Global Food & Flavor Industry News: April 7, 2026 – Product, Business & Regulatory Updates Across Six Continents 🌎 North America Product News * Smithfield & Pabst Blue Ribbon Bratwurst: Smithfield launched a new bratwurst lineup, including a limited-edition beer brat made with Pabst Blue Ribbon. Other flavors include Jalapeño & Cheddar and Chipotle & Cheddar. * Starbucks Energy Refreshers: Starbucks introduced new "Energy Refreshers" with added caffeine
Analytic Gas Chromatography, GC-Olfactometry, and FID: An SFC Exam Study Guide for Flavorists The Society of Flavor Chemists expects certified flavorists to understand the theory, function, reporting, relevance to the flavor industry, and advantages and limitations of more than a dozen instruments used to analyze food and flavor products. These instruments are listed on the syllabus for the Society’s qualification exam. Among
Reference Book Overview: Steffen Arctander’s Perfume and Flavor Chemicals and Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin for the Beginner Flavorist An Overview of Arctander for the Beginner Flavorist Steffen Arctander’s Perfume and Flavor Chemicals and Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin are among the twelve books recommended by the Society of Flavor Chemists. Though not required, they are considered valuable resources for aspiring flavorists. 1. What is "
Flavorings Ho Wood (Ho Leaf) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Ho Wood is included among
Flavorings Grapefruit as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Grapefruit is included among these
Flavorings Ginger as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Ginger is included among these
Global Food & Flavor Industry Intelligence Dashboard — April 6, 2026 (Product • Business • Regulatory Insights by Region) Global food & flavor news dashboard: April 6, 2026 North America Product * Riviana Foods added Garlic Parmesan and Veggie Stir-Fry to its Minute Rice Cups line on April 6, signaling continued demand for convenience formats with stronger savory flavor positioning. (PR Newswire) * Maruchan also launched its first Flamin’ Hot
Members only Formulation Noteworthy: Fresh Notes in Flavor Chemistry: Compounds, Applications, Usage Levels, and Roles in the Flavor Pyramid The Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) requires certified flavorists to understand and be able to manipulate all 20 designated notes—including the fresh note—when formulating or modifying flavors. Provided below is some information about fresh notes that flavorist trainees may find useful when preparing for the Society's
Patent Patent Summary: Maillard Reaction Products Improve the Taste of Stevia Many consumers enjoy natural sweeteners like steviol glycosides because this type of sweetener contains no calories. However, most are aware that this natural sweetener produces an unwelcome aftertaste. The patent discloses a way to overcome this disadvantage—namely, using Maillard reaction products to smooth the taste and make the aftertaste
Flavorings Geranium as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Geranium is included among these
Flavorings Gentian as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Here is a comprehensive technical guide for Gentian, structured in the same format as the previous guides. All key information for flavorists has been incorporated. The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s)
Flavorings Garlic as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Garlic is included among these
Members only Formulation A Practical Guide to Building Chocolate Flavors: Notes, Compounds, Base Creation, Twists, and the Maillard Reaction Construct a chocolate flavor with flavor notes including buttery, candy, cheesy, cooked, creamy, floral, nutty, roasted, sharp, vanilla, and yeasty notes The following set of flavor notes is cited from Chapter 4 – Creating Elegant Flavors by Marie Wright, a chief flavorist, as published in John Wright’s book Flavor Creation,
Analytic Analytical Instruments/Measurements the SFC Wants Flavorists to Understand The Society of Flavor Chemists requires flavorists to understand 19 instruments and measurements, including their underlying theories, functions, reporting methods, relevance to the flavor industry, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. In practice, not all flavor labs are equipped with every one of these instruments. Nevertheless, flavorists must still
Processes Salting Out in Flavor Chemistry: What the SFC Requires Flavorists to Know The Society of Flavor Chemists requires flavorists to fully understand approximately two dozen reactions and processes that can occur in flavor systems. Flavorists must be able to control these reactions or physical processes to enhance flavor or improve its stability and shelf life. "Salting out" is one of
Flavorings Galbanum as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Galbanum is included among these
Flavorings Fenugreek as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Fenugreek is included among these
Fennel as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Fennel is included among these
Flavorings Eucalyptus as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Eucalyptus is included among these
Beyond the Jam Jar: How Raspberries & Heritage Berries Are Dominating Food, Beauty & Beverage Innovation Beyond the Jam Jar: How Raspberries & Heritage Berries Are Dominating Food, Beauty & Beverage Innovation Berries are no longer just a topping for your morning yogurt or a filling for a pie. According to industry experts, raspberries and heritage berries (like boysenberries) are driving a major wave of cross-
IFF Unveils PureStrong™: A New Probiotic Built from Canine Biology, Not Human Leftovers The pet supplement market is undergoing a "precision wellness" shift as IFF (NYSE: IFF) launches PureStrong™, a novel probiotic that breaks the industry standard of repurposing human strains for dogs.
Processes Sedimentation in Flavor Systems: What the Society of Flavor Chemists Requires Flavorist to Know Quantitative Predictive Model for Sedimentation in Flavor Systems A professionally formatted HTML reference based on Stokes’ law, adapted for real flavor systems containing emulsions, suspensions, botanical solids, reaction products, gums, and non-Newtonian matrices. 1. Classical Stokes’ Law For a small spherical particle settling in a still Newtonian liquid under
Flavorings Elemi as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Elemi is included among these
Flavorings Dill as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Dill is included among these
Org-Chem Furans, Pyrroles, and Thiophenes in Food Flavors: Their Odors, Applications, and Reaction Conditions Furans, pyrroles, and thiophenes share similar chemical structures, yet they differ in odor perception and, consequently, in their applications. This page provides an overview of their odor profiles, applications, and the Maillard reaction conditions—including the specific reactants that favor each type of flavor compound. A common feature among them