22 May 2014 --- Frutarom has reported a sharp rise in Gross Profit from core business, including the Flavors and Specialty Fine Ingredients activities, to 40.9% of sales compared with 38.4% in Q1 2013. EBITDA from core business grew by 24.2%, reaching US$31.7 million, 18.4% of sales. Integration of the acquisitions closed at the end of 2013 and at beginning of 2014 is progressing successfully, and is expected to contribute to the continued trend of improvement in Frutarom’s results this year.