FlavorScience from FlavorSum

<p>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.</p>

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.

11-10
38:35

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.

10-09
17:38

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.

09-24
37:08

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.

08-28
17:18

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.

06-26
42:42

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.

05-19
34:02

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!

05-01
42:52

From Gen Z to Boomers: How Do Dairy Preferences Compare with Lisa Jackson

Join Lisa Jackson, FlavorSum’s Director of Marketing, as she explores how dairy format and flavor 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 food and beverages.

03-27
24:24

Seeking Serenity – Flavors that Soothe, Relax, and Rejuvenate with Kelsey Cheadle

Join Phil a’Becket, Senior Consumer Insights Manager, Kelsey Cheadle, Senior Dairy Applications Scientist, and Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing, as they share insights on serene flavors in food and beverages. Discover the types of foods, drinks, and ingredients people are linking to serenity, and the role flavors play in this!

03-13
33:01

Crafting Irresistible Snack and Nutrition Bars with JPG Resources

Lisa Jackson, FlavorSum's Director of Marketing, moderates a discussion with Amy Usiak, Business Partner at JPG Resources, and Roseanne McGuire, FlavorSum's Application Scientist for baked goods. Together, they share their expertise on snack and nutrition bars, diving into key formulation challenges and strategies for developing reduced-sugar, high-protein, and functional bars.

02-27
31:40

Exploring Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends and Insights with Stephen Rich

Join Lisa Jackson, FlavorSum's Director of Marketing, as she facilitates an insightful discussion with Stephen Rich, a seasoned brewing industry consultant, and Blake Lyon, FlavorSum's Senior Application Scientist. Together, they dive into the evolving world of low- and no-alcohol beverages, answering key questions on formulation challenges, emerging trends, and what it takes to create great-tasting products in this growing category.

02-27
31:03

Diving Into Nutritional Gummy Formulations with Sprinkk

In this episode, we bring together our Director of Innovation and Solutions, the President of gummy development consultancy Sprinkk, and one of our Senior Flavorists for an in-depth conversation on all things nutritional gummies. From formulation considerations and reduced-sugar claims to flavor and functional ingredients, this discussion is packed with insights to inspire your next product development!

02-27
26:26

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