European Sensory Network
The European Sensory Network (ESN) is an international association of leading academic and research institutions in the field of sensory and consumer sciences. ESN members share their knowledge and expertise and work towards standard methodologies. The network was founded in 1989 to meet the challenge of the rapidly developing science of sensory analysis. Aims The aims of the European Sensory Network are: to further the development and application of sensory science in Europe to improve sensory and consumer testing methodology for the benefit of the European food and non-food industry, e.g. by ensuring rapid feedback on research results of practical relevance to the industry to promote the application of sensory analysis in the industry; e.g. by in-house training and seminars Activities ESN activities cover the following areas: Internal meetings to exchange experiences, to raise and discuss methodological questions, and to create new concepts and plans for co-operative research Information/Education: since its foundation ESN has regularly organised international seminars and conferences for industry participants in various countries. Method development and testing: new methods have been developed, internationally tested and compared Collaborative research: sensory and consumer studies on an international scale; publication of results in international reviews A focus of ESN activities