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Nutrition Facts Label Gets a Proposed Makeover

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a redesign of the label to "better inform food choices" due to the rise in obesity and heart disease rates.

The FDA Globalization Act's Impact on Flavor

As previously discussed, the drafted Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 will impact the fragrance industry. According to the Flavor Extract Manufacturers Assocation (FEMA), it will also affect the flavor industry.

Givaudan's Advanced Tools for Modelling (ATOM) was created to minimize trial and error process in flavor production.

Givaudan Debuts AI Tools for Product Development

Givaudan's Advanced Tools for Modelling (ATOM) was created to minimize trial and error in the process in flavor production.

Givaudan hopes that the increased engagement through the product development process will allow the co-creation of flavors that accurately reflect consumer trends.

Givaudan Launches Handheld Aroma Delivery Device, Myromi

Myromi will be gradually rolled out throughout the year for customer use.

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GMO Labeling Debate Heats Up in Washington

Proposed genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling legislation has been a hot topic among Washington lawmakers lately as a number of bills addressing the issue continue to gain ground.

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Bestevia Receives Non-GMO Project Verified Status

Globally distributed by Ingredion Incorporated, Bestevia Reb D stevia leaf sweetener has achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status.

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Featured Job: Global Citrus Flavorist at Firmenich

Firmenich is looking for a global citrus flavorist to become a key member in its global citrus strategic business platform.

Copal blanco is a sap found in the pitch pine, which hardens in contact with the air. Also known as the “blood of trees,” it was used in sacred rituals in North American Aztec and Mayan cultures to lift the veil between the spirit realm and the human realm. Pictured here is the Magician Piramide del Adivino in the ancient Mayan city Uxmal in Mexico. Photo by Aleksandar Todorovic via Dreamstime.

Scent & Spirit: A Taste of Mexican Gourmand

Between white copal, zingy peppers, hearty maize and bitter chocolate, the author explores traditional Mexican dishes, linking culinary tradition, ritual and myth through the senses.

The growth of natural flavors has been inexorable and has been accompanied by increased demand for other positive attributes, such as organic, sustainable and GMO-free. Recent FEMA GRAS lists reflect this trend.

Flavor Bites: The Chameleon FEMA GRAS List

The author reflects on how the evolving FEMA GRAS list has adapted to current trends through its research, and what the list can tell us about the future.

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Big Data with a Grain of Salt*

Statisticians remind us, "Correlation does not indicate causation," and vast amounts of data can easily be mislead the misguided or faint of heart.

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Symrise Certified as a Green Company by DQS

Symrise has announced that it received the Green Company label from the DQS, making it the second time the company has received the distinction.

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EFSA: Citrus Flavor Perilla Aldehyde is Unsafe, Genotoxic

Perilla aldehyde, a flavor used in baked goods and more that has woody, spicy, citrus taste characteristics, has been shown to be genotoxic in a new study on animals [includes video] according to EFSA.

Four of the eight companies are supporting this program include dsm-firmenich, Givaudan, Kerry and PepsiCo.

Giract Debuts 14th Flavor Research Awards Program

Four of the eight companies are supporting this program include dsm-firmenich, Givaudan, Kerry and PepsiCo.

All Flavorcon 2018 photos sponsored by Millipore Sigma. To view more photos, visit the Perfumer & Flavorist Facebook here.

Creating Effective Global Flavors at Flavorcon Day 2

On Nov. 14, 2018, day two of Flavorcon examined popular flavors of tomorrow, technical considerations for creating flavors and novel flavor ingredients.

Sense of Smell Linked to Genes, Study Says

A genetic variant, rs6591536, affects acceptance and choice of food and products containing β-ionone.

Kids’ Growth Rate a Driver for Sweet Preference?

New research from the University of Washington and the Monell Center indicates that children's heightened liking for sweetness has a biological basis and is related to their high growth rate.

Senomyx's S2383 Modifier Gets European Union Approval

S2383 and its four initial savory flavors were identified as flavoring substances that will be considered legal for use in EU countries as of the end of April 2013

US Food Supply Growing Riskier: FDA Science Board

An urgent report just issued by the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Subcommittee on Science and Technology titled "FDA Science and Mission at Risk" identifies a number of shortfalls among the group's resources, resulting in "a food supply that grows riskier each year"

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