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Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Wanted

Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Wanted

Job Title: Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Location: Hoffman Estates, IL, United States Company: Sensient Technologies Corporation Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 About the Opportunity: Are you a food science professional who loves turning creative ideas into finished products? Our client, a leading global manufacturer of colors, flavors, and

Water-Soluble Flavors and Washed Extracts: Formulation, Production, Troubleshooting, Applications, Stability, and SFC Examination Guide

Water-Soluble Flavors and Washed Extracts: Formulation, Production, Troubleshooting, Applications, Stability, and SFC Examination Guide

The January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus places “Water soluble – compound; washed extracts” under Liquid Flavor Forms and specifically expects a candidate to be able to describe formulation, production, troubleshooting, applications, stability considerations, and advantages/disadvantages. (flavorchemists.com) Below is what flavorists may need to know, according to

Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee & Tea: Production, Sensory Characteristics, Physical Form and Solubility

Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee & Tea: Production, Sensory Characteristics, Physical Form and Solubility

This topic is explicitly part of the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus. SFC expects flavorist candidates to be able to explain the physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility of “Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea.” The same syllabus says the interview may probe raw materials, laboratory

New Blue Bell Flavor: White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Turns a Coffee-Shop Favorite Into Dessert

New Blue Bell Flavor: White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Turns a Coffee-Shop Favorite Into Dessert

Friday September 11, 2026 – Blue Bell Creameries has introduced a brand-new flavor for coffee lovers, and this one looks more like something ordered from a café than a traditional ice cream shop. The new Blue Bell flavor for September 2026 is White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream, a limited-time

Snickers Banana Nut Bread Flavor Is Coming to Walgreens: Everything to Know About the New Candy Bar

Snickers Banana Nut Bread Flavor Is Coming to Walgreens: Everything to Know About the New Candy Bar

The clearest trigger for the surge is a September 9, 2026 Allrecipes report revealing that Snickers has quietly introduced a Banana Nut Bread candy bar, with a nationwide Walgreens launch scheduled for September 18. Walgreens already lists the 1.42-ounce bar as a new product, and some stores appear

Flavor Chemist Searches Surge as Scientists Reinvent Smoky Food Flavors After EU Restrictions

Flavor Chemist Searches Surge as Scientists Reinvent Smoky Food Flavors After EU Restrictions

Wednesday September 9, 2026 – Search interest in “flavor chemist” is climbing, putting an unusual food-industry profession in the spotlight at a particularly important moment for flavor science. Flavor chemists—also called flavorists—are the specialists responsible for developing many of the tastes consumers encounter in beverages, chips, candy, sauces,

McDonald’s Drops Pumpkin Spice Flavor for Caramel Apple Pie: What to Know About the New Fall Drinks

McDonald’s Drops Pumpkin Spice Flavor for Caramel Apple Pie: What to Know About the New Fall Drinks

Tuesday September 8, 2026 – McDonald’s is making a major change to one of the most familiar traditions of fall. For 2026, the fast-food giant has dropped Pumpkin Spice from its seasonal McCafé coffee lineup, replacing the longtime autumn flavor with a new Caramel Apple Pie collection. The change

Sparkling Ice Guava Passionfruit: Why This Hot-Pink Sparkling Water Flavor Is Trending

Sparkling Ice Guava Passionfruit: Why This Hot-Pink Sparkling Water Flavor Is Trending

Tuesday September 8, 2026 – Search interest around Ice sparkling water flavors is rising, and one of the most relevant products behind the renewed attention is Sparkling Ice Guava Passionfruit. The tropical, hot-pink sparkling water was introduced as a limited-edition collaboration celebrating Elle, the Prime Video series from the

Flavor Declaration: 21 CFR §101.22: What Flavorists Need to Know

Flavor Declaration: 21 CFR §101.22: What Flavorists Need to Know

Below is a summary of 21 CFR § 101.22. At the end, the original six-page document is attached. CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations. § 101.22 sits in Subpart B — Specific Food Labeling Requirements of 21 CFR Part 101. Its full title is "Foods; labeling of spices,

U.S. Flavor Supplier Directory (2026): A Buyer’s Guide to Flavor Manufacturers and Ingredient Companies

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U.S. Flavor Supplier Directory (2026): A Buyer’s Guide to Flavor Manufacturers and Ingredient Companies

This document is for flavor buyers and flavor companies. Flavor buyers need to know where to buy the flavors they need. And flavor companies need to know their competitors. If any companies feel they are qualified to be included in this directory or would like to update their profiles, contact

FMPs & Taste Modulation: A Certified Flavorist’s Guide to Creation, Sensory Science, Application, and Regulatory Strategy

FMPs & Taste Modulation: A Certified Flavorist’s Guide to Creation, Sensory Science, Application, and Regulatory Strategy

FMPs / Taste Modulation is explicitly listed in the Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus under Flavor Creation, and Certified candidates are expected to demonstrate broad, deep knowledge together with successful independent/original flavor-creation ability—not merely recognize definitions. (Flavor Chemists) What follows is the knowledge framework I would expect a

Coca-Cola Just Added a New Good Mythical Morning Freestyle Flavor — Here’s What’s in It

Coca-Cola Just Added a New Good Mythical Morning Freestyle Flavor — Here’s What’s in It

Good Mythical Morning’s Rhett and Link created a new Coca-Cola Freestyle drink by combining strawberry, vanilla and ginger ale flavors. The limited-time Berry-Nilla Blast is available at participating machines in the U.S. and Canada.

Sensates in Flavor Creation: A Certified Flavorist’s Guide to Chemesthesis, Formulation, Sensory Design, and Application

Sensates in Flavor Creation: A Certified Flavorist’s Guide to Chemesthesis, Formulation, Sensory Design, and Application

The Society of Flavor Chemists explicitly lists “Sensates” as one of the flavor types candidates should be prepared to explain creating and developing. For Certified membership, the SFC expects broad and deep working knowledge demonstrating successful independent and original flavor creation, including raw materials, laboratory practice, production, regulatory considerations, and

Codex Alimentarius (CA) and the Flavor Industry, What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists

Codex Alimentarius (CA) and the Flavor Industry, What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists

What an SFC flavorist needs to know The Society of Flavor Chemists January 2026 syllabus places Codex Alimentarius (CA) under “International Organizations and Standards” and says candidates are expected to know its basic scope of work. But Codex also intersects with several other SFC syllabus subjects: international flavor regulations, natural

Application Scientist – Pharmaceutical Colors & Coatings Wanted

Location: St. Louis, MO Join a growing team at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. A flavor company is looking to hire an Application Scientist to join our Pharmaceutical Business Unit. This is an exciting, customer-facing role where you will work in a lab-based team developing color, coating, and

Senior Sales Account Manager – Sweet & Beverage Flavors Wanted

Location: Northeast US (near a major airport) | Remote/Hybrid A flavor company is looking to hire a sales account manager for its sweet and beverage business unit. This is a role for a relationship builder who knows how to turn a key account into a thriving, long-term partnership. You

Flavorist Job: Flavorist, Sweet & Beverage Wanted

Location: Chicago Area A flavor company is looking to hire a certified flavorist to work in its sweet/beverage business unit. This position is a 100% onsite role, offering you the autonomy to create winning flavors for global customers while collaborating with world-class technical teams. Beyond hands-on creation,

IFRA and the flavor industry — what an SFC flavorist should know

IFRA and the flavor industry — what an SFC flavorist should know

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is primarily a fragrance-industry organization, not a food-flavor regulatory body. However, the Society of Flavor Chemists deliberately includes IFRA in Section VII of its January 2026 syllabus under “Industry Relevant Organizations.” The reason is that flavor and fragrance chemistry overlap heavily: the same

Vegetable and Animal-Derived Fats & Oils: Sources, Forms and Flavor Applications

Vegetable and Animal-Derived Fats & Oils: Sources, Forms and Flavor Applications

For the Society of Flavor Chemists, fats and oils are not just “carriers.” A trainee is expected to understand them simultaneously as chemical systems, processed raw materials, sensory contributors, flavor solvents, texture modifiers, and sources of reaction products. The current SFC syllabus specifically lists “Vegetable and Animal derived fats/oils”

Animal Broths, Stocks and Powders — Flavorist Training Guide

Animal Broths, Stocks and Powders — Flavorist Training Guide

The Society of Flavor Chemists’ January 2026 syllabus specifically lists “Animal Broths, Stocks, Powders” among the flavoring-substance categories for which candidates should be able to explain physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility. (Flavor Chemists) For an examination or interview, I would learn this topic at two

Biscoff Crème Brûlée Ice Cream Is Baskin-Robbins’ New Fall Flavor for 2026

Biscoff Crème Brûlée Ice Cream Is Baskin-Robbins’ New Fall Flavor for 2026

The increased search for “ice cream flavor” seems to have something to do with Baskin-Robbins’ September 1 launch of Biscoff Crème Brûlée Ice Cream, supported by same-day industry coverage and the brand’s official announcement. (QSR Magazine) Search interest around the term “ice cream flavor” is surging, and

Lady Killer Hookah Flavor Surges in Search: Why Adalya’s Fruity-Mint Shisha Is Trending

Lady Killer Hookah Flavor Surges in Search: Why Adalya’s Fruity-Mint Shisha Is Trending

Search interest around “lady killer hookah flavor” has surged, putting renewed attention on one of Adalya Tobacco’s better-known fruity shisha blends. While there does not appear to be a major breaking-news announcement, recall, reformulation, or product launch involving Lady Killer during the past 24 hours, the spike

Extracts for Flavorists: Physical Form, Production Methods, Organoleptic Characteristics, and Solubility

Extracts for Flavorists: Physical Form, Production Methods, Organoleptic Characteristics, and Solubility

The January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus specifically expects candidates to be able to explain the physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility of “Extracts: Fluid & Solid Extracts, Tinctures, CO₂.” (Flavor Chemists) A useful flavorist-level treatment is below. One important qualification: “fluid extract,” “solid extract,

Regulatory News Digest for the Asian Food and Flavor Industry: August 15-30, 2026.

Regulatory News Digest for the Asian Food and Flavor Industry: August 15-30, 2026.

Below is a best-effort regulatory summary of major Asian food-safety authorities for releases dated August 15–30, 2026. It focused on measures with practical implications for food, beverage, flavor, color, ingredient, dairy, functional-food, spice, agricultural-ingredient, and import/export manufacturers. The most consequential developments are Thailand'

Regulatory News Digest for the South American Food and Flavor Industry: August 15 - 30, 2026

Regulatory News Digest for the South American Food and Flavor Industry: August 15 - 30, 2026

Below is a country-by-country review of South American national food/agriculture regulators, official gazettes, and relevant MERCOSUR activity for releases dated August 15–30, 2026. There are 12 developments that merit attention from food, beverage, ingredient, flavor, color, dairy, seafood, or closely connected agricultural manufacturers. The news are