IFF has reported strong growth for its second quarter results, with the fragrance side of the business benefiting from recent acquisitions and organic sales growth.
Once a part of Firmenich, the New Jersey – based perfume and fragrance maker will continue to focus on serving mid-sized companies and on decreasing speed-to-market.
Givaudan is aiming to up the stakes with its product pipeline having opened a new state-of-the-art innovation centre for fragrance and flavours in Kemptthal, Switzerland.
Bioscience firm Amyris is expanding its Brotas industrial fermentation complex in Brazil by adding a dedicated flavours & fragrances manufacturing unit, in order meet customer demand, particularly for its farnesene fragrance molecule.
Ingredient supplier Evolva launches its latest orange flavour and fragrance offering, valencene, which is produced by fermentation rather than extraction, and is a more sustainable, economical and reliable method, according to the company.
US speciality chemicals firm Emerald Kalama Chemical is looking to improve and enhance its offering in Europe having reached a definitive agreement to acquire Innospec Widnes Limited.
Symrise has revealed first quarter results that point continued gains from its cosmetic and personal care focused division, while it also raises the outlook on account of the planned acquisition of Diana Group.
Events like Greenpeace’s recent protest directed at P&G’s palm oil sourcing have brought beauty’s sustainability right into the public eye, and rising consumer interest is leading beauty players to focus on upping their game.
International Flavors & Fragrances has acquired the fragrance ingredients and fragrance creation abilities of Israel-based company Aromor Flavors and Fragrances.
Germany-based fragrance and flavours player Symrise has officially opened its research and development facility in Holzminden as part of efforts to raise innovation across all its product portfolios.
Renewable products firm Amyris has expanded its collaboration with pefume player Firmenich to develop and commercialise renewable ingredients for the Flavours and Fragrances (F&F) market.
Fragrance and flavours player Givaudan has reported strong gains in both of its business divisions, with sales of fragrances, and specifically fragrance compounds, providing the driving force.
The global market researcher has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Moeglin to the position of global fragrance analyst who is to play a role in specific industry issues and broader macro trends.
Global firm International Flavors & Fragrances is focusing its attention on the Asian fragrance market by opening a manufacturing plant in Singapore as part of its expansion in the region.
Japan-based fragrance and flavours player Takasago is targeting global industry-leading growth in the Indian cosmetic and personal market in an effort to grow its business worldwide.
France-based industry organisation Infini has worked with its eight member group to create a cutting-edge eco-packaged fragrance product concept, Infini Or.
German flavours and fragrance supplier Symrise has launched a three pronged plan to develop, identify and research innovations in two additional application areas, by creating a Scientific Advisory Board for Fragrance and Oral Care.
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
Amyris has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Givaudan to develop a derivative of Biofene to be used as a building block for one of the most important proprietary fragrance ingredients in the fragrance and flavor company's palette.
New Jersey-based Artiste Flavor Essence has forged a strategic alliance with Malaysia-based Bestino Natural Oils to source a number of naturally derived fragrances.
Sweet goods, snacks and soups were amongst the categories that performed well for Firmenich in a recession struck year in which sales fell 4.3 per cent overall
Senomyx has announced a partnership with fragrance and flavour supplier Firmenich regarding its sucralose enhancer that could be used in oral care products.
Givaudan achieved savings by integrating Quest International ahead
of plan, increasing its product portfolio and allowing it to
refocus on higher value-adding ingredients.
US fragrance body Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)
has opened up its database to personal care companies and
businesses dealing in fragrances, a move that aims to encourage
closer ties within this category.
Fine chemicals firm Allylix is to get more than $3m worth of
investment by a team of companies including Tate & Lyle
Ventures to produce cost effective plant extracts called terpenes
A number of flavor and fragrance companies in the US have united
under one umbrella to create Agilex Flavors & Fragrances Group,
which aims to carve its niche as a leading player in the market.
Symrise has unveiled plans to expand its citrus fragrance and
flavour activities, with building underway for a new centre located
close to the source of high-quality, natural fruits in Brazil.
Givaudan has gone to new lengths to consolidate its lead within the
fragrance industry, with the announcement of a joint venture with
ChemCom to create a new company that will 'focus on the discovery
and delivery of innovative...
Leading US flavor and fragrance firm IFF has reported strong growth
in its fourth quarter and full year, indicating that the company
could be coming up for air after a tough year in 2005.
International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF) is to separate its
business into two different units in a bid to better reflect its
flavour and fragrance operations.
The fact that big names like the Body Shop is now trying to muscle
in on the India market is testimony that the sub-continent will be
an increasing draw for international players. And the latest report
on the countyr's fragrance...
Bearing witness to the growth in innovative products in the oral
care category, Colgate-Palmolive has launched its Luminous
Toothpaste in the US - billed as a premium toothpaste that combines
health and beauty properties, reports...
Crest is turning its product development process into a marketing
opportunity by holding a public forum to decide new toothpaste
flavors, reports Simon Pitman.
Publicly-floated US flavour supplier Technology Flavors &
Fragrances is set to go private, as industry rival FFG Industries
begins a tender offer to acquire all of the firms outstanding
shares of common stock.
Consolidation in the flavor industry evident as US flavor house
Technology Flavors & Fragrances announces its merger with
fellow flavor firm FFG Industries.
Ambitious Israeli fragrance and flavours firm Frutarom has
benefitted from recent acquisitions as year end figures show 40 per
cent boost in sales. But the figures show that growth in the fine
ingredients division, which largely supplies...
Chemicals specialist Orgasynth is increasing its presence in the
flavours and fragrance sector following the recent acquisition of
Floressence. The company says it now plans to sell its colourants
division and increase its focus on...
Takasago International, one of the leading global flavours and
fragrance groups, has established a new division in Shanghai aimed
at expanding its manufacturing and retail presence in China as well
cutting costs.
International Flavors & Fragrances says it is planning the
construction of a new specialty ingredients manufacturing plant in
China, in a move that aims to boost global production capacity.
UK chemical stalwart Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) will spin
off the food ingredients arm of its struggling flavour and
fragrance business Quest to Irish ingredients group Kerry. The move
is part of Quest's attempt to refocus...
Swiss flavours and fragrance company Givaudan saw operating profit
for the first half of 2003 knocked by lower gross margins and a
rise in pension charges.
