“We have an active R&D department,” Dr House told us. “We usually work with our customers in developing new aroma products and any new materials must possess the ‘Wow’ factor, but also be cost effective in use. In the past 2 years we have developed new molecules with coconut and Asian citrus characteristics – ingredients that are not readily available in the market place.”
 

Dr House says the R&D team is always looking to remove cost by process optimization, the use of alternative raw materials and clever technology. However, with any improvements, the challenge is to ensure a consistent odour profile of the product.
 

Synthesis service
Alongside its range of aroma chemicals, building blocks and reactive intermediates, Endeavour offers custom synthesis services.

“We are always looking to partner with customers on projects they wish to outsource, or for which we can provide a custom synthetic route,” declares Dr House. “The end product may be a feasibility report, a prepared sample or a larger target quantity. The chemistries are rigorously dissected by our R&D team and, with a combination of experience, innovative thinking and practical knowledge, we are usually able to give our customers what they require. Such is the nature of R&D work that, as excellent as the team is, we are not always successful. However, we will always provide options for our customers to work with.”