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Ashish Shinde: “Cosmohome Tech is the leading platform in North India for the Fragrance and HPC industry”

Last month we attended the 9th edition of Cosmohome Tech expo in New Delhi. Cosmohome Tech is without a doubt one of the most important trade shows for fragrances in India as it brings together over 350 exhibitors to present their latest launches across ingredients, formulations, fragrances, packaging, machinery, and…

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Ingredient Profile: Cardamom

Cardamom Plant

Native to South Asia, Cardamom is a spice derived from the seeds of the Elettaria cardomomum plant, belonging to the same botanical family as ginger and turmeric. Traditionally used in Indian cuisine and in the Middle East to infuse coffee, cardamom is known to add full-bodied spicy notes and have…

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Iberchem Opens New Creative Centre in Indonesia

Iberchem Indonesia Team

A Key Milestone in the Company’s Growth Plan in South–East Asia.  Fragrance manufacturer Iberchem, part of Croda International Plc, today inaugurated its new creative centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. José Balibrea, Managing Director at Iberchem, Richard Butler, VP Fragrances at Croda and members of the Embassy of Spain in Indonesia joined…

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VITA Announced as Finalist for Digital Beauty Awards 2023

VITA nomination for Beauty Awards

Iberchem is delighted to share that their latest digital innovation VITA has been announced as a finalist in 3 different categories at the Digital Beauty Awards 2023 organised by the Beauty Cluster. After extensive evaluation of more than 400 applications, Iberchem’s VITA has been named as a finalist for: –…

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World Environment Day: Iberchem Achieves AENOR Zero Waste Certification

Zero Waste Certification Iberchem

This World Environment Day, Iberchem is joining millions of people worldwide engaging to protect the planet and #BeatPlasticPollution. By focusing its efforts to help ease the pressing environmental challenges of plastic pollution, Iberchem is proud to announce 100% of its plastic waste is recycled, and 99% of total waste generated…

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Iberchem Launch New In-House Biodegradability Laboratory, IB-BI

Iberchem's Biodegradability Investigation

Iberchem always strives to strengthen its ingredient portfolio by engaging with the ever-evolving sustainability space. With greater environmental awareness amongst consumers, it is crucial fragrance solutions can be created with the planet in mind. Consumers are increasingly demanding environmentally friendly, biodegradable fragrances and Iberchem can now actively respond to this…

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Iberchem and Nelixia: Building More Sustainable Cardamom Supply Chains Together.

Iberchem is actively progressing towards transforming natural raw material sourcing by sharing in NELIXIA’s mission to build sustainable supply chains based on ethical relationships, transparency, biodiversity protection, and human empowerment. Working towards a better future for all, Iberchem and NELIXIA are collaborating to drive a project to further improve cardamom…

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Wavemotion: The Neuroscience of Scent

Wavemotion

Iberchem is thrilled to introduce its latest neuroscientific investigation programme, Wavemotion. Designed to scientifically evaluate the impact of fragrance on human psychology and physiology, Wavemotion will unveil insights into how scent can influence positive neural responses to transform the emotional landscape of consumers and elevate consumer wellbeing. With the expertise…

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VernovaPure: Iberchem’s Latest Biodegradable Fragrance Technology

VernovaPure by Iberchem

Through diligent work by its New Fragrance Technology department, Iberchem is pleased to present VernovaPure®, Iberchem’s latest biodegradable malodour neutralising technology. Iberchem’s VernovaPure® corresponds to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) standards of Readily Biodegradable, degrading ≥ 60% within 28 days, with further degradation afterward. The ability of…

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Natural ingredients: Bergamot

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is one of the most prized fragrant citrus fruits used in perfumery for its essential oil, which is extracted from the peel rather than the flesh. The fruit is widely grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Its origin is unclear, although it can be traced…

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In-cosmetics 2023: Discovering the Neuroscience of Scent with Wavemotion

Wavemotion at in cosmetics 2023

On the occasion of in-cosmetics 2023, Iberchem was excited to present its latest neuroscientific investigation programme, Wavemotion. Wavemotion will bring a new dimension to olfactive solutions as consumers are increasingly seeking a sensorial escape in their post-pandemic olfactive solutions (Mintel). According to Mintel reports, consumers are searching for fragrances which…

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