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Symrise
Half Year 2010 Sales
- Holzminden, August 10, 2010 - Group sales were up
16.4 % to to €797.5 million with 46 % of sales generated in
emerging markets - Scent & Care sales rise 20 % while
Flavor & Nutrition rose 12.8%.
Givaudan
Half Year 2010 Sales
- Geneva, 5 August 2010 - Group sales for the first
six months of the year totalled CHF 2,199 million, an
increase of 10.5% in local currencies and 10.2% in Swiss
francs compared to the previous year. Fragrance Division
sales were CHF 1,017 million, an increase of 13.3% in local
currencies and 13.1% in Swiss francs versus the same period
in 2009. Flavour Division sales were CHF 1,182 million, an
increase of 8.1% in local currencies and 7.8% in Swiss
francs compared to the previous year. Operating income
increased to CHF 330 million from CHF 245 million last year.
On a comparable basis, excluding CHF 47 million of
integration costs and impairments, the operating income
increased to CHF 377 million in 2010 from CHF 282 million
for the same period in 2009.
IFF Half
Year 2010 Sales
- New York, 5 August 2010 - IFF reported second
quarter 2010 revenue of $666 million, 17 % higher than the
prior year quarter. For the Half year, sales also increased
17% to $1,319.7 million. Flavor sales increased 12.8% in the
2d Qtr to $304.3 million and for the half year were also up
12.8% to $604.5 million. Fragrance sales were up 21.1% in
the 2d Qtr to $361.5 million and for the half year increased
20.8% to $715.2 million.
Mane’s
Monomenthyl Succinate Patents
Affirmed - LE
BAR-SUR-LOUP, FRANCE, August 4, 2010 – Mane is pleased
to announce that the U.S. Patent Office has recently
confirmed the validity of all claims of its U.S. Patents
Nos. 5,725,865 and 5,843,466 which cover the use of
Monomenthyl Succinate (MMS) as a cooling additive in food
and beverage products. This confirmation rejects a petition
for reexamination filed by International Flavors and
Fragrances, Inc.
Mans
Boelens Passes
- It is with great sadness
that we report Mans Boelens passed away on July 22, 2010. He
was 79. He will be missed by all in the F&F industry. A
pioneer in many areas - GC-MS, synthesis, structure-odor
relationships, Chirality & odour as well as a foremost
expert in essential oils. For those of us at Leffingwell
& Associates, he was a partner and collaborator that
developed the ESO, VCF, FRM, PMP and PFC databases that are
so widely used in our industry. But most of all we will miss
a very good friend.
Sensient
F&F 2d Qtr 2010 Sales
- Milwaukee, July 23,
2010 - The Flavors & Fragrances
Group reported 2 Qtr sales of $205.0 million, an increase of
3.8% vs. 2009. For the first half of 2010 F&F sales were
$ 395,749 million, also up 3.8%.
Robertet
2d Qtr 2010 Sales
- 20 July 2010 - Robertet has announced that its Q2
2010 turnover increased by 30.1%, to 98.9 million euro. For
the half year 2010, sales were up 21.8% to 183.6 million
euros. For the half year "natural" raw materials were up
31.9%, fragrance was up 21.4% and flavor up 16.8%.
Firmenich
- New Head of Perfumery
- June 30, 2010 - Firmenich has appointed Armand de
Villoutreys President Perfumery Division and a member of its
Executive Committee, effective July 1, 2010. He succeeds
Michel Bongi, who retires after 39 years with the company,
eight of which as Head of Perfumery on the Group’s
executive team.
Redpoint
Bio and IFF sign deal
- June 30, 2010 - IFF has been granted a 5 year
exclusivity period to commercialize Redpoint's natural
sweetness enhancer RP44 (Rebaudioside C).
Symrise
to double L-menthol
production -
Holzminden, June 10, 2010 - The company plans to double its
existing capacity by the middle of 2012.
BASF
adds L-menthol to product
range - June
2, 2010 - BASF is constructing a new production plant for
the aroma chemical L-menthol at the company's Ludwigshafen
site. The new plant is expected to come on stream in 2012.
L-Menthol is another important addition to BASF's citral
value chain.
BASF
Menthol Process
- June 1, 2010 - a mini-review of recent
developments
World
Perfumery Congress
- June 1 - June 4, 2010 in Cannes, France - BASF
to introduce Lysmeral® Extra (Improved
lily-of-the-valley scent), Pyranol - a mild, harmonious
floralcy resembling muguet (lily of the valley) and Prenyl
acetate.
Takasago
Full Year 2009-2010 Sales
- May 14, 2010 - Sales for the full fiscal year
ending March 31, 2010 were ¥114,347 million, down 7.8%
from the prior year.
A.M.
Todd Organization Changes
- Kalamazoo, MI - May 12, 2010 - Henry Todd, Sr. has
decided to retire after serving for more than 10 years as
Chairman & CEO of the A.M. Todd Group. Mr. Todd spent
his entire 41 year career at the company, including his role
as President of Zink & Triest from 1993 through 2002. He
will remain on the Board of Directors. Succeeding Mr. Todd
in the role of President & CEO is Raymond J. Hughes.
Prior to joining A.M. Todd as President of the
Ingredients„ Flavors Division in 2006, Mr. Hughes
spent more than 25 years in the flavor and fragrance
industry, leading the North American Flavor Division at
Symrise as President following the Dragoco/ H&R merger
in 2002. Before that he was President & CEO of Dragoco
North America. Mr. Hughes is currently the President of the
Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United
States as well as a Board member of the International
Organization of Flavor Industries based in Brussels
Belgium.
IFF
1st Qtr 2010
-
May 6, 2010 -
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has
reported 1st Qtr 2010 revenue of $653.9 million, 16.8%
higher than the prior year quarter. Total revenue in local
currency increased 13 percent. Flavor sales increased 12.8%
(+8% in local currency) to $300.2 million. Fragrance sales
increased 20.1% (+18% in local currency) to $353.7
million.
Symrise
1st Qtr 2010
-
May 4, 2010 -
Symrise significantly increased sales and earnings in
the first quarter of 2010. In an improving market
environment the company saw sales al local currency grow
13.2 %, or 12.8 % (to € 392.5 million) at actual rates.
Scent & Care posted sales of € 204.8 million (13.9 %)
& 14.1 % in local currency. Flavor & Nutrition saw
sales rise 12 % (12 % at local currency) to € 186.2
million.
Senomyx
1st Qtr 2010 Highlights
-
April 29, 2010 - “The beginning of 2010 has been
very eventful for Senomyx,” stated Kent Snyder, CEO of
the Company. “We strengthened our balance sheet through
our February financing and the receipt of nearly $10 million
in milestone and license fee payments from collaborators. In
addition, for the first time in Senomyx’s history,
three of our collaborators, Nestlé SA, Ajinomoto Co.,
Inc., and Firmenich SA, are conducting new market
introductions of products that contain Senomyx flavor
ingredients. Revenues were $7.7 million for the first
quarter of 2010, compared to $3.5 million for the first
quarter of 2009, an increase of 120%. The increase was
primarily due to the recognition of $4.7 million in license
fee, milestone, cost reimbursement and R&D funding
revenue related to the Company’s August 2009 Sweet
Enhancer collaboration with Firmenich. First quarter 2010
revenues include a total of $2.4 million in non-recurring
milestone payments and cost reimbursements from
collaborators.
Sensient
F&F 1st Qtr 2010 Sales
- Millwaukee, April 19,
2010 - The Flavors & Fragrances
Group reported 1st Qtr sales of $190.7 million, an increase
of 3.3% compared to 1st Qtr 2009 revenue of $184.5 million.
Revenue and operating profit, as reported, were up in the
traditional flavor product lines, but this growth was offset
by lower revenue and profits from the dehydrated flavors
product lines. Revenue and profits from dehydrated flavors
were down as a result of price adjustments in advance of
lower raw material costs. Group operating profit was $27.2
million, compared to $30.0 million in the comparable period
in 2009. Favorable foreign currency translation increased
Flavors & Fragrances Group revenue and operating income
by approximately 5% and 4%, respectively.
CPL
Aromas - April 19, 2010 -
CPL Aromas has relauched its website with highlights of
perfumer inspirations and the company's new EcoBoost and
Aromaguard technologies..
Givaudan
1st Qtr 2010 Sales
- Geneva, Switzerland
– 9 April 2010 – In the first quarter 2010,
Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,066.4 million, a strong
increase of 10.6% in local currencies and 9.2% in Swiss
francs. Both Fragrances and Flavours, contributed to the
strong result. The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF
495.7 million, a growth of 14.3% in local currencies and
13.1% in Swiss francs. Fine Fragrance sales grew by 26.9% in
local currencies. The Consumer Products business unit grew
by 10.5% in local currencies. Sales for Fragrance
Ingredients grew 18.0% versus the 1st Qtr of 2009. The
Flavour Division reported sales of CHF 570.7 million,
representing a growth of 7.6% in local currencies and 6.1%
in Swiss francs.
Frutarom
4th Qtr & Full Year 2009
Sales -
Haifa, Israel – March 16, 2010 - Frutarom's full year
sales fell 10.2% (in US $) vs. 2008, totaling $425.2
million. 4th Qtr sales increased 9.9% to $108.5 million.
Symrise
Full Year 2009 Sales
- Holzminden, March 3, 2010 - In 2009, Symrise had a
3.2 % increase in Group sales from € 1,319.9 mil-lion to €
1,362.0 million. Sales at local currency rose by 2.7 %. The
Flavor & Nutrition division increased revenues from €
648.1 million to € 679.7 million in the 2009. The Scent
& Care division benefited from an increase in business
during the second half of the year. Sales for the division
rose by 1.6 % to € 682.3 million (previous year: € 671.8
million).
Molecular
mechanism of the sweet taste
enhancers -
Insight on Senomyx's Sucralose & Sucrose enhancers.
Includes
4-Amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1H)-one
(FEMA# 4669, which appears on the Interim
FEMA list of substances that will appear in the 25th
GRAS List) FEMA# 4669 is included in Synomyx's United
States Patent Application 20080306093. A related sweetness
enhancer
(3-[(4-Amino-2,2-dioxido-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-5-yl)oxy]-2,2-dimethyl-N-propylpropanamide)
assigned FEMA# 4701 is included in Synomyx's WIPO Patent
Application WO/2008/154221.
Givaudan
4th Qtr & Full Year 2009
Sales
- Geneva - Feb. 16, 2010 -
In 2009, Givaudan group sales totalled CHF 3,959 million, an
increase of 1.4% in local currencies and a decrease of 3.1%
in Swiss francs compared to 2008. On a comparable basis (in
local currencies and excluding the impact of divestments),
sales increased by 1.6% versus 2008. The Fragrance Division
recorded full year sales of CHF 1,824 million, an increase
of 0.9% in local currencies and a decrease of 3.9% in Swiss
Francs. After a challenging first quarter, business momentum
recovered, improving consistently during the three
consecutive quarters. The Division achieved sales growth of
5.3% in local currencies during the 4th Qtr 2009. The
Flavour Division reported full year sales of CHF 2,135
million, representing a growth of 1.9 % in local currencies
and a decline of 2.5 % in Swiss francs. Excluding the
effects of the divested business, sales performance in local
currencies increased 2.2%. During the fourth quarter of this
year, the Division achieved sales growth of 4.3% in local
currencies.
Robertet
2009 Sales
- Feb. 15, 2010 - Robertet
has announced that its 2009 turnover increased by 0.6% to
305.1 million euro. The company's flavor division
(accounting for about 40% of the company's total turnover),
reported a 5.3% growth to 122.3 million euro.
Takasago
3 Qtrs 2009-2010 Sales Results - Feb. 12, 2010 -
For the 3 Qtrs period, April 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009,
sales declined 9.5% to ¥ 87,576,000. The company
projects a Consolidated Financial Sales Forecast for the
fiscal year (April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010) of ¥
117,000,000, a decline year over year of 5.6%.
IFF
4th Qtr & Full Year 2009
Sales
- Feb. 09, 2010 - IFF full
year 2009 sales decreased 2.6% to $2,326.2 million vs 2008.
4th Qtr sales increased 8.6% to $585.6 million. Flavor sales
for the full year were down 1% to $1,081.5 million while
flavor sales in the 4th Qtr increased 7.8% to $270.2
million. For the full year 2009 Fragrances were down 4% to
1,244.7 million while 4th Qtr sales increased 9.4% to $315.4
million.
Mane
2009 Sales increase 13% - February 08, 2010 - Mane
achieved a turnover of 376.2 million euros in 2009, up 13.1%
from 332.5 million euros in 2008.
Sensient
F&F 4th Qtr & Full Year 2009
Sales -
February 05, 2010 - The Flavors & Fragrances Group of
Sensient reported revenue for the 4th Qtr. of $195.96
million, an increase of 2.3% compared to to the same period
in 2008. For the full year, sales declined 3.5% to $772.87
million vs the same 2008 period. As these figures include
dehydrated products such as dehydrated vegetables that are
about 29% of sales, we estimate that the sales of
conventional flavors & fragrances in 2009 were about
$548.7 million.
Senomyx’s
4th Qtr and Full Year 2009 Financials –
February 4, 2010 – Senomyx revenues were $4.9 million
for the 4th Qtr of 2009, compared to $3.5 million for the
4th Qtr of 2008. The increase was primarily due to the
recognition of revenue related to the Company’s 2009
Sweet Enhancer collaboration with Firmenich. In 2009, the
Company received $12 million in license fee payments related
to this collaboration, of which $1.4 million was recognized
as revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009. Revenues were
$15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
to $17.2 million for the year 2008. Annual revenue in 2008
included $3.6 million of revenue related to an $8.0 million
upfront payment associated with the expansion of the
Company’s collaboration with Ajinomoto in August 2007.
The upfront payment was recognized as revenue ratably over
the nine month period from August 2007 through April 2008.
This was partially offset by the recognition of revenue in
2009 related to the Company’s 2009 collaboration with
Firmenich. As noted above, in 2009, the Company received $12
million in license fee payments related to this
collaboration, of which $2.3 million was recognized as
revenue in 2009.
Firmenich
- New Flavors Head -
Geneva, Switzerland, January 13, 2010 –
Firmenich has appointed Aldo Uva Corporate Vice President
Flavors and a member of its Executive Committee, effective
January 2010. He replaces Don Hartman, who retired at the
end of 2009 after 38 years with the company, 12 as Head of
Flavors on the Group’s Executive Committee. Don Hartman
was instrumental in taking Firmenich from a small player in
the Flavors market to the number two position it enjoys
today.
Frutarom
3rd Qtr & 9 Month 2009
Sales -
Haifa, Israel – November 24, 2009 - Frutarom's 3rd Qtr
2009 sales totaled US $111.6 million, a decrease of
approximately 1.6% in local currency terms (-7.0% in US $)
compared to 3rd Qtr 2008. Frutarom's 9 month sales were US $
316.7 miliom, a decrease of approximately 4.3% in local
currency terms (-15.5% in US $) as compared to the first
nine months of 2008. The company's acquisitions of Oxford,
FSI and Chr. Hansen's savory business contributed an
estimated $8.1 million to 3rd Qtr and $17.2 million to its 9
month sales.
T.
Hasegawa 2008-2009 Sales Results - November 13,
2009 - for the full year ending September 30, 2009
consolidated net sales were ¥ 43,244,000, down 4.8%.
For the same period, earnings declined 19.9% to ¥
1,792,000. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 the
company projects that consolidated net sales will increase
2.3% to ¥ 44,260,000.
Takasago
Half Year 2009-2010 Sales Results - November 12,
2009 - for the fiscal half year (April 1, 2009 - September
30, 2009), Takasago has reported sales of ¥ 58,841,000,
a decline of 10.6%. In the same period, net income declined
45.6% to ¥ 1,796,000.
Symrise
3rd Qtr & 9 Month 2009
Sales -
Holzminden, November 5, 2009 - 3rd Qtr sales increased by
5.6% to €352.4 million compared to the 2008 period. 9 month
sales were €1,037.5 million, an increase of 2.8% (1.3% in
local currencies) vs 2008. Third Qtr sales for the Scent
& Care division were up 4.9% to € 175.0 million vs
€166.9 million in 2008. For the 9 month period, Scent &
Care sales were up 1.75% to €518.6 million vs €509.7 million
in 2008. The Flavor & Nutrition division posted 3rd Qtr
sales of €177.4 million vs 2008 period sales of €166.4
million, an increase of 6.6%. For the 9 month period, Flavor
& Nutrition sales were €518.9 million vs €499.8 million
in 2008, a 3.8% increase. Assuming that the company's
acquisitions had already belonged to Symrise at the
beginning of 2008, third-quarter sales rose substantially by
4%, while sales in the first nine months of 2009 lagged 2 %
behind the previous year’s nine-month figures due to
weaker sales in the preceding quarters of 2009.
IFF
3rd Qtr & 9 Month 2009
Sales
-
Nov. 4, 2009 - 3rd Qtr 2009 sales declined 1% to
$612.6 million from $617.5 million in 2008. On a local
currency basis sales increased 2%. For the 9 month period,
sales declined 6% to $1,740.5 million vs $1,850.3 million in
2008.
3rd Qtr Flavor sales were $275.4 million vs $278.2 million
in 2008 (a decline of 1%); however, on a local currency
basis, flavor sales were +2% for the Qtr. Nine month Flavor
sales were $1,740.5 million vs. $1,850.3 million in 2008 (a
decline of 5.9%).
3rd Qtr Fragrance sales were $337.2 million vs $339.3
million in 2008 (a decline of 0.6%); however, on a local
currency basis, fragrance sales were +3% for the Qtr. Nine
month fragrance sales were $929.2 million vs $1,008.4
million in 2008 (a decline of 7.9%)
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Robertet
9 Month 2009 Sales
- October 30,
2009 - Robertet has reported 9
month sales of 229.8 million euros, a gain of 0.4% from the
2008 period. Flavor sales were 94 million (+7.3% vs. 2008)
and accounted for 41% of total sales.
Sensient
F&F 3rd Qtr & 9 Month 2009
Sales - Oct
16, 2009 - The Flavors
& Fragrances Group of Sensient reported revenue for the
3rd. Qtr. of $194.8 million, a decline of 4.8% compared to
to the same period in 2008. For the 9 month period, sales
declined 5.3% to $576.9 million vs the same 2008 period.
Givaudan
9 month 2009 Sales
- Geneva, 9 October 2009: Givaudan’s sales
momentum continues to improve with positive growth for the
last two quarters compared to the previous year. Sales
during the first nine months were CHF 3,025.5 million, an
increase of 0.4% in local currencies and a decrease of 3.9%
in Swiss francs. Excluding the effects of the divested
business in the Flavour Division, growth in local currencies
was 0.6%. The Fragrance Division recorded nine months
sales of CHF 1,387.6 million, a decrease of 0.4% in local
currencies and 5.1% in Swiss Francs. The sales recovery seen
in the second quarter continued into the third quarter, with
the division posting a growth of 3.1% in local currencies.
All businesses reported a positive growth in the third
quarter of 2009. The Flavour Division recorded sales
of CHF 1,637.9 million, representing an increase of 1.1% in
local currencies and a decline of 2.9% in Swiss francs.
Excluding the effects of the divested business, growth in
local currencies was 1.5%. The sales momentum for the
division continued to improve in the third quarter, with the
division posting a growth of 2.9% in local currencies.
Firmenich
2008-2009 Sales
- Oct. 7, 2009 - For the financial year ended June
30, 2009, Firmenich posted sales of CHF 2,641 million, a
decline of 4.3% in local currencies. Consumer products
linked to basic needs, like eating, drinking, washing and
cleaning, were the most resistant to economic crisis, while
discretionary Fine Fragrance suffered most. (It should be
noted , in contrast to most other companies who reported
full year sales as of December 31, Firmenich's reported
sales were from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 - the full
period of one of the world's worst economic and financial
crisis).
IFF
Chairmen & CEO Amen
resigns -
Sept. 14, 2009 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
said Monday that Chairman and CEO Robert Amen plans to step
down at the end September. It gave no explanation for the
departure of Amen, 59, who has been CEO for three years.
Board member Douglas Tough will become non-executive
chairman on Oct. 1 and take over as CEO no later than the
end of the 1st Qtr. 2010.. Tough, 59, currently is CEO and
managing director of Ansell Ltd. A temporary CEO office will
include Chief Financial Officer Kevin Berryman; Nicolas
Mirzayantz, who is group president of fragrances, and Hernan
Vaisman, group president of flavors.
Robertet
Half year 2009 Sales
- August 25, 2009 - Robertet's half year 2009 sales
were 150.72 million euros, down -2% from 153.85 million
euros in the same period 2008. Flavors increased +7.3% from
58.93 million euros to 63.25 million euros. Perfumery sales
declined 4.4% to 54 million euros compared to 56.5 million
euros in 2008. Raw materials declined 12% to 32.64 million
euros compared to 37.14 million euros in 2008.
Frutarom
2 Qtr & Half year 2009
Sales -
August 27, 2009 - In the first half of 2009, Frutarom's
sales totaled US$ 205.1 M, a decrease of approximately 5.5%
in local currency terms compared to the first half of 2008.
In dollar terms, sales in the first half of the year
decreased by 19.4% compared to the same period last year. In
the 2d Qtr of 2009, Frutarom's sales totaled US$ 106.7 M, a
decrease of approximately 5.5% in local currency compared to
the 2d Qtr 2008. In dollar terms, 2 Qtr sales decreased by
19.5% compared to 2d Qtr 2008. The three combined
acquisitions Frutarom made in 2009 - Oxford in the UK, FSI
in the USA and the savory activities of Chr. Hansen in
Germany, contributed approximately $5.6 million to the sales
in the 2d Qtr, and $9.1 million in the first half of
year.
Symrise
2d Qtr & Half year 2009
Sales -
Holzminden, August 6, 2009 - Half year sales rose from €
676.0 million to € 685.1 million in the first six months.
This represents an increase of 1% (at local currency: -1%)
vs. 2008. The Scent & Care division sales were stable in
the first half with € 343.6 million, compared to € 342.7
million in the previous year (at local currency: -2%). If
the effects of the acquisitions made in 2008 are taken into
account, sales in the division decreased by 3% (at local
currency: -6%). Flavor & Nutrition division sales rose
by 3% to € 341.5 million compared to € 333.3 million for the
1st half 2008. Adjusted for exchange rate effects, revenues
grew by 1%. In North America, the integration of Chr. Hansen
Flavors in 2008 had a positive effect on sales performance.
If the effect of the acquisition made in 2008 is taken into
account, sales in the division decreased by 2% (at local
currency: -4%). 2d Qtr sales in the Scent & Care
division were € 163.8 million vs. € 162.9 million in 2008.
2d Qtr sales for the Flavor & Nutrition division were €
174.7 million vs. € 175.1 million in 2008.
IFF
2d Qtr & Half year 2009
Sales - New
York, August 5, 2009 - 1st half 2009 sales were $1,127.9
million (-9%) vs. $1,232.7 million in 2008. 2d Qtr sales
were $568.3 million (-11%) vs. $636.1 million in 2008. Net
income for 2d Qtr 2009 was $95.3 million, down -23%. Net
income for 1st half 2009 was $48.1 million, down -28%.
Flavor sales for the 1st half were $535.9 million (-4.9%)
and for the 2d Qtr were $269.8 million (-6.9%) versus the
same periods in 2008. Fragrance sales for the 1st half were
$592.0 million (-11.5%) and for the 2d Qtr were $298.5
million (-13.8%) versus the same periods in 2008.
Givaudan
2d Qtr & Half year 2009
Sales -
Geneva, 4 August 2009 -
Sales for the half year totalled CHF 1,996 million, a
decrease of 0.9% in local currencies and 4.7% in Swiss
francs. Excluding the impact of the divested business in the
Flavours division, sales to June 2009 decreased by 0.6% in
local currencies versus the same period in 2008. During the
2d Qtr sales posted a slight growth of 0.9% in local
currencies compared to a decline of 2.1% in the 1st Qtr of
this year. The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 899
million, a decrease of 2.3% in local currencies and 6.6% in
Swiss francs. During the 2d Qtr sales recovered and posted a
slight growth of 0.9% in local currencies compared to the
decline of 5.4% in the 1st Qtr of this year. The Flavour
Division recorded sales of CHF 1,097 million, an increase of
0.2% in local currencies and a decrease of 3.2% in Swiss
francs. Excluding the impact of the divested St Louis
business, sales in the first half year 2009 increased by
0.8% in local currencies versus the same period in 2008.
Senomyx
& Firmenich Collaboration - August 03, 2009 -
Senomyx & Firmenich have entered into a collaborative
research, development, commercialization and license
agreement for Senomyx’s novel flavor ingredients
intended to enhance the taste of sucrose (table sugar),
fructose, and Rebaudioside (stevia). During the
collaborative period, Firmenich will have exclusive rights
to commercialize selected Senomyx Sweet Enhancers worldwide
in virtually all food product categories not currently
licensed to other companies
Sensient
F&F 2d Qtr & Half year 2009
Sales - July
20, 2009 - The Flavors
& Fragrances Group of Sensient reported revenue for the
2d. Qtr. of 2009 of $197.6 million compared to 2d. Qtr 2008
revenue of $211.5 million (-6.6%). Group operating profit
increased 1.6%, to a record level of $34.2 million. Revenue
for the first six months of 2009 was $382.1 vs. 404.7
million in 2008 (-5.6%).
Symrise:
Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram appointed as
CEO
- Holzminden,
June 4, 2009 - Dr. Bertram has been appointed to the
position of Chief Executive Officer of the flavors and
fragrances manufacturer Symrise AG effective July 1st, 2009
succeeding Gerold Linzbach. Dr. Bertram received his
doctorate in chemistry. He held a number of managerial
positions in the Research and Development area before taking
over responsibility for the Group’s global
manufacturing operations in 2005. He has been a member of
the Executive Board of Symrise AG since October 2006 when he
was appointed to head-up the Flavor & Nutrition
Division.
Alfred
Goossens honored
- the Society of Flavor Chemists honored Alfred
Goossens at their annual meeting on May 14th. Joan Harvey,
outgoing chairperson, presented Alfred with the Golden
Blotter Award in recognition of his outstanding
contributions to the society and the flavor industry. Prior
to retiring from IFF, he headed up the Far East (now Greater
Asia) division for the company. In recent years, he has been
active in establishing Flavorful Solutions and instrumental
in spearheading a viable "Library of the Flavor Chemists
Society".
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- Europe:
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This Regulation No. 1334/2008 (which is no
longer simply a Directive) is effective into force
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2011 which is 24 months after it has come into force.
During this period of time Member States must adapt their
national legislation to conform. See the IOFI
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Annex III of the regulation, which codifies previous
directives or proposals prohibiting the direct addition
of certain substances (now also including Menthofuran)
directly to foods.
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Nov. 20, 2008, Presentations
(Revised Jan. 20,
2009) on New
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- FEMA
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24
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Mesifuran
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Opinion: Citrus Ingredients Turn Sour: IFRA Takes the
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2008) (pdf file).
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Coumarin: The Real
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- Update
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- November
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- FEMA
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GRAS Flavoring Substances. No. 23
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- IOFI Update
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- February 27, 2007
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5-Methylquinoxaline were designated as food additives
under the Food Sanitation Low (May 16, 2006); and Amyl
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(August 19, 2005). Propanol (New as of 2005.02.24).
Isobutanol (New as of 2004.12.24). Butanol (New as of
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2004.12.24). 2-Methylbutanol (New as of 2007.10.26).
Butyraldehyde (New as of 2007.10.26). Isobutyraldehyde
(New as of 2007.10.26). 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine
(New as of 2009.06.04). 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine (New as of
2009.06.04). 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine (New as of 2009.06.04).
Isovaleraldehyde (New as of 2009.06.04). Valeraldehyde
(New as of 2009.06.04)
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[AFC] as relates to the EC Register list of
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evolution of biological homochirality. A seminal paper by
Donna Blackmond, et. al.
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2003)
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