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Mane Plants Seeds for the Future of Fragrance with New Grasse Research Garden

Mane plans to deploy a mobile laboratory capable of extracting aromatic compounds directly from freshly harvested plants in the field.

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Explore how fragrance and flavor companies are approaching Scope 3 emissions, improving transparency, and implementing practical sustainability strategies without compromising performance.

Cosmo’s approach reflects a structural change in perfumery: ingredients are no longer only aesthetic building blocks, but data-informed emotional actuators.

From Notes to Neurostates: Cosmo Ingernational Fragrances Unveils “The Mood Lab” at WPC 2026

Cosmo’s approach reflects a structural change in perfumery: ingredients are no longer only aesthetic building blocks, but data-informed emotional actuators.

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Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Instead of relying on fragrance vocabulary—which many consumers struggle to articulate—the platform attempts to infer olfactive preferences from visual taste.

Jo Malone Taps Pinterest Data for Fragrance Discovery in Latest AI Personalization Play

A key focus for Robertson will be broadening Penta’s ingredient portfolio through new supplier alliances and strategic partnerships.

Penta Names Flavor & Fragrance Veteran Greg Robertson President

Agrumaria Reggina Becomes Agrumaria as Citrus Specialist Sharpens Global Identity

'We built Osmo to accelerate fragrance innovation, and this auction is the clearest expression of that mission,' said Alex Wiltschko, CEO and founder of Osmo. 'These molecules exist because AI can do in months what traditional discovery takes years to achieve. Now we're opening access to them in a way the industry has never seen before.'

Osmo Opens AI-Developed Captives to Market Through Industry-First Auction

The company reports building a pipeline of 43 proprietary molecules in less than three years.

The 12th Annual Art and Olfaction Awards honored the world's most innovative independent perfumers, artists and olfactory creators on June 11, 2026, at the Gazarte Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.

Art and Olfaction Awards Celebrate Global Independent Fragrance Excellence in Athens

The event underscored the growing international influence of independent fragrance creation.

Among the winning brands, L’Oréal-owned fragrance houses dominated the awards program, with Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Prada and Miu Miu collecting top honors across prestige, luxury and ultra-luxury categories. Read the story for the full list of winners.

Dominique Ropion, Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne Lead Big Wins at 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

Advanced Biotech's extensive portfolio, comprising of natural, synthetic, and fermentation-derived molecules, is constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of our valued clients.

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.

FlavorSum Deepens Beverage Reach with Beverage Flavors International Acquisition

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.

With Roblox attracting more than 150 million daily users, Garden Makers gives Givaudan a direct channel to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, positioning fragrance as both a creative and educational pursuit.

Givaudan Brings Perfumery to Roblox With Launch of Garden Makers

Garden Makers gives Givaudan a direct channel to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.

Overall, this year’s Esxence signaled a category at a crossroads: expanding rapidly in scale and creativity, but increasingly challenged by oversaturation and the need to sustain meaning in an overcrowded fragrance landscape.

Esxence 2026: “Sensing the World” Signals a New Era of Scale, Storytelling, and Scent Saturation in Artistic Perfumery

Brands leaned heavily into immersive activation strategies to drive engagement.

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Ingredion Strikes Deal for Tate & Lyle, Creating Ingredient Solutions Powerhouse

By adding Tate & Lyle's expertise in fortification and sweetening to its existing portfolio, Ingredion is positioning itself as a more comprehensive partner for global food and beverage innovation.

More than 200 guests attended the White House event, while FCA's Capitol Hill activation, themed 'The Scent of Innovation,' attracted more than 350 lawmakers, staffers and industry representatives.

FCA Brings Fragrance Innovation to the White House in Landmark Policy Push

FCA used the event to advocate for science-based regulatory frameworks that can accelerate the commercialization of new fragrance technologies.

Givaudan’s Eurofragance Deal Signals a New Race for Regional Fragrance Power

Eurofragance will continue operating as an independent brand.

Hosted by the Fragrance Alliance Network and organized by museum scent consultants Liam R. Findlay (AromaPrime; pictured) and Sofia Collette Ehrich (The Olfactory Contractor), the event will feature six presentations and an expert panel examining how scent can enhance historical interpretation, deepen emotional engagement, and create more memorable visitor experiences.

Using Smells in Museums Event Highlights Growing Role of Scent in Cultural Storytelling

The program reflects growing interest in olfactory experiences across museums and heritage institutions.

The new Mumbai hub reflects the strategic importance of fragrance to Unilever's premiumization agenda.

As Beauty Becomes the Focus, Unilever Invests in AI-Powered Fragrance Innovation in India

The company is actively reshaping its portfolio and has outlined plans to separate its food and beverage businesses, positioning itself as a focused beauty and wellness player.