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New Oreo Flavor 2026: Five New Cookies Include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Lemon, Espresso and Gingerbread

New Oreo Flavor 2026: Five New Cookies Include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Lemon, Espresso and Gingerbread

COOKIE & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 24, 2026 Oreo is expanding its cookie lineup just in time for the holiday season, with five new varieties attracting attention in October 2026. The latest releases include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Gluten Free Lemon Creme, Dark Chocolate Zero Sugar, Gingerbread Cakesters, and an ultra-limited

Richard Heinze's Approach to Flavor Formulation

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Richard Heinze's Approach to Flavor Formulation

While it is understood that every flavorist develops a unique creative process, Richard Heinze, a highly respected flavor expert, argues that conventional methods of flavor formulation are often inefficient. In his article, "Focused Flavor Creation: Using qualitative and quantitative sensory properties"—published in the book Flavor Development: Composition

FEMA — Comprehensive Study Guide for Certified Flavorists

FEMA — Comprehensive Study Guide for Certified Flavorists

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Blue Bell Christmas Cookies Flavor Returns for 2026: What's Inside the Holiday Ice Cream?

Blue Bell Christmas Cookies Flavor Returns for 2026: What's Inside the Holiday Ice Cream?

ICE CREAM & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 22, 2026 Blue Bell Christmas Cookies ice cream is back for the 2026 holiday season. On October 22, the Texas creamery announced that the seasonal flavor is returning to grocery store freezers. It combines chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, red sprinkles and a

Abbott Plans to Spin Off Its Nutrition Business: Summary and Analysis

Abbott Plans to Spin Off Its Nutrition Business: Summary and Analysis

Source: Food Dive, October 21, 2026, with additional detail from Abbott's official announcement. Overview On October 21, 2026, Abbott Laboratories announced plans to separate its global nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company by the end of 2027. The new company would have about $8.5 billion

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

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

This digital 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,

New Pop-Tarts Apple Flavor 2026: Frosted Apple Pie Arrives With a Sweet, Cinnamon-Spiced Filling

New Pop-Tarts Apple Flavor 2026: Frosted Apple Pie Arrives With a Sweet, Cinnamon-Spiced Filling

FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 20, 2026 Pop-Tarts has a new apple toaster pastry for fall 2026: Frosted Apple Pie. It pairs a sweet apple pie filling with a soft pastry crust and a lighter frosting swirl, a grab-and-go take on one of America's most

Food Safety Considerations for Quality Assurance and Control

Food Safety Considerations for Quality Assurance and Control

A study guide for Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) certification The SFC syllabus lists "Food Safety Considerations – aw (water activity), pH, etc." under Section VII, Flavor Organizations, Certifications, and Documentation, in the Quality Assurance/Control subsection. The January 2026 syllabus places several closely related competencies alongside it: * Hazard

Lay's Holi-LAY'S Limited Edition Flavors 2026: Five New Holiday Chips Bring Turkey, Maple Bacon and Dubai Chocolate to the Snack Aisle

Lay's Holi-LAY'S Limited Edition Flavors 2026: Five New Holiday Chips Bring Turkey, Maple Bacon and Dubai Chocolate to the Snack Aisle

SNACK & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 19, 2026 Lay's is turning an entire holiday dinner into potato chips. On October 19, 2026, the PepsiCo-owned snack brand announced five limited-edition Holi-LAY'S flavors, ranging from creamy scalloped potatoes and roasted turkey to maple bacon and chocolate-

Pepsi New Holiday Flavor 2026: Vanilla & Cream Launches Nationwide in Original and Zero Sugar

Pepsi New Holiday Flavor 2026: Vanilla & Cream Launches Nationwide in Original and Zero Sugar

BEVERAGE & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 19, 2026 Pepsi's new holiday flavor for 2026 is here, and it's on shelves starting today, October 19. The limited-edition Pepsi Vanilla & Cream pairs classic Pepsi cola with rich vanilla and smooth cream notes for a dessert-inspired drink

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Digest: October 1–15, 2026

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Digest: October 1–15, 2026

Sodium reduction and ingredient oversight led the first half of October. FDA finalized a rule opening 139 standardized foods to salt substitutes, and it continued to promote its proposal to make GRAS notification mandatory. Mexico posted updated lists of permitted additives, colors and processing aids ahead of its new additive

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026

Overview Regulators in Australia and New Zealand were active on two fronts in the first half of October. On trade, Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) issued notices on kava imports, the start of Indonesia's mandatory halal certification for Australian exports, pufferfish controls and

Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026

Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026

Overview The first half of October brought significant regulatory activity across Asia and the Middle East. China's proposed overhaul of its Food Safety Law is the most consequential development for ingredient suppliers, with new expectations around traceability and supply-chain documentation. India's tighter certification rules for

R2H Flavor Technology — Company Profile

Company overview R2H Flavor Technology manufactures natural hardwood smoke and BBQ grill flavors for the food industry. Founded in 2016 by smoke flavor industry veterans, the privately held company produces in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and supplies food manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. At a glance Founded 2016

Monster Mash Brookie at Insomnia Cookies: Brownie, Cookie, Snickers, Twix and M&M's in One Halloween Treat

Monster Mash Brookie at Insomnia Cookies: Brownie, Cookie, Snickers, Twix and M&M's in One Halloween Treat

FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 17, 2026 Insomnia Cookies has a new Halloween dessert, and it doesn't hold back. The Monster Mash Brookie stacks a fudgy brownie and brown sugar cookie dough, then loads it up with three Mars candies: Snickers, Twix and M&M's.

Doritos New Lemon Pepper Flavor: What We Know About the 2027 Launch

Doritos New Lemon Pepper Flavor: What We Know About the 2027 Launch

BEVERAGE & SNACK FLAVOR TRENDS | OCTOBER 17, 2026 Doritos is bringing one of America's best-known chicken-wing seasonings to the chip aisle. The brand has announced Doritos Lemon Pepper, a limited-edition tortilla chip set to launch in early 2027. Taking its cue from Atlanta's

French Fries Flavor Chemistry: Key Aroma Compounds, Frying Oil Quality and Flavor Formulation

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French Fries Flavor Chemistry: Key Aroma Compounds, Frying Oil Quality and Flavor Formulation

Plus a practical guide to formulating French fries flavor.

Job opening: Sensient Flavors is looking to hire a Junior Flavorist now

10/17/2026 Junior Flavorist — Sensient Flavors Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, or Illkirch, France Position Sensient Flavors is seeking a Junior Flavorist to join its Savory Flavors Europe Technical team. The successful candidate will contribute to the creation of unique ingredients for the food industry. The role calls

The "Non-UPF" Label Arrives. The Science Behind It Is Still Catching Up

Oct 17, 2026 The Non-GMO Project, the nonprofit behind the butterfly seal that reshaped how Americans think about genetically engineered food, has a new target: ultra-processed foods. Its Non-UPF Verified standard was first published in November 2025 (Food Business News), and by February 2026 brands such as

FDA Clears Salt Substitutes in 139 Food Standards

FDA Clears Salt Substitutes in 139 Food Standards

Regulatory report | October 14, 2026 Draws on Sarah Zimmerman's Food Dive report of October 14, 2026, together with the FDA's announcement, the final rule published in the Federal Register, and FDA sodium-reduction guidance. Overview Food manufacturers can now replace some or all of the salt

Flavor Emulsions for Beverage and Bakery Applications: What Flavorists Need to Know

Flavor Emulsions for Beverage and Bakery Applications: What Flavorists Need to Know

v = 2g r2 ( ρd − ρc ) 9η v - droplet velocity (creaming or sedimentation rate) g - gravitational acceleration r - droplet radius ρd - density of the dispersed (oil) phase ρc - density of the continuous (aqueous) phase η - viscosity of the continuous phase where v is the droplet velocity, g is gravitational acceleration, r

Penta Fine Ingredients Acquires Synerzine, Names Judy Pruss Chief Commercial Officer

Penta Fine Ingredients Acquires Synerzine, Names Judy Pruss Chief Commercial Officer

October 9, 2026 Penta Fine Ingredients has acquired Synerzine (ICS Georgia, Inc.), a Georgia-based manufacturer of aroma ingredients. The deal adds more than 1,200 aroma ingredients to Penta's catalog, along with Synerzine's manufacturing operations and customer base. Financial terms were not disclosed. Judy Pruss,

Food Allergens: What Flavorists Need to Know

Food Allergens: What Flavorists Need to Know

Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) Syllabus | Study Notes | October 2026 The SFC certification syllabus includes the following topic: "Allergens – major allergens in the below mentioned geographical regions: United States, Canada, European Union." Candidates for Certified Flavor Chemist should be able to: 1. Identify the major food allergens recognized

Specifications: What Certified Flavorists Need to Know

Specifications: What Certified Flavorists Need to Know

Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) — Certification Examination Study Guide According to the Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus, Specifications is a required knowledge topic under Section VII: Flavor Organizations, Certifications, and Documentation, within Quality Assurance/Control. The syllabus lists specifications alongside Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), Good Manufacturing

Genetically Engineered Ingredients (GMO/BE) Study guide for Certified Flavorists — Society of Flavor Chemists

Genetically Engineered Ingredients (GMO/BE) Study guide for Certified Flavorists — Society of Flavor Chemists

Regulatory focus: National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), 7 CFR Part 66 | U.S. requirements reviewed October 2026 1. What the Society of Flavor Chemists expects you to know The Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) includes Genetically Engineered Ingredients under Section III, Flavor Regulations, of its syllabus. The syllabus identifies