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Prigiv, a Givaudan-Privi Joint Venture, Opens its Mahad Fragrance Ingredients Factory
Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty has announced the start of operations at the new Mahad Fragrance Ingredients...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read


Symrise and Shan Foods Open a World-class Production Facility in Pakistan
Symrise, a global taste, nutrition, and health supplier, and Shan Foods, the global culinary and recipe mix market leader, have opened a...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read


Mosaic Flavors Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of First Coast Flavors
Mosaic Flavors, a leading producer of liquid and powdered flavors for various industries including beverage, dairy, plant-based,...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients Launches New Manufacturing Plant in Chennai, India
Symrise has announced the establishment of its first cosmetic ingredients factory in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The cutting-edge...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


Turpaz Acquires British Flavor Company F&E for £22M
Turpaz Industries Ltd. announced the purchase of 100% of the share capital of Flavors and Essences UK Limited (F&E), a British flavors...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


Sustainability in Flavors and Fragrances: The Shift Towards Natural Ingredients
In recent years, the flavors and fragrances (F&F) industry has experienced a notable shift towards sustainability, reflecting broader...
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Sep 2, 20245 min read


T. Hasegawa Co. Acquires Shares in Abelei Inc.
On August 23, the US affiliate of Japanese corporation T. Hasegawa Co. revealed that it had paid $48 million for shares of Abelei Inc....
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Aug 30, 20241 min read


Mars to Acquire Kellanova
Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned global leader in pet care, snacking, and food, and Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking,...
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Aug 23, 20242 min read


Emerging Trends in the Flavor Industry
The flavor industry, a dynamic sector integral to food, beverage, and wellness, is undergoing significant shifts. These changes are...
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Aug 14, 20243 min read


L'Oréal Group has Acquired a 10% Stake in Galderma
L'Oréal announced the purchase of a 10% share in Galderma Group AG from Sunshine SwissCo AG (a consortium chaired by EQT), Abu Dhabi...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read


IFF to Open a New Cutting-edge Innovation Center in Shanghai
IFF, a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, smell, and health, stated that it plans to finish renovating and...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read


Symrise Opens Digital Innovation Center in Singapore
Symrise has taken a significant step forward by establishing the Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore. This innovative...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read


Givaudan Reports Strong H1 2024 Results with 12.5% Sales Growth
Givaudan reported CHF 3,737 million in sales for the first six months of 2024, reflecting a 12.5% increase on a like-for-like (LFL) basis...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read


Exter and Lallemand Announced a Strategic North American Joint Venture
Exter and Lallemand happily announced the establishment of a strategic North American joint venture. This cooperation is a crucial step...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Tesla Enters Candy Market with Distinctive Flavors
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant famed for its cutting-edge technology and imaginative leadership under Elon Musk, has launched an...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Varun Beverages Partners with PepsiCo for Snack Production in Zimbabwe and Zambia
PepsiCo has entered into an agreement with Varun Beverages, a subsidiary of India's RJ Corp. food and drinks group, to manufacture and...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Shiseido and Max Mara Sign Long-term Fragrance Deal
Shiseido and Italian luxury fashion house Max Mara announced today that they would form a long-term fragrance bond, with Shiseido...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read


Advancements in Fragrance Creation: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the fragrance industry. Scent producers can use AI-powered scent...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Flavorman Launches $8.5 million Beverage Production Center
Flavorman, a custom beverage creator, has launched a new production plant in Lousville worth $8.5 million. The structure, which is...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


Givaudan Acquires B.Kolormakeup & Skincare to Boost Beauty and Make-Up Capabilities
Givaudan today announces that it has completed the acquisition of b.kolormakeup & skincare, an innovative Italian company specialising in...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
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