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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has announced René Lammers, Ph.D., as its new executive vice president and chief research and innovation officer, effective October 1, 2025.

The Estée Lauder Companies Taps PepsiCo R&D Leader to Drive Innovation Overhaul

As chief research and innovation officer, Lammers will lead The Estée Lauder Companies’ global research and innovation efforts, overseeing product and clinical innovation, regulatory strategy and upstream technologies.

The collaboration between Revlon and Aguilera has spanned more than ten years, with the successful launches of lines such as Signature, Definition and By Night.

Revlon, Christina Aguilera Renew Fragrance License Agreement

The SipScape platform is driven by PANOPTIC, IFF’s proprietary trend and foresight capability.

IFF Launches SipScape Platform to Inspire Adult Beverage Innovation

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

Indesso Natural Vanillin: Authentic. Sustainable. Sensory Excellence.

The upgraded LMR Naturals site will make use of a newly completed experimental field nearby, providing direct access to plat materials.

IFF Expands LMR Naturals Site in Grasse

A €10 million investment enhances capacity, sustainability and innovation in the heart of the world’s perfume capital.

Company officials hope that this acquisition will help both companies broaden their geographic reaches and give customers a larger portfolio of high-quality ingredients.

Natara Global Announces Cash Offer to Acquire Treatt PLC

“By combining with Treatt, we will be strongly positioned to continue our growth journey," said CEO Yoram Knoop.

The collection features collectible jars designed by Canadian artist Gary Alphonso.

Glasshouse Fragrances Pays Tribute to Canada’s Landscapes in Limited Edition Northern Peaks Collection

The two scents, Breathtaking Banff and Chalet Chic, are meant to show the duality of winter.

Stott brings over two decades of international expertise in finance, procurement, supply chain, and category management.

Misitano & Stracuzzi Appoints Paul Stott as Chief Procurement Officer

Stott adds to company's recent hires of top managers.

This facility, measuring over 75,000 square feet, was funded by over £11 million of investment.

JPL Flavours Opens New UK Headquarters

New facility includes 16 team labs where customers can work alongside JPL staff.

The F&F industry is constantly growing and evolving, from new technologies that lead to faster development to ever-changing consumer preferences.

Introducing the Perfumer & Flavorist+ 2026 Editorial Themes

The Marie Claire Turkey Fragrance Awards will be announced at a ceremony in April 2026 in Instanbul.

Marie Claire Turkey Fragrance Awards 2026: The Most Prestigious Competition of the Turkish Perfume Industry Begins

The Marie Claire Turkey Fragrance Awards aims to elevate Turkish perfumery to the global arena.

Duet Eau de Parfum includes fragrance notes of mandarin, fig, coconut water, gardenia and cedarwood.

Sam Edelman Debuts First Fragrance, Duet Eau de Parfum

Duet Eau de Parfum is inspired by the creative and romantic partnership of founders Sam and Libby Edelman.

According to IFF’s press release, the DEB platform uses advanced bioscience to create unique and structurally-diverse polysaccharides like those found in nature.

IFF Debuts Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Platform for Large-Scale Use in Home Care

The biomaterials are engineered from plant sugar sources and can be customized to enable functionality and specific performance attributes.

I look forward to helping the association enrich lives, responsibly and at scale,' Rodrigue said.

Fragrance Creators Association Names Scott Rodrigue to Board of Directors

Rodrigue has over 35 years of experience in the consumer goods space.