https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/ambient-scent/news/22970358/kimba-raises-54m-to-bring-aipowered-scent-science-to-the-future-of-sleepPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-07-10T14:24:46.000ZKimba Raises $5.4M to Bring AI-Powered Scent Science to the Future of Sleephttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/pexels-olly-3807626.bL8WAF7PJd.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Unlike traditional sleep technologies that focus primarily on tracking metrics or rely on external interventions, Kimba claims it uses a closed-loop system that continuously learns from individual sleep patterns. The platform reads sleep behaviors, selects targeted scent formulations, delivers scent at optimized moments throughout the night, measures responses and recalibrates future experiences.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/flavor/ingredients/news/22970286/avilan-avilan-earns-ecovadis-platinum-medal-elevating-sustainability-credentialsPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-07-09T17:25:36.000ZAvilan Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Elevating Sustainability Credentialshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/20260515-174704.2f3EVtCM5E.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The 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.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/flavor/regulatory-research/news/22970285/flavors-next-generation-giract-opens-17th-annual-european-phd-flavor-research-awardsPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-07-09T17:19:22.000ZFlavor’s Next Generation: Giract Opens 17th Annual European Ph.D. Flavor Research Awardshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/adobestock-516211399.ciAL0h1C5F.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A €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.