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Food and beverage product developers are taking inspiration from around the world for their new formulations.

Top 10 Culinary Trends Shaping the Global Food Industry

IFF's global culinary team breaks down how these trends can help product developers with innovative and delicious formulations.

Delivering an extraordinary flavor experience requires a multidimensional culinary approach and a keen understanding of food science.

Back to the Bun: Authenticity is Key in Savory, Blended Proteins

The report outlines three trends for the upcoming year and their applications in both food/beverage formulations and associated colors.

ADM Releases 2026 Flavor and Color Outlook

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.

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s biotech-based Natural Nootkatone delivers authentic grapefruit flavor with year-round reliability. Discover how it helps brands navigate citrus volatility and streamline formulation.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of September 2025

Why do we crave sweets? Because we find comfort in them.

Editor's Note: Sweet As Pie

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.

OSF Flavors' caramel miso latte flavor includes the roasted notes of espresso, the sweet and slightly nutty notes of caramel and the umami richness of miso.

OSF Flavors Launches Caramel Miso Latte Flavor

The new flavor is inspired by increased social media popularity for sweet and savory coffee combinations.

Natural taste modulators are the most popular and are expected to grow the fastest in the forecast period.

Global Taste Modulators Market Projected to Grow by 7.8% Over Next Seven Years

Regulatory initiatives and investments from large companies are accelerating product reformulations as consumers look for healthier alternatives.

Authored by some of the most esteemed flavorists in the industry, 'Successful Flavors' offers an in-depth exploration of flavor creation, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals.

🔓Unlocking the Vault: Gerard Mosciano's 'Successful Flavors' Made Available for Download⬇️

Authored by some of the most esteemed flavorists in the industry, "Successful Flavors" offers an in-depth exploration of flavor creation.

The report includes four major trends for the food and beverage industry, all focused around the central theme of “cultural shift.”

Tastewise Releases 2026 Food & Beverage Trend Forecast Report

The trends were determined by Tastewise’s proprietary AI technology and consumer insights.

The SipScape platform is driven by PANOPTIC, IFF’s proprietary trend and foresight capability.

IFF Launches SipScape Platform to Inspire Adult Beverage Innovation

New interactive platform offers actionable insights and trends, including product design, flavor modulation and sweetness reduction in no-and low-alcohol beverages.

To me, the snack market has been fascinating to watch develop over the last few years.

Editor's Note: Spice Up Your Life