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Jul 27, 2026
We're proud to celebrate Ruiya Bao, Isabel Gugger, and Kaden Havener for earning 3rd Place in the Eggcelerate Egg Drop Competition!
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Jun 22, 2026
Dr. Devin Peterson has been invited to present at the International Symposium on Challenges in Food Flavor and Volatile Compounds Analysis, organized by the Poznań University of Life Sciences. At this symposium, Dr. Peterson will present “Advancing Flavor Discovery Through Flavoromics,” focusing on emerging analytical and conceptual frameworks for characterizing and interpreting flavor-relevant chemical systems in foods.
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Jun 11, 2026
Coffee Decoded: The Challenge of Flavor Chemistry In Coffee
PhD student Swetha Sarangarajan of the Ohio State University’s Flavor Research and Education Center is evaluating coffee aromatic compounds.
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May 7, 2026
Recent research focused on the chemical drivers of acceptability of lagar beer is featured in Chemical and Engineering News Taste and chemical tests reveal off-putting compounds in beer
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May 1, 2026
Learn more about FREC research in The Hidden Life of Spices—now available to watch on YouTube
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Apr 7, 2026
The World of Coffee meeting takes place in San Diego, CA, April 10-12th. Educational programming will cover the latest in sustainability, business innovation, scientific advancements, and specialty coffee trends. Swetha will present her research related to the Characterization of Sweetness Perception in Coffee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 25, 2025
Industry experts anticipate increased collaboration between plant-based protein and animal-based meat, read the article here.
