by Lisa Jackson | May 14, 2026 | Alcoholic Beverages, Bakery, Bars, Beverage, Confections, Dairy, Flavor Systems, Flavors for Food and Beverage, Formulation Support, Ingredient Sourcing, Modulation, Product Development, Reduced Sugar, Solutions
How Ingredient Sourcing Shapes Reformulation and Product Quality Reformulation activity continues to accelerate as food and beverage manufacturers respond to sugar-reduction initiatives, ingredient replacement pressures, and evolving labeling expectations. As a...
by Lisa Jackson | May 7, 2026 | Extract, Extracts, Vanilla
Vanilla Extract vs Vanilla Flavor: How Formulators Choose the Right Solution When developing a food or beverage, the choice between vanilla extract and vanilla flavor shapes cost, stability, supply, and how the final product performs over time. While the differences...
by Lisa Jackson | Mar 12, 2026 | Flavors for Food and Beverage, Gen Alpha, Generations, GenZ, Innovation, Insights and Inspiration
Flavors for Kids: Crafting Products that Appeal to Children & Parents Creating foods and beverages that keep kids (and parents) interested and coming back for more is a unique challenge. Kids’ flavor preferences differ and change often, and parents want to make...
by Lisa Jackson | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Flowing with Focus, Momentum Carries Us Forward: FlavorSum’s 2025 Annual Review FlavorSum’s 2025 Annual Review follows a year shaped by clear direction and purposeful movement. Like any strong current, progress began with intention. Our strategic pillars set the...
by Lisa Jackson | Nov 20, 2025 | Gen Alpha, Generations, Trends
Alpha Bites: Diving into Gen Alpha’s Food and Flavor Adventures Although nicknamed “mini-Millennials” or “iPad kids,” Gen Alphas are evolving. A 2025 survey shows that 67% of U.S. tweens (ages 9–13) prefer sharing meals or snacks with friends and family rather...
