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As Americans celebrate another summer of frozen treats, one question has sparked a surge in online searches over the past day: What is the most popular ice cream flavor in America? According to newly released shopping data from Instacart, the answer remains surprisingly consistent—vanilla continues to dominate as America&

Sprite New Peach Tea Flavor has become one of the hottest beverage-related search trends over the past 24 hours, following the launch of Sprite + Tea Peach, a limited-edition soda that blends Sprite's signature lemon-lime taste with peach-flavored tea. The newest flavor expands Coca-Cola&

As part of a comprehensive government-wide effort to remove synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two new actions targeting petroleum-based color additives. The agency issued a final order revoking the authorization of Orange B for use in

Classic flavors continue to dominate consumer preferences as new purchasing data reveals vanilla remains the best-selling ice cream flavor in the United States. Despite the growing popularity of healthier frozen desserts and premium artisanal pints, American consumers continue to favor timeless classics. According to Instacart's analysis of

The American Institute of Baking (AIB) is an organization that develops food safety standards, provides training, and conducts inspections for food manufacturers. Today, it is commonly known as AIB International, reflecting its global role in food safety and quality assurance. For a flavorist, AIB certification is less about flavor development

Vanilla is a cornerstone flavoring substance in the food and beverage industry. The Society of Flavor Chemists mandates that all certified flavorists possess a thorough understanding of this ingredient and its diverse applications. The following overview covers only the fundamentals; comprehensive training requires far more in-depth study. For those

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global trade association representing the fragrance industry. Although it primarily focuses on fragrances rather than food flavors, every flavorist should understand IFRA because many flavor molecules are also used in fragrances, and regulatory, toxicological, and safety principles often overlap. What is IFRA? International

The International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) is the world's leading trade association representing the global essential oils, natural extracts, aroma chemicals, and flavor and fragrance industries. Founded in 1977, it serves as a platform where producers, traders, manufacturers, scientists, and flavor and fragrance companies

What is citrus greening, and how does it affect flavor quality? What do flavorists need to know about this disease, and what steps can they take to minimize its impact on their work? What citrus greening (HLB) is Citrus greening—more formally Huanglongbing (HLB)—is currently the most destructive citrus

Best Chicken Salad Chick Flavor: Why the Search Trend Is Surging and What’s Driving the Buzz Search interest for "best Chicken Salad Chick flavor" has surged over the past day, but the increase is not tied to a new flavor launch or a viral recipe. Instead, the

Here is a regulatory intelligence digest for the food and flavor industry in South America covering June 27 – July 13, 2026, based on searches of official government sources (ANVISA, MAPA, ANMAT, SENASA, boletines oficiales) and specialist regulatory reporting. Items are grouped by country, each with a summary and a link

Here is a list of U.S. colleges and universities that offer a dedicated Food Science or Food Science & Technology degree. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) maintains the most authoritative list of recognized undergraduate programs. As of 2025, there are 42 IFT-approved undergraduate programs in the United

East African Community — Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 1. Draft EAC standards for flavoured soft drinks and energy drinks notified to the WTO — July 14, 2026 (filed at the close of the window) The five EAC partner states jointly notified two draft East African Standards directly targeting the flavor industry&

OCEANIA — Food & Flavor Regulatory Digest June 27 – July 13, 2026 Coverage: Australia / FSANZ, New Zealand / MPI-NZFS, Pacific Islands Australia / FSANZ (Bi-national) 1. P1067 — Health Star Rating System: final submission deadline passes July 5, 2026 FSANZ Circular 398-26 extended the deadline for submissions on Proposal P1067, the

1. What folding is Folding is concentration of the oxygenated (flavor-active) fraction by removing terpene hydrocarbons — partial or complete deterpenation. Peel oil is over 90% d-limonene, a water-insoluble hydrocarbon that does not contribute significantly to flavour, though it can act as a carrier for other molecules. Folding

Kalamazoo, MI and Brea, CA – July 14, 2026 – FlavorSum, a rapidly growing North American flavor solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of S&S Flavors, a California-based custom flavor manufacturer with nearly a century of industry expertise. The strategic move establishes FlavorSum’s new West Coast Innovation Center

Asian food and flavor regulatory developments Review period: June 27–July 12, 2026 Sources reviewed for this report include government notices, public consultations, regulatory databases, trade circulars, and specialist food-law reporting. The list below prioritizes measures with a meaningful effect on formulations, flavors, additives, labeling, product registration, manufacturing, food-