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Do you notice a dip in your energy or mood as the seasons change in the northern hemisphere? You’re not alone, and there’s a scientific reason behind it. 🤔

Reduced daylight can influence the circadian system that regulates sleep-wake rhythms, alertness, and other physiological processes, contributing to increased tiredness or lower mood in some people.

We can’t bring back the sun (sadly), but there’s another way to give us a lift: scent.

Smell has particularly close connections with brain networks involved in emotion and memory. This distinctive neuroanatomy helps explain why fragrances can rapidly evoke emotional responses and memories.

Research suggests that certain scents can influence mood. Lavender, for example, has been studied in relation to stress and relaxation, while some citrus notes have been associated with positive mood.

Which scent helps you feel energized and happy? Let us know in the comments.

Today is World Menopause Day. At dsm-firmenich, we’re proud to provide science-backed solutions that support women across this phase of life.

Our solutions include:

👉 Menopause relief products like Estroven®, which offers support for multiple symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleeplessness.

👉 Science-backed ingredients like geniVida®, which have been clinically shown to reduce hot flashes.

👉 Integrated solutions like Wonder You, which support skin and scalp affected by hormonal changes. Using the power of science, we bring progress to life for millions of women around the world navigating the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.

And through our Women Inspired Network ERG, we champion greater awareness and understanding of menopause in our company, while fostering a workplace where our people feel supported and empowered to thrive.

After all, elevating health and longevity means supporting wellbeing at every stage of life.

Mental health is the foundation of how we live, work, and connect. This , we invite you to pause and reflect on how you can strengthen this foundation.

Waranya, Courtney, Joy, Arlet, and Raghunath did exactly that. Swipe below to read what works for them – from spending time outdoors to recognizing who they are as people.

We’d love to hear from you: How do you take care of yourself in a busy schedule? Share your best tips in the comments!

Kids are back at school, and so is the daily lunchbox! Here’s how our innovations show up in your kids’ lunch.

🥄 The perfect yogurt: not too runny, not too thick. Our cultures and enzymes help create and maintain that consistency.

🍓 Better strawberry milk: our sugar reduction capabilities and vitamin premixes add an extra dose of nutrition, while our flavor and mouthfeel solutions ensure the same delightful and creamy taste experience.

🍴 Tasty dips and spreads: our savory flavor solutions and bold seasonings bring them to life with cleaner labels.

🥪 Soft, nutritious sandwiches: our baking enzymes help keep bread soft and fresh, while our nutrients add extra goodness.

At dsm-firmenich, we have the recipe to lead a new era in Taste, Texture and Health.

What’s a lunchbox staple your kids won't do without? Let us know in the comments.

On World Animal Day, we’re celebrating our beloved family pets. This year with a special shoutout to the enjoying their golden years! 🐾

Nutrition that supports our furry companions at every stage of life is key to their longevity. This is not about adding years to their life, but about making their older years as healthy and happy as possible.

That’s where our science-backed pet food solutions come in. Designed to achieve specific health outcomes using functional ingredients like omega-3s, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, flavors and more , they support core well-being areas such as digestion, immunity, mobility, cardiovascular health, and cognition.

The result is happiness and longevity built right into their everyday bowl.

Take a look at some of our colleagues’ senior pets in action! And don’t be shy – share your senior pet pictures with us in the comments section. 👇

Fantastic news! we've won gold, silver, and bronze at the Employer Brand Management Awards. 🏆

The awards recognized our Employer Value Proposition (EVP), Go Beyond, which we built together with our employees. The jury described Go Beyond as a “shared experience rather than just a new EVP line.”

This win belongs to every colleague who shared a story, every ambassador who proudly represented their team, and every manager who helped someone grow.

Big thanks to everyone who shaped how we !