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Biotechnological processes are often more efficient than classical chemical production and require less raw materials and energy. Usually they are based on renewable raw material and exhibit a beneficial carbon footprint. The first steps in process development for new substances take place in the fermentation laboratory in Ludwigshafen.

The Future of Biotechnology in Flavor & Fragrance Aroma Ingredients

Isobionics discusses the future of biotechnology, sustainability and its role at BASF.

Perfumers need to be more comfortable being uncomfortable, explore new ingredient ideas and learn to win with the palette of the future.

3 Change Agents Shaping Fragrance Formulation

Thirty ppm of isoamyl alcohol fits in with the brighter components of blueberry, 20 ppm is ideal in blackberry, while 500 ppm is best in honey.

Isoamyl Alcohol in Fermented, Orchard, Berry and Other Fruit Flavors

DNA Genese engages in the genetic analyses of plants to not only provide demand for traceability and transparency to consumers regarding material origin or quality, but also to prevent supply chain frauds of high-value naturals.

DNA Cosmetics Consortium Boosts Genetic Screening of Naturals

The consortium will provide models to the cosmetics/perfume sector to ensure the safety of plant raw materials and allow for better control of natural resources from the plant to the consumer.

The Future of Biotechnology in Flavor & Fragrance Aroma Ingredients

The Future of Biotechnology in Flavor & Fragrance Aroma Ingredients

Isobionics discusses the future of biotechnology, sustainability and its role at BASF.

The sweet and culinary flavor creation labs are the latest addition to the company’s expansive campus which has been in operation since 1964.

IFF Debuts Two Flavor Labs in Northern Europe

The sweet and culinary flavor creation labs are the latest addition to the company’s expansive campus which has been in operation since 1964.

This week P&F+ took a trip to London to attend the first in-person FlavourTalks event in three years.

Flavor Facility Expansions, Appointments & Fragrance Trend Reports in This Week's Headlines

Before logging off for the weekend, be sure to catch up on what's new in F&F.

The meeting included the re-election of the six board members, including the re-election of Calvin Grieder as chairman.

Givaudan Holds 2023 Annual General Meeting

The meeting included the re-election of the six board members, including the re-election of Calvin Grieder as chairman.

Integrating the SFC library into the Institute’s Othmer Library collection, it will represent the history of flavor in one of the nation’s premier history of science libraries.

The Society of Flavor Chemists Introduces Legacy Project with the Science History Institute

The Society of Flavor Chemists Legacy Project will document the history of the flavor industry and reveal its important impact on society.

Nicolas SORDET, CEO of Afyren, commented, 'In 2022, Afyren achieved major milestones set out in the roadmap presented at the time of its 2021 IPO, with the inauguration of the Afyren Neoxy plant, the structuring of its teams, the pursuit of an advanced CSR policy and the signing of new contracts.'

Afyren Reveals 2022 Financial Results

At the end of 2022, Afyren had a cash position of €62.3 million.

L to R: Martyn Warner (Omega Ingredients), Aidan Kirkwood (BSF), Trevor Groome (BSF), Andrea Albertino (Esarom) and Simon Chivers (Treatt).

Everyone Perfumer & Flavorist+ Saw During FlavourTalks 2023

Over 260 attendees made their way to the Millennium Gloucester Conference Center to attend the roundtable event with a slew of exhibitors.

The rising demand for natural fragrances and the increasing desire among end users for personal care and skin care products are helping to drive worldwide market trends.

Worldwide Fragrance Ingredients Market Growth Driven by Rising Demand for Cosmetic & Beauty Items

In 2022, the global fragrance ingredients market was valued at $15 billion.

RIFM should publish assessments for all NCS ingredients by 2027.

RIFM Publishes First Natural Complex Substance Safety Assessment

RIFM has completed safety evaluations of all synthetic fragrance ingredients and published peer-reviewed assessments for more than 1,500 submissions.

Diana March shared, 'Sustainability is not a trend, it’s an unwavering surge. It is a bottom-up movement, where every individual wants to play a meaningful part and brings precious ideas to the table.'

Eurofragance Names Diana March as Sustainability Director

In her new position, March will solidify the company’s commitment to sustainability with new initiatives and undertake key new challenges including minimizing waste generation and reducing the company's carbon footprint.