Consumer acceptance studies help manufacturers gain insights into the acceptance of their products through consumer liking and disliking. Preferences can be inferred from a superior acceptance score of one product over another. For these reasons, many sensory professionals consider acceptance tests to be a better choice than a preference test. Consumer acceptance studies are designed

Consumer preference studies help manufacturers gain insights into how their products are perceived by consumers by evaluating the sensory attributes of products such as taste, texture, aroma and appearance. By analysing the data gathered from these studies, companies can refine their products to better meet consumer expectations, driving product innovation and commercial success. Consumer preference

It is critical for food and beverage producers to regularly evaluate the shelf-life of their products to confirm the product remains safe to consume, maintains its sensory, chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics and meets any label claims. Regularly reviewing and updating the shelf-life of a product is not just a matter of compliance, but a

Phthalates are widely used as additives (plasticisers) in the production of plastic materials, such as PVC, and act to soften the materials to increase its processability, flexibility and extensibility. They are also added to paints, varnishes and rubbers as well as to certain food packaging materials. Phthalates are not chemically bound to the materials they

The client Brown Brothers is a member of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW) and proudly boasts a reputation as a true innovator and trailblazer, both in Australia and overseas. The multi-generation family of winemakers has been based in the King Valley region of Victoria since 1889 and has pioneered alternative varieties, such as Moscato,

Evaluating an innovative glass closure The client The Vinolok glass closure is manufactured in the Czech Republic and used worldwide by thewine and spirits sector. The company prides itself on developing unique and elegantclosures, using sustainable practices. The challenge The Vinolok glass closure provided a viable alternative to established wine closures, such asscrewcaps and cork,

Long-term closure performance benchmarking trial The client Diam Bouchage is the leading global supplier of technical cork closures for the wine andspirits sector. The company sells over 2 billion closures globally every year and suppliesmore than 80 countries worldwide.The company prides itself on designing innovative products to provide wines and spiritsproducers with closures that optimise