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Editor's Notebook: The Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients Seen at SIMPPAR and FlavourTalk 2026

From unique citrus to woody notes and beyond, recent events featured ingredients for every occasion.

Research suggests that odors below the threshold of conscious detection can still shape perception, influence behavior and alter emotional responses.

The Invisible Influence: Why Subthreshold Odors Deserve More Attention

Seemingly innocuous components can elevate a product, but they have the potential to tarnish it too.

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Designed to meet growing consumer demand for natural, clean-label ingredients, BioSymphony™ is an innovative portfolio of natural flavors crafted directly from nature’s finest ingredients.

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From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

The work identified molecular weight, size, shape and polarity as the dominant drivers separating weak from powerful odorants—findings that align with long-established mass-transport principles governing volatility, sorption and receptor access.

AI Takes on Odor Strength: New Study Maps the Molecular Drivers of Fragrance Impact

By combining capabilities in skin science, microbiome research and functional health ingredients, the division is designed to help customers create “inside-out” and holistic care solutions.

Inside-Out Care: Symrise Launches Division Linking Beauty, Wellness and Biotics

The new Brazilian household care application lab will focus on laundry and dishwashing systems, allowing formulators to evaluate enzyme performance under regional washing conditions and water profiles. The facility is intended to speed formulation development and strengthen collaboration with detergent manufacturers working on next-generation cleaning products.

IFF Expands Fermentation and Enzyme Innovation Footprint in Latin America

IFF is debuting the technology in fabric care with Floral Fusion, the first Sensora fragrance designed specifically for liquid laundry detergents. Part of the company's fragrance experience enhancer portfolio, Floral Fusion releases refined floral notes on dry fabrics after washing, enriching the fragrance beyond its original scent signature.

IFF's Light-Activated Sensora Signals Next Frontier in Long-Lasting Fragrance Performance

"With Sensora, we are advancing fragrance performance into a new territory—one where scent continues to reveal itself in real life, long after the first moment of use."

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 New Rules of Fragrance Growth: Jean Madar on Scent's Next Phase

"While we still expect healthy growth, we are in what could be considered a maturing growth phase which is different from the unprecedented expansion of a few years ago."

A May 2026 forecast from De Monchy predicts a further 12.9% reduction in the Brazilian orange crop, marking the sixth consecutive small harvest heavily impacted by greening.

Navigating Feedstock Shocks, Climate Disruption and Regulatory Fragmentation in Global Aroma Chemicals

Naphtha shortages, citrus disease, and geopolitical turmoil collide to reshape aroma chemical sourcing.

CEO Mike Size is expanding the company’s supplier alliance strategy to accelerate innovation, shorten lead times and bring next-generation ingredients to market faster.

From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Inside Penta’s Growth Playbook with Greg Robertson and Mike Size

How one ingredient supplier is transforming itself into a strategic powerhouse through supply chain innovation and customer integration.

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.

ClearIQ is a natural flavor technology that helps improve taste, enhance mouthfeel, support sugar reduction and clean up challenging flavor profiles without adding unwanted flavor of its own.

Can Mushroom Mycelia Fix the Biggest Taste Problems in Functional Foods? MycoTechnology Explains.

Improving taste, enhancing mouthfeel, supporting sugar reduction and cleaning up challenging flavor profiles is within reach.

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Behind AXE’s Strategic Return to Fine Fragrance with a FIFA World Cup 2026 Partnership

Global Cosmetic Industry speaks with Caroline Gregory, Global Brand Director of AXE/Lynx, on partnering with FIFA World Cup 2026, the launch and the return to fine fragrance.