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'Aroma: Perception resulting from stimulating the olfactory receptors; in a broader sense, the term is sometimes used to refer to the combination of sensations resulting from stimulation of the entire nasal cavity.'

From "Absolute" to "X-Free Essential Oil": IOFI Launches Global Flavor Glossary to Bring Consistency to an Increasingly Complex Industry

Inconsistent terminology can create friction in product development, regulatory compliance, customer communication and advocacy efforts.

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Designed to meet growing consumer demand for natural, clean-label ingredients, BioSymphony™ is an innovative portfolio of natural flavors crafted directly from nature’s finest ingredients.

Agrumaria Reggina Becomes Agrumaria as Citrus Specialist Sharpens Global Identity

"A new positioning that expresses who we are in a clearer, simpler, cleaner way."

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Framed around the theme “The Science of Possible,” the report highlights progress in conscious sourcing, intentional innovation, future-focused operations and strategic partnerships, demonstrating how the company is leveraging nature-based science to create environmental and business value.

IFF’s 2025 Sustainability Push: From Circular Rosemary and Vanilla Communities to Biodegradable Fragrance Tech

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

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Robertet plans to leverage the upgraded network to advance Industry 4.0 initiatives, including real-time data integration across manufacturing, logistics, ERP and business intelligence systems, while ensuring the quality and traceability standards required in global ingredient production.

Robertet Powers AI-Driven Fragrance Innovation With Global Network Overhaul

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.

By exiting large-scale food ingredients manufacturing, IFF is stepping away from lower-margin, more commoditized adjacency and concentrating capital and R&D firepower into areas where differentiation is driven by biology, chemistry and formulation science rather than volume scale.

IFF Sells Food Ingredients Business, Sharpening Focus on Taste, Scent & Biosciences as Portfolio Resets Around Higher-Margin Growth

IFF is stepping away from lower-margin, more commoditized adjacency and concentrating on areas where differentiation is driven by biology, chemistry and formulation science.

Scope 3 pressure is reshaping the future of flavor and fragrance—and the companies that move first will define the next era of sustainable innovation.

BASF Webinar: The New Carbon Playbook for Flavor & Fragrance

This is a must-attend session for understanding how climate targets are becoming competitive advantage.

A technical role is centered on personal output and problem-solving. A management role is centered on people. It requires setting direction, giving feedback, managing performance and creating an environment where others can succeed.

[VIDEO] From Bench to Boss: Why Technical Experts Struggle in Management Roles

If someone is excellent at their job, managing people is the natural next step. It often isn’t.

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NJ FoodTech 2026 to Spotlight AI, Alternative Proteins, Nutrition Innovation and Food Industry Investment Trends

Programming will include panels and discussions covering venture investment trends, regulatory compliance and food safety.

Since the beginning of 2025, Turpaz has completed eight acquisitions spanning the United States, France, England, Belgium, Poland, India and South Africa. Turpaz acquired Belgian sweet flavors company Doucy in February 2025, one of many made by Turpaz in recent years.

Turpaz Posts Record Q1 as Revenue Jumps 39% and Fragrance Sales Surge 80%

The most recent acquisitions strengthen the company’s presence in fine fragrance and North America while supporting long-term global expansion.

Members of Symrise's North American food and beverage team in front of the company's Northwest Arkansas Food Studio: Will Bryles - key account manager; Craig Biggers, VP of food BU; Vince Fazi, senior product development chef; Scott Haddox, senior account director; Ed Yancey, principle scientist; John Selser, key account mnanager; and Yongcheng Liu, principal scientist.

Symrise Opens Culinary-First Food Studio in Northwest Arkansas to Speed Co-Creation With Food Brands

The opening comes as food brands face mounting pressure to reformulate around cleaner labels.

People, Progress and Global Momentum: BSF’s 2026 Chairman’s Report

The report highlights the contributions of the Society’s 23-member council, volunteers and international contributors while showcasing growing initiatives.

The Cincinnati site's remediation costs ultimately led to the project's cancellation.

Givaudan Cancels $215 Million Ohio Expansion Project Following Site Remediation Challenges

The proposed facility was reportedly intended to support a new line of business.

The agreement was developed under PepsiCo’s pep+ REnew program, a renewable electricity platform launched in 2022 to help suppliers, manufacturers and bottlers gain access to long-term clean energy procurement opportunities.

Givaudan Joins PepsiCo-Led Renewable Energy Coalition in Europe

The partnership reflects the growing role of collaborative energy sourcing within corporate sustainability strategies.

“Our result in 2025 demonstrated yet again that the Mane Group can innovate, achieve sustainable growth, and support its clients despite global macroeconomic pressures,” said group president Samantha Mane.

Mane Posts €2 Billion+ Sales Milestone Amid Aggressive Innovation Push

IFF’s Scent segment performance was supported by Consumer Fragrances and Fine Fragrances, although declines in Fragrance Ingredients partially offset those gains.

IFF Posts Broad-Based Volume Growth as Productivity Gains Offset Market Volatility

IFF reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, signaling confidence in its operating momentum despite macroeconomic uncertainty and inflationary pressures.