Symrise Expands Global Production Platform for Sustainable Musk Ingredient

Symrise is investing in additional Globalide® production capacity in India, expanding its global manufacturing footprint for this strategic fragrance ingredient. The investment will strengthen the company’s ability to supply sustainable macrocyclic musk and bring production closer to high-growth customer markets. It will also expand Symrise’s Aroma Molecules business in an attractive product segment. The project supports the ONE Symrise strategy through focused investment, resilient value creation and profitable growth driven by differentiated ingredients.

“The investment in our Globalide® production footprint underlines our ambition to strengthen strategic product areas that create tangible value for our customers. With this step we are advancing our Scent & Care portfolio. Also, we are generating additional momentum for Symrise’s growth in line with our ONE Symrise strategy,” says Michael Friede, President Scent & Care at Symrise.

Globalide® Enables More Sustainable Fragrance Formulations

As the global fragrance ingredients market grows, ingredients that combine strong olfactory performance with versatility across applications are becoming increasingly important. In response, Symrise is investing in additional world-scale production capacity for Globalide® in India. The biodegradable macrocyclic musk ingredient adds long-lasting, elegant notes to fragrances and helps customers develop more sustainable formulations.

“With the additional production capacity in India, we are moving closer to the fast-growing markets in Asia while adding another pillar to our long-term global manufacturing footprint,” says Dr Keke Hiller, Global President Aroma Molecules at Symrise. “Globalide® combines high fragrance quality with a contemporary profile. Drawing on our product and technology expertise, we help customers develop attractive, future-ready products for consumers”.

Targeted Investment Strengthens Global Supply

By expanding its production footprint, Symrise is reinforcing its position in the speciality fragrance ingredients market. The additional capacity will increase flexibility across its global supply network and help the company meet long-term demand for Globalide®. It will also support customers’ access to a versatile ingredient known for its high-quality fragrance performance.

Source: Symrise