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Sensory Spectrum, Inc. & The Spectrum Discovery Center

Name: Sensory Spectrum, Inc. & The Spectrum Discovery Center
Address: 554 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ, 07974, US
Telephone: +19083767000
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Linking product and consumer understanding. So, how can we help you?

Sensory Spectrum is a 30-year-old consulting firm specializing in connecting sensory and consumer insights to drive business success. Our founder and president Gail Vance Civille, along with an innovative, multi-disciplinary team of experts, are committed to a holistic understanding of the senses and how they relate to consumer needs, wants and experiences. As a globally recognized leader in the f

ield of Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Science we can develop customized research to gain a deeper understanding into products, consumers, and the intersection between them. Our mission is to generate high quality sensory information for insight and action-based decision making by:

Linking consumer and product understanding
Creating and extending sensory methodology
Educating and empowering people

With integrity, collaboration and a sense of fun.

08/06/2026

Looking to build a stronger foundation in sensory science?

Our Sensory Evaluation Techniques course helps professionals develop the skills needed to design rigorous sensory studies, analyze data with confidence, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

Join Gail Vance Civille and B. Thomas Carr, authors of the Sensory Evaluation Techniques textbook, and Lee Stapleton, Sensory Spectrum's Senior Director of Training and Education, for three days of hands-on learning covering:

- Sensory study design
- Discrimination testing
- Descriptive analysis
- Consumer research
- Statistical analysis and interpretation

Whether you're new to sensory evaluation, expanding your sensory science expertise, or training the next generation of talent on your team, this immersive course provides practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

📍 New Providence, NJ
📅 October 20-22
📘 Complimentary copy of the Sensory Evaluation Techniques textbook (6th Edition) included

🔗 To Register, visit: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/eGR

08/05/2026

As we celebrate 40 years of helping companies understand sensory and consumer perception, we thought it would be fitting (and fun) to revisit this WSJ feature from the year 2000.

While some things have changed (like the hairstyles), one thing hasn't: our commitment to advancing sensory science and consumer understanding through research, education, and practical application.

You'll spot familiar faces in this clip, including industry experts who continue to share their knowledge through Sensory Spectrum's training programs today.

Stay tuned tomorrow as we highlight our upcoming Sensory Evaluation Techniques (SET) course and the opportunity to learn from these same experts and their decades of real-world experience.

08/04/2026

Love food?

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is looking for individuals to join a part-time paid sensory evaluation panel in South Brunswick, NJ.

Panelists taste and evaluate food and beverage products while helping support future product innovation.

- Part-time, long-term opportunity
- Weekday afternoons
- $21/hour
- Paid training

Interested? Learn more and see if you're a good fit: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/H7V

07/30/2026

Come see our Illinois facility in action! From descriptive analysis and sensory testing to client training, facility rentals, and our fully equipped commercial kitchen, our Lombard, IL location is designed to support a wide range of sensory and product research needs.

Interested in scheduling a tour? Contact us at 1 (908) 376-7000 or [email protected] to learn more and plan your visit.

07/29/2026

Can you taste something without actually tasting it?

Our expert food panels create product profiles that evoke experiences, enabling one to imagine how something tastes without actually experiencing it.

Why does this matter?

When reporting results, accurately and thoroughly communicating flavor and texture intensities allows stakeholders to better understand product nuances, even without having personally tasted a sample.

Did you guess correctly? Correct answer in the comments! ⬇️

Missed the previous posts in the “What am I?” series? Check the links below!

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07/28/2026

Are you curious about how food and beverage products are developed and improved?

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is recruiting panelists for a paid, part-time sensory evaluation panel in South Brunswick, NJ.

Panelists will evaluate a variety of food and beverage products, providing feedback that helps guide product development and improvement.

- Tuesday–Friday, 1:00–4:00 PM
- Paid training provided
- $21/hour
- Long-term opportunity

If you're interested in food, flavor, and product evaluation, we'd love to hear from you!

Learn more and apply: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/H7V

07/23/2026

Learn Sensory Evaluation Techniques from the experts who wrote the textbook.

Join Gail Vance Civille and B. Thomas Carr, authors of the industry-standard Sensory Evaluation Techniques textbook, alongside Sensory Spectrum Senior Director of Training and Education Lee Stapleton for a three-day immersive learning experience.

Through lectures, activities, discussion, and hands-on application, you'll build a strong foundation in:

- Consumer Research
- Discrimination Testing
- Descriptive Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Reporting & Interpretation

Whether you're new to sensory science or developing the next generation of talent on your team, this course provides practical skills you can apply immediately.

📍 New Providence, NJ
📅 October 20–22, 2026
📘 Complimentary copy of Sensory Evaluation Techniques (6th Edition) included

Register today: https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/eGR

07/21/2026

When you need to understand the consumer experience through a sensory lens to gain greater strategic insight, Sensory Spectrum makes achieving your research goals on time and within budget easier than you can imagine.

One way we accomplish this is through our dedicated product management team, whose sustainability-driven solutions support your product journey from procurement through study conclusion.

To learn more, reach out. We'd love to chat with you.

🔗 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/cVt

07/17/2026

Join Sensory Spectrum’s Consumer Panel and earn $60/hr. or more by participating in paid consumer studies and focus groups from top brands you already love!

Whether you're looking for a fun side hustle or just want to influence the future of your favorite products, this unique opportunity is for you.

Be part of the product development process through product testing and get rewarded for your insights.

Sign up today and start getting paid for your opinions!

🔗 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/Qx1

07/16/2026

Did you miss our webinar exploring the fundamentals of the Spectrum Method? Access free and on demand when it best fits your schedule to learn what the Spectrum Method is, how it stands apart from other methods, and how its adaptability has kept it relevant for decades.

🎤 Hosted by Gail Vance Civille, Lee Stapleton & Joanne Seltsam

Register below and explore what is possible!

🔗 https://sensoryspectrum.odoo.com/r/F5d

Address

554 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ
07974

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19083767000

Website

http://www.sensoryspectrum.com/

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