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Apr 22, 2008 | 10:21 AM CDT
Tech Brief: Nano Rising
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor
Emerging technology presents serious regulatory hurdles and even greater possibilities for the flavor and fragrance industry. The Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has reported that products making nanotechnology claims have more than doubled, from 212 to 475, since March 2006. (The group launched its online inventory of nanotech goods at that time.)
Dec 20, 2007 | 02:41 PM CST
Viewpoint: Misconceptions Surrounding the Fragrance Industry
By: Steve Tanner, Arylessence Inc.
The need to communicate the facts about fragrance quality, integrity and safety to consumers. Recent assertions by consumer activists, environmental groups, anti-industry standard proponents and mainstream media are creating negative perceptions of fragrance that may have dire consequences for the fragrance industry. If facts about fragrance quality, integrity and safety are not widely shared and communicated, a very unpleasant image of the industry could prevail.
Sep 10, 2007 | 11:26 AM CDT
Fragrance Perspectives: State of the Art—the Good, the Bad and the Truth
By: Ferdinand Storp
A frank look at the state of the fragrance industry. Let’s start with the bad. The world of fragrances is no longer what it used to be.
Aug 31, 2007 | 10:28 AM CDT
2007 Industry Rankings & 2007 Pathfinders
Welcome to P&F magazine’s 2007 ranking of top F&F companies. This year, due to a couple of major acquisitions, we bring you two lists. The first is based on 2006 sales.
Apr 23, 2007 | 02:50 PM CDT
Art of perfumery: Exposing the Perfumer
By: Michelle Krell Kydd
What it means to be a perfumer in the information age and the need to communicate with consumers. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a perfumer is defined as “one who makes or sells perfumes.” This rather simplistic definition, circa 1580, offers no insight into what a perfumer actually does.
Dec 29, 2006 | 02:43 PM CST
Scent outlook: The 7 Best Things About Fine Fragrance Now
By: Victoria Frolova
Victoria Frolova is an editor, a fragrance consultant and the founder of boisdejasmin.com, an in-depth perfume blog containing fragrance reviews, industry interviews, essays on raw materials and perfume history. Here she presents (in no particular order) her picks for the best of the current trends in the fine fragrance world.
Dec 29, 2006 | 02:40 PM CST
Fragrance outlook: Noir to Niche
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor
From “black” fragrances to limited-edition scents, the future of perfume lies in the unique and surprising. drom fragrances’ Tribeca (New York) fine fragrance studio is unique for a number of reasons, including its open floor plan and perfumers’ bar—a sort of shared work space that encourages interaction among noses.
Sep 26, 2006 | 02:43 PM CDT
Exclusive report: Natural Products in Fragrance
By: Bertrand de Preville, Biolandes
Emerging challenges for raw material producers. Today’s business environment increasingly requires better service and reactivity from fragrance industry suppliers, in addition to lower prices, flexible product availability and safer products. With resurgent consumer interest in natural products, suppliers of natural ingredients face new challenges in meeting customers’ high expectations.
Jul 26, 2006 | 04:26 PM CDT
Asia Industry Overview
By: Kelly Frederick, Associate Editor
A intro to the Asian flavors and fragrance industry, including interviews with Givaudan and IFF. A glance at the latest news in flavors and fragrances will reveal what most of the top industry companies already know — Asia is the place to be. According to a recent report from The Freedonia Group Inc., global demand for flavors and fragrances will reach $18.6 billion in 2008, with developing areas outpacing industrialized regions.
Jun 06, 2006 | 02:55 PM CDT
Technology Decisions Challenging the Flavor and Fragrance Industry
By: Nelson, Kate Nelson and Dave Josephson
If there is one thing that successful technology companies have in common it is marketing and public relations. One can hardly read a business-oriented magazine today without seeing either a technology advertisement or self promoting article. But how is a layman to separate fact from fiction?