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In taking 2022 ’ s international troubles in its stride , Fragrance Oils has learned , developed and come out stronger
In sitting down with Manufacturing Today for the first time since 2021 , Andy Stedman , Scentmaker and Head of Fragrance , draws an immediate comparison to the new challenges Fragrance Oils ( FO ) is currently facing . “ When we last spoke the company was overcoming some internal hurdles , but throughout 2022 , we ’ ve predominantly been battling factors in the external environment , mostly relating to the global economy . There has been a stark rise in pressures surrounding the cost and procurement of raw materials , energy and freight prices , and the temporarily shrunken markets across the globe .
“ Looking back over our 55th year , which we celebrated chiefly inhouse with a competition among our creative teams and talented scentmakers , I ’ m proud to say that , regardless , we still have plenty of strong growth stories . These are particularly based in our African and South East Asian markets , but closer to home , the last twelve months have really given us a chance to focus on our strategy . In September , we launched a new range of technologies that I ’ m excited to discuss , which will be a big part of what we ’ re promoting going forwards . All in all , we have continued to be in a good strong position for further progression .”
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