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As of March 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule goes into effect, tightening the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval

The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.

Variation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste Perception

The Monell Center said these findings may ultimately lend insight into individual differences in food preferences and dietary choices.

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FDA Smokes Out Youth E-cigarette Use, FEMA Addresses Flavors

In the statement, the US regulatory authority outlined its efforts to evaluate flavored e-cigarette products, which might result in new policy changes. In response, FEMA clarified the use of FEMA-GRAS-approved flavors in human grade food only.

“The future most certainly lies in an increased collaboration between brands and producers, who will be able to support locally identified partners,' said Bertrand de Préville, general manager of LMR Naturals.

LMR Naturals by IFF Natural Ingredients Carbon Footprint Evaluation Study

The study identifies high-volume ingredients such as patchouli or clove, as well as specific areas of importance to reduce carbon footprint.

Mintel Reports Continued Rise in Ethnic Foods in the US

Consumers seek authenticity in ethnic foods and flavors, as all-natural, gourmet and reduced fat options.

Rats' Taste Buds Help Opertech Bio Develop Taste Evaluation Tech

With Microtiter Operant Gustometer, MOG, rats are trained to become expert taste testers; the work has the potential to improve the process for discovering new flavor ingredients and more.

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Endpoint: From Scent Dieting to Flavor Irritants: ‘Wellness’ in F&F

What does the word wellness bring to mind? Sinking into a neck-deep mud bath? Meditating in a swirl of incense? Hitting the gym four times a week? Or maybe crunching away on home-grown, organically harvested vegetables? Recycling, composting, supporting fair trade, etc., all elicit a sense of wellness in some form.

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All in Your Head: Inner Ear Linked to Sour Taste

A recent report by the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has discovered a link between our sense of balance and how we perceive sour flavors.

Kelli Heinz currently works as the vice president of marketing and industry affairs at Bell Flavors & Fragrances.

Kelli Heinz Appointed 2025-2026 Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association President

Heinz has over 20 years of experience in the flavor and fragrance industry and has been a member of FEMA since the early days of her career.

Development of instrumental analytical methods for essential oils and aroma chemicals

The ultimate purpose of our products and the reason for our industry, to provide consumers with products which please their taste or smell, today and for generations to come has not changed. Safety has always been and will continue to be our most fundamental concern. We are known to respond to problems long before government regulations can be or have to be enacted. Our technology points toward a bright future for the fragrance and flavor industry.

European Food Safety Authority Releases Test Findings on 62 Flavoring Materials

Out of the 62 materials, 58 chemicals were found safe

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Editor's Note: The Doors of Perception...Lead Us to the Senses

With the evolution of digital technology, the industry is moving into superhuman territory.

EU Takes Next Step in Adopting Union List for Flavoring Substances

Two proposals pass EU committee

Enantiomeric Odor Differences and Gas Chromatographic Properties of Flavors and Fragrances.

Enantiomers of flavors and fragrances show characteristic differences in odor and taste; thus, the enantiomer composition is an important property that should be determined by analytical resolution on a chiral stationary phase in gas chromatography.

The European patent—its impact on the flavor and fragrance industry

The European Patent Convention was signed at Munich, Federal Republic of Germany in October 1973 and has come into force in 1978. The so-called “European patent” alleviates the separate filing of patent applications in many countries in Europe.

This Flavorcon discussion will examine predictions regarding how vanillin production might adjust to the challenges arising from disruptions as well as emerging solutions.

Scott Chaplin to Moderate Understanding Vanillin Solutions and Emerging Technologies Panel

Don't miss this panel set for the Flavorcon 2024 stage!

Personalization is one of the four powerful themes for 2025, as people increasingly seek experiences that feel tailored to their tastes and lifestyles.

2025 Food & Beverage Trends: A Cohesive Look at Evolving Consumer Preferences

Let's take a look at 4 trend predictions for 2025 in the taste segment that emerged from the slew of forecast reports.

A Rapid Method of Analysis of Organophosphate Pesticides in Mandarin Essential Oils

Detection and hazard assessment of organophosphate pesticides in industrially distilled and cold-pressed mandarin oils.

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