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December 2012

December 20, 2012

Symrise and Probi sign joint research and development agreement

• Bundling of expertise in developing new product solutions in the areas of food and beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals
• Initial focus on oral care...» More

December 10, 2012

Symrise Wins German Sustainability Award 2012

• Winner in the “Germany’s Most Sustainable Initiatives” category
• Commitment to vanilla farming and farmers in Madagascar impresses jury
• Recognition for Symrise’s strategy of...» More

December 06, 2012

Symrise Receives Top Grade for Its Sustainability Efforts

• Sustainability rating agency oekom research assesses 101 interna-tional chemical companies
• Symrise receives “Prime Status”
• Evidence of advanced integration of sustainability...» More

November 2012

November 14, 2012

Symrise Celebrates 30 Years in China

• Started as third joint venture “JV 003” in Shanghai in 1982
• First international supplier of flavors and fragrances in China
• Further investment and expansion of the...» More

November 07, 2012

Sales and Earnings up 9 % in the First Nine Months

• Emerging Markets account for 48 % of sales for the first time
• EBITDA margin of 20 % despite persistently high raw material prices and start-up
   costs for...» More

October 2012

October 23, 2012

That is How the World Cooks – Symrise Begins Collaboration with Gianfranco Chiarini and His Digital Chef Network

• Access to the culinary knowledge of more than 15,000 chefs worldwide
• Increasing understanding of local taste preferences
• Inspiring each other’s culinary...» More

October 19, 2012

Symrise Exhibits at Erbil International Fair and Presents Tasty Solutions for the Land of the Two Rivers

• Showcases beverage and sweet flavors for the Iraqi market
• Focus on regional preferences and essential flavors
• Plan to intensify presence in this fast growing market » More

September 2012

September 24, 2012

Symrise Nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2012

• Recognizes commitment to vanilla cultivation and farmers in Madagascar
• Finalist in the “Germany’s Most Sustainable Initiative” category
• Greater integration of sustainability...» More

September 21, 2012

Symrise Analyzes Anthocyanin Content of Bilberries with New Method

• Improved information on bioactive ingredients
• Enables optimally standardized extracts
• Increased sustainability with fast, eco-friendly analysis method» More

September 19, 2012

PURE PLEASURE: Symrise Cracks the DNA of Food Pleasure

• Qualitative consumer research study in four European countries
• Explores food and drink pleasure by engaging consumer dialogue
• Complements consumer understanding within...» More

September 03, 2012

A New Name for Proven Quality: Kaden Becomes Symrise BioActives

• Greater visibility as a Symrise subsidiary
• Revamped market presence with a dedicated website
• Expanded array of biofunctional ingredients» More

August 2012

August 09, 2012

Symrise AG Increases Sales and EBITDA by 7 % in the First Half of the Year

• EBITDA margin of 20 % despite ongoing high raw material prices
• Share of sales from Emerging Markets up to 47 %
• Earnings per share rise to € 0.71
• Outlook for the full...» More

August 02, 2012

Symrise Opens new Center of Excellence in São Paulo and Expands Presence in Latin America

• New Center of Excellence in Brazil links activities of both divisions
• € 12 million investment – space tripled
• New location reflects sustainability aspects» More

July 2012

July 24, 2012

Shaping the Future Together – Symrise Signs United Nations Global Compact

• Universally accepted principles of sustainable and ethical economic activities signed
• Commitment to responsible and sustainable value creation
• Supports standards for human...» More

July 09, 2012

Partnership for Alternative Testing Methods – Symrise Becomes Member of EPAA

• First company in the sector to join partnership
• Partnership between European Commission and industry
• Commitment backed by well-established research expertise» More

June 2012

June 19, 2012

Symrise Appoints Béatrice Mouleyre Senior Vice President Global Fine Fragrance

• Leadership of Fine Fragrance Creation and Sales worldwide
• Expert in global luxury goods, fragrances and cosmetics market
• Capabilities and profile in important business...» More

June 07, 2012

Twice the Amount of Freshness from Symrise: Production Start for Expanded Menthol Capacities in Holzminden

• Market leadership consolidated with investment of € 16 million Euro
• Raw materials supply secured for strategically important products
• Partnership with Lanxess...» More

May 2012

May 31, 2012

One Decade Filled with Innovation. 10Y BSB Award Goes to Symrise with Three More Cosmetics Prizes in 2012

• Honored as “Most Innovative Company of the Last Decade”
• Actipone® Woods, SymSol® PF-3 and Frescolat® X-cool also awarded prizes
• Two second and one third prize in the...» More

May 16, 2012

Symrise AG's Annual General Meeting Elects New Shareholder Representative to Supervisory Board and Raises Dividend

• Dr. Winfried Steeger elected to Supervisory Board
• Increased dividend of € 0.62 approved» More

May 15, 2012

Sustainable Solutions – Symrise Publishes its 2011 Sustainability Report

• First report at level A of the G3 guidelines of the GRI
• Increased quality and transparency
• Key values improved » More

May 09, 2012

Symrise Starts Fiscal Year with Robust Sales Growth

• Sales rise 4% to €433 million
• EBITDA margin of 20.1% despite higher raw material costs
• Sales with global customers up 10%
• Symrise raises sales forecast for Fiscal...» More

April 2012

April 12, 2012

Prize for Eyelash Beauty – Symrise wins PCHi Award in China with SymPeptide® 226 EL

• Award for the most significant technology in China’s Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry 2011-2012
• Eyelash-enhancing ingredient wins in Technology category
• Whitening and...» More

April 05, 2012

Care and Protection for the Skin: Symrise Highlights Skin Friendly Solutions at in-cosmetics 2012

• Core topics: preservatives and cooling agents
• Novel actives for anti-cellulite and lip and face plumping
• Partner of in-focus Solar Beauty Trail» More

March 2012

March 22, 2012

A Whisper of Luxury: Prestigious French Award for Symrise Perfumer Emilie Coppermann

• Creative ideas for luxury fragrances honored with the Prix Lalique
• Award from the Centre du Luxe et de la Création
• Most important luxury-oriented think and do tank in...» More

March 14, 2012

Symrise in 2011 again highly profitable with an EBITDA margin of 20 %

• Target EBITDA margin reached despite steep rise in cost of raw materials
• Sales up by 2 % to € 1.584 billion
• Sales increase by 7 % in business with global...» More

February 2012

February 27, 2012

Symrise Invests in Growth Platforms

• Acquisition of Brazilian activities from fragrance manufacturer Belmay to extend position in new areas of growth
• Expansion of natural perfume oils business with the ...» More

February 14, 2012

Symrise Presents the Refreshing Taste of Citrus at Gulfood 2012

• Universally popular flavor in the region
• Insights into consumers’ wishes fuels fresh taste perspectives
• naturally citrus!® – one of the core taste competences at...» More

January 2012

January 30, 2012

Symrise Perfumer Maurice Roucel appointed Chevalier de l’ Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

• Recognition of 40 years of olfactory creations
• Order of the French Ministry of Culture
• Creator of many well-known signature scents» More

January 24, 2012

Broad Spectrum Preservative for Cosmetic Applications: Symrise Launches SymOcide® PS

• Versatile and reliable for skin-friendly, safe and well-preserved cosmetics
• Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients
• Complies with cosmetics regulations of most...» More

January 20, 2012

A Prize for Beauty: Symrise receives Frost & Sullivan Award for its Eyelash Enhancing SymPeptide® 226EL

• 2011 European Personal Care Product Differentiation Excellence Award from Frost & Sullivan
• Scientifically proven improvement of appearance and fullness of eyelashes
• Joint...» More

January 11, 2012

Symrise secures competitive position of German sites through 2020

• Employment guarantee for employees in Germany
• Increase in vocational training and employee qualification levels
• Total investment of € 220 million in expansion and...» More

 

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