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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

Flavor company says 2026 will be "a year to cultivate personal resilience."

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Wright most recently served as president of creation, design and development and chief global flavorist at ADM.

Marie Wright Retires from ADM, Launches Mystic Flavours Consultancy

Wright hopes to inspire new generations of flavorists through new consultancy.

Nicola-J operates in South Africa with R&D laboratories, a manufacturing plant and office space in Johannesburg.

Turpaz Acquires Nicola-J, Strengthens Position in African Flavor Sector

Founded in 1997, Nicola-J produces and markets sweet and savory flavors, colorants, essential oils and botanical extracts for the food and beverage industry.

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.

The newly appointed board will guide EFFA in its strategic priorities and represent the collective voice of the European flavor industry.

European Flavour Association Elects New Board for 2025-2027 Term

Additionally, the EFFA assisted in creating a new association: the Polish Association of the Flavour Industry (PZPA).

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.

Capol also recently acquired German flavor house Curt Georgi, further reinforcing its commitment to flavor innovation.

Blue Pacific Flavors Acquired by Capol

Blue Pacific Flavors will continue under the leadership of chief executive officer Donald Wilkes.

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.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf.

IFEAT 2026 to be Held in Abu Dhabi

The conference will take place October 11 to 16, 2026.