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Why does the Summer Season Pose Unique Challenges for Beer Quality Summer is peak beer season, but it’s also peak risk season for beer quality. Warmer temperatures can accelerate chemical reactions and microbiological spoilage, leading to undesirable flavours in packaged or draft beer. Whether you’re a brewer, QA professional, or work in distribution, understanding summer-specific […]

The We Are Beer EXPO is one of the UK’s leading industry events dedicated to all things beer, brewing, and beverage innovation. Taking place alongside the popular We Are Beer Festivals, this trade-focused expo brings together professionals from across the drinks industry for two days of networking, discovery, and learning. Location: Magazine, London Dates: Wednesday […]

The no and low alcohol sector has exploded in recent years, no doubt its due to the shift in consumer values around wellness and moderation. Gen Z are really that conscious consumption into consideration when making choices around food and drink. As demands rise, naturally more brands enter the space — this sparks the question: […]

Join Us at World of Coffee Geneva 2025 – Booth 2245 We’re thrilled to announce that FlavorActiV will be exhibiting at World of Coffee Geneva, taking place from the 26–28 June! As one of the leading events on the global coffee calendar, World of Coffee brings together thousands of coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators from […]

Our basic tastes underpin the human ability to accurately evaluate Food & Beverage (F&B) products. In the world of sensory evaluation — a scientific discipline used to measure and interpret how products are perceived by the senses — understanding the five basic tastes is essential. What Are the Five Basic Tastes? Humans perceive five universally […]

Sensory excellence starts with consistency. That’s why building and benchmarking taster proficiency is non-negotiable. Consumer expectations are higher than ever, and in today’s fast-paced environment it’s easy to disregard the importance of calibration, despite the fundamental role it plays in delivering high-quality products. FlavorActiV’s Open Proficiency Schemes are designed to support tasters globally — helping […]

London Wine Fair 2025 The London Wine Fair is one of the UK’s most anticipated trade events, drawing thousands of professionals from across the globe. With over 400 exhibitors and an extensive programme of masterclasses, tastings, and talks, it’s a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship, and community within the wine world. Whether you’re in production, education, […]

Every year, the global coffee community gathers for one of the most anticipated events in the industry, the Specialty Coffee Expo. Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), this vibrant expo brings together roasters, baristas, producers, equipment manufacturers, and coffee lovers from around the world. It’s a hub of innovation, education, and connection, featuring everything […]

Did you know that coffee beans can have over 800 distinct flavour compounds? Sensory training and evaluation are the processes that allow experts and coffee lovers to detect and appreciate each one, transforming a simple cup of coffee into an experience. But what exactly is sensory evaluation, and how does it impact your daily cup? […]

We’re excited to share that Michael Conlin, Global Sensory Manager at FlavorActiV and ISBT member, will be presenting at BevTech 2025, hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT). The event will take place in Nevada, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the global beverage industry. BevTech 2025 BevTech is ISBT’s flagship annual […]