Symrise has announced an investment in additional production capacity for Globalide®, a sustainable macrocyclic musk fragrance ingredient, at its facility in India. The move expands the company's global production footprint for a strategic ingredient and brings it closer to fast-growing customer markets in Asia. The expansion underscores Symrise's commitment to sustainable fragrance solutions and its ONE Symrise strategy, which emphasizes targeted capital allocation, resilient value creation, and profitable growth through differentiated ingredients.
Globalide® is a biodegradable musk that adds long-lasting, elegant notes to fragrances and supports customers in developing more sustainable formulations. As demand for environmentally friendly fragrance ingredients rises, Symrise's investment positions it to better serve customers worldwide. "The investment in our Globalide® production footprint underlines our ambition to strengthen strategic product areas that create tangible value for our customers," said Michael Friede, President Scent & Care at Symrise. "With this step we are advancing our Scent & Care portfolio. Also, we are generating additional momentum for Symrise’s growth in line with our ONE Symrise strategy."
The new capacity in India adds a pillar to Symrise's long-term global manufacturing network, increasing flexibility and reliability of supply. "With the additional production capacity in India, we are moving closer to the fast-growing markets in Asia while adding another pillar to our long-term global manufacturing footprint," said Dr Keke Hiller, Global President Aroma Molecules at Symrise. "Globalide® combines high fragrance quality with a contemporary profile. Drawing on our product and technology expertise, we help customers develop attractive, future-ready products for consumers."
This investment matters because it addresses the increasing global demand for sustainable fragrance ingredients and reinforces Symrise's position in the specialty fragrance market. By expanding production, Symrise ensures reliable access to Globalide®, which offers both high olfactory performance and broad formulation versatility. Customers in the perfume, cosmetics, and personal care industries will benefit from a steady supply of this innovative ingredient, enabling them to create products that align with consumer preferences for sustainability and quality. The expansion also supports Symrise's broader growth objectives by capitalizing on attractive product segments and driving profitable growth.
Symrise is a global supplier of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic base and active ingredients, and functional ingredients. With sales of around EUR 4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, Symrise operates more than 100 sites across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company collaborates with customers to develop market-ready concepts that become indispensable parts of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked at Symrise.
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