Givaudan confirms an investment in Microcaps AG and establishes a strategic partnership with this Swiss company to strengthen its expertise in microencapsulation.
Focused Technology: Precision Microencapsulation
The collaboration combines Givaudan’s fragrance formulation expertise with Microcaps’ patented microencapsulation technology. Microencapsulation aims to improve fragrance longevity and the olfactory experience in fine fragrance, beauty, and personal care products, and is cited as particularly relevant for alcohol-free fragrances.
Technical Objectives and Areas of Application
The partnership opens up opportunities to develop high-performance fragrances and beauty products by combining formulation with precision encapsulation. Jeremy Compton, Global Head of Science & Technology for Fragrances, notes that encapsulation is among «the most transformative technologies» in the industry, and that this collaboration will help explore ways to improve the performance and sustainability of fragrance and skincare products.
«The partnership with Microcaps is a strategic step that further strengthens our innovation capabilities.», says Maurizio Volpi, President of Fragrances and Beauty at Givaudan. The collaboration is aimed, in particular, at improving the longevity of non-alcoholic fine fragrances.
Combining these areas of expertise should make it possible to explore new formulations and improved consumer applications; financial details and the industrialization timeline were not provided in the information reviewed.
