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Bontoux Strengthens Natural Extraction Capabilities with Acquisition of Atelier Fluides Supercritiques
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
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Nov 51 min read


Brenntag collaborates with Givaudan to offer cosmetic actives and high-end speciality ingredients to Thailand
Givaudan and Louvre Abu Dhabi team up to bring art to life through an amazing olfactory journey
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Nov 41 min read


Lucta Group and Blendhub sign a strategic collaboration agreement in Mexico
Lucta Group and Blendhub sign a strategic collaboration agreement in Mexico
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Nov 32 min read


Golden Grail Beverages and Naffra Flavours & Concentrates Form Strategic Partnership
Golden Grail Beverages and Naffra Flavours & Concentrates Form Strategic Partnership
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Oct 301 min read


Nactarome Group has joined forces with Plantex to increase their footprint in plant extracts
Nactarome Group announced that it has acquired Plantex SAS, a producer of high-quality natural ingredients for the nutraceuticals, food, cosmetics, and animal nutrition industries.
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Oct 292 min read


Brenntag Specialties inaugurates new Food & Nutrition Innovation and Application Center in Leeds, UK
Brenntag, a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has announced the launch of its new Innovation & Application Center in Leeds, UK.
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Oct 282 min read


Synergy introduces flavor-matched solutions for greens ready-to-mix powders
Synergy Flavours has introduced a new line of flavour-paired concepts aimed primarily at improving the flavour profile of greens ready-to-mix (RTM) powders.
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Oct 282 min read


Noma and Novonesis collaborate to scale taste
Noma and Novonesis joined forces to scale taste
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Oct 282 min read


Namaa Flavours & Fragrances to Invest EGP 250 Million in Egypt to Boost Production and Exports
Namaa Flavours & Fragrances has announced intentions to invest EGP 250 million in a comprehensive development program to modernise its manufacturing infrastructure in Ramadan City and boost production capacity to support export expansion.
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Oct 272 min read


Maple Leaf Foods develops new brand Musafir to cater to South Asian taste demand
Maple Leaf Foods has launched Musafir, a new food brand that combines South Asian culinary traditions with modern convenience to meet the growing customer desire for global tastes and protein-rich foods.
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Oct 272 min read


BASF Aroma Ingredients introduces the new Isobionics natural lime flavouring ingredient
BASF Aroma Ingredients' revolutionary biotechnology brand, Isobionics®, is introducing a new natural flavour product to the market
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Oct 262 min read


Symrise invests in Cellibre to drive fermentation-based flavour innovation
Symrise invests in Cellibre to drive fermentation-based flavour innovation
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Oct 232 min read


dsm-firmenich opens its next-generation, completely automated pet-only premix facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas
dsm-firmenich opens its next-generation, completely automated pet-only premix facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas.
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Oct 232 min read


Nestlé introduces Carnation pistachio taste to enhance dessert pleasure
Nestlé introduces Carnation pistachio taste to enhance dessert pleasure
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Oct 202 min read


The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Opens Fragrance Atelier in Paris to Accelerate Luxury Innovation
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has inaugurated its new Fragrance Atelier within La Maison des Parfums on Rue Volney, Paris, under the High Patronage of Emmanuel Macron, marking a major milestone in its global luxury fragrance strategy. The 2,000 m² innovation hub, blending French craftsmanship with modern design, is dedicated to advancing world-class fragrance expertise through AI-enabled creation, neuroscience modelling, and state-of-the-art technologies such as CO₂ supercr
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Oct 171 min read


PepsiCo launches Christmas crisp tastes, including Gingerbread Doritos
PepsiCo's Doritos Gingerbread, the brand's first-ever limited-edition seasonal flavour, will add a sweet twist to the savoury snack aisle this Christmas.
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Oct 161 min read


Givaudan opens a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse, France
Givaudan, a global pioneer in fragrance and beauty, is pleased to announce the opening of its new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre (BIC) in Toulouse
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Oct 151 min read


Givaudan expands its China footprint with a new Guangzhou fragrance and production base
Givaudan has reached a significant milestone by breaking ground on a new, cutting-edge factory in Guangzhou, China, expanding its scented product capabilities in one of the world's most rapidly increasing markets.
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Oct 142 min read


Sawariya Group moves into the fragrance business with the acquisition of Scentido
Sawariya Group has announced the acquisition of Scentido, the country's premier premium niche fragrance retail brand.
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Oct 132 min read


dsm-firmenich Opens the Global Food Innovation Centre in the Netherlands
dsm-firmenich announced the opening of the Van Marken Food Innovation Centre in Delft, Netherlands
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Oct 122 min read
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