FlavorScience from FlavorSum

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FlavorScience brings together industry leaders and FlavorSum experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in flavor. Each episode dives into food and beverage product development, offering valuable insights on formulation, ingredient selection, and market demands.

  1. JAN 29

    The R&D Reset: What Every Developer Should Prioritize in 2026 with John Wrubel

    Join Digital Marketing Manager Brooke Hutton and Sr. Flavorist John Wrubel as they discuss how R&D priorities are shifting in 2026. Learn how evolving definitions of clean and natural, lessons from recent reformulations, and smarter development strategies can help teams move faster without creating downstream issues.

    13 min

  2. 11/10/2025

    Stay Ahead of What's Next: 2026 Cultural Currents in Food & Beverage

    Join Director of Marketing Lisa Jackson as she explores the cultural shifts shaping food and beverage in 2026. Discover how evolving shopper priorities, local loyalty, and the influence of AI are guiding what consumers crave next, and how developers and marketers can respond with creativity and authenticity.

    39 min

  3. 10/09/2025

    From Gen Z to Boomers: Alcoholic Beverage Preferences with Lisa Jackson

    Join Lisa Jackson, FlavorSum’s Director of Marketing, as she examines how cocktail and spirit preferences shift across generations—from Gen Z to Boomers. Explore the flavors and spirits sparking excitement and uncover the trends influencing today’s bar and at-home drinking experiences.

    18 min

  4. 09/24/2025

    Savor the Story - Turn Taste Into Connection

    Join Director of Marketing Lisa Jackson, Applications Scientist Casey Rhodes, and Bakery Applications Scientist Roseanne McGuire as they discuss the role of a flavor story in product development. Learn how storytelling with flavors can create connections through familiar tales, sourcing, or exciting crossovers.

    37 min

  5. 08/28/2025

    From Gen Z to Boomers: Carbonated Beverage Preferences with Lisa Jackson

    Join Lisa Jackson, FlavorSum’s Director of Marketing, as she explores how carbonated beverage flavor and functionality preferences vary across generations—from Gen Z to Boomers. Gain insights into the flavors shaping people’s choices and discover what drives taste trends in beverages.

    17 min

  6. 06/26/2025

    Meet Me in the Moment - Flavors From Sunrise to Sunset

    Join Phil a’Becket, Senior Consumer Insights Manager, Casey Rhodes, Applications Scientist, and Pete Sauer, Flavor Development Manager, as they explore how time of day influences flavor preferences. From morning to evening, our taste buds shift in surprising ways. Discover how food and beverage developers can formulate to match each moment.

    43 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    How Flavors Inspire Shoppers to Dive Into Dips with Lisa Jackson

    Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing at FlavorSum, shares insights about recent North American dip launches and highlights the taste experiences people want from dips. Listen to learn about the evolving bases in dips and get inspired by DIY recipes trending in the social landscape.

    34 min

  8. 05/01/2025

    Premium Please - Flavors that Fulfill Expectations for Elevated Eating with Blake Lyon

    Join Phil a’Becket, Senior Consumer Insights Manager, and Blake Lyon, Applications Manager, as they share insights on premium flavors in food and beverages. Discover the types of foods, drinks, and ingredients people are linking to a premium dining experience, and the role flavors play in this!

    43 min
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FlavorScience brings together industry leaders and FlavorSum experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in flavor. Each episode dives into food and beverage product development, offering valuable insights on formulation, ingredient selection, and market demands.

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