IFF Q2
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Fine fragrance sales rose 9% for the second quarter, contributing to a net sales increase of 2.9% to $530.5 mil., International Flavors & Fragrances announces July 26. The performance of fine fragrances was attributed to new product introductions and strong sales of the North American and Latin American divisions, which grew 18% and 17%, respectively. "The fine fragrance team is executing its strategy of building customer brands around the world very well," IFF says. Net fragrance sales advanced 3% with a 1% increase in functional fragrance and a 3% decrease in fragrance ingredient sales, company notes. Net income rose 7.8% to $61.2 mil...