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The Flavors & Extracts Group continued to gain traction. Revenue increased 7.3% to $209.6 million, or 4.1% in local currency, while segment operating income rose 8.3% to $29.2 million. Growth was supported by a combination of higher prices and increased volumes, suggesting improving demand across the company's core flavor business.

Sensient's Color Business Continues to Shine as Flavors Build Momentum

"Our teams continue to execute well, and our investments in innovation and capacity are translating into profitable growth."

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

At Indesso, patchouli sourcing is guided by three pillars: traceability, environmental stewardship, and social empowerment. Together, these ensure that every drop delivers not only olfactory richness, but also integrity.

Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of Floral Concept, headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in France's renowned Pays de Grasse.

Symrise Moves to Build Premium Naturals Powerhouse with Floral Concept Acquisition

The acquisition reflects rising demand from fragrance brands for authentic, sustainably sourced and highly differentiated natural ingredients.

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Custom Flavors' new site is capable of producing approximately 47,000 gallons (400,000 pounds) of liquid flavors per day, supported by multiple mixing technologies including propeller, dispersion and high-shear systems.

Custom Flavors Lands Investment to Power Functional Flavor Growth

For SuanNutra, the acquisition is transformational. By combining the acquired businesses with its existing operations, the company will grow to roughly 700 employees, serve more than 1,200 customers in over 60 countries, and significantly expand its manufacturing and R&D footprint.

Update & Correction: IFF Announces Agreement to Sell Its Portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins & Minerals and Food Enhancement Activities to SuanNutra, a Portfolio Company of Carbyne Equity Partners

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

Moroney said she spent more than 18 months developing the fragrance, describing it as 'fresh, effortless, and meant to be an everyday signature.' She also incorporated handwritten lyrics from her song You Shine onto the bottle as a reminder that 'the most beautiful things come from broken pieces.'

Takasago Perfumer Michelle DeFina Crafts Mineral-Floral Signature for Megan Moroney's Debut Fragrance, Calliope

The move reflects a broader trend in the fragrance and flavor industry toward patient capital and strategic ownership models, as investors increasingly seek to build specialized ingredient businesses through operational development and sustained innovation rather than rapid portfolio turnover.

Ylang Takes Full Ownership of Ravetllat Aromatics, Strengthening Long-Term Fragrance & Flavor Strategy

The acquisition is intended to support Ravetllat Aromatics' continued expansion across its fragrance and flavor businesses.

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Explore how fragrance and flavor companies are approaching Scope 3 emissions, improving transparency, and implementing practical sustainability strategies without compromising performance.

The launch marks Valentino Beauty's first major prestige fragrance franchise since 2020 and pays tribute to the original Vendetta, introduced by founder Valentino Garavani in 1991. The new duo is positioned around the concept of 'us against the world,' celebrating emotional authenticity in an increasingly algorithm-driven culture.

Valentino Beauty Unveils Vendetta, First Prestige Fragrance Franchise in Six Years

The launch pays tribute to the original Vendetta.

The deal establishes FlavorSum's new West Coast Innovation Center in Brea, California, expands its North American manufacturing footprint and adds powdered flavor capabilities to complement its existing strengths in beverages, bakery, dairy, sports nutrition, gummies and better-for-you applications.

FlavorSum Expands Again, Acquires S&S Flavors to Add West Coast Innovation Hub and Powdered Flavor Expertise

FlavorSum continues to broaden its technical expertise, geographic reach and application capabilities.

The company provides 100% natural, additive-free raw materials for the flavor, fragrance and food industries, including tonka beans, copaiba balsam, cinchona bark, Perú balsam, styrax, sesame seeds and mung beans.

Avilan Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Elevating Sustainability Credentials

Avilan said it will continue investing in initiatives designed to reduce environmental impact, strengthen ethical supply chains and create long-term value for customers.

A €5,000 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award will also recognize an outstanding final-year doctoral researcher. The winner will present their work at the annual Savory Flavor & Food Industry Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, connecting with potential employers and industry leaders.

Flavor’s Next Generation: Giract Opens 17th Annual European Ph.D. Flavor Research Awards

The 2026/2027 edition will award six €3,000 bursaries to first-year Ph.D. students conducting research in flavor science, technology, chemistry and related fields.

'Looking ahead, Takasago’s 'Technology for the Future' will drive innovation and strengthen our position in the flavor industry,' says Satoshi Masumura, chairman and CEO of Takasago.

Beyond Taste Q&A: How Takasago Is Redefining Flavor Innovation Through Technology and Sustainability

From AI to upcycled ingredients: Takasago's approach to reinventing how the world tastes.

World Perfumery Congress Debuts Signature Scent During 'From Screen to Scent' Panel

The custom fragrance was diffused throughout the room, adding an immersive sensory layer to a conversation centered on how consumers discover, evaluate and purchase fragrance in an increasingly digital world.

The activation also serves as a showcase for dsm-firmenich's expanding technology platform. Building on more than a century of floral innovation—from early breakthroughs such as Iralia, Wardia and Hedione—the company highlights how modern technologies including Firgood extraction, NaturePrint capture and the new captive ingredient Heliobliss are enabling perfumers to create more nuanced, sustainable and expressive floral signatures.

dsm-firmenich Uses Global Art Platform to Reframe Floral Perfumery and Spotlight Next-Generation Ingredients

Beyond traditional florals: discover revolutionary ingredients reshaping fragrance creation.

A Paris native, Salamagne's path to perfumery began unconventionally. Raised in a family of physicians, she initially pursued medical studies before shifting to chemistry, ultimately discovering her vocation at ISIPCA.

dsm-firmenich Elevates Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl to Master Perfumers in Rare Fine Fragrance Honor

Two legendary perfumers just earned fragrance's most exclusive title in eight years.

Steven Weaver joined Custom Essence in July 2025 as vice president of business development after nearly two decades at Symrise, where he most recently served as vice president of sales, North America.

Custom Essence Ushers in New Sales Leadership as Jack Corley Retires, Steven Weaver Named CSO

Steven Weaver takes the helm as new CSO, bringing two decades of multinational FMCG leadership experience.

In practical terms, businesses are looking for flavorists, application scientists, sensory specialists and formulation experts who can work with stevia variants, Reb M, thaumatin, sweet proteins, sweetness enhancers, bitterness blockers, masking systems, fibers, fats and texturants to rebuild a complete product experience.

Five Specialist Skills Driving Real Hiring Activity in Flavor and Fragrance

Pet food, fragrance compliance and texture innovation are reshaping F&F hiring priorities right now.