January 2009: LIFE (DK) and WUR (NL) offer a  New European MSc Specialisation in Sensory Science

Deadline for application: 1 May 2009

 

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January 2009: Danish researchers have published the findings of the world’s largest study so far on the ability of children and young people to taste and what they like. The study was conducted jointly by Danish Science Communication, food scientists from The Faculty of Life Sciences (LIFE) at University of Copenhagen and 8,900 Danish schoolchildren.
Some findings of the study: Every third child of school age prefers soft drinks which are not sweet. Children and young people love fish and do not think of themselves as being fussy eaters. Boys have a sweeter tooth than girls. Teenagers taste differently.

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Since 1 December, 2008 Matforsk AS has changed to Nofima Mat AS.
Nofima AS is a new industry oriented research group that conducts research and
development for aqua culture, fisheries and food industry. The research group comprises all activities within the former Akvaforsk, Fiskeriforskning, Norconserv and Matforsk (The Norwegian Food Research Institute).

isi and conVISUAL File Patent for Mobile Scent Applications in Germany

August 2008 - The German syndicate consisting of isi, the institute for sensory analysis and marketing consultancy in Göttingen, and conVISUAL, the Oberhausen-based specialist for interactive value-added services, has filed the patent for applications allowing users to send scents through properly equipped cell phones. For further information please read  details here.

 

Marketing and Sensory Experts from isi are now present in North, South, West, and East Germany

August 2008 - Because of continually increasing demands for sensory tests throughout the country, the leading German institute for sensory analysis (isi GmbH) has decided to invest in new facilities. With this step isi is now able to conduct a wide variety of sensory consumer research in four different regions of Germany (Goettingen, Cologne, Munich, and Nordhausen).

 

isi  offers a wide range of solutions with a clear interface to questions relevant to marketing issues. Through its three core areas of expertise – marketing consultancy, market research, and sensory analysis – isi experts are able to monitor customer innovation projects ranging from idea generation to market introduction.

 

Up until now isi has had offices in Göttingen and Cologne. To further extend its outstanding market position in the field of sensory research in Europe isi is now expanding its capacities in Northern, Southern, and Eastern Germany:

• Currently, the construction of a new three-story building is underway at the head office of isi in Goettingen. When finished, the facility will provide a new sensory lab with additional14 booths, a professional focus group room, and modern viewing facilities, as well as an exclusive client lounge.
• In the third quarter of this year, a new isi lab with 12 booths will open in the heart of Munich. The new office will be managed by the 40 year old Marketing expert Olaf Biedekarken. Mr. Biedekarken has over 15 years of experience in the field of sensory and marketing consulting.
• In order to conduct sensory consumer research in Eastern Germany more effectively, and to intensify basic research in the field of sensory science, the University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen and isi signed a cooperation agreement in May. (Link to sensory research publications)
  

 

Thanks to these latest developments, in the near future a total of  62 professionally equipped test booths will allow isi to carry out manifold sensory tests under controlled conditions in order to gain insight into consumer needs and preferences, thus helping to ensure long-lasting product success.

 

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Campden, UK (formerly: CCFRA, Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association) has merged with BRI, the premier British technology and information organisation providing technical, information and research services to the globalbrewing malting and drinks industries.  

August 2008 -  Describing the development of new "Campden BRI" the company's Director-General Professor Colin Dennis, commented: "This merger brings together two client focused, highly successful world class organisations with proven track records of delivering relevant, timely and efficient services. With over 380 highly skilled staff Campden BRI offers the widest range of R&D, technical services, analysis and training activities for the food and drink sector. All clients will benefit from these complementary skills, knowledge and facilities. CCFRA members will gain access to the considerable expertise and facilities that BRI holds in the science and technology of alcoholic drinks. BRI members will benefit from the breadth of CCFRA's activities including hygiene, microbiology, chemistry and packaging technology."

 

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