The European Sensory Network (ESN) is a powerful international network of leading research institutions and industrial partners at the cutting edge of sensory and consumer sciences. It was  founded in 1989 to meet the challenge of the rapidly developing science of sensory analysis within  Europe.

Today, the European Sensory Network brings together 26 member organisations acting in 17 European countries, and four non-European countries. ESN members and partners share their knowledge and expertise to explore the value and applications of sensory sciences in food and non food industrial practices.

ESN offers opportunities for:

• international networking at the highest level
• cutting edge research in sensory and consumer sciences
• international seminars and conferences
• up-to-date methodological guidelines (standardization)
• consulting concerning sensory methods, market research, setting up of sensory and consumer studies, project design, data treatment and interpretation, questions about behaviour and perception

A focus of ESN activities is on cross-border studies. ESN offers numerous close crossborder links between sensory scientists and industrial partners. These collaborations have proven to be very  valuable. The well established contacts among ESN members make it easy to plan and perform international studies, and guarantee exceptional research following universal standards.

ESN makes it easy for you to find the best sensory and consumer expert partners for your needs !

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Arla Foods, Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A., Danisco, Danone Medical Nutrition, Firmenich, FrieslandCampina, Givaudan, GlaxoSmithKline, Heineken, Kraft Foods, Mars Drinks, McCormick EMEA, Nestlé, Philip Morris, Symrise, Tetra Pak, Tine, Valio Ltd !

April 2011: Can dislike be measured more precisely? ESN launches 5th collaborative research project with industry

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In 2009 the ESN and its Industrial Partners started two first collaborative research projects

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