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 Rex Jackson | Apr 16, 2026 | Alcoholic Beverages, Bakery, Bars, Beverage, Confections, Dairy, Flavor Systems, Flavors for Food and Beverage, Formulation Support, Modulation, Product Development, Reduced Sugar, Solutions
Using Flavor Systems to Improve Taste Across Temperature and Texture Although developers often evaluate flavor systems with the base formula for stability and acceptance, flavor is sometimes left as a final “finishing touch.” Formulators increasingly recognize flavor...
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 Kelsey Cheadle | Jan 22, 2026 | Candy, Confections, Functional Foods & Beverages, Functionality, Gummies, Gut Health, Product Development, Trends
Healthy Candy? How Brands Are Designing Confections with a Purpose Search interest in healthy candy continues to rise, reflecting a broader shift in how people think about treats. A growing number want more than indulgence and look for products that feel more...
by Lisa Jackson | Jul 25, 2024 | Dairy, Flavors for Food and Beverage, Functional Foods & Beverages, Functionality
Deliciously Balanced: How to Elevate Taste and Nutrition in Dairy-Based Functional Foods Standing out in the competitive world of dairy-based functional foods and beverages means developers must master the delicate balance of delivering delicious taste and meaningful...