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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.

“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

During his tenure, Prinova grew to more than $1.45 billion in annual sales and expanded its operations across North America, Europe and Asia.

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

Agrana to Acquire Austrian Flavor Solutions Specialist Esarom

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'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

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

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.

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.

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.

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7UP Puts Lime Front and Center in Flavor-Focused Brand Overhaul

The strategy is notable for how explicitly it identifies a single citrus note as the brand’s signature.

For 2026, IFF expects continuing-operations sales of $7.4 billion-$7.6 billion, representing 2%-4% currency-neutral growth, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.53 billion-$1.60 billion, up 4%-8% on a currency-neutral basis. Pictured is IFF's innovation center in Brazil.

IFF’s Q2: Scent Leads as Taste and Biosciences Gain Momentum

For 2026, IFF expects continuing-operations sales of $7.4 billion-$7.6 billion, representing 2%-4% currency-neutral growth.

Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) grew 4% LFL to €1.63 billion, also volume-led, with momentum improving sharply in Q2.

dsm-firmenich’s H1 Growth Is Led by Fragrance, While Flavors Regain Momentum

For beauty and fragrance, the results point to a particularly strong demand environment for finished fragrance creations, rather than broad-based acceleration across all ingredients.

Turpaz said the growth reflects the integration of acquisitions completed in 2025 and the first half of 2026, alongside organic growth, cross-selling and operational synergies. Following acquisitions in the U.S. and France, the company said its current annual revenue run-rate is approximately $380 million.

Turpaz Sales Surge 41% as Acquisitions Fuel Record First-Half Results

Following acquisitions in the U.S. and France, the company said its current annual revenue run-rate is approximately $380 million.

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.

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

Kalsec is strengthening its commercial organization while expanding innovation support for beverage manufacturers in an increasingly competitive market.

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

The company continues expanding its presence in global fragrance, flavor and specialty ingredient markets.

“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."