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A group of Australian researchers, led by Constantine Gasser, discover that candy consumption is not related to obesity.

From age to COVID-19: New FONA Report reveals 10 variables that can affect how food tastes

FONA’s Katie Buss and Ashley Rakow highlight why food can even taste different for the same person depending on the day.

March 9, 2022

FONA’s Katie Buss and Ashley Rakow highlight why food can taste different for the same person, depending on the day.

FONA shares insight into salted caramel trend

Flavor has had 8,443 mentions on social media over the last year.

December 13, 2021

Over the last year, “salted caramel” has had 8,443 social media mentions, 61 percent of which were from females.

FONA breaks ground on manufacturing expansion

Expansion will add 15,600 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.

November 17, 2021

FONA says the expansion creates an additional 15,600 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and will allow for future growth.

Lindell column: New Fona report on millennials highlights the generation’s tumultuous adulthood

Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Consumers go to the dark side as they embrace dark chocolate

New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2021

New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

Sugar Reduction

FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA International’s new report, ‘Sugar & The Voice of the Consumer,’ uses nationwide survey to offer insights into sugar sector.

Crystal Lindell

June 16, 2021

More consumers want to reduce their sugar intake this year than did in 2019, but price and taste still played a bigger role in purchasing decisions than sugar reduction.

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Flavor firm divides trends into four categories: Novel, Up & Coming, Mainstream and Everyday.

January 5, 2021

Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Acquisition to strengthen McCormick’s capabilities, expand its technology platform.

January 4, 2021

McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.

FONA names Jeremy Thompson as president

Thompson also will continue to serve as COO.

September 24, 2020

With 20 years of experience in the food industry, Thompson has helped guide FONA with his diverse background knowledge and growth mindset.

Kids these days: FONA looks at how Gen Z, Gen Alpha will eat

New report from the ingredient company looks the ways the next generations will change consumer behavior.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

The insights, part 1 of which was released this week as part of the report, “All About the Kids: Part I: Generational Comparisons & Their Flavor Favorites,” are both exciting and a little jarring.