December 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate December 9, 2021
Symrise segments its aquafeed offering from Diana Aqua into three product ranges
— Extrapal: palatability enhancer range specifically designed for aquaculture
— Actipal: standardized functional hydrolysate range for aquafeed palatability, health and nutrition
— Nutri: nutrition range for aquaculture feed
Corporate December 8, 2021
Symrise receives Triple A score from CDP for sustainability performance
— Non-profit organization CDP measures commitment to protecting the climate, water and forests
— Symrise awarded top ratings in all three categories
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate | Financial December 7, 2021
Symrise expands portfolio of custom taste solutions through acquisition of Giraffe Foods Inc.
— Acquisition facilitates forward integration of Flavor & Nutrition segment in North America
— Giraffe Foods, a leading player in custom taste solutions for home meal replacement, food service and retail sectors of the food industry
— Further expansion of market position and capabilities in North America
— Closing expected before year-end
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate December 2, 2021
Symrise opens innovation lab located at Colworth Science Park in the UK
― Local development to support UK manufacturers and producers
— Fully equipped application lab for bakery, beverages, dairy, and flavor development lab
— Local regulatory knowledge and support to ensure current and future market compliancy
Corporate | Financial December 1, 2021
Symrise extends Executive Board contract of Heinz-Jürgen Bertram ahead of schedule until 2025
— Supervisory Board once again reaffirms Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram as CEO ahead of schedule for a further three years
— Symrise commits to continuity and stability in the Executive Board
— Firm focus on long-term goals: continuation of successful growth course
November 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate November 18, 2021
Symrise Flavor & Symrise Diana Food with virtual presence at Fi & Hi Europe 2021: Best of nature, best of science, best for you and our planet
― Focus on taste for alternative proteins as well as natural, functional taste and nutrition solutions addressing the trend towards health and well-being
― Participation in two conferences covering natural taste for alternative proteins as well as the latest dietary health trends for the beverages and dairy markets
― Presentation of concepts within a comprehensive…
Corporate | Sustainability November 3, 2021
Symrise receives award for social engagement
— Sustainability Heroes Awards conferred by DQS (German Society for Sustainability)
— Symrise projects with suppliers and local communities commended
Scent & Care | Corporate November 2, 2021
Symrise enters joint venture with Groupe Neroli in the Grasse region
— Sustainable growth and diversification of natural raw material portfolio
— Strategic partnership with focus on flower and Mediterranean plants
— Support of local farmers and contribution of perfumery know-how
October 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate October 28, 2021
Symrise Diana Food to present new data on the relationship between gut health and immune system
— Webinar with Vitafoods Insight scheduled for November 3rd
— Connects scientific evidence with consumer behavior trends
— Underpins the leading role in natural solutions addressing gut health and the immune system
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Scent & Care | Corporate October 27, 2021
Symrise launches SymProBiome, a platform with disruptive innovations in microbiome research and product development
— Unique focus on science and innovation, with next generation microbiome research models
— Creating effective solutions that work in harmony with the body’s microbiome
— Collecting and decoding data for innovative ingredient development for key areas including skin, oral cavity, gut, scalp and underarm
— Partnering with leading experts to combine microbiome…
Corporate | Financial October 26, 2021
Symrise continues accelerated growth course
— Organic sales growth of 9.2 % in the first nine months and 8.3 % in the third quarter
— Sales growth in reporting currency of 6.7 % compared to prior-year period and 10.6 % in the third quarter
— Further raising of sales target for 2021: organic growth of around 9 % expected
— EBITDA margin to exceed 21 %
— Medium-term targets for 2025 confirmed
Scent & Care | Corporate October 19, 2021
Symrise and Van Aroma expand their Sustainable Patchouli program into Sumatra
― Grows the network for Good Agricultural Practices in patchouli cultivation
— Greater geographical spread boosts resilience of the patchouli supply chain
— Enables farmers to safeguard a fair income and sustainable business
Scent & Care | Corporate October 14, 2021
Symrise files a range of patent applications for its multifunctional cosmetic ingredient Hydrolite® 7 green
― Substantiates innovative role in the cosmetic ingredients market
— Demonstrates strong ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability
— 100 % bio-based 1,2-alkanediol from castor bean oil for product protection
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate October 5, 2021
Symrise Diana Food: Baby food farmers to start agronomy training session focused on soil biodiversity
― Strengthens the offerings in key fruit and vegetable product streams
— Focus on soil biodiversity to enhance crop yield
— Further proof of differentiation through advanced agronomy practices
September 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate September 28, 2021
Cooperation between Symrise and KitchenTown Berlin leads to natural taste for Holy Energy
― Sustainable energy booster with natural taste solutions
― Collaboration with innovative startup Holy Energy
― Ecosystem approach with KitchenTown Berlin to combine complementary expertise
Scent & Care | Corporate September 22, 2021
Fragrance meets art: Symrise presents updated version of its perfumers’ compendium
― Reference work for perfumers in fresh, artistic design
— Now with symbols for sustainable and high-impact fragrance ingredients
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate September 16, 2021
Symrise positions itself as ideal partner in the creation of satisfying plant-based protein products
― Helping to overcome the main consumption barrier for plant-based protein products while delivering against customer needs for solution efficacy and cost effectiveness
― Taking a global approach that covers all key product categories
― Guiding deep consumer and market understanding of naturalness, good-for you products and a sustainable diet
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate September 13, 2021
Symrise: purchase agreement signed for a Michael Foods egg processing plant in Hegins (PA/US)
— Keep up with increasing demand of the Pet Food industry in the US
— Perfect fit with the strategy of IsoNova Technologies LLC part of Symrise Flavor & Nutrition
— Delivery of quality pet-food ingredients and innovative solutions
Corporate | Financial September 4, 2021
Symrise joins the DAX
— Admission to the DAX 40 on 20 September 2021
— Result of the strategy geared towards long-term profitable growth
— Symrise intends to consistently achieve sustainable increase in value
Scent & Care | Corporate September 1, 2021
Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients to enter strategic partnership with Kobo to expand sunscreen and color cosmetics business
— Acquisition of 25 % minority interest in US-headquartered Kobo Products, Inc., including an agreement regarding the future disposition of Kobo´s shares
— Symrise to become a Kobo distribution partner for inorganic UV filters
— Strategic partnership will accelerate global growth strategy in cosmetic ingredients
August 2021
Corporate | Financial August 5, 2021
Symrise achieves strong sales and earnings growth in the first half year of 2021
— Sales increase of 9.7 % in organic terms
— High level of profitability with EBITDA margin of 22.0 %
— Targets for 2021 raised: Sales are projected to grow organically by more than 7 %, EBITDA margin forecast to be over 21 %
Scent & Care | Corporate August 3, 2021
Symrise Perfumery School is recruiting the next generation of fragrance professionals
— Search for students from North America and Latin America
— To shape the future of the industry with fresh ideas and modern fragrance solutions
— To foster a community committed to diversity, innovation and sustainability
— 3+2 format: 3 years at Symrise and 2 years at Symrise worldwide Creative Centers
July 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate July 28, 2021
Symrise business unit Diana Pet Food extends its palatability measurement capabilities in North America
— Opening of pet food measurement center in US
— Offers additional services in the immediate proximity to customers
— Addressing the evolving wishes of pat parents on the North American continent
Scent & Care | Corporate July 15, 2021
Lilybelle® by Symrise: Lily of the valley fragrance ingredient from renewable sources
— Sustainable, flowery-fresh lily of the valley fragrance
— 83 percent of raw material from renewable sources
— Readily biodegradable
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate July 13, 2021
Symrise Diana Food Deploys a Digital Solution to Enhance Traceability of Global Farming and Sourcing practices
— App collects, structures and coordinates agronomy data from all over the world
— Addresses the market’s increasing demand for transparency, quality, and data accuracy
— Phase one launch planned for October 2021
Scent & Care | Corporate July 8, 2021
Symrise launches SymReboot™ OC, its first processed probiotic dedicated to oral care
— Sustains the oral cavity’s instinctive defenses and supports a healthy balance of the oral microbiome
— Promotes healthy gums, strengthens the oral cavity barrier
— Soothes and protects from harmful bacteria
— Suits a wide range of oral care products incl. toothpaste, mouthwash, gum care and lozenges
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate July 6, 2021
Symrise Diana Pet Food opens factory in China
— Positioning in a dynamic market with in extended capacities and additional knowhow
— Proximity to local customers and understanding of the market
— Opening the first palatability measurement center in Asia Pacific
— Eco-friendly design and operation according to advances sutainability standards
Scent & Care | Corporate July 1, 2021
Current in vivo data underlines: next generation dandruff control by Symrise as effective as conventional solutions
— Crinipan® PMC green significantly reduces dandruff on scalp
— Novel plant-based ingredient performs equal to conventional active ingredients like climbazole and piroctone olamine
— Eco-friendly solution for use in various dandruff control and other scalp care products
June 2021
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 30, 2021
Symrise Diana Food presents new clinical evidence on whole fruit cranberry extract for urinary health; webinar scheduled for July 7
— Study shows clinical evidence of the efficacy of cranberry extracts high in proanthocyanidins as a natural solution to support urinary health in women
— Webinar will provide valuable information to supplement manufacturers looking to develop scientifically-backed, natural solutions to address frequent UTIs
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 29, 2021
Symrise to invest in Swedish pet health products provider Swedencare
— Strategic investment of 5 % in Swedencare’s capital through acquisition of new shares
— Strong opportunity for collaboration and exploration of additional growth activities in the highly dynamic global pet food market
Scent & Care | Corporate June 24, 2021
“The Fragrance of Forests” continues sustainably Symrise confirms FSC® Chain of Custody certification
— 2021 FSC® Chain of Custody audit accomplished successfully
— First and only producer in its industry to achieve the certification (FSC-139971)
— Reflects renewable and sustainable raw material source for the certified ingredients
— Supports growing customer demand for FSC® certified products from responsible sources
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 22, 2021
Symrise decodes three preferences on sweet taste perception
— Three taste routes to reduce the sugar level while also meeting consumer taste preferences
— Diverse consumer preferences on the ideal level of sweetness
— Taste solutions portfolio evolved to support food & drink manufacturers
Scent & Care | Corporate June 21, 2021
Symrise announces Hydrolite® 7 green, the 100% bio-based next generation cosmetic multifunctional
— 100% bio-based, nature-derived, clear, colorless liquid
— Suits a variety of traditional or natural/green cosmetic formulations and all skin types
— Truly unique with multiple patent applications and high performance properties
— Enhances product protection, enhances antioxidants, masks/reduces malodor, solubilizes lipophilic ingredients, enhances product…
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 17, 2021
Symrise received offer from Oterra™ to acquire its natural food coloring activities
— Offer has been presented to French Labor Unions today
— Purchase agreement expected to be signed in a few months
Corporate June 15, 2021
Symrise logistics: Good. Goods. Symotion gets started with current website
— Website presents comprehensive logistics portfolio
— Logistics services for both Symrise and external customers
— Proximity to parent company via common graphic elements
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 8, 2021
Symrise opens innovation center in Dubai to shape the future of taste for food in the Middle East
— State-of-the-art center for development, application, and sensory laboratories
— Location in the Iconic Gold Tower in DMCC, JLT to serve the Middle East & Pakistan and support Africa
— In line with the four pillars of Sustainability towards carbon neutral status
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate June 1, 2021
Symrise Diana Food introduces a series of recipe videos highlighting their outstanding natural culinary taste solutions
― Videos available from June 1, 2021
― To inspire a culinary voyage around the world
May 2021
Scent & Care | Corporate May 27, 2021
Symrise invests in product innovation for textured hair from Infinite Looks
— Co-financing a capital increase of $ 4.2 million in the growing segment of textured hair care
— Expansion of market insight and joint development of tailored hair care products
— Focus on products for active women with textured hair
Corporate May 22, 2021
International Day for Biological Diversity: Symrise is committed
— Promotion of sustainable biodiversity initiatives on a global level
— Responsible procurement of biological resources through sustainable backward integration
— Biological diversity as basis of existence and cornerstone of Scent, Taste, Nutrition and Care
— Expansion of pioneering role in the protection of biodiversity and sustainable business activity
Corporate | Financial May 10, 2021
Symrise signs € 500 million sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility
— Revolving Credit Facility replaces existing € 300 million RCF
— Interest margin directly tied to three sustainablity KPIs around greenhouse gas emissions, sourcing and water consumption
— Sustainability-linked margin adjustments to support projects by “Save the Children” in Madagascar
April 2021
Corporate | Financial April 28, 2021
Symrise starts dynamically into the fiscal year 2021
— Organic growth of 10.5 % in the first quarter
— Group sales rise to € 950 million
— Targets for 2021 and medium-term targets until 2025 confirmed
Scent & Care | Corporate April 22, 2021
Symrise launches Hydrolex™ E, a multifunctional solution to protect modern cosmetic formulations
— High quality humectant and emollient that helps with product protection
— Practically odour-free, ideal for a wide range of ‘clean’ formulations
— Perfectly complements Symrise’s other multifunctional ingredients and preservatives
Scent & Care | Corporate April 13, 2021
New data underlines efficacy of Symrise SymReboot™ L19 as a processed-probiotic scalp solution in shampoo
— Visibly reduces scalp dryness and dry dandruff flakes after only 2 weeks
— Soothes scalp redness and itching and promotes a healthy scalp microbiome
— Combines innovation from two key areas: probiotics and sensitive skin
— Opens up new horizons for cosmetics manufacturers using probiotic ingredients
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate April 8, 2021
Presenting symlife® taste balancing solutions that bring great taste to good-for-you products
— Bridging the taste gap between a healthy diet and consumer preferences
— Balancing the overall taste perception of products with reduced sugar, salt and fat
— Taking a holistic approach with strong emphasis on natural solutions
Scent & Care | Corporate April 6, 2021
Symrise reorganizes business with cosmetic ingredients and perfume compositions
— Dr. Jörn Andreas taking responsibility for the Cosmetic Ingredients division
— Eder Ramos becoming responsible for the Fragrance division
— Geared towards growth of rapidly expanding divisions and customer-oriented service models
March 2021
Corporate | Sustainability March 16, 2021
Symrise joins AIM-Progress initiative for more sustainable and equitable supply chains
— Initiative promotes sustainability and respect for human rights
— Improved cooperation with customers and suppliers
Scent & Care | Corporate | Sustainability March 11, 2021
Symrise & Van Aroma launch ‘Nilampedia’ – A learning platform for patchouli farmers in Indonesia
— Online platform to educate and communicate with patchouli farmers on sustainable cultivation
— Focus on addressing fundamental issues at farm level through Good Agricultural practices
— Close to 2K subscribers on YouTube
Corporate | Financial March 9, 2021
Symrise delivers reliable, profitable growth during the exceptional year 2020
— Group sales in reporting currency up 3.3 % to € 3,520 million
— Operating result (EBITDA) significantly above prior-year figure (+5.8 %) at € 742 million
— EBITDA margin increases to 21.1 %
— Dividend increase proposed from € 0.95 to € 0.97 per share
— Outlook for 2021: Symrise expects sales growth of 5 to 7 % and EBITDA margin of around 21 %
February 2021
Scent & Care | Corporate February 24, 2021
Symrise upgrades online platform for aroma molecules
— Ingredient Finder provides comprehensive information on fragrance, flavoring and pharma portfolio
— Easy to use thanks to a clear design and many filter functions
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate | Sustainability February 11, 2021
Diana Food launches a range of organic and animal welfare chicken solutions
— Product offerings designed to meet rising consumer demand for ethical ingredients
— Provides food manufacturers with high-performing, great-tasting poultry solutions made from organic and animal welfare compliant raw materials
Corporate | Financial | Sustainability February 9, 2021
CDP rating: Symrise receives award for effective climate protection in the supply chain
— Holzminden-based Group makes it into the top seven percent
— Non-profit organization CDP surveyed 9,600 companies and their suppliers
Corporate | Financial February 3, 2021
Changes to the Executive Board of Symrise AG as of 1 April 2021
— Heinrich Schaper, President of the Flavor segment, to enter retirement
— Combination of the segments Flavor & Nutrition into one segment headed by Dr Jean-Yves Parisot
— Resignation of Achim Daub, President of Scent & Care, by mutal agreement
January 2021
Corporate | Financial January 26, 2021
Symrise discloses sales figures and confirms profitability target for full year 2020
— Solid growth despite global coronavirus pandemic and cybersecurity attack in mid-December
— Organic sales growth of 2.7 % in the financial year 2020
— Group sales in reporting currency up 3.3 % to € 3.521 billion
— Profitability target for 2020 confirmed / expected EBITDA margin at the lower end of the guidance range of 21 to 22 %
Taste, Nutrition & Health | Corporate January 22, 2021
Diana Food receives Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards nomination for waste management strategy
— Recognition for excellent waste management throughout the business
— Long history in valorization of side streams and circular economy models
— Capturing of highly nutritious active plant ingredients
Corporate January 21, 2021
Symrise blog – always inspiring more …
— Inspiring stories about Symrise topics from the consumer’s perspective
— Captivating content from the worlds of scent, taste, care and nutrition
— Lifestyle and knowledge platform for aficionados of all kinds