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  1. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: The Role of Science, Technology, and Communication in Advancing Healthful Foods and Diets

    Dec 1, 2025

    NASEM Health and Medicine will host a virtual workshop on December 5 to explore how science, technology, and policy can help shape healthier diets. Dr.

  2. Savory Separations Chemistry

    Dec 1, 2025

    As part of National Chemistry Week, FREC was featured in this year’s American Chemical Society Program-in-a-Box event: “The Hidden Life of Spices”. Now available to watch on YouTube 

  3. 15th Annual FREC Meeting- October 26 & 27, 2025

    Sep 25, 2025

    Register now for the FREC Annual Meeting.  The 15th Annual Meeting will be held at the Ohio State University campus at the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC).  Each member company may register 4 people for the annual meeting. Please register by Friday, October 10th.

  4. Beer Flavor Preferences

    Sep 9, 2025

    Nature highlights FREC research identifying the chemical drivers for two distinct consumer flavor preferences in beer - those who crave bold, complex profiles and those who prefer smoother, subtle notes.  These insights equip breweries with new tools to fine-tune product development, sharpen marketing campaigns, and elevate the consumer experience -an inspiring example of science driving innovation in the beverage industry. Read the article here.

  5. Clean-label protein takes center stage at IFT First

    Jul 25, 2025

    Industry experts anticipate increased collaboration between plant-based protein and animal-based meat, read the article here.

  6. Uncovering compounds that tame the heat of chili peppers

    May 21, 2025

    “Identification of Chili Pepper Compounds That Suppress Pungency Perception”
    Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

  7. Congratulations Ningyi (Irene) Wang

    Apr 11, 2025

    Congratulation's Ningyi (Irene) Wang on her successful PhD dissertation defense. Her research was focused on the "Identification of salt-enhancing compounds in spice and herb extracts".

  8. Congratulations Joel Borcherding

    Feb 13, 2025

    Congratulations to Joel Borcherding on his successful PhD dissertation defense.  His research was focused on the "Identification of Compounds that Impact Pungency Perception in Chili Peppers Using LC/MS Flavoromics"

  9. Congratulations Megan Booth

    May 15, 2024

    Congratulations to Megan Booth on her successful PhD dissertation defense.  Her research was focused on the "Aroma and Sensory Analysis of Roasted American-European Hybrid Hazelnuts: Consumer Acceptability and Identification of Drivers of Liking"

  10. 2024 Jaggard Scholarship Award

    May 15, 2024

    Stephanie Almquist, a FREC PhD student, is the recipient of the 2024 Jaggard Scholarship Award, administered by The Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC). Stephanie presented her research on factors influencing flavor-protein interactions in commercial pea protein isolate at the 46th Society of Flavor Chemists Annual meeting on April 11, 2024 in Loveland, Ohio.

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