Unilever PLC has formally addressed recent media speculation about its Foods business, acknowledging that it has received an inbound offer from McCormick & Company, Inc. and confirming that discussions are underway regarding a potential transaction

NUTEC Inc, a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial insulation and fire protection products based in Huntersville, North Carolina, has completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia, Ohio, effective 1 March 2026, marking a strategic expansion in its thermal solutions business.

The Henkel Center of Research & Development, which is now beginning construction, will bring together Henkel’s North America Consumer Brands R&D teams, currently operating across three separate Connecticut locations, into a unified site designed to accelerate collaboration, creativity, career development, and customer centric innovation.

Evonik is expanding its successful Specialty Methacrylates partnership with IMCD, extending their proven collaboration from Brazil and Canada into the U.S. market. The move strengthens Evonik’s regional reach and gives customers broader access to its advanced solutions through IMCD’s established distribution network.

The global push towards sustainability has significantly influenced the production of polyurethane systems in recent years.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced the expansion of its operations in Latin America through the development of a new enzyme production hub and an application laboratory, aimed at strengthening its Health & Biosciences capabilities across the region.

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of its two-volume study on the global market for additives. Blowing agents are covered in Volume 1 and flame retardants in Volume 2. 

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, has opened the Inspiration Center Jundiaí. The 5,000-square-meter structure will be the new R&D headquarters for Adhesive Technologies in Latin America, costing around 38 million euros (approximately BRL 232.5 million).

Bunge completes the acquisition of IFF's soy protein concentrate, lecithin, and crush business

Lubrizol has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to enhance its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.

DuPont has entered into a strategic partnership with Hydroblok, an emerging innovator in lightweight, waterproof, insulated panel systems, to supply Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) for the HydroBlok One building panel, marking a significant advancement in construction technology across North America.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

Mearthane Products Corp. has announced the completion of its acquisition of the industrial composites operations of Axillon Aerospace, a move that expands Mearthane’s capabilities in polyurethane moulding and composite manufacturing.

Interparfums Secures Nautica with 20-Year Global Fragrance Deal

Givaudan plans to invest USD 110 million in a new fragrance compounding facility in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico

Creations Foods joins with cookie manufacturer

Ajmal Perfumes expands their presence in the United States, bringing the heart of Arabian perfumery to Americans' doorsteps

Innova Engineered Plastics, a leading manufacturer of heavy-gauge plastic enclosures and single-use components for highly regulated industries, has acquired key manufacturing assets from SSK in Mexicali, Mexico

McCormick completes the acquisition of controlling interest in McCormick de Mexico

Flame retardant consumption across the Americas PU industry is demonstrating sustained long-term growth, increasing from 155,400 tonnes in 2019 to a projected 186,400 tonnes by 2030, representing an overall increase of approximately 20% over the period.