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Ludwigshafen, Germany, and New York | 21 October 2025

BASF and IFF Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Next-generation Enzyme and Polymer Innovation

BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical companies and leader in sustainable product innovation, announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a global leader in bioscience innovation, to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create next-generation enzyme technologies for fabric, dish and personal care as well as industrial cleaning applications.

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Geneva, Switzerland | 21 October 2025

Givaudan and Louvre Abu Dhabi Partner Together to Bring Art to Life Through an Unforgettable Olfactory Journey

Givaudan, the global leader in fine fragrance, joins forces with Louvre Abu Dhabi to showcase scent as a profound cultural expression. The Company is proud to unveil this new partnership as part of its ongoing commitment, building on successful collaborations with prestigious museums.

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Berlin, Germany | 16 October 2025

Radka Bušovská Wins Inaugural German Award for Young Perfumers 2025 with “Afterlight”

The German Society of Perfumers (DGP) in SEPAWA e.V. is proud to announce Radka Bušovská as the winner of the German Award for Young Perfumers 2025, the first edition of a new competition celebrating emerging talent in creative perfumery.

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Dublin, Ireland | 15 October 2025

Nouryon Advances Leadership of Cleaning Ingredient Solutions, Launches Innovative Sustainable Technologies at SEPAWA Congress

Global specialty chemicals leader Nouryon today announced the launch of new ingredient solutions for use in laundry, dish detergent and surface cleaning applications that deliver exceptional cleaning performance while using more sustainably sourced and produced ingredients.

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Berlin, Germany | 14 October 2025

CLR Presents “Every Age. Every Beauty.” – A Generational Approach to Formulation Innovation

CLR launches its latest formulation concept Every Age. Every Beauty. at the upcoming autumn trade fairs. The concept celebrates the diversity of beauty across five generations – from Gen Alpha to Boomers – and translates their unique expectations, lifestyles, and values into five distinct product prototypes.

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Cleveland, Ohio, USA | 13 October 2025

Lubrizol Announces $10 Million Investment to Expand Fermentation Production Capacity

Strategic expansion in Gavà (Barcelona), Spain, facility strengthens sustainable biotech innovation and manufacturing flexibility

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Advertorial | Hamburg | 09 October 2025

Slow Ageing starts with the right care & the right formulation protection

Naturally beautiful, sustainably nourished and ageing in harmony with your own skin – slow ageing has long been more than just a buzzword. It is a holistic approach that opposes quick, invasive anti-ageing solutions and instead focuses on sustainable skin health, natural active ingredients and mindful care.

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Essen, Germany | 08 October 2025

Brenntag Specialties Showcases Ingredient Innovations at the SEPAWA 2025

Brenntag Specialties Home Care I&I and Beauty & Personal Care will be presenting its latest innovations at SEPAWA 2025, taking place from October 15–17, 2025 at the ECC Estrel Congress Center in Berlin. At stand F848-850, the company will highlight its latest solutions for the Home Care, I&I industries as well as for Beauty & Personal Care.

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