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As retailers increasingly look to combine personalization with measurable commercial performance, the Sephora Marbella activation serves as a real-world demonstration of how AI-powered scent matching can reshape the fragrance shopping experience while introducing consumers to new launches and best-selling scents.

AI Meets Gourmand Fragrance at Sephora Marbella With iRomaScents' Personalized Scent Discovery Experience

According to iRomaScents, its technology can identify fragrance preferences and deliver personalized recommendations in under a minute.

WFFC and dsm-firmenich Partner on Webinar Exploring the Power of Mentors and Sponsors

The webinar supports WFFC’s recently relaunched mentorship initiative, reinforcing the organization’s focus on creating opportunities for connection and growth across all career stages.

'Our teams will kick off the transition in September,' Hieronimus said, adding that the company expects to launch its first Gucci products in early 2028.

L'Oréal Sees Gucci as Its Next Luxury Beauty Powerhouse, Targets Early 2028 Launch

Gucci represents a massive opportunity because the beauty business remains relatively small compared with the strength of the fashion house.

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Dossier Taps Former Coty and J&J Executive Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman

Bringing more than three decades of global leadership experience in the food, beverage and health sectors, Shewchuk will oversee Kalsec's global commercial strategy, customer experience and growth initiatives across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

Kalsec Names Greg Shewchuk Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Growth

Beauty remained the company's strongest personal care category. Quarterly beauty sales increased 6% to $3.98 billion, driven by 3% organic sales growth, supported by higher volume and favorable pricing.

P&G Beauty Outperforms as Grooming Slows in Mixed Q4, FY2026 Results

The AARAV Atelier brings together perfumers, evaluators and customers to develop fragrance solutions that reflect evolving consumer preferences and regional market trends.

AARAV Accelerates Global Growth with New Fragrance Creative Center and Ingredient Business Leadership

“I’m excited to join Avilan at such an important stage of its growth,” said Mesejo. “I look forward to contributing new ideas, helping share the Avilan story, and supporting the team as we continue creating meaningful connections between origin and market.”

Avilan Expands Madrid Team with Business Development and Communications Hire

Mesejo will support Avilan's business development, branding and communications initiatives.

The Flavors & Extracts Group continued to gain traction. Revenue increased 7.3% to $209.6 million, or 4.1% in local currency, while segment operating income rose 8.3% to $29.2 million. Growth was supported by a combination of higher prices and increased volumes, suggesting improving demand across the company's core flavor business.

Sensient's Color Business Continues to Shine as Flavors Build Momentum

"Our teams continue to execute well, and our investments in innovation and capacity are translating into profitable growth."

Fragrance & Beauty was the clear standout, delivering 6.5% LFL growth to CHF 2.01 billion. Consumer Products was the strongest-performing business, surging 9.2% LFL, while Fine Fragrance continued its momentum with 7.3% LFL growth despite lapping an exceptionally strong 18.0% comparison in the prior year.

Givaudan's First-Half Growth Led by Fragrance as Flavors Remain Steady

The company reported first-half sales of CHF 3.8 billion, representing 3.6% like-for-like (LFL) growth.

Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of Floral Concept, headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in France's renowned Pays de Grasse.

Symrise Moves to Build Premium Naturals Powerhouse with Floral Concept Acquisition

The acquisition reflects rising demand from fragrance brands for authentic, sustainably sourced and highly differentiated natural ingredients.

Custom Flavors' new site is capable of producing approximately 47,000 gallons (400,000 pounds) of liquid flavors per day, supported by multiple mixing technologies including propeller, dispersion and high-shear systems.

Custom Flavors Lands Investment to Power Functional Flavor Growth

The investment strengthens the company's manufacturing capabilities following the opening of its new Concord, North Carolina, facility.

For SuanNutra, the acquisition is transformational. By combining the acquired businesses with its existing operations, the company will grow to roughly 700 employees, serve more than 1,200 customers in over 60 countries, and significantly expand its manufacturing and R&D footprint.

Update & Correction: IFF Announces Agreement to Sell Its Portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins & Minerals and Food Enhancement Activities to SuanNutra, a Portfolio Company of Carbyne Equity Partners

The divestiture underscores IFF's continued portfolio optimization strategy as it doubles down on its higher-growth Taste, Scent and Health & Biosciences businesses.

De Monchy Aromatics has reported record first-half revenue for 2026 while announcing that its Dorset, U.K., operations received an AA+ rating in the latest BRC Global Standard audit, the highest certification level available.

De Monchy Aromatics Reports Record First-Half Revenue, Earns AA+ BRC Certification

Moroney said she spent more than 18 months developing the fragrance, describing it as 'fresh, effortless, and meant to be an everyday signature.' She also incorporated handwritten lyrics from her song You Shine onto the bottle as a reminder that 'the most beautiful things come from broken pieces.'

Takasago Perfumer Michelle DeFina Crafts Mineral-Floral Signature for Megan Moroney's Debut Fragrance, Calliope

The composition reflects the continued popularity of mineral-amber floral fragrances.

The move reflects a broader trend in the fragrance and flavor industry toward patient capital and strategic ownership models, as investors increasingly seek to build specialized ingredient businesses through operational development and sustained innovation rather than rapid portfolio turnover.

Ylang Takes Full Ownership of Ravetllat Aromatics, Strengthening Long-Term Fragrance & Flavor Strategy

The acquisition is intended to support Ravetllat Aromatics' continued expansion across its fragrance and flavor businesses.

'Over the past year, Eurofragance has taken a decisive step forward in its evolution, combining a customer-centric approach with innovation and sustainability, driving significant economic growth,' says CEO Joan Pere Jiménez.

Eurofragance’s Next Chapter: Scaling Innovation in the New Era of Fragrance

With record growth, AI-powered creation, sustainable ingredients and a landmark Givaudan partnership, Eurofragance CEO Joan Pere Jiménez and chief creation officer Dolors Costa reveal the strategies shaping the company’s global future.

The launch marks Valentino Beauty's first major prestige fragrance franchise since 2020 and pays tribute to the original Vendetta, introduced by founder Valentino Garavani in 1991. The new duo is positioned around the concept of 'us against the world,' celebrating emotional authenticity in an increasingly algorithm-driven culture.

Valentino Beauty Unveils Vendetta, First Prestige Fragrance Franchise in Six Years

The launch pays tribute to the original Vendetta.

The deal establishes FlavorSum's new West Coast Innovation Center in Brea, California, expands its North American manufacturing footprint and adds powdered flavor capabilities to complement its existing strengths in beverages, bakery, dairy, sports nutrition, gummies and better-for-you applications.

FlavorSum Expands Again, Acquires S&S Flavors to Add West Coast Innovation Hub and Powdered Flavor Expertise

FlavorSum continues to broaden its technical expertise, geographic reach and application capabilities.