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Coca-Cola's new Mr. Pibb Black-Current flavor launching spring 2027, featuring blackberry and blackcurrant soda in regular and Zero Sugar varieties.

Coca-Cola Reveals New Mr. Pibb Black-Current Flavor: Berry Soda Launching in Spring 2027

November 7, 2026 | Beverage News, New Flavors & Food Industry Trends Coca-Cola Announces a Bold New Mr. Pibb Flavor Coca-Cola is expanding its soft drink portfolio with Mr. Pibb Black-Current, a limited-edition soda featuring blackberry and blackcurrant flavors combined with the brand's distinctive spicy

Skeleton flavor formulas for hundreds of food and beverage flavors with essential flavor ingredients and suggested concentrations for professional flavor development.

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Skeleton Flavor Formulas for Hundreds of Foods & Beverages – Accelerate Your Flavor Development

Skeleton Flavor Formulas for Hundreds of Food & Beverage Flavors A Faster Way to Start a New Flavor Building a food or beverage flavor from nothing takes time. You have to work out which aroma chemicals and flavoring substances define the profile, then find the right balance between them, usually

McDonald’s new value meals 2026 featuring McChicken, McDouble, Chicken McNuggets, and fries, with $3.50 meal deals tested at 1,900 U.S. locations.

McDonald’s New Value Meals 2026: $3.50 Bundles Tested at 1,900 Restaurants Ahead of Nationwide Rollout

November 7, 2026 | Fast Food News, Restaurant Trends & Flavor Innovation McDonald’s Introduces New Budget-Friendly Meal Deals McDonald’s is preparing a major update to its U.S. value menu as rising living costs continue to influence Americans’ fast-food spending habits. On November 4, 2026, the restaurant

Raising Cane’s November 2026 expansion announcement featuring 12 new restaurant locations across 10 U.S. states, crispy chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, and signature Cane’s S

Raising Cane’s Expands Across America: 12 New Restaurant Openings Bring Its Famous Chicken Fingers and Cane’s Sauce to More Cities

November 7, 2026 | Restaurant News, Food Trends & Flavor Innovation Raising Cane’s Announces Major November 2026 Expansion Raising Cane’s, the popular American chicken-finger restaurant chain, is making headlines with plans to open 12 new restaurants across 10 U.S. states in November 2026. The expansion is generating

Dairy Queen Holiday Blizzard Flavors 2026: Peanut Butter Blossom Debuts as Peppermint Bark Returns

Dairy Queen Holiday Blizzard Flavors 2026: Peanut Butter Blossom Debuts as Peppermint Bark Returns

BEVERAGE & FLAVOR INDUSTRY NEWS · NOVEMBER 6, 2026 November 6, 2026 | Frozen Dessert News, Seasonal Flavors & Product Innovation Dairy Queen is welcoming the 2026 holiday season with two festive frozen desserts inspired by traditional Christmas cookies and seasonal candy. The new Holiday Cookie Swap Blizzard Treat Collection combines the

Starbucks Holiday Menu 2026 featuring new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and Red Cup Day dates.

Starbucks Holiday Menu 2026: New Drinks, Release Date, Christmas Favorites and Red Cup Day

The Starbucks holiday menu 2026 brings back festive drinks, Christmas treats, and the chain's signature red cups. Starbucks has confirmed that its 2026 holiday menu launches on Thursday, November 5, 2026, introducing new Tiramisu Velvet beverages, an Apple Pomegranate Refresher, and returning favorites such as Peppermint Mocha and

Flavorist.com South America food and flavor industry regulations magazine cover for October 16–31, 2026, displayed on a wooden table with cacao, coffee, tropical fruits, spices, and natural f

South America Food & Flavor Industry: Laws, Regulations and Food Safety News: October 16–31, 2026

South America Food & Flavor Industry: Laws, Regulations and Food Safety News October 16–31, 2026 ANVISA's October 29 approval of updates to Brazil's rules on food additives, processing aids, and vegetable oils is the development most likely to affect flavor and formulation teams this period.

Flavor chemist working in a laboratory with aroma ingredients, formulation notes, and an infographic explaining flavor formulation limitations and regulatory considerations.

Society of Flavor Chemists · Study guide: Other Considerations in Flavor Formulations

Study guide for the Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus Other Considerations in Flavor Formulations Limitations, ingredients, reformulation approaches, calculations and practice questions for seven SFC syllabus topics. Contents 1. Overview 2. Comparison of the seven SFC considerations 3. California Proposition 65 4. Kosher certification 5. Halal certification 6. Vegan and

AI-generated image of Pepsi Vanilla & Cream holiday soda 2026 featuring Original and Zero Sugar cans beside a glass of iced cola, vanilla flowers, Christmas ornaments, and festive sugar cooki

Pepsi Holiday Soda Flavor Release 2026: New Vanilla & Cream Cola Brings a Sweet, Nostalgic Twist to the Season

November 3, 2026 | Beverage News, Flavor Trends & Product Innovation Pepsi is bringing an indulgent new flavor to the 2026 holiday beverage season with the nationwide release of Pepsi Vanilla & Cream, a limited-edition soda combining the brand's iconic cola taste with rich vanilla and smooth cream

Flavorist.com South America food and flavor industry magazine cover for October 16–31, 2026, on a wooden table featuring cacao, coffee, açaí, tropical fruits, spices and regional foods.

South America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report: October 16–31, 2026

South America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report October 16–31, 2026 | South America Geographic coverage: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and neighboring South American markets. This report covers significant food and flavor industry business news published between October 16 and October 31, 2026, inclusive.

Infographic explaining Canadian flavour regulations, including organic standards, CFIA meat-containing flavours, CFCS Volume 9, and Canadian flavour labelling requirements.

Canadian Flavour Regulations: Comprehensive Study Guide for Flavor Chemists

Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus • January 2026 edition • Canadian regulatory requirements reviewed November 2026 This study guide covers the four Canadian regulatory topics identified in Section III, Flavor Regulations – International Considerations, of the Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus (January 2026). It addresses the regulations and their effect on flavour

Flavorist.com food and flavor industry magazine cover for October 16–31, 2026, displayed on a wooden table with tropical fruits, spices, beverages and baked goods.

North America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report: October 16–31, 2026

North America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report October 16–31, 2026 | United States, Canada & Mexico Scope: Significant business developments relevant to flavor manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, food and beverage producers, product developers, distributors, retailers, and natural or specialty food companies. This report draws on reporting and announcements from

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Energy Drinks and Heart Problems: New 2026 Research Raises Concerns About Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Risk

November 2, 2026 | Health News, Beverage Safety & Industry Research Energy drinks are under renewed scrutiny after new research linked highly caffeinated beverages and stimulant-containing supplements to disproportionate reports of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest, heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms. The findings, announced by the American Heart

Ai-generated image of Popeyes Cajun Onion Rings returning in 2026, featuring golden, crispy, Cajun-seasoned onion rings in an orange Popeyes-branded box with creamy dipping sauce.

Popeyes Cajun Onion Rings Return in 2026: The Crispy, Spicy Fan Favorite Is Back After a Decade

November 2, 2026 | Fast Food News, Flavor Trends & Product Innovation Popeyes is bringing back one of its most requested sides. Cajun Onion Rings returned to participating U.S. restaurants on November 2, 2026. The onion rings disappeared from much of the chain's American menu more than a

Mondelez acquisition of Undercover Snacks featuring chocolate-covered quinoa crisps as part of its better-for-you snacks expansion

Mondelēz to Acquire Undercover Snacks in Push Toward Better-for-You Snacks

Mondelēz International, the maker of Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz and Triscuit, will take a majority stake in Undercover Snacks. The deal adds a fast-growing gluten-free brand to its better-for-you snack portfolio. The company announced the Undercover Snacks acquisition on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, and

Thanksgiving 2026 celebration featuring roasted turkey, November 26 holiday date, Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, rising travel costs, and Walmart and Target dinner deals.

Thanksgiving 2026: Date, Rising Travel Costs, Turkey Deals, Macy's Parade and Latest Holiday News

Thanksgiving 2026 is approaching fast, with major retailers announcing affordable holiday dinners, travelers facing higher airfare, and New York City preparing for the historic 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Flavorist.com magazine featuring North America food and flavor regulatory news for October 16–31, 2026, including FDA, GRAS and food additive updates.

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Roundup: October 16–31, 2026

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory News: October 16–31, 2026 United States, Canada & Mexico — food regulation, ingredient safety, flavor compliance, additives, labeling and manufacturing requirements The second half of October brought a dense run of regulatory activity across North America. The FDA clarified allergen labeling for coconut and

Six upcoming events are listed on the Society of Flavor Chemists calendar

Six upcoming events are listed on the Society of Flavor Chemists calendar

Six upcoming events are listed on the Society of Flavor Chemists calendar. 1. CSA Chicago Roundtable & SFC Meeting (482nd SFC Meeting) — Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (Rosemont, IL) * Venue: Doubletree Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. * SFC meeting: 3:00–6:00 pm. * Schedule:

DNA blood test for early cancer detection showing breast and prostate cancer screening research and potential risk identification up to eight years before diagnosis.

DNA Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Up to 8 Years Before Diagnosis, New Study Finds

DNA cancer screening, early cancer detection blood test, liquid biopsy, cell-free DNA, DNA methylation, breast cancer screening, prostate cancer blood test, cancer detection breakthrough 2026.

McDonald’s McRib lawsuit 2026 editorial illustration featuring a BBQ pork sandwich with pickles and onions, a judge’s gavel, and scales of justice.

McDonald's McRib Lawsuit 2026: Meat & Flavor Controversy

McDonald's McRib lawsuit, McRib ingredients, McRib lawsuit 2026, McRib meat controversy, McDonald's BBQ pork sandwich, McRib flavor, food labeling lawsuit

Flavorist.com magazine on a wooden table featuring October 2026 African food and flavor industry headlines, with cocoa, coffee, citrus fruits, shea nuts, and natural ingredients on the cover.

Africa Food & Flavor Industry Business News: October 1–15, 2026

October 1–15, 2026 | Industry Intelligence Report This roundup covers 32 commercially relevant food and flavor industry stories from across Africa (North, West, East, Central and Southern) published between October 1 and 15, 2026. It focuses on food and beverage manufacturing, flavor innovation, natural ingredients, specialty crops, agribusiness investment, acquisitions,

black cat frappuccino flavor blended beverage blackout cookie from starbucks

Black Cat Frappuccino Flavor 2026: Starbucks' Halloween Drink Brings Chocolate Cake, Brownie Notes and Global Flavor Innovation

October 31, 2026 | Beverage News, Seasonal Flavors & Innovation Starbucks' Black Cat Frappuccino has emerged as one of Halloween 2026's most talked-about seasonal beverages, combining indulgent chocolate flavors with playful black-cat-themed presentation. Launched October 22 in select U.S. coffeehouses, the limited-edition beverage

EU Flavour Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008, highlighting solvent limitations, flavouring categories, natural flavouring substances, labeling requirements, and regulatory compliance for flavorist

International Considerations: European Union — Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008, What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists

This guide is intended for those preparing to take the qualification examination/interview conducted by the Society of Flavor Chemists, in accordance with the organization's syllabus. SFC Certification PreparationPrint / Save as PDFStudy guide for the Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus International Considerations: European Union — Regulation (EC) No

Pre-order the Flavor Buyer's Handbook Will be Here on Dec. 30, 2026

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Pre-order the Flavor Buyer's Handbook Will be Here on Dec. 30, 2026

Editor's note: Many have tried hard to find a flavor buyer's book but with no luck—until now. A brand-new Flavor Buyer's Handbook, which runs in more than 400 pages in PDF format, will be released by flavorist.com on Dec. 30, 2026.

Europe Food & Flavor Industry Business News — October 1–15, 2026

Europe Food & Flavor Industry Business News — October 1–15, 2026

This edition covers commercially significant European food and flavor industry news published between October 1 and October 15, 2026, inclusive. It focuses on investments, acquisitions, manufacturing expansion, food ingredients, flavor innovation, functional nutrition, natural products, and emerging regional businesses. Laws and regulations are excluded. Geographic coverage: United Kingdom, Germany, France,