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Progress in Essential Oils

Oct 26th, 2012

Brian M. Lawrence

Recent scientific and agronomic research has renewed interest in V. pompona.

Vanilla pompona’s Comeback in the United States: A Sustainability Opportunity (Part 1)

V. pompona can help diversify vanilla cultivation and relieve sourcing pressures for one of the world’s most active importers.

RCB International supplies essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, erospicata and other mint varieties.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (February 2026)

Our BSF panel evaluates several mint ingredients for their applications in flavor.

Exploring the Nuances of Citrus for 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.

Consumers are looking for healthier versions of their favorite indulgent treats, often with a reduced sugar or salt content.

Flavor Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities with Sugar, Salt Reduction for the Health-Conscious Consumer

This month’s Industry Insights column explores how flavor developers and manufacturers are balancing better-for-you formulations with the quality consumers know and love.

The company saw sales of CHF 7.5 billion last year, an increase of 5.1% over the previous year.

Givaudan Reports “Strong Financial Performance” for 2025

Company officials attribute the results to strong performances across all markets, segments and consumer groups.

The e-Robertet platform provides streamlined access to the company’s portfolio of natural and organic ingredients.

Robertet Launches New e-Commerce Platform for United States, Canada

The platform offers transparent pricing, fast shipping and smaller pack sizes for sampling and small-batch production.

“We welcome ADM’s new investments in northern Kentucky,” said BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume.

ADM Invest $26 Million in Erlanger Facility to Strengthen Reformulation Capabilities

The investment, totaling $26 million, will include a 3,600-square-foot expansion of an existing facility, representing a 40% increase of capabilities.

This year’s Taste Charts are powered by the company’s end-to-end digital platform KerryNow.

Kerry Unveils 2026 Global Taste Charts

The 2026 Taste Charts includes eight product categories across 13 global regions.

Day 2 of the symposium included a visit to the Glenkinchie Distillery, known for its Lowland whisky.

For All the Spirit Minded: Recap of 2025 BSF Whisky Symposium

The British Society of Flavourists traveled to Scotland's capital to learn all about the complex spirit.

These chips were designed to meet consumer demand for plant-based sweets with alternative sweeteners.

CIRANDA Launches Two New Baking Chips Made with Plant-Based Ingredients

The launch includes organic plant-based white chips and organic chocolate chips made with coconut sugar.

North America accounts for the largest share of the flavored spirits market as a result of developed technology and an intense consumer market.

Flavored Spirit Market Expected to Reach $30 Billion by 2031

The market is currently being driven by consumer demand for unique taste profiles and experiential drinking options beyond traditional spirits.