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December 2009

December 07, 2009

Highly effective fruit concentrates for skin and hair care - Symrise launched superfruits for cosmetic products

Over the past few years, superfruits have enjoyed an immense success. Nowadays these exotic fruits can be found everywhere in the supermarket - in tea, juices, cereals and many more...» More

December 03, 2009

Symrise reveals hidden emotions: The 4th Symrise Beverage Inspiration Day was devoted to brands and emotions

Emotions constitute one of the most important factors in a brand's success. As such, the major topics at the 2009 Symrise Beverage Inspiration Day were brands and emotions. Roughly 100...» More

November 2009

November 24, 2009

Symrise expands its portfolio: New Consumer Health business unit

• New global business unit for food supplements, health care and specialty products
• A logical strategy that meets the growing demand for health-oriented foods
• Expanding...» More

November 18, 2009

Symrise acquires Futura Labs Group

• Expansion in dynamic North African and Gulf regions
• Creation of the new market leader in Egypt
• Excellent fit of regional product portfolio and client base
• Track...» More

November 12, 2009

Bernd Hirsch Appointed New CFO of Symrise

• Many Years of Experience as CFO • Joining Symrise as of December 1, 2009» More

November 05, 2009

Symrise selects two new Executive Committee members

• Hans Holger Gliewe appointed as new head of the Flavor & Nutrition division • Chief Financial Officer Dominique Yates leaves at his own request • New CFO has already been chosen» More

November 05, 2009

Report on the First Nine Months of 2009: Symrise increases sales and earnings in the third quarter

• Sales increase by 5.6 % in the third quarter • Growth in all regions and areas of business • Third-quarter EBITDA margin, adjusted for restructuring expenses, up to 21.2 % • Adjusted...» More

October 2009

October 28, 2009

SymSitive™ 1609: the new generation of active ingredients for fast skin relief

With SymSitive™ 1609, Symrise is launching a market innovation: this soothing active ingredient is a breakthrough in treating sensitive skin» More

October 14, 2009

Colorful and yet natural: Symrise adapts its portfolio of colorants to comply with new directive

The new EC directive on colorants is creating multiple challenges for the food industry. In response, Symrise has restructured its SymColor® portfolio of colorants so that manufacturers can...» More

September 2009

September 15, 2009

The effective alternative:
Symrise launches an innovative active ingredient for deodorants

With its highly-effective active ingredient SymDeo® B125, Symrise is now offering a new innovative deodorant active to fight body odor. Beyond that, SymDeo® B125 is...» More

September 14, 2009

Something exciting for all of the senses:
Symrise at the 2009 Trendforum in Munich

Symrise will be on site at the Trendforum in Munich for the second year in a row. Once again, the fragrance and flavoring manufacturer will present different aspects from the field of...» More

September 10, 2009

The brewing industry’s utopia becomes reality

Using one single brew for a variety of different kinds of beers used to be a pipe dream. With its innovative approach BrewTopia, however, flavoring manufacturer Symrise does the impossible...» More

August 2009

August 25, 2009

Symrise’s client magazine wins silver in Berlin

Symrise is delighted to have received an award for its client magazine senses.» More

August 19, 2009

Securing Symrise’s Competitive Position

Symrise and IG BCE (Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union) Extend Collective Labor Agreement with the Goal of Strengthening the Company in the Long Term.» More

August 10, 2009

What’s next in Citrus? Symrise analyzes social media to develop innovative citrus products

Citrus is one of Symrise's most important areas of competence. To meet its own high standards when it comes to consumer insights, the company recently began working with web-based methods...» More

August 06, 2009

Report on the First Half of 2009: Symrise Remains Highly Profitable in Difficult Market

• Stable sales 
• Restructuring expenses impact earnings position 
• EBITDA margin adjusted for restructuring expenses amounts to 18.9% in first half year; 20.2% in second...» More

August 03, 2009

A closer relationship with consumers: Symrise counts on social media

Symrise places a great deal of importance on consumer research: the aim of the company’s Market & Consumer Research division, for instance, is to identify trends, develop new product...» More

July 2009

July 02, 2009

In pursuit of flavor: Symrise improves flavor analysis with SymStixx™

What is it that makes a Sunday roast, pasta in an Italian restaurant and homemade desserts all taste so delicious? Analyzing a finished dish is a notoriously labor-intensive task. Now,...» More

June 2009

June 25, 2009

Ensuring sustainability in the product and farming: Symrise manufactures the botanical active ingredient (-)-α-bisabolol while supporting environmental standards

Since May, Symrise has offered specially developed and Ecocert-certified formulations for cosmetic products which contain the active ingredient SymRelief®. An important component of this...» More

June 22, 2009

Symrise wraps up its natural flavorings package: customized flavorings portfolio plus comprehensive consulting services

The new EC Flavorings Regulation poses a challenge to many food manufacturers. Symrise is bringing one of its core competencies to bear – natural flavorings – to help its clients meet this...» More

June 16, 2009

First organic, and now fair trade too: Symrise creates new standards in vanilla

It was only a few months ago that the Holzminden-based fragrance and flavoring manufacturer Symrise announced it had received the organic seal for selected vanilla extracts. The company has...» More

June 04, 2009

Symrise: Heinz-Jürgen Bertram appointed as Chief Executive Officer

Heinz-Jürgen Bertram has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the flavors and fragrances manufacturer Symrise AG effective July 1st, 2009. The appointment was...» More

May 2009

May 18, 2009

The new generation of multiconcentrated citrus oils from the Symrise Global Citrus Center

Symrise introduces a new manufacturing process to improve the quality of its citrus oils. This next generation of multiconcentrated oils developed at the Global Citrus Center in Sorocaba,...» More

May 15, 2009

Symrise to take part in the Djazagro exhibition

Symrise's presence at the Djazagro agrofood exhibition in Algeria means that one of the world's leading flavoring manufacturers will be on site. By attending the trade fair, the company is...» More

May 13, 2009

Symrise awarded for its innovative skin protection

Symrise received the highly regarded 2009 BSB Innovation Prize for SymHelios® 1031, its new ingredient that protects the skin from within against UVB rays and environmental pollution.» More

May 07, 2009

Symrise: Stable Sales
in Difficult Market Environment

Report on Q1 2009
• Positive sales trend in North and South America • EAME experiences sharp drop in turnover • Strong operating free cashflow • Targeted restructuring steps...» More

May 07, 2009

Symrise issues a promissory loan note of EUR 75 million through the Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)

Symrise AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fragrances, flavorings and cosmetic ingredients, has strengthened its capital base by issuing a promissory loan note of EUR 75...» More

April 2009

April 23, 2009

New member of Symrise's Supervisory Board: Dr. Thomas Rabe

Fragrance and flavoring manufacturer Symrise welcomes Dr. Thomas Rabe, CFO at Bertelsmann, as the newest member of its Supervisory Board.» More

April 20, 2009

Symrise strengthens its presence in the Arab world

Dubai is one of the most important economic centers in the Arab world. Symrise has expanded its presence there and now has its own local affiliate, whose facilities house sales offices as...» More

April 17, 2009

Symrise launches four cutting-edge active ingredients at in-cosmetics 2009 in Munich

Symrise will launch exciting new cosmetic active ingredients at in-cosmetics in Munich, April 2009. in-cosmetics is the leading global business platform for personal care ingredients....» More

April 01, 2009

Convincing masking solutions for Stevia by Symrise

The global flavoring manufacturer Symrise is now offering the food industry new flavor solutions for products sweetened with stevia. These new solutions, which were developed as part of the...» More

March 2009

March 19, 2009

Symrise receives organic certification in the U.S.

Symrise has been awarded USDA Organic Certification from the National Organic Program (NOP), in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture standards. Certification allows Symrise to...» More

March 12, 2009

A new way of thoroughly protecting the skin from UV radiation

Symrise has developed a new cosmetic ingredient: SymHelios® 1031. It protects the skin against long-term damage caused by environmental factors, particularly UVB rays. SymHelios® 1031 can...» More

March 04, 2009

Stable Growth Despite Economic Crisis

Despite the unfavorable environment, Symrise boosted sales by € 45.4 million to € 1.32 billion in 2008. » More

February 2009

February 27, 2009

Symrise: New president of the EAME Scent & Care division

As of February 1, 2009, Holger Winkel is the new president of the EAME region (Europe, Africa, Middle East) for the Scent & Care division at fragrance and flavoring manufacturer Symrise....» More

February 23, 2009

Organic vanilla from Madagascar: Symrise invests in organic certification

Starting immediately, the global fragrances and flavorings manufacturer Symrise will be supplying organic-quality vanilla extracts to the international foods industry. These high-quality...» More

 

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