Flavorcon (www.flavorcon.com) returns to Atlantic City for this year’s installment, scheduled for October 8-9 at Harrah’s Resort, and it will be more flavorful than ever. The upcoming two-day event is filled with conference sessions and an exhibition hall stacked with the latest ingredients, technology and taste solutions the flavor industry has to offer.
We're going all in on this year's conference session lineup. Are you game?Adobe Stock
This year the conference sessions will host more panel discussions so attendees are able to hear from more industry experts on pressing topics in the flavor industry.
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Smell and Taste Dysfunctions
The president and executive director of the World Taste and Smell Association, Stephanie Feuer, will take the stage to discuss "Navigating the World of Smell and Taste Dysfunctions."
"I used to love lemonade, but now it smells like toxic waste."
The president and executive director of the World Taste and Smell Association, Stephanie Feuer, will take the stage to discuss "Navigating the World of Smell and Taste Dysfunctions."
"Some of my favorite things now taste awful: chocolate, coffee, peanut butter, boiled eggs, anything grilled/toasted... strawberries and cherry tomatoes taste weird."
"I never thought toothpaste could taste rotten, but here we are."
These poignant statements reflect the experiences of some of the 27 million people still grappling with smell or taste loss after COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, 1 in 5 people 40+ in the U.S. reported some taste alteration. This enlightening session will delve into the terminology, meanings, and profound impacts of these all-too-common sensory challenges.
Attendees will hear a comprehensive overview of the most prevalent taste and smell dysfunctions and their myriad causes, from Alzheimer’s to cancer treatments, genetics to zinc deficiency. This session will also look at research on what triggers these distortions. Powerful narratives and anecdotes will illuminate everyday struggles from navigating "safe foods" to developing innovative coping strategies.
Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of the personal toll of these challenges, as well as their impact on industries including food and beverage, hospitality, consumer goods and healthcare. The speaker will also share how the flavor industry might overcome this hurdle and how to approach a remedy from "safe" food products.
On the Menu
Hungry for more? Here's what else is on the menu at the upcoming two-day conference:
- "Navigating Regulations & Rising Prices in Citrus Oils" panel
- "The Flavorist's Take on Artificial Intelligence" panel
- "Digging into Vanilla in Flavor Formulation" panel
- "Addressing Plant-based Alternative Demands"
- "Sweetening the Pot: Solutions for Sugar Reduction"
- "Fully Charged: The State of Caffeinated Energy Drinks" panel
- "Cleaning Up: What’s Trending in Oral Care?" panel
Speaker bios and session information can be found at www.flavorcon.com. More sessions are set to be announced as we grow closer to Flavorcon's return!
Don't miss the "Navigating Regulations & Rising Prices in Citrus Oils" panel!Adobe Stock
Expo Hall
At this year's event we’ve carved out time in the program for attendees to spend meaningful time on the floor to smell, taste and savor. Experiencing new ingredients will be echoed in the return of the live Organoleptic Materials Panel hosted on October 7, pre-Flavorcon. The interactive panel allows attendees to weigh in on possible formulations with the guidance of principal flavorist Cynthia “Cyndie” Lipka. Be sure to register ASAP as seating is limited. Lunch is included with registration. Interested in the opportunity to have your ingredient reviewed? Contact Paige Crist ([email protected]).
