Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients, raw materials and functional ingredients as well as sensorial and nutritional solutions. With a market share of 12 % (2015), Symrise is one of the world's top three suppliers in the F&F market. The approximately 30,000 products are primarily produced from natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, plant or animal materials. Their flavors, substances, perfume oils and sensorial solutions usually form the central functional components of the end products produced by their customers – from perfume, cosmetics and food manufacturers to pharmaceutical companies and producers of nutritional supplements, pet food and baby food. This segment also sells life essentials comprising cosmetic ingredients and ultraviolet filters for use in home care products, personal care products, suntan lotions, after shave balsams, shower gel, washing lotion, anti dandruff shampoos, and deodorants. Its Flavor and Nutrition segment provides flavorings for alcohol-free beverages; flavors for sweet products, baked goods, ice cream, and dairy products; and flavors for soups and sauces. This segment also markets tobacco aromas for use in the tobacco industry. Symrise markets its products in Germany, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, North America, and South America. It has strategic partnership agreements with Cambridge Theranostics Ltd. for the development of products in the health and medical food segments; and First Choice Ingredients for the development of products in the milk and cheese product segments. The company is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany.
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