In Case You Missed It: This Week in News

Feb 4th, 2016

Mino Zaccaro

The Early Years: The Industry Pre-SFC

The Society of Flavor Chemists will be hosting an event about flavor chemistry history on February 11, 2016.

Givaudan Opens Doors in China

Givaudan signed an agreement to set up a new fragrance production facility.

To Russia With F&F

Iberchem announced the inauguration of their new office in Russia.

Wixon Designs New Website

Wixon launched their redesigned website with a slew of new features.

WFFC Anounces New Board

The Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) announced their 2016 general board of directors.

In Memoriam: Richard Feagin, Senior Flavorist

We remember Richard Feagin, who passed on Monday, January 25, 2016.

59% of candy consumers have searched Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for confectionery-related content.

Confectionery Category Sales Growth Driven by Emotional Well-being and Gifting

Sales grew 11.1% in 2022 over 2021 and 22.1% over 2019.

Women’s health issues are being increasingly addressed via nutrition with broadening clinical research.

10 Health & Nutrition Trends Shaping the Food & Beverage Industry

Hydration is moving beyond plain water, as consumers look for more exciting options such as sparkling water or electrolyte powers.

New Ingredients for Formulation

New Ingredients for Formulation

New Sigma-Aldrich® brand aroma chemicals available for your formulations.

As a natural flavor, garlic oil is widely used in the food industry for flavor modification and improvement.

Source of Natural Garlic Oil and Methods of Authentication Study

This article focuses on authenticating the source of natural garlic oil and its value in the food and natural medicine industries.

The booster beverage market is estimated at $129.3 billion in 2023.

Booster Beverage Market Growth Driven by Health-conscious Teens and Young Adults

The market is set to expand at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast years 2023-2033.

Biotechnological processes are often more efficient than classical chemical production and require less raw materials and energy. Usually they are based on renewable raw material and exhibit a beneficial carbon footprint. The first steps in process development for new substances take place in the fermentation laboratory in Ludwigshafen.

The Future of Biotechnology in Flavor & Fragrance Aroma Ingredients

Isobionics discusses the future of biotechnology, sustainability and its role at BASF.

The panel likes maltyl isobutyrate for sweet brown flavors such as French vanilla, brown or cooked sugar, maple, butterscotch, caramel, coffee, molasses, chocolate and malt.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

The panel offers usage insights for materials including neryl propionate, 3-mercaptohexyl acetate and more.

Thirty ppm of isoamyl alcohol fits in with the brighter components of blueberry, 20 ppm is ideal in blackberry, while 500 ppm is best in honey.

Isoamyl Alcohol in Fermented, Orchard, Berry and Other Fruit Flavors

This touchy material can seem harsh and unpleasant at high levels, but at modest levels, it can add brightness without becoming at all unpleasant.

A Mintel survey also reported that 50% of participants cited beer as their alcoholic beverage of choice at home, or at bars and restaurants, compared to 45% non-sparkling wine.

7 Emerging Flavor Trends Driving the Alcoholic Beverages Market

Discover the key findings driving the alcoholic beverages market in T. Hasegawa's Flash Flavor Report.

Berje Pf2302 Lead

The Next Generation of Buchu Oil Production

For over 300 years, South African buchu has remained a vital component of the flavor and fragrance industry. New innovations in irrigation and fire-prevention have allowed the crop to flourish once more, ushering in the next generation of buchu.

According to Mintel, while experience with meat alternatives is more common with younger adults, all consumer demographics engage with the category.

3 Key Technological Advancements Driving Plant-Based Food and Drink Innovation

Discover Mintel's insights on the innovations in the plant-based food and drink market.