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24Sep 2026

St. Croix Sensory Named Finalist for 2026 Minnesota Family Business Award

St. Croix Sensory is proud to announce our selection as a finalist for the 2026 Minnesota Family Business Awards, presented…

29Jun 202629 Jun 2026

Defining “Objectionable Odor” in Minnesota: How the Nasal Ranger Can Help

As communities across Minnesota grow, so too do concerns about air quality – especially when it comes to odors. Unlike…

2Jun 202629 Jun 2026

Olfactory Sensitivity Certification & Validation Programs

At St. Croix Sensory, we are proud to offer Olfactory Sensitivity Certification and Validation Programs – a comprehensive initiative designed…

Environmental Odor…

“Fundamentals of Odour” Webinar

8 Apr 2024

St. Croix Sensory President Michael McGinley recently moderated a webinar hosted by the Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA). Held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, “Fundamentals of Odour: What Do…

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St. Croix Sensory Celebrates 30th Anniversary

19 Dec 20231 Feb 2024

St. Croix Sensory celebrates 30 years of operating a family-owned sensory testing laboratory under the leadership of founder, Donna L. McGinley. As a spinoff of “McGinley Associates, PA” (founded in…

Food and Beverage…

ASTM Workshop on Sensory and Consumer Research for Products Containing Cannabis

15 Nov 202310 May 2024

As the legalization of cannabis continues across the globe, questions regarding opportunities and challenges related to this growing market abound. Understanding the connection between the cannabis product and the consumer…

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Michael McGinley featured at TEDx – Oshkosh

2 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

https://youtu.be/F6sdOesbTlw St. Croix Sensory President Michael McGinley speaks at TEDx- Oshkosh St. Croix Sensory President Mike McGinley was recently featured at TEDx Oshkosh. His talk, "What Stinks? Odor's Impact on…

Environmental Odor…

Is Dirty Air Leading Us to Lose Our Sense of Smell?

24 Feb 20236 Jun 2024

Is the air we breath affecting our sense of smell? Environmental journalist Tim Smedley recently examined the link between air pollution and ansomnia for the BBC. Learn about how scientists…

Environmental Odor…

Canada, eh?

17 Feb 202322 May 2024

Located in the Greater Toronto Area, St. Croix Sensory now operates the only independent odour laboratory in Canada, adhering to the same professional practices and methods which serve our clients…

Environmental Odor…

A&WMA Webinar: “Assessing Environmental Odors – How EN13725:2022 Will Impact You”

15 Nov 202222 May 2024

The Air & Waste Management Association is hosting a Webinar on odor assessment with specific attention on updates to the internationally recognized olfactometry standard, EN13725. This is the first in…

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“Sniffing out the Science of Smelling”

28 Oct 202222 May 2024

As millions discovered during the Covid pandemic, olfactory acuity affects everything from how we taste food to our personal safety to even how memories are triggered. "Progress in this field…

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Nasal Ranger in the New York Times

17 Jan 202227 Sep 2024

The New Year is off to an auspicious start with the Nasal Ranger enjoying a fresh exposé in the New York Times this month. Written by New York Times reporter,…

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ASTM Publishes New Guide on Odor Testing

30 Sep 20218 Mar 2023

The ASTM E18 Sensory Evaluation Committee published a new guidance document on odor testing protocols. ASTM E3261-21, Standard Guide for Odor Evaluation of Products and Materials Under Controlled Conditions with…