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Renessenz Names Mike Jones as Commercial Director, Americas

In his new role, Jones will have commercial responsibilities for the North and South America markets.

Sensient Swings to Q1 Loss on Restructuring; Net Jumps Ex-Items

The flavors and fragrances group reported first-quarter revenue of $213.4 million compared to the $215.8 million reported in last year’s first quarter.

Sensient Names Sam Lteif as Flavors President

Lteif joined Sensient effective April 7, 2014 following a 14-year career at PepsiCo Inc.

Sensient Reiterates Plan for F&F Group Ahead of Shareholders Meeting

Sensient, in a letter to shareholders, says it is "committed to driving operating margins in its flavors and fragrances group into the high teens over the medium term."

Sensient Appoints Elaine R. Wedral As Independent Lead Director

The company also said it's taking steps to implement a strategic shift from basic ingredients to more value-added flavor and fragrance products.

Sensient Board OKs Further Restructuring Program; Declares Div

The restructuring plan will eliminate underperforming operations, consolidate manufacturing facilities and improve efficiencies, Sensient said.

Sensient in Opposition to Activist Hedge Fund's Board Nominee Plans

FrontFour's letter detailing plans to nominate individuals to Sensient's board would be in the hedge fund's own self-interest, Sensient said, but not in the best interests of Sensient's long-term shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders and would be "disruptive."

Sensient Q4 Earnings Up 3%; F&F Quarterly Revenue Down

The company's latest results were mixed with fourth-quarter earnings up 3% and total revenue and flavors and fragrance group revenue down.

Sensient Sub-Saharan Africa Sales Manager Named

Alawaye-Salmon appointed.

Sensient Declares Dividend

The dividend of 23 cents a share will be paid March 3, 2014 to shareholders of record on February 7, 2014.

Sensient Flavors Predicts Food and Beverage Trends for 2014

Fernet, guasaca and green coconut are among the flavors on this year’s list.

Sensient Q3 Net Falls 4% on Restructuring Costs; Sees Flavor Rebound

During a conference call, Paul Manning, president and COO, said Sensient faced some raw material pricing pressure, although new products and technologies in flavors will have a "profound effect" on gross margins.

Sensient Flavors Introduces New Premium Soft Drinks Concepts

New range focuses on more premium and natural soft drinks.

Senomyx Names New Senior Regional Sales Account Managers

Marion M. Brooks and Russell V. Stridacchio were named senior regional sales account managers for the Senomyx’s new direct sales organization.

Sensient Introduces Natural, True-to-type Varietal Cherry Flavors

The range of natural and true-to-type varietal cherry flavors includes Attika, a sweet and tangy flavor profile with high almond and floral notes; Black Cherry, Maraschino, Morello, and more

Sensient Q2 Revenue Up 3%; Net Earnings Fall on Restructuring Charge

The company's flavors and fragrances group posted a 4.1% revenue increase, although Sensient cut its 2013 per-share earnings outlook.

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Sensient Names Paul Manning President, CEO Effective Feb. 2014

CEO Kenneth P. Manning will retire from his position on Feb. 1 and will serve as a non-employee chairman of the board and advisor until Dec. 31, 2015.

Sensient Dehydrated Flavors Now Sensient Natural Ingredients

The company said it has changed its name to Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC to better reflect its increasing focus on new natural products.