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The History of Vanilla pompona Schiede in the U.S., Part 2 of 2

As interest grows in diversifying vanilla supply, strengthening crop resilience and exploring a wider range of sensory profiles, V. pompona may merit renewed consideration for possible inclusion among the species recognized under U.S. standards for vanilla products.

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Every Shade of Green: New F&F Notes

Moss, cucumber, melon, celery, fresh-cut stems and more.

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Vanilla’s Next Chapter: Diversification Without Losing the Flavor

While sourcing has reached beyond Madagascar, the region's traditional practices result in a flavor profile that is difficult to replace.

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dsm-firmenich Puts Floral Innovation at Center of Beautyworld Middle East Showcase

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BASF Turns Coconut Water Into a Botanical Extraction Tool

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Symrise Expands Premium Naturals Footprint in Grasse

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Peaudiris, a New Take on Violet Orris and Leather.

From Root to Richness: Discover Indonesian Vetiver

Together, these materials provide perfumers with a versatile palette—from the complexity of the whole root to targeted fractions and derivatives.

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The Global Ingredient Tour: The Latest Flavor & Fragrance Innovations from London to Grasse to California

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The Next Generation of Fragrance Delivery Takes Shape

Fragrance is getting a high-tech makeover with microencapsulation and light-activated scent that lasts weeks.

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Fruit Forward: The Materials Redefining Realism in Flavor & Fragrance

Elixiris Blends Orris and Cedarwood in a New Co-Distilled Signature

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From Burnt Metal to Long-Lasting Tonka: the Latest Updates to the Fragrance Ingredient Palette

Penta Names Greg Robertson CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase

Penta will seek acquisition opportunities in the specialty chemical distribution and manufacturing space.

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Symrise Divests AmeriTerpenes Business as It Sharpens One Symrise Portfolio

The company is divesting businesses that sit outside the company's highest-priority growth platforms.

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Five Talent Trends Shaping Hiring Across Specialty Ingredients in 2026

Technical expertise alone won't cut it anymore in specialty ingredients hiring.

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BASF Future Proofs Citrus With New Micadelva Ingredient

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Bulgaria’s Natural Ingredient Crisis Is a Warning for Fragrance

The decline of small-scale agriculture could ultimately leave the global industry with fewer authentic natural materials and less supply-chain resilience.

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Sanchi, the Wood of Transformation

In this field report from Assam, India, author David Hidalgo explores the journey from a larva moving through a living Aquilaria tree to an oud oil valued at as much as $80,000 per liter and inviting questions about what the fragrance market ultimately calls oud.