06 Aug 2020 --- In first half year results (H1), producer of flavors Symrise notes a rise in sales by 7.6 percent to €1.8 billion (US$2.1 billion) under challenging COVID-19-related market strains. The company attributes the rise in consumption of its savory, bakery and cereals ingredients to a spike in at-home cooking during the pandemic. At the same time, reduced out-of-home eating and drinking led to a lower demand for beverage products and sweets.