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Category: Technical & Industry Guidance

Insights

Tools to Better Communicate Tropical Flavors

Imbibe’s new Coconut, Passionfruit, Kiwi, and Banana Flavor Wheels help product developers align for faster innovation.

Flavor Matching: A Tool for Smarter Innovation

We replicate both the sensory profile and functional performance of an existing flavor so it delivers an equivalent experience in your finished product.

Optimize R&D with Sensory Insights from Imbibe

Sensory evaluation is a powerful tool for creating products that resonate with consumers. Learn how to integrate sensory testing into your R&D pipeline—from concept screening to market readiness—to drive data-backed innovation, reduce risk, and build products that succeed on shelf.

FDA Front-of-Package Labels: Impact on Food & Beverage

The FDA’s proposed rule would require a simplified “Nutrition Info” box on most packaged foods, rating saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars as Low, Medium, or High.

FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes

The FDA is preparing to revoke approval for synthetic colorants like Red No. 3, Red No. 40, and Green No. 3, citing public health concerns and alignment with global standards. Brands should anticipate enforcement within 12–24 months.

How Tariffs Are Reshaping Your Food & Beverage Production in 2025

Discover how the ongoing implementation of tariffs continues to reshape the landscape of food and beverage production in 2025. Understand the key areas being affected.

Rethinking GRAS: A Looming Regulatory Shift for the Food Industry

Learn about the upcoming changes and important considerations surrounding the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) regulatory framework.

Navigating the Cocoa Crisis: Alternative Solutions

Are you feeling the cocoa crisis? Imbibe's technical team and flavor chemists can help.

FDA Removes Coconut from Major Allergen List: Impact on Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Our flexibility, collaborative approach, and rigor ensures a safe, stable, and great-tasting result that meets all regulatory requirements.