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Modern consumers crave extraordinary experiences, and the hunger for novelty has made chocolate confectionery the perfect canvas for flavor experimentation.

Forward Thinking: Unwrapping Confectionery Trends

Innovation in the candy aisle is fueled by novel tastes, textures, collaborations, and functional ingredients.

There’s a new philosophy emerging in fragrance, and it starts with the skin.

Beyond the Spritz

As China’s beauty sector moves beyond trend cycles and superficial product claims, performance becomes the new battleground.

What’s Next for China’s Beauty and Personal Care Sector?

Gisou’s hair perfumes’ key ingredients are honey and argan oil, which provide hydration and boosted shine.

Gisou Launches Limited-Edition Gourmand Fall Scent Trio

The three limited-edition scents can be purchased in the Glazed Scents Trio.

Musk | 12, reintroduced with the website launch, has fragrance notes of lotus flower, jasmine, musk, vanilla and sandalwood.

KAYALI Launches First Dedicated Website, Announces 5X Retail Expansion

KAYALI’s new website features the innovative Fragrance Finder, an interactive tool designed to help customers find their perfect scent match.

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Construction on the site is currently underway and expected to be completed in 18 months.

Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing Breaks Ground on Production Facility in Ohio

The current planned facility will span 24,000 square meters with a total reserved land area of more than 100,000 square meters to accommodate future growth.

Taste is the strongest driver of happiness, with more than 75% of children surveyed saying their favorite foods bring joy because they are “very flavorful.”

IFF Taste Releases Consumer Research on India’s Generation Alpha

Gen Alpha views food as a source of emotional fulfillment, shifting the focus from function and lifestyle to happiness and experience.

Company officials expect the flavor enhancer market is poised for strong growth in the future.

Herbal Isolates Announces Launch of Sub-Brand Savouron

Under Savouron, Herbal Isolates will offer a wider portfolio across flavor enhancers, dairy and fat systems and specialty powders.

Toto Pet Fragrance includes notes of white lychee, sugared bergamot, orchid, poppy variations, red rose and emerald extract.

TurnKey Collections Debuts Toto Pet Fragrance

Toto Pet Fragrance is veterinarian-approved and works well for sensitive fur.

Conversations on socials about solo dining increased by 40% over the past year, according to the report.

FlavorSum Releases 2026 Food & Beverage Trends Report

The report is split into two parts to analyze cultural shifts in the food and beverage space and flavors set to influence product development.

Squishmallows Launches Fragrance Collection with Blue Meadow Brands

The collection includes three mood-boosting scents inspired by the brand’s most iconic characters.

The center is named after Jacques van Marken, founder of the Yeast and Spirits Factory and a well-known Delft entrepreneur and social reformer.

dsm-firmenich Opens Global Food Innovation Center in the Netherlands

The new center is designed to help customers develop delicious, nutritious and sustainable food and beverage solutions.

Double Dates includes fragrance notes of sweet dates, sticky toffee and brown sugar.

Skylar Launches First Signature Fragrance with Leah Kateb

The new scent combines Kateb's Middle Eastern heritage and trending gourmands.