Symrise, a leading global supplier of flavors and fragrances, has announced an investment in additional production capacity for its sustainable macrocyclic musk fragrance ingredient, Globalide, in India. The move significantly expands the company's global manufacturing footprint for this strategic ingredient and brings production closer to high-growth customer markets in Asia. The investment underscores Symrise's commitment to sustainable fragrance solutions and supports its ONE Symrise strategy through targeted capital allocation and profitable growth driven by differentiated ingredients.
Globalide is a biodegradable macrocyclic musk that adds long-lasting, elegant notes to fragrances. As the global fragrance ingredients market continues to grow, demand is rising for ingredients that combine strong olfactory performance with versatility across applications and support modern, sustainable fragrance creations. By expanding Globalide production, Symrise is positioning itself to meet this demand reliably and at scale. "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 will serve as another pillar in Symrise's long-term global manufacturing network, increasing flexibility and resilience across its supply chain. "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."
For Symrise's customers, which include manufacturers of perfume, cosmetics, food, and beverages, as well as the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries, the expansion means reliable access to a high-performance, sustainable ingredient. Globalide's broad formulation versatility allows brands to create innovative fragrance concepts that align with evolving consumer preferences for sustainability and quality. The investment also strengthens Symrise's position in the specialty fragrance ingredients market, where differentiated products drive competitive advantage. More information about Symrise and its product portfolio is available at www.symrise.com.
Symrise reported sales of approximately EUR 4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year and operates more than 100 sites across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company's focus on economic success and corporate responsibility is reflected in this investment, which supports both environmental sustainability through biodegradable ingredients and long-term business growth. The expansion of Globalide production in India represents a strategic step to enhance global supply security, meet rising demand, and deliver value to customers worldwide. As the fragrance industry continues to prioritize sustainability, Symrise's move reinforces its role as a key partner for future-ready fragrance solutions. The original announcement can be viewed at www.newmediawire.com, and further updates are shared on linkedin.com/company/Symrise and instagram.com/symriseag.
