Symrise posted an 8 percent fall in half-year core profit, hurt by a production shut-down and higher energy and raw material costs, sending shares in the flavour and fragrance maker lower on Wednesday.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell to €446 million ($490 million), missing the 479 million expected by analysts, the German company reported.
Strong demand for its pet food additives helped, while demand…