[Podcast] Biotechnology and Molecular Precision Unlock Natural, Sustainable Flavors & Fragrances

Nov 11th, 2020

Eden Stuart

Sensegen, a Division of Blue California

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For more than 25 years, Blue California has been providing natural ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industries. Now, with the launch of a new creative center and the introduction of the Sensegen portfolio of fragrance and flavor notes, the company is ready to step into the spotlight.

Kathy Oglesby, head of flavors & fragrances at Blue California, sat down with Perfumer & Flavorist to discuss the latest advancements in molecular precision, what it means to be fully verticalized, the company’s new creative center and more.

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