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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".
Symrise
1st Qtr 2009 Sales
- Holzminden, May
7, 2009 - First quarter 2009 sales increased by 2.6% from €
338.0 million to € 346.7 million (-0.3% in local
currencies). Flavor & Nutrition generated sales of €
166.9 million. This corresponds to growth of 5.5% (3.1% at
local currency). Scent & Care sales were € 179.8, the
same as 1st Qtr 2008 (but -3.3% at local currency).
Takasago
2008-2009 Sales
- May 14, 2009 - Sales for the full fiscal year
ending March 31 were ¥123,973 million, down 0.2% from
the prior year - but beating the latest projection of
¥122,000 million issued in February. Flavor sales for
the year increased 2.5% while fragrance sales declined 3.4%.
Aroma chemical & Fine chemicals (combined) declined
4%.
IFF
1st Qtr 2009 Sales
- April 30, 2009 - Total sales were $560 million in
the current year quarter compared to $597 million in the
prior year period. The stronger U.S. dollar accounted for
$27 million of the decline in sales. Flavor sales in local
currencies were up 2 percent from the prior year period. The
growth was driven by higher volumes and wins in North
America as well as growth in Greater Asia. Fragrance sales
were down 5 percent in local currencies. This decline
reflects both a drop in consumption of Fine Fragrances and a
significant inventory correction by their Fine Fragrance
customers in EAME and North America.
Robertet
1st Qtr 2009 Sales
- April 29, 2009 - first quarter 2009 turnover of
74.7 million euros was down from 76.8 million euros in 2008.
Flavor sales increased from 28.7 million euros to 30.25
million euros. However, slight decines in both perfumery
sales and raw material sales resulted in the overall
decline
Sensient
F&F 1st Qtr 2009 Sales
- Apr. 20, 2009 -
Sensient's Flavors & Fragrances Group reported revenue
for the first quarter of 2009 of $184.5 million compared to
first quarter 2008 revenue of $193.2 million. Group
operating profit increased 4.0% to $30.0 million, a record
level for the first quarter. Operating income for the
comparable period in 2008 was $28.8 million. Unfavorable
foreign currency comparisons reduced Flavors &
Fragrances Group revenue and operating income by
approximately 9% and 8%, respectively. On a local currency
basis, quarterly revenue was up 4.2%, with solid growth in
all major markets. Local currency operating income increased
12.0% as price increases offset higher raw material and
energy costs. Group operating margins improved 130 basis
points in the first quarter to 16.2%.
Givaudan
- 1st Qtr 2009 Sales
- Geneva, Switzerland – 3 April 2009 – In
the first quarter 2009, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 976.1
million, a decline of 2.6% in local currencies and 7.3% in
Swiss francs. Excluding the impact of the divested flavours
business in Saint Louis, sales declined by 2.1% in local
currencies.Strong destocking throughout the supply chain,
starting in the fourth quarter 2008, is the main driver of
this decline.
Takasago
CEO - March 25, 2009 - On March 24, 2009, Mr.
Hiroki Take, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Takasago International Corporation, died suddenly of heart
failure. He was 65. At an extraordinary meeting of the Board
of Directors held March 25th in Tokyo, Mr. Ritario Igaki was
elected as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of
Takasago International Corporation.
Frutarom
2008 Sales -
Haifa, Israel – March 19, 2008 - Frutarom reported
record sales of US$ 473.3 M for the year 2008 - a growth of
25% compared with 2007, excluding the effect of the
strengthening of European currencies and the Shekel against
the US dollar. Without excluding the aforementioned effect,
sales increased by 28.5%. At the same time, Frutarom
achieved an increase of 34.8% in the annual gross profit to
US$ 176.3 M, an improvement of gross margin to 37.2%
compared to 35.5% last year, a leap of 64% in operating
profit which totaled US$ 56.6 M. During the 4th Qtr of 2008,
Frutarom's sales totaled US$ 98.7 M, a decrease of 1%
compared to the same quarter last year, excluding the effect
of the weakening of the European currencies and the Shekel
(in which most of Frutarom's sales are made) against the US
dollar, at rates of up to 24%. Without excluding the
aforementioned effect, sales decreased by 9%. The
considerable trend of reducing inventory levels among
Frutarom's customers worldwide in the last few months, also
affected the decrease in sales during the fourth
quarter.
Givaudan
- sustainable supply of
benzoin -
Paris, France, 18 March 2009 – Givaudan has announced a
partnership focusing on the sustainable supply of benzoin
from Laos as part of its Innovative Naturals™
programme. The project involves economic and social
initiatives and aims to ensure a sustainable supply of
benzoin, a raw material used in Fine Fragrances and Consumer
Products and extracted as gum or 'tears' from Styrax
tonkinensis trees by villagers in northern Laos. It is the
third project in the Innovative Naturals™ programme to
be announced by Givaudan, joining those on the sustainable
supplies of sandalwood oil in Australia and tonka beans in
Venezuela.
Frutarom
to buy Flavor Specialties
Inc - March
4, 2009 - Frutarom Industries Ltd. announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire Flavors
Specialties Inc. ("FSI") in consideration for a cash
payment of $17.2 million. The acquisition agreement
determines a future upwards or downwards earn-out mechanism,
based on the average EBITDA generated by FSI during the 24
months ending December 31, 2010, multiplied by 5.5. In
accordance with the earn-out mechanism, total consideration
could increase up to a maximum of $27 million or decrease to
$3.15 million. In 2007, FSI's sales totaled approximately
$11.2 million. The acquisition will be financed through bank
loans.
Symrise
Full Year 2008 Sales
Results -
Holzminden, March 4, 2009 - Overall sales for 2008 increased
to EUR 1,319.9 million (+6.5% in local currencies and +3.6%
in euros). Scent & Care increased to EUR 671.8 million
(+3% in local currencies and +0.1% in euros). Flavor &
Nutrition increased to EUR 648.1 million (+10.5% in local
currencies and +7.4% in euros). For the year, net income
dipped -7% in euros and - 2% in local currencies to € 90.4
million. "The sales performance of Scent & Care in
fiscal 2008 was mixed. While Life Essentials, Household,
Aroma Molecules and Mint performed according to plan, the
“luxury segments” Fine Fragrances and Personal
Care had to contend with demand problems caused by the
global economic situation. In 2008, Scent & Care
generated sales of € 671.8 million. As a result, including
the acquisitions Intercontinental Fragrances and Manheimer
Fragrances, sales reached the previous year’s mark. At
local exchange rates Scent & Care’s sales were up
by 3%. Excluding Intercontinental Fragrances and Manheimer
Fragrances, sales fell slightly by 0.7% to € 666.8 million
(+ 2.2% on a local currency basis). Including Chr. Hansen
Flavors, Flavor & Nutrition recorded sales of € 648.1
million in 2008, an increase of 7.4% (10.4% at local rates).
Excluding Chr. Hansen Flavors, sales rose by 2.4% to € 617.5
million (5.0% on a local currency basis). After the
acquisition in April, Chr. Hansen flavors posted sales of €
30.6 million."
Givaudan
Full Year 2008 Sales
Results -
Geneva, 17 February 2009. In 2008, Givaudan group sales
totaled CHF 4,087 million, an increase of 6.7% in local
currencies and a decrease of 1.1% in Swiss francs compared
to 2007. On a pro forma basis, excluding the impact of the
ongoing portfolio streamlining, sales increased by 2.5% in
local currencies. Including this effect, sales on pro forma
basis increased by 1.0% in local currencies and decreased by
6.4% in Swiss francs. Fragrance Division sales were CHF
1,898 million, an increase of 7.9% in local currencies and a
decrease of 0.1% in Swiss francs versus 2007. On a pro forma
basis, and, excluding the impact of discontinued
ingredients, sales grew by 1.7% in local currencies. Sales
of the Flavour Division were CHF 2,189 million, an increase
of 5.8% in local currencies and a decrease of 2.0% in Swiss
francs compared to the previous year. On a pro forma basis,
and, excluding the streamlining of commodity ingredients and
the St. Louis divestment, sales increased by 3.1% in local
currencies.
Takasago
Year 2008/9 Sales
Projections
- Feb. 12, 2009 - Takasago has
reduced its sales projections for the full fiscal year
2008/2009 ending March 31 to ¥122,000 million.
Robertet
Sales for 2008 - Jan 20, 2009 - For the full year
2008, sales increased 25.7% to 303.17 Million Euros,
reflecting the full year integration of the Charabot
sales.
Mane 2008 Sales -
Sales for the full year 2008 rose to 332.5 million Euros, an
increase of 8.2% year over year (personal
communication).
Frutarom
completes acquisition of
Oxford - Feb.
5, 2009 - Frutarom has finalized its acquisition of Oxford,
which brings it one step closer to its goal of being a $1bn
company by 2012.
IFF
Full Year 2008 Sales
Results -
Feb. 5, 2009 - Full year 2008 reported sales totaled $2,389
million, up 5% from 2007; Flavor and Fragrance sales
increased 9% and 2%, respectively. 2008 sales benefited from
the weaker U.S. dollar for most of the year. At comparable
exchange rates, sales would have increased 2% over the prior
year. Net Income was $230 million versus $247 million in
2007. The change is mainly attributable to $32 million of
higher interest expense in 2008, partially offset by higher
volume and favorable currency impacts. 4th Qtr. Sales in
local currency increased 2% versus the comparable period in
2007, whereas reported sales of $539 million were down 3%
due to the strengthening U.S. dollar. 4th Qtr. flavor sales
were up 3% in local currencies while reported sales
worldwide declined 1%, reflecting the stronger U.S. dollar.
Fragrance sales in local currency were flat versus the
comparable period last year, while reported sales were down
4%.
Sensient
F&F Full year 2008 Sales
Results -
Feb. 5, 2008 -Sensient Flavors & Fragrances reported
record revenue and operating income in 2008. Annual revenue
for the Group increased 5.4% to $809.6 million, compared to
$768.1 million in 2007. As these figures include dehydrated
products such as dehydrated vegetables that are about 27% of
sales, we estimate that the sales of conventional flavors
& fragrances in 2008 were about $591 million. Operating
income in 2008 was up 7.6% to $123.5 million, compared to
$114.7 million in 2007. For the 4th Qtr. F&F revenue was
$193.5 million, off 1.2% compared to 4th quarter 2007
revenue of $195.8 million. Quarterly operating profit of
$29.2 million was down 1.8% compared to prior year fourth
quarter operating income of $29.7 million. Quarterly revenue
and operating income on a local currency basis increased
5.8% and 5.4%, respectively. The stronger US dollar currency
translation reduced reported revenue and operating income
for the Flavors & Fragrances Group by approximately 7%
in the 4th quarter.
British
Society of Flavourists - will hold a Raw
Materials Exhibition in Geneva on the 25th February 2009 at
the Four Seasons Hotel, Geneva. Key suppliers of flavouring
ingredients will demonstrate their products to
delegates.
PureCircle
& Firmenich
- Jan. 6, 2009 - Geneva, Switzerland, PureCircle, the
world's leading developer, producer and marketer of
high-purity Rebaudioside A (Reb A), and Firmenich announced
today an exclusive global strategic collaboration to
accelerate the commercialisation of Reb A in the global food
and beverage industry. PureCircle, is the world's largest
supplier of high-purity Reb A, the first all-natural zero
calorie sweetener which can be used as a key ingredient in
mainstream food and beverages.
Frutarom
to acquire Oxford
- Jan. 6, 2009 - Frutarom has agreed to pay around US
$12m for Oxford, which has a production and development
plant in the north of England, not far from Frutarom’s
existing base. Oxford’s sales in 2007 were around US
$14m
Symrise
CEO to to leave in
2009 -
Holzminden/Frankfurt, Dec.16, 2008 - Gerold Linzbach
announces that he will not renew his contract as CEO of
Symrise AG in October 2009. The CEO of Symrise Dr. Gerold
Linzbach informed the Supervisory Board of Symrise that, for
personal reasons, he does not intend to extend his contract
beyond the end of October 2009.
Frutarom
3Q & 9 Mo. 2008 Sales
- Haifa, Israel – Nov. 20, 2008 - Frutarom sales
reached US$ 120 M for the third quarter of 2008 – a
growth of 36.9% compared to the same quarter in 2007, while
gross profit grew by 43.6% to US$ 45.3 M and operating
profit was US$ 15 M. During the first nine months of 2008,
Frutarom's revenues were US$ 374.6 M, a growth of 44.1%;
Gross profit grew by 48.5% to US$ 139.8 M and operating
profit increased 77% to US$ 48.2 M.
T.
Hasegawa 2008 Sales Results - for the full year
ending September 30, 2008 consolidated net sales were ¥
45,421,000, down 9.3%. For the same period, net profit
declined 46% to ¥ 2,238,000.
Senomyx
& Firmenich - Novel Sweetness
Enhancer -
November 6, 2008 – Senomyx & Firmenich have entered
into a collaborative commercialization and license agreement
for S2383, Senomyx’s novel enhancer of the
high-intensity sweetener sucralose. During the collaborative
period, Firmenich will be granted exclusive rights on a
worldwide basis to commercialize S2383 in virtually all
product categories. Upon commercialization, Firmenich has
agreed to pay Senomyx royalties on all sales of S2383 when
it is sold either on a stand-alone basis or within a flavor
system. On November 5, 2008 Senomyx announced receipt of a
GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) regulatory designation
for S2383. The GRAS status allows S2383 to be commercialized
in the U.S. and other countries. Senomyx has confirmed in
taste tests that the use of S2383 allows the sucralose in
simple product prototypes to be reduced by up to 75% while
maintaining the desired sweet taste.
Remembering Jean
Maubert - Nov. 4, 2008 - Jean Maubert, president of
the Robertet SA supervisory board, has passed away. He was
84.
IFF
3d Qtr. 2008 Sales Results
- Oct. 31, 2008 - IFF reported a third quarter sales
increase of 6 percent to $617.5 million vs 2007. Flavors
sales for the third quarter were $278.2 million, an increase
of 9 percent on a reported basis and 5 percent on a local
currency basis. Fragrances delivered sales of $339.3 million
in the 3d Qtr, an increase of 4 percent on a reported basis
and flat in local currency. For the nine months ending Sept.
30 total sales increased 7% to $1,850.3 million. Nine month
Flavor sales increased 11.9% to $841.8 million while
Fragrance sales increased 3.9% to $1,008.4 million. For the
3d quarter net income declined 2% to $57.7 million and 9
month net income declined 9.6% to $180.7 million.
Symrise
3d Qtr & 9 month 2008
Sales - Oct.
29, 2008 - 3d Qtr. sales were up 1.6 per cent at €333.5m in
actual terms. Over the first nine months of 2008 sales grew
2 per cent to €1,009.5m and in local currency terms they
were up 6.1 per cent. Symrise said it remains on target to
achieve sales growth for the year in the 6 to 7 per cent
range. The Flavor & Nutrition division showed good
growth in the first nine months. Excluding the acquisition
of Chr. Hansen Flavors, sales at local currency rose by
6.4%. Including Chr. Hansen Flavors sales rose by 11% in
local currency. The Scent & Care division grew in local
currencies by 1.7%.
Sensient
F&F 3d Qtr. 2008 Sales
Results -
Oct. 16, 2008 -The flavors and fragrances group
reported 3d quarter 2008 sales of $206.5 million (+7%) while
quarterly operating income was up 8.0% to $31.6 million.
Year-to-date revenue increased to $616.1 million and
operating income increased to $94.3 million.
Florachem
Acquires Citrus Oil Processing
Plant - Oct.
15, 2008 - Florachem Corporation announced that it has
acquired the Citrus Oil Processing Facility located in
Mission, Texas from Frutech International.
Firmenich
wins 2008 DuPont Safety
Award - Oct.
13, 2008 - Firmenich, the world’s largest
privately-owned fragrance and flavor company, has won the
DuPont Safety Award in the Felt Leadership category for its
innovative “Health, Safety & Environment Management
System”.
Firmenich
2007-2008 Sales
- Oct. 9, 2008 - Firmenich posted strong sales growth
for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, despite an economic
downturn during the second half of the year. Sales increased
18.4% in local currencies, 13.5% in Swiss Francs, to reach
an annual turnover of CHF 2,847 million. Firmenich Flavors
recorded high double-digit growth, benefiting from the
additional sales and momentum from the acquisition of
Danisco’s Flavor Division in July 2007 – the
beginning of the fiscal year. The Perfumery Division posted
double-digit growth in local currencies, while the
Ingredients business recorded double-digit growth for the
year, boosted by natural ingredients from the acquisition of
Danisco’s Flavor Division. In
other news, Firmenich Chairman Jean-Marc
Bruel confirmed his desire to retire from the Board of
Directors, after eight years in office. Mr. Vernon Sankey
has been elected as the new Chairman of Firmenich’s
Board of Directors, as of October, 2008.
Givaudan
9 Months 2008 Results - Geneva, 8 October 2008 -
In the first nine months of 2008, Givaudan achieved sales of
CHF 3,149 million, an increase of 9.8% in local currencies
and 1.4% in Swiss francs. On a pro forma basis, as if Quest
had already been consolidated since 1 January 2007 and
excluding the impact of the portfolio streamlining, sales
grew 3.4% in local currencies. The Fragrance Division
recorded nine months sales of CHF 1,463 million, which
represents a growth of 1.5% in local currencies and a
decline of 6.2% in Swiss Francs. Excluding the impact of the
portfolio streamlining, sales grew 2.1% in local currencies.
The Flavour Division recorded nine months sales of CHF 1,686
million, an increase of 2.6% in local currencies and a
decline of 5.3% in Swiss Francs. In the first nine months,
the discontinuation of commodity ingredients and the St.
Louis divestment impacted sales by CHF 33 million. Excluding
this effect, the Flavour Division would have reached a
growth of 4.5% in local currencies.
Furaneol®
and Mesifuran enantiomers - Sept. 26, 2008 -
Researchers at Takasago International Corporation &
Hokkaido University have unraveled the 40 year old mystery
of which enantiomers of Furaneol and mesifuran are primarily
responsible for the burnt sugar odor characteristics.
....
In both cases, it has been demonstrated that the 2R
enantiomers have the strong sugary character. Large
quantities of these and related furanones are utilized as
raw materials in the flavor and fragrance industry, with
worldwide annual consumption of up to almost 100 tons. See
Org.
Lett., 10 (21), 4883–4885, 2008, Web Release Date:
September 26, 2008 (Furaneol is a registered trademark of
Firmenich SA).
Symrise:
Two new acquisitions -
Sept. 26, 2008 - Symrise acquires Intercontinental
Fragrances and Manheimer Fragrances; plans for a global air
care center in the US.
Frutarom
Half Year 2008 Sales - Aug 19, 2008 - Frutarom's
sales in the first half of 2008 showed growth of 47.8% vs
2007 and totaled US$ 254.6 million. Gross profit rose 50.9%
to total US$ 94.5 million. Operating profit rose 75.9% to
total US$ 33.2 million.
Givaudan
Half Year 2008 Results - August 5, 2008
Givaudan's half year sales increased 13.5% in local
currencies and 4.5% in Swiss francs to CHF 2,095 million. On
a comparable pro forma basis sales were up 3.0% in local
currencies. Comparable pro forma EBITDA margin improved by
1.2 percentage points to 22.5% while Net profit increased by
13.3% to CHF 94 million. The integration of Quest is on
track: CHF 50 million of incremental synergies, CHF 35
million cost.
IFF
2d Qtr & Half Year 2008
Results - New
York, July 30th - IFF's 2d Qtr. sales increased 4% in local
currencies and 10.9% to $636.1 million at actual exchange
rates. Half year sales were up 8.2% at actual rates to
$1,232.7 million. Flavor sales increased 6% in local
currencies and 14.8% to $289.7 million in actual terms for
the 2d Qtr. and half year sales were up 13.6% to 563.6
million in actual terms. 2d Qtr. Fragrance sales increased
1% in local currencies and 7.8% in actual terms to $346.3
million while half year sales were up 3.9% to $669.1 million
in actual terms. Overall 2d Qtr. net income decreased 14.5%
to $67.0 million while half year net income was down 12.8%
to 123.0 million primarily due to increased interest expense
associated with borrowings incurred in connection with the
2007 accelerated share repurchase program, which was
completed in June 2008.
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numbers (if known) of more than 7,100 Flavour
Chemicals;
The Qualitative and Quantitative Occurrence
of these Flavour Chemicals in about 450 Food
Products;
More than 4,500 references (including
reviews) related to these products;
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Takasago
1st Qtr 2008/9 Sales
- August 12, 2008 - For the
1st Qtr (ending June 30th), Takasago gross sales increased
1.3% to ¥ 32,036 million while operating profit
declined 4.9% to ¥ 2,639 million.
Givaudan
Half Year 2008 Results - August 5, 2008
Givaudan's half year sales increased 13.5% in local
currencies and 4.5% in Swiss francs to CHF 2,095 million. On
a comparable pro forma basis sales were up 3.0% in local
currencies. Comparable pro forma EBITDA margin improved by
1.2 percentage points to 22.5% while Net profit increased by
13.3% to CHF 94 million. The integration of Quest is on
track: CHF 50 million of incremental synergies, CHF 35
million cost.
IFF
2d Qtr & Half Year 2008
Results - New
York, July 30th - IFF's 2d Qtr. sales increased 4% in local
currencies and 10.9% to $636.1 million at actual exchange
rates. Half year sales were up 8.2% at actual rates to
$1,232.7 million. Flavor sales increased 6% in local
currencies and 14.8% to $289.7 million in actual terms for
the 2d Qtr. and half year sales were up 13.6% to 563.6
million in actual terms. 2d Qtr. Fragrance sales increased
1% in local currencies and 7.8% in actual terms to $346.3
million while half year sales were up 3.9% to $669.1 million
in actual terms. Overall 2d Qtr. net income decreased 14.5%
to $67.0 million while half year net income was down 12.8%
to 123.0 million primarily due to increased interest expense
associated with borrowings incurred in connection with the
2007 accelerated share repurchase program, which was
completed in June 2008.
Symrise
Half Year 2008 Sales
- Holzminden/Frankfurt, July 29, 2008 - Symrise
increased its half year 2008 sales by 6.7 percent on a local
currency basis and 2.3 percent at actual rates from EUR
660.9 million to EUR 676 million. The earnings (EBITA) for
the first half of 2008 were up 6 percent in local currencies
(up slightly in actual rates), increasing from EUR 123.1
million to 123.6 million. Net profit increased by 16 percent
at actual rates from EUR 52.6 million to EUR 60.8 million.
Accordingly, earnings per share reached 51 cents compared to
44 cents in the respective period last year. The Flavor
& Nutrition division registered sales growth of 11
percent in local currencies, reaching EUR 333.3 million. At
actual rates, this represents an increase of 7 percent. Chr.
Hansen, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2008,
contributed sales of EUR 8.3 million. The Scent & Care
division showed moderate sales growth of 2.5 percent in
local currencies in the first half year, with sales at Euro
342.7million. While segments like Mint and Life Essentials
continued to show strong growth, “luxury segments”
like Fine Fragrances and parts of Personal Care had to
contend with lower demand. In order to compensate for the
increased raw material and energy costs and in order to
protect our margins going forward, the division announced
selective price increases of 10 percent and more in early
July.
Sensient
F&F 2d Qtr. 2008 Sales
Results - The
flavors and fragrances group reported 2d quarter 2008
revenue increased 7.8% to $214.4 million. and to 409.6
million for the first six months of this year, up 8.0% from
the prior year’s comparable term half year. This
includes non-flavor ingredients such as dehydrated spices
which has hisorically been about 23% of their F&F
sales,.
Olfactory
Theories - July
2, 2008 - In a follow-up by physicist Marshall Stoneham's
group to their 2006 paper entitled " Could
Humans Recognize Odor by Phonon Assisted Tunneling? ",
their new paper in J. Roy. Soc. Interface entitled
"Odour
character differences for enantiomers correlate with
molecular flexibility" addresses certain aspects of the
"steric" (or shape) theory of molecular olfaction relating
to enantiomers. Noting "In particular, for the fairly
extensive class of enantiomers with six-membered ring
flexibility, enantiomers do not smell the same." And
concluding "...while the shape must be good enough, critical
information for actuation is a separate factor."
Happy 30th
Sunkist
Orange Soda
30 years ago this month, I piled 25 gallons of Sunkist
concentrate into the back of my old Porche and travelled to
the GCC canning plant in Norcross, GA to make the first
production run of Sunkist Orange Soda. In May and June, we
were on our way to Winston-Salem, Shreveport, Texarkana,
Rapid City and New York for the test market intros. The rest
is history, as by 1981 Sunkist had become the 10th best
selling soft drink in the USA. The advertising was "fun, sun
and the beach" using TV and radio commercials based on the
Beach Boys' hit song "Good Vibrations" as the brand's theme.
For
more about the history and
to see the intro commercials - John
Leffingwell, April 28, 2008
Frutarom
1st Qtr 2008 Sales - Haifa, Israel, May 21, 2008
- Frutarom's 1st Qtr 2008 sales increased 51.6% to US$ 122
million while gross profit increased 50.2% to US$ 44.8
million, with a growth of 47.8% in operating profit to US$
15.3 million compared with the same quarter last year. Net
profit for the first quarter of 2008 grew by 27.3% to reach
a quarterly record of US$ 9.7 million, compared with US$ 7.6
million for the same quarter in 2007. During the quarter
Frutarom attained considerable growth in sales, consisting
of double digit growth in core activities and the
contribution of the seven acquisitions made in 2007.
Robertet
1st Qtr 2008 Sales
- May 19, 2008 -
1st Qtr sales rose 32% to 76,842 million euros
(inclusive of the Charabot acquisition). In addition,
“after consolidation of the Charabot accounts, audited
results 2007 are higher than what had been announced at the
end of February”.
Takasago
Year 2007/8 Sales
- May 15, 2008 - Takasago
sales for the Year ending March 31, 200 increased 9.1 % to
¥ 124,231 million while net income increased +6.2% to
¥ 5,188 million.
Flavourings:
Production, Composition, Applications, Regulations,
Herta Ziegler (Editor)
IFF
1st Qtr 2008 Sales
- New York, May 1, 2008 - 1st
Qtr sales increased 5% to $597 million, primarily
benefitting from the weaker U.S. dollar. At comparable
exchange rates, sales would have increased 1 percent
compared to the prior year. Flavor sales increased 12
percent over the prior year period. Excluding the
impact of currencies, sales growth for Flavors was up 8%.
Fragrance sales for the period were flat. Net income
declined 11% to $55,948 primarily due to increased interest
expense incurred in connection with the 2007 accelerated
share repurchase program and restructuring charges related
to employee separation costs due to the elimination of
approximately 125 positions.
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