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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.

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“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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The company provides 100% natural, additive-free raw materials for the flavor, fragrance and food industries, including tonka beans, copaiba balsam, cinchona bark, Perú balsam, styrax, sesame seeds and mung beans.

Avilan Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Elevating Sustainability Credentials

Avilan said it will continue investing in initiatives designed to reduce environmental impact, strengthen ethical supply chains and create long-term value for customers.

A €5,000 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award will also recognize an outstanding final-year doctoral researcher. The winner will present their work at the annual Savory Flavor & Food Industry Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, connecting with potential employers and industry leaders.

Flavor’s Next Generation: Giract Opens 17th Annual European Ph.D. Flavor Research Awards

The 2026/2027 edition will award six €3,000 bursaries to first-year Ph.D. students conducting research in flavor science, technology, chemistry and related fields.

'Looking ahead, Takasago’s 'Technology for the Future' will drive innovation and strengthen our position in the flavor industry,' says Satoshi Masumura, chairman and CEO of Takasago.

Beyond Taste Q&A: How Takasago Is Redefining Flavor Innovation Through Technology and Sustainability

From AI to upcycled ingredients: Takasago's approach to reinventing how the world tastes.

In practical terms, businesses are looking for flavorists, application scientists, sensory specialists and formulation experts who can work with stevia variants, Reb M, thaumatin, sweet proteins, sweetness enhancers, bitterness blockers, masking systems, fibers, fats and texturants to rebuild a complete product experience.

Five Specialist Skills Driving Real Hiring Activity in Flavor and Fragrance

Pet food, fragrance compliance and texture innovation are reshaping F&F hiring priorities right now.

IFF Taste Accelerates Innovation Engine as GLP-1, AI & Wellness Redefine Global Flavor Demand

IFF is helping customers create products that deliver more joy in every sip and bite.

FEMA# 5044 sakura flower extract (Prunus serrulata flower extract; Cerasus serrulata flower extract) is among the materials included in FEMA's Interim GRAS 32 list.

Catching Up: FEMA's Interim GRAS 32 and Interim GRAS 33 Flavoring Substance Lists

The FEMA GRAS program serves as an important scientific resource for flavor manufacturers, food companies and regulators by providing independent expert evaluations of flavoring substances based on publicly available safety data.

The facility allows IFF to make a single borrowing through September 25, 2026, with the loan maturing on December 31, 2027.

IFF Secures $1 Billion Loan to Refinance 2026 Debt Maturity

The agreement also requires IFF to use 100% of the net proceeds from the planned sale of a material portion of its food ingredients business to repay outstanding borrowings.

Mizuno said he intends to build on the management foundation established under Masumura while treating changes in the global business environment as opportunities for growth.

Takasago Names Naoki Mizuno President & COO as Vision 2040 Push Accelerates

His appointment comes as the company prepares to complete the final year of its NGP-2 medium-term management plan.