by Blake Lyon | Jul 23, 2026 | Natural WONF, Regulatory, Regulatory Affairs, Speed to Market
What Is a Natural WONF? Deciphering Flavor Labeling Acronyms If you’re developing a new food or beverage product, you’ve probably encountered the term Natural WONF on flavor supplier documentation. WONF stands for “With Other Natural Flavors.”...
by Blake Lyon | Mar 26, 2026 | Flavors for Food and Beverage, Formulation Support, Functional Foods & Beverages, Functionality, Modulation, Product Development, Reduced Sugar, Solutions
Flavor Modulation: Helping Products Taste Clear, Balanced, and Complete People don’t usually think about sugar levels or ingredients when they’re enjoying a protein drink or an energy bar. They notice how something tastes in that moment. Is it satisfying? Does it feel...
by Blake Lyon | Aug 21, 2025 | Color, Flavors for Food and Beverage, Formulation Support, Innovation, Product Development, Regulatory
Formulation in Focus: Achieving Color and Flavor Harmony with Natural Colors Color is more than a visual cue in a food or beverage. It signals quality, freshness, and frames flavor expectations. As you respond to demand for natural ingredients, exploring plant- and...
by Blake Lyon | Feb 6, 2025 | Beverage, Functional Foods & Beverages, Functionality
Innovation Investigation: The Energizing Evolution of Clean Caffeine For centuries, caffeine has been the world’s most reliable pick-me-up—whether in the form of a steaming cup of coffee, an eye-widening espresso shot, or an energy drink in a neon-lit can. But the...
