Flavour Talks

Our hosts Trevor and Aidan talk to Jack Knights, one of the foremost experts in the flavour industry. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

Get to know one of the pioneering personalities of flavour science. Our hosts Trevor and Aidan talk to Peter Schieberle, former director of the German Research Institute for Food Chemistry (DFA) in Garching, Germany and professor at the Technical University of Munich. Author or scientific leader of numerous works examining flavour of food, co-author of such important analytical techniques as AEDA, SAFE and SIDA and mentor of more than 100 young talents. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

Our hosts Trevor and Aidan talk to Peter Schieberle, one of the most influential flavour scientists. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

With 49 years in the flavor industry, Colin Scott shares his journey and experiences as a flavorist. He discusses the similarities between being a flavorist and an artist, the challenges of product change and sensory testing, living and working in different countries, the role of a flavorist and the evolution of the flavor industry, and the history and evolution of the British Society of Flavorists.

Our hosts Andrea Albertino and Aidan Kirkwood talk to Colin Scott, an experienced flavourist, former president of the BSF and lecturer on the Flavourist Training Course at the University of Reading. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

In this episode, Trevor and Aidan interview Alexander Mohr, the Executive Director of EFFA, the European Flavour Association. They discuss the influence of values and lobbying in the flavor industry, challenges faced in monitoring and providing valuable information, legislative challenges, efforts to educate consumers and change industry perception, misconceptions in chemistry and attacks on science, the BSF network, and the importance of engagement.

Our hosts Trevor Groome and Aidan Kirkwood talk to Alexander Mohr, the Executive Director of EFFA, the European Flavour Association. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

Our hosts Trevor Groome and Aidan Kirkwood are talking to Stephen Hart,  Global Innovation Program Director at International Flavors and Fragrances. © 2022 British Society of Flavourists. Music by Aidan Kirkwood

Stephen Hart, Global Innovation Program Director at International Flavors and Fragrances, talks about his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to the flavor industry. He discusses the importance of biochemistry, challenges of working with aromas, the British Society of Flavourists, influential mentors, advancements in communication and technology, living and working as a flavorist in Australia, favorite cuisine and cocktail, and the creative challenges of flavor creation.

World renowned flavorist John Wright talks about stumbling upon the flavor industry, working in various flavor companies, writing and publishing a book for a small industry, exploring favorite food and culinary identity, embracing change and validating innovation, discussing the state of literature and academic papers, acknowledging offense and the role of perfumers in scent detection, exploring the similarities between flavor creation and music, and the importance of having fun in the flavor industry.