This year, the always-anticipated IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) Conference landed in Bangkok—later than usual, but totally worth the wait! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Thailand’s bustling capital, the event attracted the biggest crowd ever, with nearly 1,700 delegates from all corners of the fragrance and flavour (F&F) industry. And […]

Our industrial sales team recently enjoyed a fantastic view of Europe’s longest castle while visiting Wacker Chemie’s largest production site nearby. Founded in 1904 at this site in Burghausen, Wacker has grown into an industry giant with 27 global sites and a pioneering portfolio of over 3,000 speciality chemicals. However, this powerhouse needs little introduction. […]

When you think of the USA, you probably picture breathtaking landscapes, world-class athletes, a thriving entertainment industry, a dramatic Presidential race and the tech marvels of Silicon Valley. But did you know it’s also home to some of the most innovative ingredients in the F&F industry? Recently, the Stort F&F team took another exciting journey, […]

After more than 20 years at Stort Group, Ken Nicholls has made the decision to retire. Ken joined Stort Chemicals (now Stort Group) in 2001 as part of the sales team and quickly proved his worth in the family business, working his way up to become Sales Manager. By spending years building successful relationships with […]

Recently, the Stort F&F team had the pleasure of experiencing this “Koselig” firsthand at the bi-annual European Distribution event hosted by Borregaard, right at their headquarters in Sarpsborg, Norway.

Maflon have added a new, exciting range of deblocking agents to their extensive portfolio of blocked polyisocyanates. These fluorine- and formaldehyde-free products offer a more efficient, energy-saving crosslinking solution. The main attraction to these new deblocking agents is the lower temperatures (as low as 74°C) required to unblock and form crosslinking isocyanates. In conjunction with […]

We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking yuzu oil in the UK! With our new supplier, Ogawa & Co., we are delighted to offer a variety of Japanese citrus and wood oils to the UK market. Ogawa were founded in 1893 as an importer and seller of aroma ingredients. Over the years, […]

Vibrantz Technologies have announced their $20 million investment in Pearls™ with a dedicated facility in Sittard, Netherlands. Over the next two years, Vibrantz plans to increase their global Pearls™ production capacity 20-fold to 1.2 million litres per year, putting them at the forefront of meeting sustainability, performance and cost demands of colourant producers worldwide. With […]

The heart of our F&F division for 35 years, fragrance continues to be a fascinating, compelling industry with some nostalgic comebacks set for 2024. The fragrance trends of 2024 are expected to be focussed on transparency and sustainability, concentrating on foodie gourmands, aquatic florals and bottled therapy in-line with the beauty wellness trend. Currently worth […]

After 3 years of construction, Kraemer have officially opened their new production facility in Liethe. This 50,000 m2 site will focus on the company’s bio-based binders and resins for a variety of applications including printing inks, coatings and adhesives, accelerating their sustainability plans. With focus on energy efficiency and environmental protection, Kraemer’s new site utilises […]