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What happens when texture changes throughout the eating experience?

See how temporal sensory methods like TCATA can complement traditional descriptive analysis to reveal nuanced changes over time.

Read the blog + download the poster: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/VF9

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Check out our Downloadable SSP 2026 poster! Textural temporal story; capturing the character changes of attributes throughout the product use experience. On our blog. Sensory Spectrum logo and image of poster.
October 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Is your sensory data ready for AI? 🤖

Explore how consistent sensory language and connected data can help build a foundation for AI-assisted product development.

Read the blog + download our AI-Ready Sensory Data poster: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/pFx

#SensoryScience #AI
Black and teal graphic promoting downloadable SSP 2026 poster and accompanying blog: AI-Ready Sensory Data: Why Universal, Anchored Descriptive Analysis Methods Matter for AI-Assisted Product Development. Sensory Spectrum logo.
October 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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🍫 Planning to enjoy some chocolate this Halloween season?

Join sensory expert Gail Vance Civille for an on-demand chocolate tasting webinar!

Learn to describe flavor & texture like a pro.

🎥 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/UCb

#ChocolateTasting #SensoryScience #LexiconBuilding #Chocolate
Tasting Chocolate with Gail Vance Civille. A special on-demand chocolate tasting guided by a sensory expert Imagery over orange background includes photos of various types of chocolate, dark, milk chocolate, and even jack-o'-lantern shaped chocolates. Sensory Spectrum logo at top right in black.
October 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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#COVID19 #SmellAndTaste #ChemosensoryResearch #GCCR #SensoryScience #Parosmia #Phantosmia
October 19, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Thank you to the Society of Sensory Professionals and everyone who helped make #Sensory2026 such a memorable event! 

#SensoryScience #Events #Sensory #SSP #ConsumerInsights
October 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Update: Tomorrow's #SensoryScience Lecture will be ONLINE only. You can find the link on our website: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures/
October 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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We're looking forward to seeing everyone at SPP 2026 this Wednesday through Friday in Louisville, Kentucky.

Come chat with us at booth #110 and join us at the Gala on Thursday to explore the flavor nuances of bourbon together. 

#SSP2026 #SensoryScience #Events
Sensory Spectrum logo and "Happening This Week" header with image of Louisville skyline; 2026 SSP Conference, Oct 7–9 in Louisville, KY. Visit us at booth 110.
October 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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In her latest blog, Holly explores why flavor nuance matters & how descriptive sensory research helps uncover the characteristics consumers respond to, even when they struggle to articulate them.

Read here: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/5GE

#SensoryScience #ConsumerInsights #Bourbon
On the Blog: I Learned My Bourbon Preferences Through Trial and Error. Companies Can't. (Why measuring flavor nuance matters for optimization, renovation, and innovation.) by Holly Miller Sensory Spectrum logo icon, imagery of four glasses of bourbon
October 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Fair enough: wine colour matters less to consumers than many winemakers & marketers assume. Article links to open access paper. phys.org/news/2026-09... #openaccess #openscience #wine #winenews #marketresearch #socialscience #consumer #sensoryscience #winescience
Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors
When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality or raise a red flag?
phys.org
September 24, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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The next step should not simply be to show that we can use increasingly sophisticated technology.
It should be to understand when, how and why these tools actually improve our understanding of food experience. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij.... #SensoryScience #ConsumerScience
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September 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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People don't always choose the products they like best.

In our latest blog, Holly Miller explores why meaning, memory, and context can be just as important as liking when it comes to consumer choice. 

https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/Uri

#SensoryScience #ConsumerBehavior
'On the Blog' graphic with Sensory Spectrum icon logo framing photo of shopper picking up a yogurt in a grocery aisle. Blog Title & author: Beyond Liking: Understanding the Meaning Behind Consumer Choices by Holly Miller
September 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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This special virtual offering won't be available for much longer.

⏳ Registration closes this Friday.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to attend SET from anywhere.

🔗 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/6sM

#SensoryScience #SensoryEvaluation
Who Should Attend This course is recommended for food scientists, research & development scientists, cereal chemists, perfumers, & other professionals working in industry, academia, or government who need to conduct good sensory evaluation. The course will also supply useful background to marketing research, advertising, & legal professionals who need to understand the results of sensory evaluation. Sensory Spectrum Training & Education logo. hello@sensoryspectrum.com, www.sensoryspectrum.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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If you've been waiting for the right time to take SET, this is it.

Don't miss this special virtual offering. Learn more and register: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/6sM

#SensoryScience #SensoryEvaluation #ProductDevelopment #ProfessionalTraining
Who Should Attend This course is recommended for food scientists, research & development scientists, cereal chemists, perfumers, & other professionals working in industry, academia, or government who need to conduct good sensory evaluation. The course will also supply useful background to marketing research, advertising, & legal professionals who need to understand the results of sensory evaluation. Sensory Spectrum Training & Education logo. hello@sensoryspectrum.com, www.sensoryspectrum.com
September 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Explore practical ways to strengthen panel performance, increase business value, and build skills that support continued growth in our upcoming PLDN webinar!

🔗 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/YZc
 
#PanelLeaders #SensoryScience #ProfessionalTraining #Webinar
Building Your Value as a Descriptive Panel Leader, Hosted by Joanne Seltsam, Director of Training & Education Sensory Spectrum Training and Education logo Photo of Director of Training and Education, Joanne Seltsam on left of image, smiling, wearing glasses Text on banner along bottom of image reads: Members Only | Join the Panel Leader Development Network
September 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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In the world of sensory-consumer experience, every taste and smell tells a unique story.

These stories uncover powerful insights that act as maps guiding us towards a product's full potential, waiting to be discovered.

#SensoryEvaluation #SensoryScience #ProductUnderstanding
Quote graphic: Gail Vance Civille: “Tasting or smelling is like anthropology or archaeology. You're watching to see what unfolds in a product, discovering new things.” Image of Gail Vance Civille on the right of quote. Sensory Spectrum logo, bottom left.
August 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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#MDPICommunity #SensoryScience #FoodScience #AuthorSpotlight
🔍How do aroma, upcycled foods, and sensory cues influence consumer behavior and mental well-being?🧠
📰Sensory scientist Dr. Sharma discusses his research and career path.
🎙️Read the interview👉mdpi.com/about/announcements/17374
August 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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📢 Read the Published Paper!

👉 Suitability of Alternative Approaches to Extracting Wine Sensory Insights from Text Data: A Case Study in Champagne Wines
📍https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/12/7/81#

#MDPI #drinks #beverages #sensoryscience #textdata #naturallanguageprocessing #networkmaps
August 11, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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FYI: Wine pairing enters a new scientific era #WinePairing #SensoryScience #MolecularAnalysis #WineLovers #FoodAndWine
Wine pairing enters a new scientific era
Advances in sensory science and molecular analysis offer precise tools for modern wine pairing
www.vinetur.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Wine pairing enters a new scientific era #WinePairing #SensoryScience #MolecularCuisine #WineScience #FoodAndWine
Wine pairing enters a new scientific era
Advances in sensory science and molecular analysis offer precise tools for modern wine pairing
www.vinetur.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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What do you do when you are a retired sensory psychologist? You put inversion goes on your grandchildren.😅🤣 #sensationandperception #sensory #inversiongoggles #sensorypsychology #sensoryscience 🧪
November 26, 2024 at 12:40 AM
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What does your food feel like? Smell like? Sound like?
Before your product hits the shelves, it hits the senses – and that can make or break its success.

This feature in FS&T shows how sensory science turns tasty ideas into irresistible products.

🔗Read here: buff.ly/d3n1GTz

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June 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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As we celebrate #CharteredWeek, Lauren’s experience shows that whether you are in a large firm or working independently, CSci is the gold standard for your professional reputation.

🔗 Discover how CSci can support your journey: buff.ly/DygMwM0

#CharteredWeek #CSci #SensoryScience #FoodScience
February 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Become a member and join the programme today: ifst.org/membership

Learn more about the mentorship programme: ifst.org/mentorship

#SignUpAndStandOut #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #FoodProfessionals #FoodSystem #Nutrition #Safety #Regulation #SensoryScience #Innovation #Processing #Sustainability
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Become a member and join the programme today: ifst.org/membership

Learn more about the mentorship programme: ifst.org/mentorship

#SignUpAndStandOut #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #FoodProfessionals #FoodSystem #Nutrition #Safety #Regulation #SensoryScience #Innovation #Processing #Sustainability
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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☕ Can a drink really sound different when it goes flat?
🥣 How long before soup starts to lose flavour?

Find the answers in our Sensory and Consumer Science fact sheet and learn how science helps shape the foods you love.
🔗: buff.ly/B0mXorD

#FoodScience #SensoryScience #ConsumerResearch
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM