DOW, a global leader in specialty materials, has launched four new personal care ingredients and debuting “Beauty in Harmony” concept collection during in-cosmetics Asia 2025. These launches reflect Dow’s commitment to advancing science-driven solutions for beauty brands and consumers across Asia Pacific.

L’Oréal has acquired a minority equity interest in the Chinese mass-market skincare brand Lan, representing the company's second investment in a Chinese beauty enterprise.

Nouryon has opened an innovation centre in Shanghai, China, as part of its commitment to improving collaborative development and promoting sustainable growth throughout the Asia Pacific region.

GEA builds a large-scale mixing plant for taste creation at the Symrise location

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has announced a minority investment in XINÚ, a Mexican luxury fragrance house inspired by the biodiversity, creativity and cultural richness of the American continent, marking the company’s first-ever investment in a Latin American brand and reinforcing its commitment to supporting regional entrepreneurship and innovation. Founded in 2017, XINÚ has rapidly gained recognition for its fusion of fragrance, art and storytelling, expressed through s

Vranjes Firenze completes acquisition of 51% share in Integra Fragrances

PAYAN BERTRAND, specialist in aromatic products and fragrances since 1854, is entering a new stage of growth with the construction of a cutting-edge fragrance compounding site in Le Plan-de-Grasse.

CPL Aromas has strengthened its global footprint with the official launch of its new Creative Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, on 4 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Asia and the Far East. Situated in the rapidly developing Sukhumvit Hills district, the centre embodies CPL Aromas’ dedication to innovation, creativity, and closer collaboration with customers in one of the world’s most dynamic fragrance markets. The purpose-built facil

IFF has inaugurated a pioneering nature-based hydrogen production facility at its Scent R&D and fragrance ingredients manufacturing site in Benicarló, Spain, marking a major milestone in sustainable fragrance production. In partnership with Iberdrola, one of the world’s leading renewable energy producers, IFF has become the first company in the fragrance industry to utilise renewable electricity for hydrogenation reactions essential to the creation of key fragrance ingredient

PAYAN BERTRAND, the family-owned aromatic products and fragrance specialist founded in 1854, is embarking on a major new chapter with the construction of a dedicated industrial site for fragrance compounding in Le Plan-de-Grasse, scheduled to open at the end of 2026. Representing a €12 million investment, this state-of-the-art and sustainably designed facility reflects the company’s long-term ambitions and follows over fifteen years of land research in the Grasse region. The

Revlon and Authentic Brands Group announce a global fragrance licence for sportswear brand Champion

Pure Flavour acquires Michigan distribution centre

Radnor Hills offers new carbonated soft drink line, Radnor Spring

Jungbunzlauer to acquire International Flavours & Fragrances Inc.'s multipurpose site in Thomson, IL, establishing a U.S. manufacturing footprint

Nexture announces the acquisition of Frulact, a globally leading manufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based speciality ingredients

Synergy Flavours strengthens its Brazilian presence with the acquisition of Solutaste

Galloway Company launches Acidified Cream Liqueur Base, ushering in a new era of flavour innovation in dairy-based alcohol

DKSH and Kellanova join forces to distribute Kellogg's and Pringles in Peninsular Malaysia

Aromatic ingredients producer Bontoux has announced the acquisition of Atelier Fluides Supercritiques, a French company renowned for its expertise in supercritical CO₂ extraction. The official signing is scheduled for late October. Specialising in the design and optimisation of extraction processes and the precise restitution of delicate botanical compounds, Atelier Fluides Supercritiques brings advanced technical know-how that will enhance Bontoux’s production and innovation

Givaudan and Louvre Abu Dhabi team up to bring art to life through an amazing olfactory journey