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

Creating a root beer flavor is a fascinating exercise in blending botanical, spicy, sweet, and creamy notes into a nostalgic and complex profile. Unlike single-note flavors, root beer is a proprietary blend of roots, barks, and herbs. Here is a comprehensive list of flavor ingredients used to build authentic,

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

The Essential Oils by Ernest Guenther is one of a dozen books the Society of Flavor Chemists recommends that every certified flavorist should use. For anyone serious about aromatherapy, perfumery, or industrial chemistry, the name Ernest Guenther is synonymous with authority. His magnum opus, The Essential Oils, is not merely

North America 🧑‍⚖️ Trade & Regulation * U.S. Onion Growers Seek Relief from Mexican Imports: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Representative Gabe Evans called on the USDA and USTR to support domestic onion growers. They argue that Mexican producers benefit from lax oversight and water treaty violations, proposing a $5

North America 🇲🇽 Mexico: Major Amendment to the General Health Law A broad amendment to Mexico's General Health Law (GHL), published on January 15, 2026, is now a key part of the current legal landscape. This reform formally incorporates "digital health" into the framework, covering telehealth, mobile

Dictionary of Flavors is is one of a dozen books the Society of Flavor Chemists recommends that flavorists read. The Dictionary of Flavors by Dolf DeRovira: An In-Depth Review (2026) Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.7/5) Best for: Flavor chemists, food scientists, product developers, culinary professionals, and students. Not ideal for:

North America Here is a summary of key legal and regulatory updates from the past week for the North American food and flavor industry. * FDA Import Alert 99-47 (Economic Adulteration) - FDA updated guidance on detaining human food products adulterated for economic gain, specifically adding "water glaze as part

North America Here is a summary of key business news from the past week for the North American food and flavor industry. 📈 Market Trends & Financial Performance PepsiCo's Volume Growth Strategy Shows Results PepsiCo reported a rare 2% volume growth in its North American food division (Frito-Lay