FLAVOR ACADEMY
Training is a matter of taste – at least when it comes to flavorings. The Flavor Academy offers international training programs to become a junior flavorist and a product and application development technologist. Applicants must pass an aptitude test in theory and sensory abilities to enroll in the program.
The program for junior flavorists lasts two years and, in addition to learning the basics of raw materials, participants also study the fundamentals of development, analysis and application technology. They also take part in a practical phase working in their home region, as well as a study-abroad phase in which they familiarize themselves with the sensory preferences of other regions. In the final phase of the program, our students have to independently develop a “masterpiece” flavoring composition and pass a final exam on theory.
The training program for product and application development technologists in the beverage sector is offered to individuals who have completed studies in food technology. It consists of a 10-week basic course followed by a series of electives:
- The basic course teaches students about the fundamentals of raw materials and application technologies, and covers project management and techniques for communication and presentation.
- In the elective phase, employees can choose between different modules in alcohol applications, emulsions and beverage compounds.
- The final phase involves creating a "masterpiece" beverage composition and passing a test which qualifies students to become a junior beverage development technologist.
