Trends 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
Formulation 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
Training 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
Trends 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
Trends 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
Trends 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
News 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
Trends 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
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Trends Blue Bell Christmas Cookies Flavor Returns for 2026: What's Inside the Holiday Ice Cream? ICE CREAM & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 22, 2026 Blue Bell Christmas Cookies ice cream is back for the 2026 holiday season. On October 22, the Texas creamery announced that the seasonal flavor is returning to grocery store freezers. It combines chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, red sprinkles and a
News Abbott Plans to Spin Off Its Nutrition Business: Summary and Analysis Source: Food Dive, October 21, 2026, with additional detail from Abbott's official announcement. Overview On October 21, 2026, Abbott Laboratories announced plans to separate its global nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company by the end of 2027. The new company would have about $8.5 billion
Reference 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.
Trends New Pop-Tarts Apple Flavor 2026: Frosted Apple Pie Arrives With a Sweet, Cinnamon-Spiced Filling FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 20, 2026 Pop-Tarts has a new apple toaster pastry for fall 2026: Frosted Apple Pie. It pairs a sweet apple pie filling with a soft pastry crust and a lighter frosting swirl, a grab-and-go take on one of America's most
Training Food Safety Considerations for Quality Assurance and Control A study guide for Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) certification The SFC syllabus lists "Food Safety Considerations – aw (water activity), pH, etc." under Section VII, Flavor Organizations, Certifications, and Documentation, in the Quality Assurance/Control subsection. The January 2026 syllabus places several closely related competencies alongside it: * Hazard
Trends Lay's Holi-LAY'S Limited Edition Flavors 2026: Five New Holiday Chips Bring Turkey, Maple Bacon and Dubai Chocolate to the Snack Aisle SNACK & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 19, 2026 Lay's is turning an entire holiday dinner into potato chips. On October 19, 2026, the PepsiCo-owned snack brand announced five limited-edition Holi-LAY'S flavors, ranging from creamy scalloped potatoes and roasted turkey to maple bacon and chocolate-
Trends Pepsi New Holiday Flavor 2026: Vanilla & Cream Launches Nationwide in Original and Zero Sugar BEVERAGE & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 19, 2026 Pepsi's new holiday flavor for 2026 is here, and it's on shelves starting today, October 19. The limited-edition Pepsi Vanilla & Cream pairs classic Pepsi cola with rich vanilla and smooth cream notes for a dessert-inspired drink
Regulations North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Digest: October 1–15, 2026 Sodium reduction and ingredient oversight led the first half of October. FDA finalized a rule opening 139 standardized foods to salt substitutes, and it continued to promote its proposal to make GRAS notification mandatory. Mexico posted updated lists of permitted additives, colors and processing aids ahead of its new additive
Regulations Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026 Overview Regulators in Australia and New Zealand were active on two fronts in the first half of October. On trade, Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) issued notices on kava imports, the start of Indonesia's mandatory halal certification for Australian exports, pufferfish controls and
Regulations Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: October 1–15, 2026 Overview The first half of October brought significant regulatory activity across Asia and the Middle East. China's proposed overhaul of its Food Safety Law is the most consequential development for ingredient suppliers, with new expectations around traceability and supply-chain documentation. India's tighter certification rules for
Companies R2H Flavor Technology — Company Profile Company overview R2H Flavor Technology manufactures natural hardwood smoke and BBQ grill flavors for the food industry. Founded in 2016 by smoke flavor industry veterans, the privately held company produces in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and supplies food manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. At a glance Founded 2016
Trends Monster Mash Brookie at Insomnia Cookies: Brownie, Cookie, Snickers, Twix and M&M's in One Halloween Treat FOOD & FLAVOR NEWS | OCTOBER 17, 2026 Insomnia Cookies has a new Halloween dessert, and it doesn't hold back. The Monster Mash Brookie stacks a fudgy brownie and brown sugar cookie dough, then loads it up with three Mars candies: Snickers, Twix and M&M's.
Trends Doritos New Lemon Pepper Flavor: What We Know About the 2027 Launch BEVERAGE & SNACK FLAVOR TRENDS | OCTOBER 17, 2026 Doritos is bringing one of America's best-known chicken-wing seasonings to the chip aisle. The brand has announced Doritos Lemon Pepper, a limited-edition tortilla chip set to launch in early 2027. Taking its cue from Atlanta's
Formulation French Fries Flavor Chemistry: Key Aroma Compounds, Frying Oil Quality and Flavor Formulation Plus a practical guide to formulating French fries flavor.
Market Job opening: Sensient Flavors is looking to hire a Junior Flavorist now 10/17/2026 Junior Flavorist — Sensient Flavors Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, or Illkirch, France Position Sensient Flavors is seeking a Junior Flavorist to join its Savory Flavors Europe Technical team. The successful candidate will contribute to the creation of unique ingredients for the food industry. The role calls
News The "Non-UPF" Label Arrives. The Science Behind It Is Still Catching Up Oct 17, 2026 The Non-GMO Project, the nonprofit behind the butterfly seal that reshaped how Americans think about genetically engineered food, has a new target: ultra-processed foods. Its Non-UPF Verified standard was first published in November 2025 (Food Business News), and by February 2026 brands such as