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The initial news of the DSM-Firmenich merger occurred nearly a year ago on May 22, 2022.

DSM x Firmenich Acquire All Competition Clearances

Here are the latest updates and timeline on the DSM-Firmenich merger.

One major weekly headline was the announcement of DSM and Firmenich have obtained unconditional competition clearance from the European Commission.

DSM x Firmenich Merger Updates, IFF FSI Sale, RIFM Presidency News in This Week's Headlines

Do a quick recap before logging off for the weekend!

The news of the clearance from the European Commission follows the unconditional competition clearance of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) received on February 16, 2023.

DSM and Firmenich Obtain Competition Clearance from European Commission

The companies are set to make a public announcement once the final competition clearance has been obtained to satisfy offer conditions.

Mane's Jérôme Di Marino was mentored by Francis Kurkdjian and trained at Givaudan and Takasago, prior to designing prestigious fragrances.

Mane, IFF & DSM Announce Appointments in Fragrance Segments

Discover the recent updates in staff for some of the major players in F&F.

According to IFF CEO Frank Clyburn, the Savory Solutions Group sale is an 'important milestone' that will allow IFF to return focus to its highest-return businesses while enhancing growth and improving its capital structure.

Discover These Flavor Segment Acquisitions Concerning IFF & Kerry

From sweet to savory, see which companies are taking over segments for these major players in flavor.