In a significant shift in food safety oversight, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it will formally reassess the safety of two widely used food additives: azodicarbonamide (ADA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). This decision marks a key step in the agency's broader move to

May 29, 2026 In a landmark move reshaping the specialty ingredients landscape, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has agreed to sell its core Food Ingredients business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for $4.3 billion. This divestiture marks a pivotal step in IFF’s multi-year strategy to

Cyclization is among the dozens of chemical reactions and physical processes related to flavors that the Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to understand and consider when formulating flavors. Introduction Cyclization is one of the most important yet often underappreciated reaction classes in flavor chemistry. Many of the compounds

Neutralization Reactions in Flavor Chemistry Chemical basis, formulation factors, practical examples, and shelf-life impact for flavorists and flavor trainees. Contents 1. Chemical groups involved and conditions required 2. Factors accelerating or inhibiting the reaction and formulation considerations 3. Examples of neutralization reactions in flavor chemistry 4. Impact on flavor

Metal Ion Complexation in Flavor Chemistry Chemical principles, accelerating and inhibiting factors, real-world flavor examples, and the impact of metal complexation on flavor aging, stability, and shelf life. Table of Contents 1. Chemical Groups Involved and Conditions Required 2. Factors Accelerating or Inhibiting the Process and Formulation Considerations 3.

North America — Law & Regulatory News, May 16–30, 2026 FDA Opens Public Meeting on Lot-Level Food Traceability Flexibilities On May 28, 2026, FDA announced a virtual public meeting titled “Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability.” The meeting will focus on continued implementation of the Food Traceability

In a move that could reshape the global food ingredients landscape, American ingredients giant Ingredion has made a non-binding offer to acquire its British rival, Tate & Lyle, for approximately $3.7 billion (£2.7 billion). The proposal, confirmed by Tate & Lyle on Thursday, values the company at

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Here is a report combining all regional summaries for the food and flavor industry during the week of May 4 – May 8, 2026. NORTH AMERICA ⚖️ Regulatory & Legal News * DOJ Settles Meatpacking Antitrust Case – The Trump administration reached a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the

Below is a curated, source-linked regulatory & legal news digest for North America (April 27 – May 3, 2026), focused on food law, safety, labeling, and regulatory enforcement. Each item includes an active link for deeper reading. 🇺🇸 United States — Federal Food Law & Regulatory Developments 1. FDA Expands Import Enforcement

North America Here is a summary of key business news from the South American food, flavor, and beverage industry for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. 🏭 Carbery Group Opens Expanded Production Facility in Brazil Source: Agriland (Published: May 1, 2026) Carbery Group, the Irish-based global flavor

North America Here is a summary of key product and industry news from the North American food and flavor sector for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. 🍫 Ferrero Launches Nutella Peanut in the U.S. Summary: Ferrero has unveiled a new $75 million production site in Illinois

A commentary: Tasting Notes on Coors 0.0%: A Flavor Industry Perspective By a flavor professional The beer company will launch its new non-alcoholic beer in the Northeast this May, according to a note released on Facebook, with a nationwide rollout planned for 2027. This concept, while not entirely

Polarimeter Theory · Optical function · Standardized reporting for optically active substances 1. Theory of the Polarimeter The polarimeter is a precision instrument designed to measure the optical rotation exerted by chiral (optically active) substances. Its operation relies on the properties of plane-polarized light and molecular chirality. Fundamental principles Natural light

A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has revealed a concerning biological reason why a widespread environmental pollutant may be significantly more dangerous for children than adults. The findings, published in Nature Communications in April 2026, provide a crucial missing piece of the puzzle linking early-life exposure

Batavia, IL – April 22, 2026 – ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing grocery chains, has announced it will remove an additional 44 artificial ingredients from its private label foods, vitamins, and supplements by December 2027. This move expands the company's restricted ingredient list from 13 to 57

Turbidity meter is one of the instruments the Society of Flavor Chemists require certified flavorists to understand and use. "Turbidity Measurement in the Flavor Industry: Principles, Applications, and Critical Evaluation" Theory, Function, and Reporting of the Method/Device Here is a concise description of the theory, function, and

The news On April 20, 2026, ingredients supplier Sensient Technologies announced a major investment of up to $250 million to significantly expand its production of natural food colors. The company plans to add 28,800 square feet to its largest natural color manufacturing plant in St. Louis, which currently spans