The term “smoothie” has many definitions in the U.S. marketplace. The most common definition of the term is a “thick, creamy beverage composed of both fruit and dairy ingredients.” In the broadest sense of the term, a smoothie can refer to a thick, non-dairy, chilled beverage.

Sweet and savory flavoring systems, sweeteners and stabilizers are key components to creative new handheld snack foods.

Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) recently held its third educational miniseries -- “The Values-based Career Path,” with Claire Steichen of Clear Strategy Coaching.

Mountain Dew has become a regular at limited-edition offerings, and this fall is no exception. However, setting this launch apart is a particular promotional effort, which involves a special relationship with a video game.

Bacardi first ventured into the flavored rum segment more than a decade ago, with the launch of Bacardi Limon, which joined a multitude of lemon-flavored alcoholic beverages on the market.

Synergy Flavors has announced its acquisition of Sethness Greenleaf.

Briess Industries Inc. was recently presented the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award-Medium Size for leadership in environmental stewardship.

Fuchs North America is expanding its product offerings by obtaining organic certification for its processing facility in Baltimore, Md.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances served up its fourth annual Flavorology event in May at the Chopping Block in Chicago.

Some time soon, the shelves could see a currently experimental ice cream that starts as one flavor then shifts to another before being swallowed.