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Torani’s Forest Pine syrup can be used in a variety of applications, including cold and hot coffee, tea, mocktails, cocktails and sparkling refreshers.

Torani Announces 2026 Flavor of the Year, Forest Pine

Forest Pine is described as a fusion of pine, ginger and sage.

The report identifies five trends driving market change and product innovation.

IFF Unveils 2026 Dairy Trends Report

Kerry's Taste Trends report includes seven food and beverage trends.

Kerry Releases Trend Predictions for Food and Beverage Development in 2026

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of October 2025

Find out what flavor news caught our readers' eye.

Food and beverage product developers are taking inspiration from around the world for their new formulations.

Top 10 Culinary Trends Shaping the Global Food Industry

IFF's global culinary team breaks down how these trends can help product developers with innovative and delicious formulations.

Delivering an extraordinary flavor experience requires a multidimensional culinary approach and a keen understanding of food science.

Back to the Bun: Authenticity is Key in Savory, Blended Proteins

As consumers continue their flexitarian diets, product formulators have a significant opportunity to deliver hybrid proteins in the market.

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s biotech-based Natural Nootkatone delivers authentic grapefruit flavor with year-round reliability. Discover how it helps brands navigate citrus volatility and streamline formulation.

Taste is the strongest driver of happiness, with more than 75% of children surveyed saying their favorite foods bring joy because they are “very flavorful.”

IFF Taste Releases Consumer Research on India’s Generation Alpha

Gen Alpha views food as a source of emotional fulfillment, shifting the focus from function and lifestyle to happiness and experience.

Conversations on socials about solo dining increased by 40% over the past year, according to the report.

FlavorSum Releases 2026 Food & Beverage Trends Report

The report is split into two parts to analyze cultural shifts in the food and beverage space and flavors set to influence product development.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of September 2025

Why do we crave sweets? Because we find comfort in them.

Editor's Note: Sweet As Pie

Modern consumers crave extraordinary experiences, and the hunger for novelty has made chocolate confectionery the perfect canvas for flavor experimentation.

Forward Thinking: Unwrapping Confectionery Trends

Innovation in the candy aisle is fueled by novel tastes, textures, collaborations, and functional ingredients.

OSF Flavors' caramel miso latte flavor includes the roasted notes of espresso, the sweet and slightly nutty notes of caramel and the umami richness of miso.

OSF Flavors Launches Caramel Miso Latte Flavor

The new flavor is inspired by increased social media popularity for sweet and savory coffee combinations.

Natural taste modulators are the most popular and are expected to grow the fastest in the forecast period.

Global Taste Modulators Market Projected to Grow by 7.8% Over Next Seven Years

Regulatory initiatives and investments from large companies are accelerating product reformulations as consumers look for healthier alternatives.