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North America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report: October 1–15, 2026

North America Food & Flavor Industry Business News Report: October 1–15, 2026

United States, Canada & Mexico Coverage: Food manufacturing, flavor houses, ingredients, beverages, natural and organic products, retail, innovation, investment, acquisitions, and regional market developments. This report brings together 36 significant business developments published between October 1 and October 15, 2026, inclusive. The selection emphasizes news that food and flavor professionals

Best Fritos flavor ranking 2026 featuring Original, Lightly Salted, Flamin' Hot, Chili Cheese, Scoops, Bar-B-Q, and Honey BBQ Flavor Twists.

Best Fritos Flavor Ranking 2026: All 7 Flavors Ranked From Worst to Best

FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 27, 2026 Which Fritos flavor is actually the best? A new round of snack-food coverage has put that question back in the spotlight, and the answer may surprise fans of bold seasonings. On October 26, 2026, The Takeout published a follow-up article declaring

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms, released by OSHA OSHA3636OSHA3636.pdf343 KBdownload-circle Below is a Comprehensive Study Guide for Flavor Chemists — Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) Syllabus 1. Introduction: Why OSHA HazCom matters in the flavor industry The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a U.S. federal

Book for Sale: 21 CFR Part 101 — Food Labeling: Current as of October 6, 2026

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Book for Sale: 21 CFR Part 101 — Food Labeling: Current as of October 6, 2026

Web pages and even the ordinary PDF edition of this book are not easy to browse and read. This edition, however, is formatted in PDF so that it is completely navigable. The book is now available from flavorist.com. 21 CFR Part 101 – Food Labeling is available in a PDF

Text: McDonald's five new holiday drinks for 2026, featuring Frosted Cranberry Splash, Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte, and Iced Coffee.

McDonald's New Holiday Menu Items 2026: Five Festive Drinks Bring Cranberry, Cookie Butter and Red Bull to McCafé

BREAKING FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 27, 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the 2026 holiday season with five new limited-time beverages that combine traditional festive flavors with modern drink trends. Announced on October 27, 2026, the new McDonald's holiday menu includes two

SUPERPRETZEL Bavarian Soft Pretzel Buns inspired by Burger King’s Game Day Pretzel Burger, launching at Kroger November 1, 2026.

SUPERPRETZEL Burger King Bun Release 2026: Famous Pretzel Burger Buns Are Coming to Grocery Stores

FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 27, 2026 The soft pretzel bun that helped make Burger King's Game Day Pretzel Burger a talking point this fall is getting a second life outside the restaurant. SUPERPRETZEL is releasing its Bavarian Soft Pretzel Buns in grocery stores beginning November 1, 2026,

Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – a Comprehensive Technical Training and Troubleshooting Reference for Flavor Emulsion Science and its Industrial Applications

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Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – a Comprehensive Technical Training and Troubleshooting Reference for Flavor Emulsion Science and its Industrial Applications

For those who are determined to excel Limited Copies Available — Secure Yours Today! The 488-page book in PDF format is now available for purchase. The list price is $290 per user. The book is formatted for easy navigation and browsing, and all cross-section references and external links are

“New Pop-Tarts Liquid Death Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange toaster pastries featuring orange filling and white frosting, launching November 2026

New Pop-Tarts Flavor 2026: Liquid Death Frosted Orange Brings Citrus Soda Flavor to Toaster Pastries

BREAKING FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 27, 2026 Pop-Tarts has announced a surprising new flavor for November 2026, and this time the inspiration comes from the beverage aisle. On October 27, Pop-Tarts and Liquid Death unveiled Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange, a limited-edition toaster pastry inspired by

Review: Key Aroma-Active Components in Roast Mutton

Review: Key Aroma-Active Components in Roast Mutton

Summary This study identifies 24 odor-active compounds (OAV > 1) in mutton skewers roasted at 200 °C for 6 min. A model aroma built from them matched the real meat on all six sensory attributes. The data are useful, but the reporting has inconsistencies that limit how far the

DEA Regulations and Their Relevance to the Flavor Industry

DEA Regulations and Their Relevance to the Flavor Industry

Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) — Syllabus Study Guide | October 2026 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is relevant to the flavor industry because certain aroma chemicals, flavor ingredients, solvents, and natural-product constituents are also regulated as chemicals that could be diverted for illicit drug manufacturing. A flavor chemical can be

Pre-order: The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

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Pre-order: The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

Pre-order a digital copy of the book now to save 30%. The book in pdf format will be released on Oct. 30, 2026. Buy now The Flavorist's Mint Compendium, a rare content-rich source book featuring 29 chapters, seven appendices, and approximately 700 pages, prepared by flavorist.

Culver's Pumpkin Pecan Flavor of the Day featuring creamy pumpkin frozen custard with toasted pecans, celebrating National Pumpkin Day on October 26, 2026.

Culver's Flavor of the Day Today, October 26, 2026: Pumpkin Pecan Takes Center Stage Nationwide

CULVER'S • FROZEN CUSTARD & FLAVOR NEWS Food & Flavor News · October 26, 2026 Culver's Flavor of the Day Today, October 26, 2026: Pumpkin Pecan Takes Center Stage Nationwide Looking for Culver's Flavor of the Day today? On Monday, October 26, 2026, the featured nationwide

HI-CHEW Halloween Mystery Mix 2026 featuring Green Apple, Orange Creamsicle, Cotton Candy, and the secret Mystery Flavor in a spooky Halloween setting.

HI-CHEW Mystery Flavor 2026: New Halloween Candy Sparks a Flavor-Guessing Frenzy Ahead of the Big Reveal

CONFECTIONERY NEWS & FLAVOR TRENDS | OCTOBER 26, 2026 HI-CHEW's Mystery Flavor is back for Halloween 2026, and the secret taste is becoming one of the season's most intriguing candy stories. Japanese confectionery brand HI-CHEW, owned by Morinaga, has introduced an all-new mystery candy

Book for Sale: The Flavor Regulatory Handbook: A Working Guide to U.S. Government and Industry Regulation for Flavor, Food, Beverage Manufacturers

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Book for Sale: The Flavor Regulatory Handbook: A Working Guide to U.S. Government and Industry Regulation for Flavor, Food, Beverage Manufacturers

Edition current as of October 2026 This 450-page book in PDF format is now available for purchase ($268 ea.). Buy now To all prospective buyers: Each copy of a digital book will carry a faint watermark showing the licensee's name. The purchased copy should be kept and

Colorful display of good flavor trends in 2026 featuring spicy snacks, seasoned makhana, potato chips, pumpkin spice drinks, fruit beverages, roasted turkey, and healthy meals, highlighting f

Good Flavor Trends 2026: Latest Food and Beverage News, Consumer Preferences, and Flavor Innovation

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY NEWS | OCTOBER 26, 2026 From bold snacks and seasonal favorites to clean-label ingredients and functional beverages, discover what good flavor means to consumers and food industry professionals in 2026. Good Flavor Is Becoming More Important Than Ever What makes food taste good? For consumers, the

High-definition food science illustration featuring an assortment of sauces and dressings, including mayonnaise, vinaigrette, ketchup, mustard dressing, and creamy herb sauce, surrounded by f

Sauces and Dressings: A Review of Properties and Applications

Sikora et al. in 2008 published an excellent review on sauces and dressings. Sikora, M., Badrie, N., Deisingh, A. K., & Kowalski, S. (2008). Sauces and dressings: A review of properties and applications. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 48(1), 50–77. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390601079934

Educational infographic for flavorists covering flash point testing methods, Limited Quantity shipping rules, and HMIS, NFPA, GHS, and DOT hazard identification systems.

SFC Flavorist Study Guide: Flash Point, Shipping Considerations & HAZMAT — Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) • Apprentice and Certified Flavorist preparation • October 2026 This study guide covers the essential scientific, regulatory, and practical knowledge a flavorist should understand regarding flash point, hazardous materials, HMIS labeling, and the transportation of flavor ingredients and finished flavor formulations. It is based on the Society

Book for Sale: Flavor Blocks for Dairy Flavors - a Structured Flavorist Training Module - 2nd Edition

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Book for Sale: Flavor Blocks for Dairy Flavors - a Structured Flavorist Training Module - 2nd Edition

Announcement: The 2nd edition in PDF format is now available. This edition is the result of an extensive revision of the 1st edition, with content growing from 149 pages to nearly 400 pages. The original content largely remains, while additional material has been added to make the book more informative

An illustrated assortment of innovative cream cheese flavors, including hot honey, cranberry orange, salted caramel, pumpkin brûlée, bacon cheddar jalapeño, and pumpkin chocolate chip, displa

Cream Cheese Flavors Are Trending in 2026: Hot Honey, Pumpkin Brûlée, Salted Caramel and the New Flavor Revolution

FLAVOR INDUSTRY NEWS | OCTOBER 25, 2026 From sweet-and-spicy collaborations to indulgent seasonal spreads, cream cheese flavors are becoming a major focus of dairy innovation. Here's what's new, what's driving consumer interest, and what the trend means for flavor professionals. Cream cheese is

New Red Bull Flavor 2026: Pistachio & Berries Winter Edition Sparks Curiosity With an Unexpected Taste

New Red Bull Flavor 2026: Pistachio & Berries Winter Edition Sparks Curiosity With an Unexpected Taste

FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 25, 2026 Red Bull's new flavor for Winter 2026 is Pistachio & Berries, an unusual energy drink combining fruity berry notes with nutty, creamy, and caramel-like flavors. The limited-edition release represents a departure from conventional citrus and tropical energy drink profiles, introducing a

New Coca-Cola Flavors 2027: Cherry Lime and Strawberry Float Are Coming—Here's What to Expect

New Coca-Cola Flavors 2027: Cherry Lime and Strawberry Float Are Coming—Here's What to Expect

BEVERAGE & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 24, 2026 Two new Coca-Cola flavors are on the way for 2027: Coca-Cola Cherry Lime and Coca-Cola Strawberry Float. The upcoming beverages combine familiar cola with fruit-forward and dessert-inspired flavors, giving consumers two very different reasons to revisit the iconic

European Food & Flavor Regulatory Report: October 1–15, 2026

European Food & Flavor Regulatory Report: October 1–15, 2026

Oct 24, 2026 · @flavorist Executive overview The most consequential developments of the period concern sugar taxation, front-of-pack nutrition labeling, novel-food safety, food-enzyme evaluations, the regulation of fermentation-based products, and a likely EU-wide ban on monacolins from red yeast rice. # Date reported Jurisdiction Regulatory development

New Oreo Flavor 2026: Five New Cookies Include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Lemon, Espresso and Gingerbread

New Oreo Flavor 2026: Five New Cookies Include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Lemon, Espresso and Gingerbread

COOKIE & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 24, 2026 Oreo is expanding its cookie lineup just in time for the holiday season, with five new varieties attracting attention in October 2026. The latest releases include Salted Caramel Shortbread, Gluten Free Lemon Creme, Dark Chocolate Zero Sugar, Gingerbread Cakesters, and an ultra-limited

Pre-order the Flavor Buyer's Handbook Will be Here on Dec. 30, 2026

Pre-order the Flavor Buyer's Handbook Will be Here on Dec. 30, 2026

Editor's note: Many have tried hard to find a flavor buyer's book but with no luck—until now. A brand-new Flavor Buyer's Handbook, which runs in more than 400 pages in PDF format, will be released by flavorist.com on Dec. 30, 2026.

FEMA — Comprehensive Study Guide for Certified Flavorists

FEMA — Comprehensive Study Guide for Certified Flavorists

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