Citrus Innovation Center is a 30,000 square-foot facility that includes state-of-the-art capabilities in botanical research and a 360-degree digital immersion room.
Sustaining the Future of Citrus: Q&A with IFF’s VP of Citrus Innovation
Karel Coosemans explains what customers are looking for at the Citrus Innovation Center and how this space is helping secure the citrus supply for the future.
Dec 1st, 2025
ADM's new study for 2025 helps examine citrus through the lens of wellness.
Exploring the Nuances of Citrus for Wellness
ADM’s latest consumer research shows that citrus represents more to wellness than the conventional immunity boost.
Dec 1st, 2025
Lionel Hitchen, based in the UK, offers an extensive range of flavor ingredients to the food and beverage industries around the globe.
Flavor Reports: December 2025 (EU Edition)
Our BSF panel evaluates ingredients for their flavor applications.
Dec 1st, 2025
γ-Butyrolactone adds authenticity to caramel flavors.
Flavor Bites: γ-Butyrolactone in Brown, Savory, Nut, Fruit, Alcoholic and Other Flavors
Learn about the diverse flavor applications for γ-butyrolactone.
Dec 1st, 2025
Asia-Pacific has the largest share of the flavor enhancers market during the forecast period.
Flavor Enhancer Market Projected to Reach $20.4 Billion by 2032
The rise of processed and convenience foods is driving demand for the market.
Nov 24th, 2025
Symvision AI can offer customers optimized taste, tailored solutions and a faster go-to market.
Symrise Expands Symvision AI to Proprietary Taste Development Tools
The platform will now feature a powerful suite of AI-assisted tools for  formula prediction.
Nov 18th, 2025