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

IFF Launches SipScape Platform to Inspire Adult Beverage Innovation

Company officials hope that this acquisition will help both companies broaden their geographic reaches and give customers a larger portfolio of high-quality ingredients.

Natara Global Announces Cash Offer to Acquire Treatt PLC

“By combining with Treatt, we will be strongly positioned to continue our growth journey," said CEO Yoram Knoop.

Stott brings over two decades of international expertise in finance, procurement, supply chain, and category management.

Misitano & Stracuzzi Appoints Paul Stott as Chief Procurement Officer

Stott adds to company's recent hires of top managers.

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

Indesso Natural Vanillin: Authentic. Sustainable. Sensory Excellence.

The F&F industry is constantly growing and evolving, from new technologies that lead to faster development to ever-changing consumer preferences.

Introducing the Perfumer & Flavorist+ 2026 Editorial Themes

“This acquisition is an important step in delivering on our strategic capacity in North America,” said CEO Bruno Tremblay.

Jungbunzlauer to Acquire Illinois Multipurpose Production Site from IFF

The asset deal does not include any of IFF’s commercial business, production lines or employees.

According to Circana, the U.S. snack market is currently worth $148.6 billion and continues to grow.

Better-For-You, On-the-Go Innovations On Trend for Snack Market, says Conagra Report

Conagra Brands' Future of Snacking Report identifies five key trends shaping snacking behaviors.

Under Andrier’s leadership, Givaudan has seen significant growth and portfolio expansion.

Givaudan Announces Succession Plans for CEO, Chairman

Gilles Andrier will retire after 20 years of leading the company in March 2026.

Citrus flavor oxidation is caused by reactions between the flavor and oxygen, pH and temperature.

T. Hasegawa Introduces HASECITRUS Technology to Stabilize Citrus Flavor in Beverages

HASECITRUS launches in eight flavor variants designed to protect citrus flavors from oxidation.

Since May 2025, Robert Scott has been the president of Albany State University in Albany, Ga.

MycoTechnology Appoints Dr. Robert Scott to Board of Directors

Scott is a food and beverage industry executive with over 25 years of experience across the corporate, academic and nonprofit sectors.

Since the beginning of the year, Turpaz has completed five acquisitions in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, France and India.

Turpaz Reports Sales Growth, Record Profits in First Half of 2025

“I am pleased to present an excellent half-year and quarter with record results and continued growth in both revenue and profitability,” said chief executive officer Karen Cohen Khazon.

The technology has been refined to deliver more advanced, complex and nuanced flavor profiles in sugar-free liquid formats, and also to mask bitter, metallic and otherwise difficult actives more effectively than before.

Tosla Nutricosmetics Unveils Velious 3.0 to Advance Flavor-masking in Nutricosmetics

Tosla Nutricosmetics introduces Velious 3.0, an upgraded flavor-masking system enabling sugar-free liquid supplements with improved stability, higher active concentrations and more complex flavor profiles.