Symrise has strengthened its Food & Beverage capabilities in Southern Europe through the expansion and modernisation of its site in Parets del Vallès near Barcelona, reinforcing its regional presence and improving service proximity for customers across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

DSM-Firmenich as announced the sale of its Action Pin business, part of the company’s Perfumery & Beauty division under the “Agro Ingredients” segment, to AP Marensin S.A.S.U., an investor consortium established by FeBe Vermögensverwaltung GmbH and supported by Berlin-based family office Econa and French private equity fund Ouest Croissance.

Döhler formed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in British flavour house Treatt for £183 million, thereby assuming full ownership of the company. The agreement was announced on 29th April 2026, following a previously established agreement between the two businesses in January. German ingredients manufacturer Döhler already held a 28% stake in the flavour house, increased from 10% in late 2025. Under the terms of the acquisition, Treatt’s shareholders will be entitl

dsm-firmenich has expanded its global pet nutrition operations with the opening of NextGen Itatiba, a dedicated pet nutrition premix facility located in Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil.

French flavour and fragrance group Mane has announced the acquisition of Fromatech Ingredients B.V., a Netherlands-based international flavour specialist, as part of its strategy to strengthen its global capabilities in taste solutions.

BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit has officially launched three newly established world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China.

Henkel has completed its previously announced acquisition of “Not Your Mother’s” (NYM), a leading hair care and styling brand in North America.

Givaudan has announced a major milestone in its Latin American growth strategy by breaking ground on a new fragrance manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, Mexico.

Kerry opens an expanded biotechnology manufacturing hub in Ireland to meet the growing global demand for lactase enzymes

Oriflame, the globally recognised beauty and wellness company, has announced the launch of Top Scents, a collection of niche fragrances that were developed in partnership with the Givaudan Perfumery School. Oriflame's dedication to fostering emerging creative entrepreneurs is exemplified by the initiative, which aims to increase the accessibility of niche perfumery without sacrificing quality or artistry. Anna Malmhake, Oriflame’s CEO, commented, "The global fragrance market

Symrise has announced a strategic equity investment in US biotechnology company Bond Pet Foods to accelerate the development of sustainable pet nutrition ingredients through precision fermentation.

Symrise has launched Cellexora™ MD, a pioneering plant-derived cosmetic ingredient designed to support long-term skin health, regeneration and vitality in premium skincare formulations.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in the Asia-Pacific region after the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved the first heart health claim for isolated soy protein in both Australia and New Zealand.

American Pacific Group Announces Investment in Dossier

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Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Ashland in Thailand

China-Singapore Design Collaboration Boosts "Xiangliao" Brand's Global Expansion by Creating International Packaging for Chongqing Noodle Sauce

L'Oréal completes the acquisition of Kering Beauté as part of its strategic cooperation with Kering

Unilever PLC has formally addressed recent media speculation about its Foods business, acknowledging that it has received an inbound offer from McCormick & Company, Inc. and confirming that discussions are underway regarding a potential transaction

Givaudan announced the expansion of its presence in Turkey, representing a significant milestone in its ongoing development within the country. In response to increasing fragrance demand in one of the most dynamic and promising markets, the company has strengthened its creative and technical capabilities, enhancing agility and efficiency in delivering distinctive solutions to both local and regional customers.