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The overarching goal to involve multiple stakeholders to develop strategies for implementing routine chemosensory testing–smell, taste, and related senses–across the lifespan as a part of healthcare in the United States.

Monell Hosts Towards Universal Chemosensory Testing Conference

The hybrid event takes place in Philadelphia, November 5-7, 2023.

Conference sessions touched on flavor trends, biotechnology, regulatory updates, mouthfeel development and more.

NAFFS 106th Annual Convention Highlights

Conference sessions touched on flavor trends, biotechnology, regulatory updates, mouthfeel development and more.

TasteNrich®: Your Solution for Umami and Sodium Enhancement

TasteNrich®: Your Solution for Umami and Sodium Enhancement

Elevate taste with CJ Food & Nutrition Tech's TasteNrich: where umami meets sodium reduction and authenticity meets innovation. Discover endless culinary flexibility and meet the demands of modern consumers with TasteNrich.

Monell Executive vice president and chief impact officer, Nancy E. Rawson, Ph.D. shared, “For consumers to accept new healthy and sustainable foods, such as the proteins in plant-based foods, mouthfeel is essential. It takes a truly forward-thinking corporate R&D program to invest in this type of foundational research.”

Danone, Diageo, and Mars Wrigley Partner with Monell for Mouthfeel Study

Phase 1 of the study will use simple mixtures of fats and sweeteners in beverages sampled by a panel of study participants to uncover the scope of mouthfeel perception.

Most of the vanillin in the market comes from chemical synthesis, with approximately 85% produced from Guaiacol (petrochemical products), while the rest are from lignin and eugenol.

Clove Oil Derivatives: The Case of U.S. Natural Vanillin Authentication

Uncovering the nuances of vanillin sourcing and natural vanillin ex clove authentication.

Smell technology has evolved beyond simple fans to sophisticated systems that emit multiple scents in quick succession, designed to evoke a sense of place.

Technology and the Next Generation of Flavor

How new technology might disrupt traditional fragrance and flavor creation.

“Insects, shaped by 400 million years of evolution, have perfected the art of detecting organic compounds through scent receptors that contain sensitivity levels a million times better than humans and a thousand times better than dogs,' shared Jim Adler, founder and general partner at Toyota Ventures.

Biosensor Platform Scentian Bio Secures $4.4 Million in Funding

Scentian Bio has developed a patented biosensor technology based on insect olfactory receptors for the VOC detection tool.

In an online presentation moderated by Rachel Herz, Ph.D., neuroscientist and author, listeners can hear about the impact of COVID and smell loss on the culinary world.

Culinary Professionals on Smell and Taste Loss Virtual Event

In an online presentation moderated by Rachel Herz, Ph.D., neuroscientist and author, listeners can hear about the impact of COVID and smell loss on the culinary world.

This session will focus on the interpretation of the flavor regulatory documentation package and how this information can affect the ingredient declaration, product claims, and applications for use in finished consumer goods.

How Do I Label This? Translating Flavor Documents & Regulations

Take a look at this freshly announced Flavorcon 2023 session!

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The infrastructure upgrade includes the addition of two flavor creation labs, the expansion of existing food application design labs for dairy, bars, culinary and bakery, and a new lab solely for pet food development.

IFF Completes North America Creative and Design Center Expansion

The center's upgrade includes the addition of two flavor creation labs, the expansion of existing food application design labs for dairy, bars, culinary and bakery, and a new lab for pet food development.