Perfumer & Flavorist

Modern consumers crave extraordinary experiences, and the hunger for novelty has made chocolate confectionery the perfect canvas for flavor experimentation.

Forward Thinking: Unwrapping Confectionery Trends

Innovation in the candy aisle is fueled by novel tastes, textures, collaborations, and functional ingredients.

There’s a new philosophy emerging in fragrance, and it starts with the skin.

Beyond the Spritz

As China’s beauty sector moves beyond trend cycles and superficial product claims, performance becomes the new battleground.

What’s Next for China’s Beauty and Personal Care Sector?

The center is named after Jacques van Marken, founder of the Yeast and Spirits Factory and a well-known Delft entrepreneur and social reformer.

dsm-firmenich Opens Global Food Innovation Center in the Netherlands

The new center is designed to help customers develop delicious, nutritious and sustainable food and beverage solutions.

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s Natural Nootkatone: A Biotech Solution to Citrus Volatility

Lallemand’s biotech-based Natural Nootkatone delivers authentic grapefruit flavor with year-round reliability. Discover how it helps brands navigate citrus volatility and streamline formulation.

Harry's partnered with French fragrance house MANE to create three fragrances.

Harry’s Enters Fragrance Category with Launch of Cologne Collection

The collection includes three fragrances available at a lower price point.

The Fenty Skin Body Collection is available in two scents: Hey Bouquet and Vanilla Flowers

Fenty Skin Launches First Exclusive Body Collection at Ulta Beauty

The collection includes three bath and body products available in two fragrances.

Wright most recently served as president of creation, design and development and chief global flavorist at ADM.

Marie Wright Retires from ADM, Launches Mystic Flavours Consultancy

Wright hopes to inspire new generations of flavorists through new consultancy.

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Top 5 Flavor Headlines of September 2025

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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of September 2025

Nicola-J operates in South Africa with R&D laboratories, a manufacturing plant and office space in Johannesburg.

Turpaz Acquires Nicola-J, Strengthens Position in African Flavor Sector

Founded in 1997, Nicola-J produces and markets sweet and savory flavors, colorants, essential oils and botanical extracts for the food and beverage industry.

By creating a label that is more accessible and easier to interpret, brands are empowering consumers to choose products that match their values.

Natural Ingredients Are No Longer Optional in Personal Care

Essential oils provide solutions for all-natural labeling and clear ingredient demands.

Why do we crave sweets? Because we find comfort in them.

Editor's Note: Sweet As Pie

Methyl benzoate has a dominant berry note with a subtle hint of balsam.

Flavor Bites: Methyl Benzoate

Learn about the diverse range of applications for methyl benzoate.