This week's headlines showcased news of company acquisitions, company promotions, new flavor trends and more. Plus, The National Inventors Hall of Fame added a new inductee, and RIFM published an endpoint-specific read-across paper. Get caught up on this week's headlines below:
ACI Announces 4 Promotions Entering 2023
The promotions span various segments including Human Resources, Operations and Public Affairs.
IFF’s Philippe Horvath Inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
The formal induction recognizing the molecular biologist's two patents will take place during a ceremony in October 2023.
Kerry to Sell Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to IRCA
The potential sale is subject to relevant regulatory approvals and routine closing adjustments.
Starco Brands Acquiring Skylar
Under the terms of the deal, Skylar will operate as a separate business unit within Starco Brands, continuing to be led by Cat Chen.
Symrise Invests in Ignite Venture Studio to Drive Startup Product Innovation
“Ignite Venture Studio pioneers in building and accelerating beauty brands of the future," says Jörn Andreas, Ph.D., president cosmetic ingredients, Symrise. "As the beauty and personal care industry continues to evolve, we are constantly looking for opportunities to gain deeper market insights and to drive product innovation. Symrise and Ignite Venture Studio have an excellent track record of creating successful collaboration projects. We look forward to continuing our work together to define the future of beauty.”
RIFM Publishes Endpoint-specific Read-across Paper
Penned by RIFM’s Computational Chemistry lead scientist Holger Moustakas, Ph.D., alongside a team of RIFM scientists and Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety members, published “An Endpoint-Specific Framework for Read-Across Analog Selection for Human Health Effects” in the peer-reviewed journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.
