Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors, Inc. has acquired Janoušek, one of the world’s first suppliers of herbal extracts and natural flavoring and an expert in Italian flavor profiles.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. will acquire Israel-based flavor firm Frutarom for $7.1 billion. The cash and stock transaction — unanimously approved by both companies’ boards of directors — also includes Frutarom’s net debt.

Founded by Sally Cox — Grandma Sal — Koochikoo offers lollipops that are sweetened with prebiotic fiber.

It's a wild, wonderful and at times wacky world of flavor fusion, alternative sweetening and exotic experimentation for confectioners and flavor technologists.

Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors, Inc., a leading supplier of flavors, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, has completed construction of two new primary schools in Antohomaro and Farahalana, Madagascar.