How Sephora & Ulta Beauty are faring in the US
How Sephora and Ulta beauty are faring in the US coming out of COVID-19
September 1, 2020
The state of department stores in the US
How the US’ struggling department stores will emerge from the severe blow dealt by the COVID-19 crisis
September 1, 2020
Strategies for TikTok
An analysis of the future of TikTok and how brands can better use the platform
September 1, 2020
Fragrance house guide 2020
A review of the strategies of the market’s main fragrance creation houses
September 1, 2020
An analysis of M&A among fragrance houses
There has been a rash of M&A among fragrance suppliers in the past year, as key players look to add new technologies and boost market share
September 1, 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
Firmenich appoints Boet Brinkgreve President of Ingredients
Firmenich has appointed Boet Brinkgreve President of Ingredients, effective June 1. The appointment follows the closing of...June 2, 2020
Givaudan to acquire biotechnology company Alderys
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan is set to acquire French biotechnology company Alderys. Givaudan says the...May 28, 2020
Firmenich opens Fine Fragrance Atelier in Grasse
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has opened its third Fine Fragrance Atelier, in Grasse, France. The...May 27, 2020
Symrise launches Hero to thank COVID-19 frontline workers
Fragrance house Symrise has launched a unisex eau de Cologne called Hero to honor workers on the...May 27, 2020
IFF sales increase 4% in first quarter, withdraws 2020 guidance
International Flavors & Fragrances’ (IFF) net sales rose 4% to $1.35bn in the first quarter compared to...May 11, 2020
Symrise appoints Yvan Bagnis vp global account & new business development
German fragrance house Symrise has appointed Yvan Bagnis vice president global account and new business development at...April 15, 2020
Givaudan sales grow 5.4% in first quarter 2020
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan reported a 5.4% sales increase on a like-for-like basis to CHF1.62bn...April 14, 2020
Firmenich launches Fine Fragrance Instagram in honor of Fragrance Week
Fragrance and flavor company Firmenich has launched a Fine Fragrance Instagram account, @FirmenichFine, in honor of Fragrance...March 19, 2020
Firmenich names new president of Perfumery business
Fragrance and flavor company Firmenich has named Ilaria Resta as president of its Perfumery business and member...February 20, 2020
Firmenich invests in Loop
Flavor and fragrance company Firmenich is to invest in Loop, the e-commerce and retail distribution service based...January 27, 2020