P&F Magazine - News

L'Artisan's In-house Nose

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:27:08 GMT

L'Artisan Parfumeur has hired Bertrand Duchaufour, previously at Symrise, as its in-house perfumer.

ASTA Appoints Sonntag

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:57:39 GMT

The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) has named Tim Sontag, Wixon Inc.’s vice president of quality and technical services, the new chairperson of its government relations committee.

Perfumer Appointment Correction

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:30:15 GMT

Earlier this week an item on recent perfumer hires, we mistakenly reported that Pierre Negrin had been hired by Firmenich.

Perfume Notes

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:29:53 GMT

drom fragrances' perfumer Barbara Zoebelein has formulated the new Guess fragrance—Guess by Mariciano.

House Legislation on Nanotechnology Policy

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:47:08 GMT

Legislation that would emphasize the need for federal agencies to address environmental, health and safety questions concerning nanotechnology was approved by the House Science Committee on May 7, 2008.

Givaudan Partners with Colgate Palmolive

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:03:58 GMT

Givaudan (Geneva) has signed an agreement with Colgate Palmolive as a collaborative partner for the personal care company’s internal fragrances development team on all its categories around the world.

Spotlight on Food Safety

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:02:44 GMT

The National Association of Flavors and Food-Ingredient Systems (NAFFS) and the Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) are holding a joint meeting on food safety on June 5 at the Holiday Inn Newark Airport Hotel in Newark, N.J.

Perfumer Appointments at Mane and Guerlain

Thu, 08 May 2008 03:51:09 GMT

The latest movements by some of the top perfumers in the fragrance industry

CEW Announces 2008 Insider’s Choice Awards

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:47:11 GMT

On May 2, 2008, nearly 1,300 beauty industry professionals gathered at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City to celebrate the 2008 Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Awards.

Oasis' Goal: Spreading the Word

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:54:06 GMT

Gay Timmons (Oh, Oh Organics) explains the needs for organic production and certification at the Oasis introductory event at Natural Products Expo West.

Atkinson Returns to Firmenich

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:52:07 GMT

Firmenich has appointed Joy Atkinson to the newly created role of vice president of sales, body and home care, fragrances North America.

IFF Q1 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:43:54 GMT

International Flavors & Fragrances (New York) has reported first quarter 2008 sales of $597 million, a 5% increase over the first quarter 2007.

Arylessence Launches New Web Site

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:40:20 GMT

Arylessence (Atlanta) has launched a new corporate web site (www.arylessence.com) featuring information, insights and ideas on creating and using fragrances and flavors.

Agilex Opens Fragrance Center

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:46:53 GMT

Agilex Flavors & Fragrances has announced the opening of the Agilex Fragrance Division Center of Excellence in Piscataway, NJ.

Symrise Q1 2008 Results

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:54:53 GMT

Symrise (Holzminden, Germany) has reported first quarter 2008 sales of €338 million, an increase of 2.0% at actual exchange rates, and 6.4% in local currency.

2008 FiFi Hall of Fame Nominees

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:54:14 GMT

The Fragrance Foundation announced the nominees for the 2008 Fragrance Hall of Fame FiFi Award at the FiFi Finalists Breakfast held April 25.

Symrise Finalizes Chr. Hansen Acquisition

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:59:03 GMT

Symrise (Holzminden, Germany) has finalized its acquisition of the dairy flavors, savory flavors, sweet flavors and seasonings sectors of the Danish manufacturer Chr. Hansen.

Mars to Acquire Wrigley

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:53:42 GMT

Mars has announced a deal to acquire the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. for about $23 billion.

Exhibition of Extinct and Impossible Smells

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:04:03 GMT

The Reg Vardy Gallery at the University of Sunderland (Tyne & Wear, England) has announced that its exhibit "If There Ever Was: an exhibition of extinct and impossible smells" will open April 29.

CEW UK Fragrance Winners

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:27:03 GMT

The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK has announced the 2008 Beauty Award Winners, which honors the most innovative beauty products of the year.