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The evening also includes an open bar, live music from Cincinnati’s Ethan and Joey Band and a VIP experience. Fifty percent of each VIP donation will benefit Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.

WFFC Cincinnati Masquerade Brings Día de los Muertos to Life Through Flavor and Fragrance

Fifty percent of each VIP donation will benefit Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.

The broader Mood Intelligence platform is built around the idea that consumers experience food and beverages through more than taste. Products can be associated with comfort, energy, focus, relaxation, adventure or other emotional territories, creating an opportunity to design sensory experiences around those desired states.

Can Flavor Be Designed for a Feeling?

IFF's Mood Intelligence framework combines data with the creative work of flavorists.

The opening was marked by an immersive event themed “House of the Rising Sun—Where Light Becomes Scent,” spotlighting regional perfumers and the olfactory character of the Maghreb and West Africa.

Givaudan Expands Fragrance Development in Casablanca

"This expansion is fully in line with our 2030 strategy and reflects our long-term commitment to grow closer to our local and regional customers across the SAMEA region," said Maurizio Volpi.

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“Penta has built a remarkable platform with a talented team and a deep customer base,' said Thorp. 'I’m excited to work alongside the Penta and Keystone teams to help scale the business.'

Penta Adds Don Thorp to Board

Esarom offers flavor solutions in confectionery, beverages, ice cream and more.

Agrana to Acquire Austrian Flavor Solutions Specialist Esarom

Fragrance Foundation UK Names Kelly Reade CEO

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'[T]he beauty of being a perfumer lies in the ability to dream freely and create without stifling that artistic spirit,' says Agilex perfumer Jamie Y.Tan. 'But balancing creativity with technical limitations—like regulatory restrictions and cost constraints—is an essential part of the craft.'

How Jamie Y. Tan Turned Persistence Into Perfumery

"Your individuality is what ultimately shapes your signature as a perfumer."

From left: Justin Boxford, global president, Luxury Beauty Brands, Erica Kwok, senior vice president and general manager of Estée Lauder, and Magalie Parksuwan, senior vice president and general manager, La Mer.

Estée Lauder Reshapes Luxury Brand Leadership as Sandra Main Prepares to Retire

Justin Boxford takes expanded luxury portfolio; Erica Kwok named Estée Lauder GM and Magalie Parksuwan expands La Mer remit.

'The idea behind AARAV Intelligence is to bring consumer and market understanding much closer to the entire product development process,' said Vinay Vaze, promoter, AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Pvt. Ltd.

AARAV Puts Consumer Intelligence at the Center of Fragrance and Flavor Innovation

Can AI-powered consumer insights collapse the gap between what shoppers desire and what brands actually create?

The certification places Lluch Essence within the global B Corp movement, which recognizes companies assessed against social, environmental and governance standards. For a specialty ingredients supplier, the designation is particularly notable as the fragrance and flavor industry faces growing scrutiny around traceability, responsible sourcing, supply-chain management, transparency and environmental impact.

Lluch Essence Earns B Corp Certification, Formalizing Its Long-Term Sustainability Model

The global B Corp movement recognizes companies assessed against social, environmental and governance standards.

Introduced in spring 2026, the bundles each combine three individual IFEAT Academy units covering natural and synthetic materials, their creation and evaluation, and their application in either fragrance or flavor.

IFEAT Academy Offers New F&F Bundles and Limited-Time 20% Discount on Individual Units

IFEAT launches fragrance and flavor bundles for busy professionals seeking flexible expertise without diploma commitment.

In Ha Mood, the first-ever fragrance from Ice Spice, was launched nationwide at Ulta Beauty.

Ulta’s Next Growth Wave: Fragrance, Hair Care and Global Expansion

Ulta is signaling confidence, raising its full-year comparable-sales growth forecast to 3.2%-3.7%.

Bath & Body Works Finds Growth Beyond Its Stores

The current µBites formulation still relies on conventional additions: after the yeast produces the core ingredients, researchers add fiber, starch and sweetener, then use a 3D printer to form the mixture into cookies.

Yeast Turns Plastic Waste Into a Better-Tasting Cookie

Baker’s yeast has been engineered to produce vanilla flavoring from plant biomass, giving the otherwise highly unconventional cookie a familiar sensory profile.

'Leipzig and Miltitz have set new standards in the history of our industry,' vom Ende said. 'Tapping into this potential and developing it further using modern tools is one of the most exciting tasks I can imagine.'

Marc vom Ende Joins Bell’s Leipzig Perfumery Team

The company also plans to explore AI as a complementary tool for formulation and decision-making.

In her new role, Cruz will lead executive coordination and member outreach, while taking on a larger role in event operations and management.

Fragrance Creators Association Promotes Emily Cruz to Manager, Executive Operations and Events

Cruz joined FCA in 2023 as coordinator of executive communications and has played a key role in the association's event activity.

The company said the timing reflects the completion of the dsm-firmenich merger and the establishment of its strategic direction, while allowing Leysen to devote more time to his other corporate and nonprofit roles.

dsm-firmenich Proposes Richard Ridinger as New Chairman

The timing reflects the completion of the dsm-firmenich merger and the establishment of its strategic direction.

The company expects the early return of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering to create a sales and profit step-down in FY28, but said it is developing measures to moderate the impact. These include accelerating core brands, expanding newer portfolio additions such as Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup and fragrances from Swarovski, Etro and Marni, and implementing a significant fixed-cost reduction program.

Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

Coty said FY27 will focus on strengthening its core business, simplifying the portfolio and improving consumer engagement.