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Mizuno said he intends to build on the management foundation established under Masumura while treating changes in the global business environment as opportunities for growth.

Takasago Names Naoki Mizuno President & COO as Vision 2040 Push Accelerates

His appointment comes as the company prepares to complete the final year of its NGP-2 medium-term management plan.

The new facility dramatically expands the company's geographic footprint, allowing more than 85% of the U.S. population to be reached within two business days.

Custom Flavors Opens East Coast Manufacturing Hub, Expanding US Flavor Production Capacity

The investment represents phase 1 of a broader multi-stage expansion designed to increase production capacity, shorten lead times and strengthen customer support.

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

Advanced Biotech's extensive portfolio, comprising of natural, synthetic, and fermentation-derived molecules, is constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of our valued clients.

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The first phase of the expansion includes an increase in warehousing capacity and operational efficiency, enabling faster customer response and future growth, per the company.

Edlong Invests $10M to Expand Dairy Taste Innovation Hub in Illinois

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

'Iberchem made its first investment in China in 2002,' said José Balibrea, managing director of Iberchem and vice president of Croda's fragrances and flavors division. 'Today, China is our number one country by sales, and Asia is a key pillar of our F&F 2030 growth strategy.'

Iberchem Opens New Guangzhou Fragrance Innovation Center to Fuel Growth Across China and Asia

The new awards program recognizes exhibitors whose ingredient innovation, technological advancement and sustainability initiatives are helping shape the future of perfumery.

Mane, Givaudan and Pura Take Top Honors at Inaugural WPC Exhibitor Awards

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Mane Plants Seeds for the Future of Fragrance with New Grasse Research Garden

Mane plans to deploy a mobile laboratory capable of extracting aromatic compounds directly from freshly harvested plants in the field.

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

Advanced Biotech's extensive portfolio, comprising of natural, synthetic, and fermentation-derived molecules, is constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of our valued clients.

Cosmo’s approach reflects a structural change in perfumery: ingredients are no longer only aesthetic building blocks, but data-informed emotional actuators.

From Notes to Neurostates: Cosmo Ingernational Fragrances Unveils “The Mood Lab” at WPC 2026

Cosmo’s approach reflects a structural change in perfumery: ingredients are no longer only aesthetic building blocks, but data-informed emotional actuators.

Designed as a gateway into the fragrance industry, the program combines IFF’s 135-year legacy in scent creation with ISIPCA’s academic expertise, offering training across fragrance development, marketing, sales and perfumery creation. The initiative has broadened access to the field by selecting candidates based on olfactory talent and academic potential rather than requiring a scientific background.

IFF and ISIPCA Mark 10 Years of Shaping the Next Generation of Fragrance Talent

The initiative has broadened access to the field by selecting candidates based on olfactory talent and academic potential rather than requiring a scientific background.

Instead of relying on fragrance vocabulary—which many consumers struggle to articulate—the platform attempts to infer olfactive preferences from visual taste.

Jo Malone Taps Pinterest Data for Fragrance Discovery in Latest AI Personalization Play

Estée Lauder's new Scent Scanner signals a shift from fragrance quizzes to visual-intent decoding, turning mood boards into scent recommendations.

A key focus for Robertson will be broadening Penta’s ingredient portfolio through new supplier alliances and strategic partnerships.

Penta Names Flavor & Fragrance Veteran Greg Robertson President

A key focus for Robertson will be broadening Penta’s ingredient portfolio through new supplier alliances and strategic partnerships.

Agrumaria Reggina Becomes Agrumaria as Citrus Specialist Sharpens Global Identity

"A new positioning that expresses who we are in a clearer, simpler, cleaner way."

'We built Osmo to accelerate fragrance innovation, and this auction is the clearest expression of that mission,' said Alex Wiltschko, CEO and founder of Osmo. 'These molecules exist because AI can do in months what traditional discovery takes years to achieve. Now we're opening access to them in a way the industry has never seen before.'

Osmo Opens AI-Developed Captives to Market Through Industry-First Auction

The company reports building a pipeline of 43 proprietary molecules in less than three years.

The 12th Annual Art and Olfaction Awards honored the world's most innovative independent perfumers, artists and olfactory creators on June 11, 2026, at the Gazarte Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.

Art and Olfaction Awards Celebrate Global Independent Fragrance Excellence in Athens

The event underscored the growing international influence of independent fragrance creation.

Among the winning brands, L’Oréal-owned fragrance houses dominated the awards program, with Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Prada and Miu Miu collecting top honors across prestige, luxury and ultra-luxury categories. Read the story for the full list of winners.

Dominique Ropion, Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne Lead Big Wins at 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards

Framed around the theme “The Science of Possible,” the report highlights progress in conscious sourcing, intentional innovation, future-focused operations and strategic partnerships, demonstrating how the company is leveraging nature-based science to create environmental and business value.

IFF’s 2025 Sustainability Push: From Circular Rosemary and Vanilla Communities to Biodegradable Fragrance Tech

In Madagascar, IFF’s Sustainable Vanilla Program continues to strengthen one of the world’s most important vanilla supply chains.

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.

FlavorSum Deepens Beverage Reach with Beverage Flavors International Acquisition

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.