https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/flavor/regulatory-research/news/22978410/machine-learning-accelerates-discovery-of-flavor-compounds-that-trigger-pungency-and-irritationPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-11-13T14:32:49.000ZMachine Learning Accelerates Discovery of Flavor Compounds That Trigger Pungency and Irritationhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/11/pexels-cottonbro-8955954.53AZUSGE9i.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70For flavor developers, the integrated approach offers a potential pathway to screen chemesthetic ingredients more efficiently while better understanding the molecular mechanisms behind their sensory effects. Such insights could support more targeted exploration of pungency, irritation and other mouthfeel-related sensations, helping researchers connect molecular structure with sensory performance.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/events/event-coverage/news/22978381/flavor-and-fragrance-industry-events-novemberdecember-2026-calendar-features-regulatory-updates-fragrance-trends-and-sensory-researchPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-11-12T18:15:43.000ZFlavor and Fragrance Industry Events: November–December 2026 Calendar Features Regulatory Updates, Fragrance Trends and Sensory Researchhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/11/pexels-sound-on-3756950.bvvB85jwMD.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The British Society of Perfumers will host sound and music cognition researcher Dr. Asteris Zacharakis for a presentation exploring how musical structures can evoke scent associations and influence fragrance perception, and whether sound could become another creative tool for perfumers.