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ISO Certification Essentials for Flavorists: An SFC Syllabus–Based Study Guide

ISO Certification Essentials for Flavorists: An SFC Syllabus–Based Study Guide

According to the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, a flavorist is expected to have basic knowledge of what ISO certification stands for and where it is used in the flavor industry. ISO sits in SFC Section VII alongside HACCP, GMPs, specifications, COAs, SDSs, FSSC, GFSI, SQF, NSF,

Sour Flavors Surge as Convenience Stores Tap Into Consumers’ Appetite for Bold, Intense Experiences

Sour Flavors Surge as Convenience Stores Tap Into Consumers’ Appetite for Bold, Intense Experiences

Sour is no longer just a candy flavor. The puckering flavor profile is expanding across beverages, energy drinks, frozen drinks, snacks and other categories as consumers increasingly seek intense flavors and more adventurous eating experiences. Convenience stores are particularly well positioned to capitalize on the trend because much of what

Hormel Foods Expands Protein Portfolio With $1.06 Billion Brakebush Chicken Acquisition

Hormel Foods Expands Protein Portfolio With $1.06 Billion Brakebush Chicken Acquisition

Wednesday September 30, 2026 — Hormel Foods is making a major bet on chicken as consumer demand for protein continues to reshape the U.S. food industry. The maker of SPAM, Jennie-O, Applegate, Skippy and Planters has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers, a century-old family-

Pre-Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – The Definitive Training Manual / Release: Oct 1, 2026

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Pre-Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – The Definitive Training Manual / Release: Oct 1, 2026

Updated on Sept. 25, 2026: The digital book totaling 490 pages is expected to be released on Oct. 1, 2026. Order prior to Oct. 1, 2026 to save $70. This book is designed for flavor formulators and product developers—and it may be only available for a limited time. Editor&

Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Essential Knowledge for Flavorists — Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) Study Guide

Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Essential Knowledge for Flavorists — Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) Study Guide

According to the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, SDS falls under VII. Flavor Organizations, Certifications, and Documentation → Quality Assurance/Control. The syllabus itself only names “Safety Data Sheets (SDS)” rather than prescribing a detailed SDS curriculum. However, it separately expects knowledge of GHS, OSHA/HazCom, DOT relevance

FDA Nominee Warns More Resources Are Needed to Implement Major GRAS Food Ingredient Reforms

FDA Nominee Warns More Resources Are Needed to Implement Major GRAS Food Ingredient Reforms

Tuesday September 29, 2026 – President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the agency may need additional resources to carry out one of the federal government’s most significant proposed changes to food ingredient oversight in decades. During a Senate

Kikkoman Opens $560 Million Soy Sauce Production Facility in Wisconsin as U.S. Demand Grows

Kikkoman Opens $560 Million Soy Sauce Production Facility in Wisconsin as U.S. Demand Grows

Tuesday September 29, 2026 – Kikkoman Foods has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the opening of a major new production facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, a move designed to support growing North American demand for soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and other seasonings. The 240,000-square-foot Jefferson facility represents

California Creates First Statewide ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label as UPF Debate Intensifies

California Creates First Statewide ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label as UPF Debate Intensifies

Tuesday September 29, 2026 – California is taking another major step into the national debate over ultra-processed foods, becoming the first U.S. state to establish an official certification and labeling program for foods that qualify as non-ultraprocessed. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2244, authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel,

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

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

Edition current as of September 2026 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 used by the person whose name is watermarked. If you buy a book for another reader,

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): What the Society of Flavor Chemists Wants Flavorists to Know

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): What the Society of Flavor Chemists Wants Flavorists to Know

According to the current Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) sits under VII. Flavor Organizations, Certifications, and Documentation → Quality Assurance/Control. Importantly, SFC does not provide a separate detailed HACCP curriculum; it expects candidates to understand HACCP together with SDSs, specifications, Certificates of Analysis,

U.S. Flavor Supplier Directory (2026): A Buyer’s Guide to Flavor Manufacturers and Ingredient Companies

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U.S. Flavor Supplier Directory (2026): A Buyer’s Guide to Flavor Manufacturers and Ingredient Companies

This digital document is for flavor buyers and flavor companies. Flavor buyers need to know where to buy the flavors they need. And flavor companies need to know their competitors. If any companies feel they are qualified to be included in this directory or would like to update their profiles,

The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

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The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

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 used by the person whose name is watermarked. If you buy a book for another reader, let us know his name (and

GLP-1 Drugs Could Reshape the Snack Industry as $73 Billion in Food Brand Value Faces Risk

Friday September 25, 2026 – GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are changing more than waistlines. Their rapid adoption is beginning to influence what consumers eat, how much food they buy, and which products they put in their grocery carts — potentially creating significant consequences for some of

Culver’s New Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger Is Coming: Release Date, Ingredients and Curdtoberfest Details

Culver’s New Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger Is Coming: Release Date, Ingredients and Curdtoberfest Details

Culver’s is giving one of its most unusual fan-favorite burgers a smoky new twist. The Wisconsin-based restaurant chain is launching the Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger, the first flavored version of the CurderBurger since the cheese-curd-topped creation made its debut in 2021. The Culver’s new Smoked

FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Manufacturers

FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Manufacturers

Report Date: September 24, 2026 Audience: Domestic and foreign firms that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) Executive Summary FSMA 204 (the Food Traceability Final Rule) is the implementing regulation for Section 204(d) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. It establishes traceability

Alpha-Terpineol in Flavors: An Application Guide

Alpha-Terpineol in Flavors: An Application Guide

A practical reference for flavorists, product developers, and QA teams. Regulatory identifiers and usage limits change, so confirm them against current FEMA, FDA, EFSA, and JECFA sources before finalizing any formula or label. 1. What It Is Alpha-terpineol (p-menth-1-en-8-ol) is a monoterpene tertiary alcohol

WFFC Opens Applications for Three $5,000 Scholarships for Women in Flavor and Fragrance

WFFC Opens Applications for Three $5,000 Scholarships for Women in Flavor and Fragrance

Thursday September 24, 2026 – Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, which awards three $5,000 scholarships to women pursuing education and careers in the flavor and fragrance industries. The three scholarships are: * WFFC Rita Flynn Memorial Fragrance Scholarship – Honors the

Flavorist’s Technical Application Guide to Application of Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol) in Rose, Strawberry, Raspberry, Lychee, Honey and Tea Flavors

Flavorist’s Technical Application Guide to Application of Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol) in Rose, Strawberry, Raspberry, Lychee, Honey and Tea Flavors

Below is a technical summary framed for bench flavor development. The formulas are illustrative starting accords, not optimized commercial formulas. “Parts” are weight parts within the aromatic concentrate; where very potent materials are shown as dilutions, the stated dilution—not neat material—is what is weighed. Final use levels need

California AB 2244 and the New “Non-Ultraprocessed” Standard: What It Could Mean for Flavors and Food Formulation

California AB 2244 and the New “Non-Ultraprocessed” Standard: What It Could Mean for Flavors and Food Formulation

Tuesday September 22, 2026 – California is moving closer to establishing one of the most consequential new labeling frameworks in the rapidly evolving debate over ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Assembly Bill 2244, introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, would establish a voluntary “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” standard for qualifying food and beverage products.

Non-GMO Project’s Non-UPF Verified Label Expands to More Than 300 Products as Demand for Food Processing Transparency Grows

Non-GMO Project’s Non-UPF Verified Label Expands to More Than 300 Products as Demand for Food Processing Transparency Grows

Tuesday September 22, 2026 – Major brands including Simple Mills, Chomps and Blue Diamond are adopting the Non-UPF Verified certification as consumers increasingly scrutinize ultraprocessed foods and how packaged products are made. The Non-GMO Project’s Non-UPF Verified certification has expanded rapidly, with more than 300 food and

Patent Summary: Natural Food Composition for Improving Food Properties

Patent Summary: Natural Food Composition for Improving Food Properties

Here’s a plain-English summary of Korean patent application KR20240063922A, filed by Kerry Luxembourg S.à r.l. The underlying international application is PCT/EP2021/058773 (WO 2021/198499). Patent Images What the patent is about The patent covers a natural food ingredient system, referred to in the specification

The Practical Guide to Chicken Flavor Formulation

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The Practical Guide to Chicken Flavor Formulation

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 used by the person whose name is watermarked. If you buy a book for another reader, let us know his name (and

Folgers launches nutritious coffee with added protein, fiber

Folgers launches nutritious coffee with added protein, fiber

Food Dive reported on Sept 16, 2026 that Folgers launches functional coffee line featuring protein, fiber. The bigger story seems less “Folgers added protein to coffee” and more a mainstream, value-oriented coffee brand trying to bring the functional-beverage trend into the mass market. What Folgers is launching Folgers,

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 15–September 15, 2026

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 15–September 15, 2026

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory Update Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 15–September 15, 2026 This regulatory news digest results from a review of official regulatory and government sources across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Pacific/Oceania region, concentrating on developments released between August 15 and September 15,

Europe & UK Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026

Europe & UK Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026

Europe & UK Food & Flavor Regulatory Update Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026 The digest results from a review of official European Commission, EFSA, UK Food Standards Agency, UK Health Security Agency and other government sources for developments released between August 1 and September 15,