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Takasago Completes New Facility at Iwata Factory to Strengthen Fine Chemicals Production
On September 2, 2025, Takasago International Corporation celebrated the completion of a new facility at its Iwata Factory, marking a...
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Sep 19, 20251 min read


Symrise advances its chicken capabilities with the advent of additional powders from France
Symrise has introduced additional chicken powders from its France location, expanding clean-label and sustainable flavour options for soups, noodles, and bouillons.
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Sep 18, 20252 min read


IFF Unveils Expansion of LMR Naturals Site in France, Accelerating Innovation and Sustainable Ingredient Leadership
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has officially inaugurated its newly expanded LMR Naturals facility in Grasse, France after a...
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Sep 12, 20251 min read


Global Overview of the Flavours and Fragrances Market
15 th Edition Publication: September 2025 This new IAL market report brings together the most up-to-date information available on the Global Flavours and Fragrances Industry, building on previous editions. Aspects of the market covered in this study Consumption of flavours and fragrances by end-use application in each global region and country by value (US$), 2024-2029 Principal trends and factors affecting the market Profiles of key suppliers Overview of suppliers and glo
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Sep 4, 20253 min read


Takasago Europe Partners with Food Harbour Hamburg to Drive Flavor Innovation
Takasago Europe GmbH, the Germany-based flavor division of the global flavor house Takasago, has announced a strategic partnership with...
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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Infinity Fragrances Expands Operations with New Facility in New Jersey
Infinity Fragrances announced the grand opening of a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey,...
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Aug 22, 20252 min read


McCormick Advances Flavour Leadership in Mexico
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) (the "Company"), a global flavour leader, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Grupo Herdez to acquire an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico, a 1947 joint venture, for $750 million, subject to customary closing and regulatory conditions.
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Aug 20, 20252 min read


Warburg Pincus Acquires FlavorSum to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Global private equity firm Warburg Pincus has announced the acquisition of flavor solutions provider FlavorSum from its previous owner,...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read


DSM-Firmenich Unveils “Connect: Future You” Fragrance Experience in Jakarta
DSM-Firmenich has launched “Connect: Future You,” an immersive fragrance sensorium experience at the ART:1 New Museum in Jakarta,...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read


IFF introduces ENVIROCAP, a groundbreaking aroma delivery solution for fabric care
IFF, a global leader in flavours, fragrances, and biosciences, has announced ENVIROCAP, a revolutionary sustainable scent delivery system designed for future fabric care
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Jul 30, 20252 min read


TSG Consumer Acquires Fragrance Disruptor Phlur in Strategic Growth Move
TSG Consumer, a private equity firm renowned for investing in consumer brands like Dude Wipes and previously Huda Beauty, has announced...
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Jul 25, 20251 min read


PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos without artificial dyes and flavours
PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos sans artificial dyes and flavours
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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Turpaz Industries Completes the Acquisition of Attractive Scent SAS
A strategic acquisition in the fragrance segment for Turpaz in Grasse, South of France, the international capital of the perfume business.
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Jul 16, 20253 min read


Xuelei Opens World’s Largest Fragrance Museum in Guangzhou
On 9 July 2025, Guangzhou Xuelei Cosmetics Co. unveiled the Xuelei Fragrance Museum, now recognised as the world’s largest fragrance...
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Jul 11, 20251 min read


Givaudan Strengthens Latin American Footprint with Majority Acquisition of Vollmens Fragrances
Givaudan, a global leader in the fragrance and beauty sector, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrances...
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Jul 4, 20251 min read


Sensient Flavours & Extracts launches BioSymphony™
Sensient Flavours & Extracts introduces BioSymphony™, a collection of natural flavours made with premium ingredients.
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Jul 2, 20252 min read


IFF Relocates Global Services Hub in Hyderabad to Support Growth and Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a leading global flavor and fragrance company, has officially announced the relocation of...
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Jun 27, 20251 min read


Agraria San Francisco and Monique Lhuillier Launch “Tomato Oakmoss” Home Fragrance Collection
San Francisco-based luxury home fragrance brand Agraria has announced the launch of its latest scent, Tomato Oakmoss, created in...
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Jun 20, 20251 min read


Flavorchem Releases the Art of Vanilla, Featuring a Premium Vanilla Portfolio
Flavorchem, a global flavour and ingredient supplier, is thrilled to introduce The Art of Vanilla, where superior quality meets limitless adaptability.
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Jun 18, 20252 min read


DSM-Firmenich Breaks Ground on High-Tech Flavor Facility in Italy to Boost Global Capacity
DSM-Firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty innovation, has begun construction of a new state-of-the-art production...
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Jun 13, 20251 min read
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