German scientists claim to have developed a new way of identifying flavours and aromas in food products. Berlin-based research company, Metabolomic Discoveries, launched its ‘Flavour Profiler’ today...

Ireland’s Kerry Group yesterday revealed it is in exclusive talks to buy Cargill’s flavours business. The Ireland-based company, which owns consumer brands like Wall’s sausages but derives...

Swiss flavours and fragrances maker Givaudan has announced that its first-quarter sales rose 9.2% on increasing demand for its ingredients. The company said that demand for its flavours and – in...

Market research firm Mintel has announced their predictions for the leading flavour trends of 2010, with more experimental consumers to drive the introduction of new flavours. “As the economy recovers,...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the first in a series of opinions on flavouring products which are added to foods to give a “smoked” flavour. EFSA’s CEF Panel...

The latest research from Mintel finds ready salted potato chips have fallen from the number one slot in chip hungry Britain as cheese & onion appeals more to consumers increasingly keen to branch out...

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, an American-based maker of flavours and fragrances, has created their list of the top 10 flavours for 2009 in three categories: sweet (confectionery, bakery, dairy); savoury...

An appetite for internationally infused tastes, a desire for all-natural foods and a craving for favourite ingredients are a few of the influences behind the McCormick Flavour Forecast 2009. The report,...

Givaudan has unveiled a new, revolutionary approach to creating unique chicken flavours. Combining global research with culinary exploration into how chicken is consumed around the world, Givaudan believes...

Bland, mild and boring flavours are to become even less common next year as consumer packaged goods manufacturers are expected to further push the flavour boundaries. Looking ahead to 2009, consumer intelligence...