Despite MSG's safety record validated by health organizations across the globe, the ingredient has been unfairly villainized for decades in the US, stemming from poorly conducted science and xenophobic stigma. 

Milk Buds Plus serves up rich dairy taste, delivering a fatty mouthfeel and flavor masking, ideal for a variety of confectionery products, beverages and bakery fillings.

Now, fans of the beloved cookie can sprinkle the seasoning on just about anything, bringing their favorite flavor to new recipes, beverages, confections, and more.

FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, began construction on an expansion project that will add 35,000sq-ft to its Kalamazoo, Mich., facility. With the increased footprint, FlavorSum will build out more technical resources and capacity to meet the needs of small, mid-sized and emerging food & beverage companies.

Sauce pellets offer convenience to both retail customers and food processors.  For consumers, sauce pellets simplify preparation of their frozen microwaveable or skillet meals. Processors benefit from shortened manufacturing processing and reduced packaging by depositing meal components into single bags or trays.

With this acquisition, OC Flavors solidifies its position as a top provider of high-quality, customizable flavor solutions and expands its footprint into Canada and the Northeastern US to better serve the food and beverage industry.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) unveiled its Bell Technology and Innovation Center (BTIC), a state-of-the-art facility at the intersection of innovation, engineering, technology, research product development, and applied sciences. This innovation incubator and collaborative workspace unites diverse expertise under one roof.

Flavor firms say classic combinations continue to pervade the edibles market, but manufacturers are increasingly exploring profiles that communicate wellness, offer culinary adventure and celebrate the distinct flavors of the cannabis plant.

According to Mintel’s US 2022 Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Dairy report, more than half (57%) of American adults now consume dairy alternatives as part of their diet. Health consciousness, growing lactose intolerance and the preference for vegan diets have all contributed to the popularity of dairy alternatives. 

A key player in the market, the group's perfumery & ingredients business has the broadest range of ingredients in the industry, from synthetics to naturals, and from renewable to biodegradable.