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The next big thing(s): Moving Flavor Forward

Givaudan’s Chef’s Council helps flavorists discover new tastes. Givaudan held its annual Chefs' Council at Napa Valley's COPIA (The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts). The event provided a multiday forum at which flavor chemists and global chefs could meet and exchange new and novel flavor innovations, such as wasabi-laced ice cream and curry-injected shrimp.

In the brown flavor category the cost issues of dairy resurface in a more moderate form—1,000 ppm level is also great in caramel and toffee profiles.

delta-Dodecalactone in Dairy, Fruit, Savory, Brown & Other Flavors

John Wright shares how delta-dodecalactone is more versatile than a flavorist may expect.

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Plant to Glass, Oat Milk from a Flavorist’s Lens

As the non-dairy market diversifies with a variety of nut-based beverages, oat milks are poised to gain more market share, which will result in an increased demand for added flavors and bitterness blocking.

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The Natural Flavor Market Grows Up

Despite restrictions due to regulations, the natural flavor market is seeing strong growth as consumer package goods position their portfolios to more health-conscious consumers.

Snacking is a way for consumers to infuse joy into their day, and people are willing to indulge more in treats with exquisite taste.

What Are Consumers Looking for in Snack Flavors & Functionality in 2024?

From specific cravings to general hunger, a need for energy to a desire for indulgence and adventure, consumers are integrating the concept of "snackification."

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Flavor Bites: 2-Acetyl pyrrole

Exhibiting an interesting caramel characteristic, this material offers a pleasant authenticity to many brown and savory flavors, even berries.

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2011's Top 10 Flavor Trends for Beverage, Sweet and Savory Applications

Bell Flavors & Fragrances predicts the big trends in flavors for 2011.

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The Essence of Good RTD Tea: It’s All About the Flavor

Due to its convenience in its RTD form, as well as its natural ingredients and health benefits, tea’s growth is driving the beverage category.

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The Role of Microorganisms and Enzymes in Traditional and Vegan Flavor Profiles

As demand for plant-based alternatives continue to grow, it’s important to consider the role thermal processing and microorganisms play in creating traditional dairy flavors, so we can continue to evolve vegan flavor profiles.

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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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Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.

Vanilla flavorings are the only flavorings subject to a federal standard of identity. An understanding of the vanilla standard and the general flavoring labeling regulations is necessary to properly label vanilla flavorings and the foods to which they are added.

With snacking on the rise, this is the perfect time for flavorists to flex their creative muscles.

Salty, Spicy, Sweet: What’s Next in Snacking

As people snack more, larger consumer behavioral shifts are impacting the snacking space.

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Forward Thinking: Enchanted By Vanilla

Consumers still have a sweet spot for this tried-and-true flavor and fragrance.

Trend Trek

Highlights from the WFFC Excursion in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Flavor Creation: Fusion Flavors

Fusion flavors, or blends, have been around since the cavemen discovered that a cooked, smoky leg of dinosaur had a much better taste than the raw version.

Developments in Flavors and Flavorings

Developments in flavors. A comparison of flavorings currently available with those being offered a decade ago show enormous advances in flavor profiles. Over the years there has been a significant move towards more ‘true to nature’ products and also the introduction of many new flavorings based on unusual natural materials. There will continue to be a large demand for the traditional flavors, but as the food industry tries to stimulate new interest, particularly in convenience foods, there will be an even greater need for new flavoring experiences.

Perfumer & Flavorist 2008 Flavor & Fragrance Leaders

The big news on last year’s Flavor & Fragrance Leaders list was Firmenich’s purchase of Danisco’s fl avor division. The year before that, it was Givaudan’s purchase of Quest. At press time, rumors are again making the rounds regarding another potential merger within the top tier of F&F.

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Flavorcon 2019 Brings Global Flavor to Cincinnati

Following a record-breaking year, Flavorcon returns to the Midwest on Nov. 11-12, 2019 at the Duke Energy Convention Center for two days of technical insight, trend and market analysis for the flavor, food and beverage industries.

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