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Trends in Better for You Candy (Video)

Trends in Better for You Candy (Video)

Many people incorporate sweets into their lives to support mental health goals. Watch the video to learn about the trends in better-for-you candy.

FlavorScience Episode 7: Functional Beverage

FlavorScience Episode 7: Functional Beverage

In the seventh installment of the FlavorScience series, Flavor Development Manager, Pete Sauer, creates a strawberry white tea functional beverage with caffeine.

Experience-Inspired Flavors (Video)

Experience-Inspired Flavors (Video)

Watch the video to learn how flavors can transport us to different places and help us feel more connected to special moments.

Predictions Spotlight: Experience-Inspired Flavors

Predictions Spotlight: Experience-Inspired Flavors

We’re exploring our predictions for experience-inspired flavors. From new no-alcohol options to globetrotting flavors, here are the key trends to inspire your next delicious innovation.

News from IFT FIRST 2023

News from IFT FIRST 2023

Discover news and food & beverage insights from IFT FIRST 2023, including details about delicious, innovative demos from FlavorSum.

FlavorScience Episode 6: Snack Bar Evolution

FlavorScience Episode 6: Snack Bar Evolution

In the sixth installment of the FlavorScience series, Applications Scientist Roseanne McGuire demonstrates how to create a delicious reduced-sugar snack bar bite.

Predictions Spotlight: Down to Earth Flavors

Predictions Spotlight: Down to Earth Flavors

How are down-to-earth flavors, one of our 2023 predictions, emerging in NPD? Whether you’re innovating with floral, botanical, or mushroom profiles, earthy flavors can inspire your product development journey.

FlavorScience Episode 5: Ice Cream

FlavorScience Episode 5: Ice Cream

In the fifth installment of our FlavorScience series, Senior Applications Scientist, Kelsey Cheadle walks us through crafting a delicious ice cream prototype.

FlavorScience Episode 4: Non-Alcoholic Beverages

FlavorScience Episode 4: Non-Alcoholic Beverages

FlavorSum Director of Marketing, Lisa Jackson sits down with Brewing Industry Consultant, Stephen Rich and FlavorSum Senior Applications Scientist, Blake Lyon to explore the alcohol-free beverage development process, taste, and drinking experience expectations!

Delivering Gut Health Through Foods And Beverages

Delivering Gut Health Through Foods And Beverages

Gut health has become a focus in popular and scientific media. Let’s look at how categories are innovating, what flavors are trending, and the challenges of formulating food and beverage for a healthy gut.

Flavors for Children (Video)

Flavors for Children (Video)

Let’s examine how food and beverage producers can craft products that appeal to kids and have the benefits and qualities that parents want.

Innovation Evolution: What’s Next in Dairy?

Innovation Evolution: What’s Next in Dairy?

Let’s check in on the dairy product market and explore ways formulators can stand out with flavorful dairy innovation that meets demand and inspires repeat purchases.

What’s New in RTD Alcoholic Beverages?

What’s New in RTD Alcoholic Beverages?

Let’s explore what’s driving growth in the RTD alcoholic beverage space, including premiumization, health and wellness trends, and flavor innovation.

Webinar: Bars are Back

Webinar: Bars are Back

The snack bar category is rapidly picking up pace as COVID-19 restrictions lessen. Formulators can tap into new flavor trends to meet consumer needs.