Symrise Results Benefit from Second-half 2009 Improvements

Personal care and oral care results partially offset weakness in luxury personal care and fine fragrance.

The Real Appeal of Naturals

By: Giles Bovill

During a tough economic time for fragrance, the opportunity to leverage the appeal of naturals remains.

IFF Reports 2009 Fiscal Results; Momentum Entering 2010

Company's fourth quarter revenue grows 9%; performance in a number of business categories positions IFF to return to local currency sales growth and improve overall profitability in 2010.

Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Trends for 2010

Fragrance trends developed on the basis of trends in fashion, art, color, politics and entertainment; Flavor trends categorized in sweet, beverage and savory segments.

Back to Basics

By: Carrie Lennard, Euromonitor International

Consumers opted to spend on oral care basics, shunning the value-added products they flocked to in 2007.

Frutarom Reports Sales Decline Q3 2009

Company focuses on strengthening R&D and sales infrastructures; expects to reach $1 billion in sales in four years.

“Discernable Upswing” Evident in Symrise Q3 2009 Results

Sales gain of 4% on pro forma basis in the third quarter; company expects to grow faster than the market for full-year 2009.

Frutarom Q2 2009 Sales and Profit Drop

Strengthening of the U.S. dollar and ongoing inventory reduction impacted the company’s performance.