News Alert: Nestlé Sells Half of Water Business in $3.4 Billion Deal, Creates Premium Beverage Company Peranel Wednesday 07/27/2026 —Nestlé is reshaping its global beverage portfolio by selling a 50% stake in its waters and premium beverages business to private equity firm Platinum Equity in a transaction valued at approximately €3 billion ($3.4 billion). The deal creates a new standalone company, Peranel, which will
Featured Pre-Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – The Definitive Training Manual / Digital Release: Oct 1, 2026 Editor's Note: Mastery of emulsion technology is critical for food and flavor formulators, as well as application technologists. In any system containing both oil and water phases, phase separation presents a persistent challenge that must be addressed. When a system lacks adequate emulsification, the fat phase will separate
Market Watch: New Poppi Flavor - Why Poppi Lemonade Is One of Summer's Hottest Beverage Launches The phrase "new Poppi flavor" has emerged as one of the fastest-rising beverage searches over the past day as consumers, retailers, and beverage professionals discuss Poppi Lemonade, the brand's newest limited-edition prebiotic soda. The launch reinforces Poppi's strategy of combining nostalgic flavors
ADM and The EVERY Company Partner to Scale Precision-Fermented Egg Protein: A Major Step for the Future of Food The global food industry is entering a new era where biotechnology and food manufacturing are becoming increasingly intertwined. One of the latest examples is the partnership between agricultural giant ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) and food technology startup The EVERY Company, which aims to significantly expand the production of OvoPro, an
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Patent Document: Preparation Method of Tobacco Flavoring Agent with Rose Sweet Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, and Application Thereof Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121774250A * Country: China * Application Number: CN202610185744.8A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: February 9, 2026 Technical Field The invention belongs to the technical field of tobacco flavors, and specifically relates to a preparation method of a tobacco flavoring agent with rose fragrance, the flavoring agent itself, and
Patent Watch: Method for Preparing a Stable Citrus Flavoring for Low-Sugar Beverages Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121730419A * Country: China * Other Languages: Chinese * Inventors: Deng Weizhan (邓伟战), Huang Hao (黄浩), Lai Gongchen (赖拱晨) * Current Assignee: Guangdong Hengyu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. * Application Number: CN202610025845.9A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: January 9, 2026 Technical Field The invention belongs to the technical field of food additives,
Patent Alert: Processing Method for Improving Braised Chicken Flavor by Utilizing Microbial Metabolites Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121774185A * Country: China * Application Number: CN202610103782.4A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: January 26, 2026 * Inventors: Not explicitly named in the document (the patent text does not list specific inventors) * Current Assignee: Not explicitly named in the document (the patent text does not list a specific assignee)
Patent Document: Carbonated Soda Water and Its Preparation Method Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121986894A * Country: China * Other Languages: Chinese * Inventors: Sun Yuwei (孙瑜薇), Yang Ye (杨晔), Qu Peng (曲鹏) * Current Assignee: Yuanqi Forest Beijing Food Technology Group Co., Ltd. * Application Number: CN202610375927.6A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: March 25, 2026 Technical Field The invention relates to the technical field
Job opening: Application Scientist Wanted – Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Excipients Location: St. Louis, MO Headquartered out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a global manufacturer of colors, flavors, and specialty ingredients—is scaling up within its Pharmaceutical Business Unit in St. Louis, MO. They’re not just filling a seat; they’re building out a high-impact technical team to support a surging
Patent Document: Umami Extract from Edible Fungi, its Preparation Method and Application Bibliographic Data Field Information Patent Number CN121890726A Application Number CN202610133488.8 Application Date 2026-01-30 Publication Date 2026-04-21 Assignee Luzhou Pinchuang Technology Co., Ltd.; Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. Inventor Wu Qixiao (吴奇霄) Status Pending (as per original document) Technical Field Food seasonings, specifically umami extracts from edible
Members only Patent Document: Preparation Method of Low-Fat Rattan Pepper Flavored Chicken Juice Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121647367A * Country: China * Application Number: CN202610093198.5A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: January 23, 2026 Technical Field The invention relates to the technical field of chicken juice products, and specifically to a preparation method for chicken juice with low-fat rattan pepper flavor. Background of the Invention
Nestle Pushes for Simpler U.S. Food Labels to Ditch 'Frankenstein' Image The food giant argues that technical terms on packaging scare consumers away from safe, natural ingredients. In a move that could reshape the aisles of American grocery stores, food and beverage giant Nestle is quietly lobbying U.S. authorities to allow simpler, more consumer-friendly language on food labels . The
Members only General Mills Monster Cereals Return for 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the Classic Halloween Flavors Interest in General Mills Monster Cereals has surged over the past day as fans react to the company's announcement that its iconic Halloween breakfast cereals are returning for the 2026 season. The annual limited-time release has become a beloved tradition, but this year's launch is
Market Watch: Coca-Cola Freestyle CherryBaby101 Flavor Returns: Why the Internet's Favorite Soda Mix Is Trending Again If you've searched for "Coca-Cola Freestyle CherryBaby101 flavor" recently, you're not alone. The nostalgic soda has become one of the fastest-rising beverage searches over the past day after Coca-Cola announced the limited-time return of CherryBaby101, one of the most beloved
Members only Flavor Patent Document: Natural Beef Flavoring, Preparation Method, and Application Thereof Patent Information * Patent Number: CN121942877A * Country: China * Application Number: CN202610244354.3A * Status: Pending * Publication Date: March 2, 2026 Technical Field The invention pertains to the technical field of food flavor additives, and specifically relates to a natural beef essence, as well as a method for its preparation and its application.
Members only Flavor Patent: Lemon-Flavored Powdered Flavoring and Preparation Method Thereof Editor's Note: At Flavorirst.com, we regularly publish patent documents and other insightful resources on flavor compositions and emerging flavor technologies. Our goal is to support flavorists and product developers by providing accessible technical information and innovative ideas that can inspire and inform their own product creation efforts
Market Watch: Most Popular Ice Cream Flavor in America: Vanilla Still Reigns Supreme in 2026 As Americans celebrate another summer of frozen treats, one question has sparked a surge in online searches over the past day: What is the most popular ice cream flavor in America? According to newly released shopping data from Instacart, the answer remains surprisingly consistent—vanilla continues to dominate as America&
Market Trend: Sprite New Peach Tea Flavor: Everything You Need to Know About Sprite + Tea Peach Sprite New Peach Tea Flavor has become one of the hottest beverage-related search trends over the past 24 hours, following the launch of Sprite + Tea Peach, a limited-edition soda that blends Sprite's signature lemon-lime taste with peach-flavored tea. The newest flavor expands Coca-Cola&
Members only A&W New Root Beer Flavor Hits Shelves: What to Know About Root Beer Float Soda Searches for “a&w new root beer flavor” are surging as shoppers discover a limited-edition soda designed to taste like a complete root beer float straight from the can. The new release is officially called A&W Root Beer Float, combining the brand’s familiar root beer
FDA Moves to Revoke Outdated Color Additive Approvals, Building on Broader Initiative to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Dyes-Citrus Red No. 2 As part of a comprehensive government-wide effort to remove synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two new actions targeting petroleum-based color additives. The agency issued a final order revoking the authorization of Orange B for use in
Vanilla Tops America's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors, According to 2025 Sales Data Classic flavors continue to dominate consumer preferences as new purchasing data reveals vanilla remains the best-selling ice cream flavor in the United States. Despite the growing popularity of healthier frozen desserts and premium artisanal pints, American consumers continue to favor timeless classics. According to Instacart's analysis of
American Institute of Baking (AIB): What Very Flavorist Needs to Know The American Institute of Baking (AIB) is an organization that develops food safety standards, provides training, and conducts inspections for food manufacturers. Today, it is commonly known as AIB International, reflecting its global role in food safety and quality assurance. For a flavorist, AIB certification is less about flavor development
Vanilla: Physical Form, Production, Organoleptic Properties, and Solubility: What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists Vanilla is a cornerstone flavoring substance in the food and beverage industry. The Society of Flavor Chemists mandates that all certified flavorists possess a thorough understanding of this ingredient and its diverse applications. The following overview covers only the fundamentals; comprehensive training requires far more in-depth study. For those
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA): What Every Flavorist Needs to Know The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global trade association representing the fragrance industry. Although it primarily focuses on fragrances rather than food flavors, every flavorist should understand IFRA because many flavor molecules are also used in fragrances, and regulatory, toxicological, and safety principles often overlap. What is IFRA? International