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10/09/2025

Why joining E3S is more than just prestige?

Dr Sara Spinelli, Chair of the European Sensory Science Society and Associate Professor at the University of Florence, shares her perspective on the value of having the Polish sensory science community join the international network. 🌍

It’s about:
🔹 collaborative working groups,
🔹 research connections across borders,
🔹 and participation in flagship events like EuroSense.

📽️ Watch the video and see how sensory science thrives through international collaboration.

27/08/2025

How is Polish sensory science seen from the outside?

Dr Davide Giacalone, Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, highlights the impressive potential of Poland’s research environment in sensory science – revealed during the SEASONED project.

He emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, combining sensory analysis with nutrition, analytics, and physiology. With strong facilities and growing confidence, the Polish community is well-positioned to take the next steps forward.

🎥 Watch his short statement below 👇

27/08/2025

💡 What made the SEASONED project truly special?

Dr Davide Giacalone, Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, reflects on how SEASONED created a unique environment for both scientific and personal growth.

With its interdisciplinary approach and a strong focus on sensory science, the project allowed participants to work on what truly inspires them. It also helped build lasting international connections and collaborations that will go far beyond SEASONED itself.

🎥 Watch the short video clip 👇

07/08/2025

What research tools are worth using today to study consumer behaviour? 🧠📊

There’s no one-size-fits-all method – says Dr Davide Giacalone, Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark.

Consumer research is a field where it’s worth combining different approaches and techniques, depending on the stage of product development and the specific research questions.

👉 Sometimes, classic methods such as interviews or focus groups are enough.
👉 Other times, modern solutions like online data analysis or quantitative tools to measure responses to specific formulations prove useful.

Check out the recording 👇

07/08/2025

Tastes differ – and that matters! 🍽️

Why is consumer diversity so crucial in sensory and consumer research?

Dr Davide Giacalone, Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, explains how our taste, smell, and texture perceptions are shaped not just by biology, but also by habits and personality traits.

Watch the video and discover why it’s not only about what you improve in a product, but for whom 👇

29/07/2025

From SEASONED to the future – uniting sensory scientists in Poland ✨

“The team is the most important” – with these words, Prof. Agnieszka Kita summed up the value of the collaboration built throughout the SEASONED project.

In Wrocław, new skills and initiatives have emerged – and so have strong foundations for the future of sensory science in Poland. One of the key outcomes of the project is the establishment of the Food Sensory Analysis Section within the Polish Food Technologists’ Society, alongside active efforts to bring the national sensory science community closer together.

SEASONED is only the beginning – now it’s time for the next joint steps! 💪

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From SEASONED to the future – uniting sensory scientists in Poland“The team is the most important” – with these words, Prof. Agnieszka Kita summed up the val...

29/07/2025

Collaboration that bridges gaps – including between science and industry.

Prof. Agnieszka Kita, SEASONED project coordinator, reflects on the importance of building a strong network and working together throughout the project – no matter the distance or differences.

We started like students – supported by fantastic mentors. Today, almost three years later, we have a trained sensory panel, local experts and real experience in cross-sector collaboration.

It wasn’t always easy – but it brought lasting results ✨\

Collaboration that bridges gaps – including between science and industry.Prof. Agnieszka Kita, SEASONED project coordinator, reflects on the importance of bu...

28/07/2025

👉 How to create a product that truly meets consumer expectations?

“We start with sensory,” says Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project.
Without proper sensory analysis and consumer research, it’s impossible to understand what people really want. And that’s essential if we want to design something that’s not only innovative but also… tastes good.

SEASONED proves that flavour is not an afterthought – it’s the starting point.

👉 How to create a product that truly meets consumer expectations?“We start with sensory,” says Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project.Wit...

28/07/2025

🎙️ “A new era of sensory science in Poland is beginning,” says Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project.

Participation in the project inspired the creation of the Food Sensory Analysis Section within the Polish Food Technologists’ Society – an initiative aimed at bringing together sensory professionals across Poland and building stronger international ties.

📣 Today, the Polish group is officially a member of the European Sensory Science Society – and as Prof. Kita notes, this changes not only their perspective but also the directions they’ll take in the future.

🎥 Watch the video:

🎙️ “A new era of sensory science in Poland is beginning,” says Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project.Participation in the project inspir...

28/07/2025

How can food research benefit from new perspectives? 👀

Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project, shares how collaboration with teams from Denmark and Spain helped expand research tools — especially in the field of sensory analysis.

Watch how this approach is becoming a key part of evaluating products and driving innovation in the food sector. 🎬👇

How can food research benefit from new perspectives? 👀Prof. Agnieszka Kita, coordinator of the SEASONED project, shares how collaboration with teams from De...