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Reading this month’s flavor Leaders & Newsmakers issue, several companies mentioned this concept of nostalgia and making familiar flavors new again.

Editor's Note: What's Old is New

Health and wellness is still a major trend in the flavor space.

Introducing the 2025 Flavor Leaders & Newsmakers

Our United States-based panel analyzed flavor ingredients such as 2-phenoxyethanol, Galangal root oil and 4-ethyloctanal.

Flavor Reports: US Edition (July 25)

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Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region over the forecast period, driven largely by population growth and increased middle class spending.

Flavor and Fragrance Market Projected to Reach $37.5 Billion by 2031

The growing health consciousness among consumers is influencing the global F&F market.

According to the company’s press release, the fragrance campus will bring together creative talents, R&D technicians and supply chain experts to maximize production capabilities and focus on local ingredient sourcing.

SFA NEROLI Opens New Fragrance Campus in Grasse, France

The campus covers 10,000 square meters to further invest in fragrance creation and production capabilities.

BASF’s L-Menthol FCC and Mint Portfolio: A Fresh Approach to Flavors and Sustainability

BASF’s L-Menthol FCC and Mint Portfolio: A Fresh Approach to Flavors and Sustainability

BASF’s marketing and sustainability team takes a deep dive into the company’s mint offerings.

Coco de Mer Fragrance company is an independently-owned fragrance importing company, and the fragrance collection is the creation of Sharon Bonne and her parents.

Coco De Mer Collection Launches in United States

The fragrances are formulated from the coco de mer palm, or sea coconut, a large seed found only in the Seychelles.

Erraji has over two decades of experience in international leadership in the food, flavors and natural ingredients industries.

Misitano & Stracuzzi Announces Appointment of Mohamed Erraji as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer

According to the company’s press release, Erraji will officially join the company during the third quarter of 2025.

Simon is currently the vice president of the Procter & Gamble account for dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich Announces Jonathan Simon as Next President of Fine Fragrance

“It is the perfect moment for us to make the move and prepare for the future,” said Emmanuel Butstraen, chief operating officer and president of perfumery and beauty at dsm-firmenich.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of June 2025

Check out what our readers loved most last month in the world of flavor.

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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of June 2025

Check out what our readers connected with the most last month.

IFF is committed to staying ahead of the curve in response to evolving global dietary habits and flavor expectations.

IFF 2025 Flavor Leaders & Newsmakers

IFF renews its commitment to innovative technologies, sustainability and enhanced consumer experience in its Taste division.

This past year has seen both a leadership change at the headquarters in Japan and a full renovation of the innovation center in California.

T. Hasegawa 2025 Flavor Leaders & Newsmakers

T. Hasegawa's leaders explain the approach to the company's "no-compromise" solutions.