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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 222 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 202 min read


Finnfoam Acquired a Germany-based PU Recycling Facility
Finnfoam Oy, a Finnish thermal insulation manufacturer, has acquired a German polyurethane (PU) recycling facility from Bosig...
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Aug 191 min read


Covestro Acquires Vencorex HDI Production Sites
Covestro plans to acquire two Vencorex isocyanate sites, one in the US and the other in Thailand, from Thai company PTT Global Chemical....
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Aug 191 min read


Serta Simmons Introduces Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses
Serta Simmons Bedding has launched a range of bed-in-a-box mattresses. The Serta Perfect Day Mattress in a Box collection is designed by...
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Aug 121 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 81 min read


Lubrizol Establishes Innovation Centre in Singapore
Lubrizol has constructed an additional innovation centre, specifically for the Southeast Asian market. The company established the centre...
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Aug 61 min read


AIMPLAS Develops Eco-Friendly Flame-Retardant Coatings and Composites
Amid growing concerns over the environmental impact of key industries like construction and mobility, there's a rising demand for...
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Aug 42 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 11 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 302 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethane Market 2025
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report on sustainability in the global polyurethane market. The...
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Jul 294 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 251 min read


Qore Opens Bio-Based BDO Plant in Iowa
Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and Helm, has officially opened its $300 million biobased 1,4-butanediol (BDO) production facility...
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Jul 241 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 232 min read


Covestro Introduces Flame-Retardant Encapsulation Foam For Electric Vehicle Batteries
Covestro has introduced its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology, which addresses the most...
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Jul 211 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethanes Market 2025 (1st Edition)
IAL Sustainability Report This study delivers an in-depth assessment of the global polyurethane (PU) industry’s shift toward...
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Jul 182 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 163 min read


Colson Group Announces Acquisition of Leading Polyurethane Manufacturer ESCO Plastics
Colson Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of casters and wheels, has announced the acquisition of ESCO Plastics, a Houston-based...
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Jul 161 min read


Covestro India and CSIR-NCL Collaborate On Polyurethane Waste
Covestro has formed a partnership with the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) to initiate a CSR initiative that is designed to...
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Jul 151 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 111 min read


Innovating Sustainability: Kimpur Launches Polyester Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles
Kimpur has advanced its commitment to resource-efficient production by launching an innovative recycling process at its Düzce facility....
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Jul 91 min read


Lubrizol Unveils PUD Technology for Wood Coatings
Lubrizol maintains its commitment to the advancement of polymer technology by introducing a new water-borne, high-solids polyurethane...
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Jul 81 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 41 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 22 min read
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