Firmenich partners with Authentic Products to strengthen sustainable vanilla sourcing
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has partnered with Madagascar vanilla producer Authentic Products to strengthen its...October 28, 2020
Consumers shift to fragrances that evoke safety and cleanliness, says Firmenich
Some 56% of the global population said they appreciated fragrances more during COVID-19-related lockdowns than previously, while...October 26, 2020
Symrise launches new natural vegetable ingredients for perfumery
Fragrance house Symrise has come up with a new collection of natural ingredients that come from vegetables....October 22, 2020
Givaudan unveils sustainable natural ingredients sourcing initiative
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has unveiled its Naturals at Origin strategy, which focuses on sourcing...October 19, 2020
Givaudan opens new production facility in China
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has opened a new fragrance production facility in Changzhou, China, one...October 15, 2020
Fragrance houses and the M&A trend
There has been a rash of M&A among fragrance suppliers in the past year, as key players...October 12, 2020
The long-term impact of Covid-19 on fragrance houses
How the COVID-19 crisis will change fragrance creation for the long term As in other sectors, the...October 12, 2020
How fragrance houses are coping with COVID-19
BW Confidential analyzes how fragrance houses have sought to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic and asks them...October 12, 2020
Firmenich opens new biotech and naturals pilot plant in Geneva
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has opened a new biotechnology and naturals pilot plant and laboratory...September 30, 2020
The Fragrance Foundation France announces Awards finalists
The Fragrance Foundation France has announced the finalists for this year’s Fragrance Foundation Awards, which recognize innovation...September 30, 2020
TechnicoFlor launches sustainability program
French flavor and fragrance company TechnicoFlor has launched a sustainable purchasing policy program aimed at offering brands...September 23, 2020
Aspects Beauty named distributor for Atkinsons 1799 for the UK and Ireland
UK-based fragrance and beauty distribution company Aspects Beauty has been named the official distributor for Atkinsons 1799...September 22, 2020
Givaudan launches eco-friendly Naturality Platform
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has launched a sustainably-focused fragrance development program, called Naturality Platform. The...September 14, 2020
Fragrance creation: The market so far in 2020
BW Confidential analyzes how fragrance houses have sought to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic and asks them...September 10, 2020
CPL Aromas names Vincent Ricord senior perfumer
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has named Vincent Ricord senior perfumer. He will work from the company’s Paris-based...September 2, 2020
Givaudan changes name of Flavor & Fragrance divisions
Swiss company Giavaudan has renamed its Flavour and Fragrance divisions to Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance &...August 28, 2020
Firmenich appoints new cfo
Flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has appointed Benoit Fouilland as chief financial officer, effective September 1. Fouilland...August 11, 2020
Firmenich full-year 2020 sales increase 2.8%
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich reported that revenues in local currency rose 2.8% to CHF3.88bn ($4.25bn)...August 11, 2020
IFF Q2 fine fragrance sales down 43%
IFF reported a 7% decline in sales for the second quarter to $1.2bn, due to the impact...August 11, 2020
Symrise organic sales up 3.4% in first half 2020
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise saw its first-half sales increase 7.6% to €1.82bn, despite the challenging...August 6, 2020
Iberchem merges operations to create Iberchem South Africa
Spain-based flavor and fragrance company Iberchem Group is to consolidate and expand its presence in South Africa...August 5, 2020
Firmenich signs partnership with lavandin producer
Firmenich has signed a partnership with Coop SCA3P, a producer of lavandin in Grasse, France. Firmenich says...July 30, 2020
TechnicoFlor launches perfumer training program
French flavor and fragrance company TechnicoFlor is to launch a perfumer training program. The program will cover...July 30, 2020
Takasago inks deal with Lavandin producers
Japanese fragrance company Takasago has inked an agreement with Provence Perfume Plants Cooperative (SCA3P) in France for...July 30, 2020
Firmenich launches RE|GENERATION movement
Fragrance house Firmenich has launched what it calls a new movement, which it describes as a call...July 28, 2020
Symrise opens Paris creative hub
Symrise has unveiled its new outpost for fine fragrance in Paris, near the city’s avenue des Champs...July 27, 2020
Givaudan sales up 4% in first six months of 2020
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan reported a 4% increase in like-for-like sales (+4.1% in Swiss francs)...July 21, 2020
Fragrance and flavor industries partner to launch Sustainability Charter
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) have partnered to...July 1, 2020
Firmenich launches tool to expand sustainability transparency
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has launched a sustainability transparency tool, called EcoIngredient Compass. The tool...June 29, 2020
IFF sales fall 3% in first eight weeks of Q2
International Flavors & Fragrances’ (IFF) sales fell 3% on a currency neutral basis and 7% on a...June 8, 2020