Colors & Flavors
Europe: More UK consumers opt for premium, luxurious chocolate, finds report
About 2,000 consumers in the UK surveyed in March 2014 want premium chocolate, fine ingredients and products that are positioned around ethical luxury.
The US...
Europe: RTD iced coffee grows in region, says report
Europe has seen robust growth in the niche iced/ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee market during the last few years, despite many other fast moving consumer goods...
Americas: Coconut water brand introduces lemonade flavor
To celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary, Vita Coco coconut water brings together two of summer’s most popular drinks – fresh coconut water and homemade...
World: Liquid water enhancers grow 85% and go international, finds report
The UK, France, Germany, Italy and China offer the greatest prospect for liquid water enhancers after their success in the US since they were...
Americas: Frutarom acquires US flavor company Hagelin for $52.4M
Frutarom Industries Ltd. has acquired 100% of the share capital of US-based Hagelin for a cash consideration of $52.4 million.
This fourth acquisition in 2013...
Americas: DDW acquires DuPont Danisco Food Colorings
D.D. Williamson (DDW) has acquired the food coloring product line and related processing equipment from Danisco USA Inc., a part of DuPont Nutrition &...
Americas: WILD Flavors acquires natural aroma chemical supplier
WILD Flavors, Inc. has acquired Alfrebro, LLC, a manufacturer of natural extracts and aroma chemicals, advanced proprietary technologies, and expanded processing capabilities.
With this positioning,...
Asia Pacific: IFF to invest $50M in Indonesia
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) said it plans to invest over $50 million in its flavors operations in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The investment will include...
Europe: Givaudan recognized as top performer in climate change survey
Givaudan has been recognized as a top, ‘A-band’ performer in the CDP’s 350 Climate Change 2013 Report for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The CDP, previously...
Americas: Frutarom buys Panana company, expands in central America
Frutarom Industries Ltd. has acquired the Guatemalan flavor company Aroma SA (held by International Aroma Corp, a Panama company) for a net consideration of...