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Christopher Cavero (right) and Umit Sedgi (left)

Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances Expands Team with Appointments in Manufacturing and Safety

Both Sedgi and Cavero will be based in Phoenix’s Norwood, New Jersey facility to support the company’s continued growth and innovation.

The founding family executives of the house, Nestor Francisco Mendes and Rinaldo José Mendes, will continue to lead Vollmens.

Givaudan Acquires Majority Stake in Vollmens Fragrances to Strengthen Presence in Latin America

Vollmens Fragrances is based in Saltinho, Brazil and has been operating since 2004.

The new office is 75,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate up to 600 employees.

IFF Opens New Office in Hyderabad, India

Newly constructed site reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its global business services operations.

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.

The two companies first began their partnership in 2016, following a meeting at the IFEAT conference.

Tilley Distribution and Padmini Aromatics Announce New Exclusive Distribution Agreement

According to the new agreement, Tilley will become the exclusive distributor for Padmini Aromatics in Europe and the United Kingdom.

Davids Fresh Breath Mouthwash is available for purchase in a four-ounce concentrate.

Davids Health Sciences Launches New Mouthwash with Hydroxi Formula

Davids’ Hydroxi line of products uses a proprietary blend of nano hydroxyapatite with naturally derived ingredients.

Currently, Drosos works as a director of Foot Locker and the United States Golf Association.

IFF Appoints Virginia Drosos to Board of Directors

Drosos brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the retail, consumer goods, beauty and health care industries.

According to the company’s press release, Natara hopes that this partnership will help streamline access to signature product lines.

Natara Announces Distribution Partnership with BLH

BLH will distribute Natara’s botanical extracts and specialty aroma chemicals to customers in France and Italy.

Azelis Appoints Nate Zurisko Managing Director of Vigon International

Zurisko has 13 years of experience in the flavor and fragrance industry and previously led commercial activities for Vigon International as senior vice president of sales.

The Mojave Peach scent has fragrance notes of mandarin, cinnamon, peach, sandalwood and vanilla.

Laundry Sauce Introduces Mojave Peach Fragrance

Laundry Sauce, launched in 2022, combines its high-performance fabric care formulas with high-end fragrances from top perfumers.

The company has a broad customer base across Europe, particularly in the beverage sector.

Turpaz Acquires Carotex, Strengthens Position in F&F in Europe

Carotex develops, markets and manufactures flavors and fragrances for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, personal care, air care and cosmetics.