In a difficult environment, global ingredient supplier Symrise has increased its sales in the first half of 2008 compared to the previous year and maintained margins in line with last year. The company expects a sales increase of 6-7% for the full year 2008.

This positive development can be attributed to high growth rates in the emerging markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Compared to the previous year, sales grew by 2.3% at actual rates from