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Cognis Launches Sustainability Internet Portal

tesquivel@vpico.com (TERESA ESQUIVEL) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Cognis, the global specialty chemicals supplier, created a new sustainability portal, Cognis.com/company/sustainability as part of its comprehensive sustainability management efforts.

Sales Steady at Givaudan

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Givaudan reported sales for the first nine months of 2009 were up slightly, with positive growth seen compared to the similar second and third quarter numbers in 2008.

SupplySide Scientific Excellence Award Winners Announced

tesquivel@vpico.com (TERESA ESQUIVEL) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Virgo Publishing announced the winners of the SupplySide Scientific Excellence Award, to be presented at SupplySide West, Nov. 11 to 13 at The Venetian & The Sands in Las Vegas.

Consumers Want Eco-Friendly Products

amarrapodi@vpico.com (ALISSA MARRAPODI) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Consumer demand is increasing for products that fulfill eco-friendly, natural, organic, local, humane and Fair Trade criteria, and major marketers and retailers are offering more ethical products, upping their corporate responsibility efforts through

Food, Cosmeceutical, Supplement Innovators to Converge at SSW 09

tesquivel@vpico.com (TERESA ESQUIVEL) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Virgo Publishing announced the 13th annual SupplySide West, Nov. 11 to 13 at The Venetian & Sands in Las Vegas, will include more than 1,100 booths in the exhibit hall and nearly 90 hours of educational opportunities.

Black Currant May Help Dark Circles

tesquivel@vpico.com (TERESA ESQUIVEL) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Japanese researchers completed a study highlighting the beneficial effects of blackcurrants on dark circles under the eyes.

'Virtuous' Brands Command Increased Consumer Loyalty

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Consumers are increasingly attracted to companies and brands that are good for society in some way, with a great willingness to pay a premium price.

Naturex Revenue, Income Up in First Half 2009

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Naturex released financials for the first half of 2009, with revenue up compared to the same period in 2008, and both net income and operating margin up significantly.

Cognis Stable Heading into Second Half of 2009

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Total and net sales were down at Cognis for the first half of 2009; however, the company’s cash flow and cash position were strong, and net debt significantly reduced, stabilizing the company’s operations.

Frutarom Sales Down, Operating Income Steady in First Half of 2009

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Frutarom released its second quarter and first half 2009 financials, with sales and profit down compared to 2008 figures, although operating margin held steady thanks to operating improvements and continued growth via acquisitions.

Cyvex Enhances Web Site

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:36:00 GMT

Cyvex Nutrition revamped its Web site, enhancing visual design with new features including organizing ingredients around health conditions, highlighting new ingredients and adding a blog and e-newsletter.

Symrise OKs Labor Agreement

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Symrise announced it extended the collective labor agreement with the BCE union.

Burdock Group Updates Web Site

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Burdock Group launched a redesigned Web site with an updated look and more interactive layout.

SSE09: Networking Opportunities Attract Execs

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:10:26 GMT

SECAUCUS, N.J.—Some of the most profitable interactions in business can come during social interactions, which is one of the reasons networking is a key component of any trade show—and SupplySide East 2009 was no different. Executives from

Naturex Revamps Corporate Identity

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:44:58 GMT

AVIGNON, France—Naturex is taking steps to streamline its operations and step up its corporate identity. To better serve its customer base in varied markets, Naturex will operate through three business units—Food & Beverage, Nutrit...

Oily Fish, Wine May Reduce Skin Tumors

amarrapodi@vpico.com (ALISSA MARRAPODI) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:45:00 GMT

QUEENSLAND, Australia—Researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and L'Oréal Recherche, Paris, found moderate intake of oily fish and wine may decrease the acquisition of actinic keratoses (AKs), premalignant actinic tumors of the

IFF Opens New Sao Paulo Creative Center

amarrapodi@vpico.com (ALISSA MARRAPODI) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:19:46 GMT

SAO PAULO, Brazil—International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. opened its new, state-of-the-art Flavor and Fragrance Creative Center in Sao Paulo. The facility provides the environment and tools to fully support the company's creative, technical

Symrise Receives U.S. Organic Certification

amarrapodi@vpico.com (ALISSA MARRAPODI) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:58:00 GMT

HOLZMINDEN, Germany—The National Organic Program (NOP) granted USDA Organic Certification to Symrise, which allows the company to expand its sustainable fragrances business on the growing American market. Production of the first three organic

Flavor/Fragrance Ingredients in the Works

amarrapodi@vpico.com (ALISSA MARRAPODI) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:19:38 GMT

DORTMUND, Germany and MILAN—The joint research efforts of InterMed Discovery (IMD) and Axxam SpA have resulted in a technology platform that offers screening solutions and the discovery of natural bioactive compounds valuable to companies in

Givaudan Releases 2008 Numbers

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:59:00 GMT

GENEVA—Givaudan released full-year results for 2008. Overall, the flavor and fragrance company showed solid growth. Sales in the flavor division were CHF 2,189 million, an increase of 5.8% in local currencies and a decrease of 2.0% in Swiss francs