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One of the most searched flavor-related topics in recent days has been the return of Starbucks' legendary Unicorn Frappuccino. Nearly a decade after its original launch, the colorful beverage that helped define the "unicorn food" craze of the late 2010s is officially making a comeback, generating widespread

A significant search surge around the keyword “new Little Debbie flavor” during the first week of June 2026 can be traced to the company's announcement of Little Debbie Mocha Swiss Rolls, a new permanent flavor addition to one of its most iconic snack cake lines. The launch has

One of the fastest-rising food and snack searches of the past few days has been “Oreo BTS Limited Edition Flavor.” The surge is tied to the global launch of a new collaboration between the iconic cookie brand and the K-pop phenomenon BTS. The partnership has generated significant excitement among both

Blue Bell Creameries has become the focus of a recent surge in online searches after announcing the return of one of its most requested seasonal products: Red, White & Blue Bell Ice Cream. The patriotic flavor, absent from store shelves since 2017, is making a limited-time comeback in summer 2026

One of the fastest-rising snack-related searches during the past several days has been “new Doritos garlic parm flavor.” The search surge is tied to the U.S. launch and nationwide rollout of Doritos Ultimate Garlic Parm, a flavor that was previously available only in Canada and had already developed a

Weekly Digest of Food Safety, Ingredient Regulation, Labeling, Compliance, Recall, and Trade Developments Across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Formo’s recombinant casein protein, identical to the one found in cow’s milk, receives a “no questions” letter from the FDA, paving the way for realistic, meltable vegan cheese in the U.S. market. The future of animal-free dairy just took a significant step forward. Berlin-based food-tech company Formo

This is one of manipulations that the Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to do when they formulate or modify a flavor. Here is the general guideline for flavorist trainees. "Ripeness" is one of the most important concepts in flavor creation. A ripe flavor is not simply

Sensory Profile Sweet fruity, green apple, pear, banana-like, pineapple-like, tropical fruit, juicy fruit flesh, fruit skin, mildly waxy, wine-like fruity. Technical Characteristics PropertyDescriptionOdor StrengthMedium–strongVolatilityModerateStabilityGoodFlavor FunctionFruity body builderNote PositionUpper heart noteNatural OccurrenceApple, pear, pineapple, guava, passionfruit, strawberry, wine Primary Functions Adds juiciness, fruit flesh, fruit skin realism, natural sweetness, or

Wed. June 3, 2026 – The sports drink aisle is about to get a lot fizzier. In a strategic move to modernize the hydration category, Coca-Cola’s Bodyarmor has officially launched Bodyarmor Fit – the brand’s first-ever sparkling sports drink. This new product aims to bridge the gap between traditional sports

Wed. June 3, 2026 – In a strategic move that underscores the shifting landscape of consumer health, global food and beverage giant Nestlé has acquired full ownership of a prominent ready-to-drink (RTD) meals and nutrition brand. The deal signals a deepening commitment to the booming market for convenient, science-backed functional beverages.

Salt analysis is an important part of flavor development, food formulation, quality control, regulatory compliance, nutritional labeling, and shelf-life studies. In flavor manufacturing, salt affects not only taste but also flavor release, mouthfeel, preservation, and interactions with flavor compounds. The term "salt analysis" generally refers to determination of:

FTIR spectroscopy is one of the more than twenty analytical techniques that the Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to understand. Here is a complete reference on FTIR spectroscopy structured across all four dimensions mandated by the Society — theory, flavor industry relevance, and advantages and limitations. Theory, function, and

Saponification 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. Here is a comprehensive, deeply detailed guide to saponification as it applies to flavor chemistry. 1. Chemical groups, mechanism, and

A new Greenpeace investigation has detected thousands of microscopic plastic particles in baby food pouches from Nestlé’s Gerber and Danone’s Happy Baby Organics, raising urgent questions about plastic packaging safety and infant health. In a development that is sending shockwaves through the infant nutrition industry, two of the

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 streamline