We explore the ever-growing popularity of gourmand fragrances, some of the most exciting innovations in this space – such as edible scents – and the science and technology being used in this sector.
To think of your favourite perfume in a purely scientific manner can dampen the magic a little, but it seems there is a formula when it comes to engaging the senses – and AI is giving perfumers a tool with which to find it.
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
The Swiss manufacturer said it has completely “reinvented its fermentation process for low molecular weight hyaluronic acid” for a more sustainable and affordable product. Plus, it revealed that more ingredients around precision fermentation and the reinvention...
We spoke to the perfumers behind Florence by mills’ first fragrance, Wildly Me, to find out more about the product development and key fragrance trends.
Symrise saw sales of €2.4bn for the first half of 2023, up by 6.8%. However, core profit was down and Scent & Care suffered due to a mix of inflation and unexpected events.
Cutting-edge technologies will be important in empowering perfumers and fragrance firms to create more sustainable blends with lower carbon footprints and shorter ingredient decks, an expert says.
International beauty major L’Oréal has launched a fragrance disclosure model designed to inform consumers of ingredients used across its entire global portfolio of brands and products, kickstarting with a US rollout.
Global flavor and fragrances manufacturer Givaudan has introduced DigiPulse to sniff out consumer perceptions of fine fragrances online. The social listening tool is an enhancement of the artificial intelligence-powered Carto, an intuitive and interactive...
The biological advancement is now coming to the forefront of beauty, bringing innovations and opportunities through its ability to program code to grow new kinds of beauty ingredients.
An animal-free testing strategy for predicting skin sensitisation and allergen potency co-developed by chemistry major BASF and fragrance and flavour specialist Givaudan has been approved by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),...
Fragrance-flavour major Givaudan will acquire French artificial intelligence (AI) firm Myrissi to take on its cutting-edge sensory translating tech that connects smell, colour and emotions, enabling innovative storytelling and fresh consumer engagement...
Swiss fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan says its new fragrance production facility in China will support its abilities to meet growing consumer demand for fragrance that supports sustainability and well-being.
Global flavour and fragrance major Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Italian botanical specialist Indena and announced plans to acquire French biotech firm Alderys – all part of a wider drive to strengthen active beauty capabilities.
Global flavour and fragrance major Givaudan will acquire the cosmetics business of Indena - a move it says will strengthen its botanical capabilities and Active Beauty business.
The fragrance division of Swiss ingredients player Givaudan has taken another step towards more sustainable fragrance formulation with the launch of a new biotechnology breakthrough.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed an instant microbiome profiling system, opening up possibilities for hyper-personalised beauty product development in the future, it says.
Flavours and fragrances company Givaudan has acquired a UK speciality fragrance manufacturer, which is said to have a strong presence in key geographies such as the UK, Africa and South East Asia.
Global flavour and fragrance major Givaudan is set to acquire Munich-headquartered fragrance house Drom, adding to its run of acquisitions this year and strengthening its global market hold.
The global flavors and fragrance company announced its new Delight collection this month, bringing to market fragrance molecules and bases developed in tandem with Givaudan flavorists. It’s a project that’s novel for both this cross-division collaboration...
The fragrance maker sources clove leaf oil from Madagascar and has just announced that this collection network meets environmental management objectives and fair trade standards, qualifying the supply as Fair for Life.
Givaudan has inaugurated its new active cosmetic ingredients industrial line for Soliance products in Pomacle, France, as it looks to enhance and expand its position in the ingredients market once more.
Despite a weaker performance in Europe and North America, Givaudan seen a rise of 4.3% in sales thanks to strong demand in emerging markets in the third quarter.
Fragrance and flavours supplier Givaudan has signed a partnership
with Colgate-Palmolive which will allow it to collaborate with the
personal care company on future products.
Givaudan has entered into ethical sustainability partnerships with
Australian and Venezuelan producers as part of a move towards
sustainable ingredients sourcing.
Givaudan is the latest manufacturer to harness the powers of the
food industry in a cosmetic formulation, with the release of a new
skin product in a spray - on yoghurt format.
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...
Swiss flavours and fragrance manufacturers, Givaudan, has bought
Quest International, a move that consildates Givaudan stance as
market leaders within the fragrance industry.
Having announced strong results for its fragrance division,
Givaudan says a focus on natural fragrances and research work that
centres on the activation process of fragrances should serve to
boost the company's position.
Swiss-based global fragrance and flavours giant Givaudan says that
a down-turn in its performance for the first six months of the year
was buouyed by a stronger showing from it international fragrance
operations.
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.
Swiss supplier of fragrance ingredients Givaudan has decided to
start a new share buy back programme of up to 800,000 registered
shares - representing 10 per cent of the share capital, announced
the board of directors this week.
Swiss fragrance and flavours company Givaudan has agreed with Swiss
chemical firm Roche to terminate supplies of sunscreen filters out
of the Givaudan Vernier site by end of 2003.
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