a holding company, Naarden International N.V. 1983 Mr van Dorp junior steps down as chairman of the Supervisory Board, ending a long link with the van Dorp family. 1986 The number of employees at Naarden International reaches over 2,500. 1987 Unilever acquires Naarden International and merges it with PPF - Quest International is born. The Q device is created, symbolising the globe and compass. The main production of fragrances is moved to Ashford in the UK. PPF (Proprietary Perfume and Flavours) had previously been formed from an early company PPL (Proprietary Perfumes Limited) having merged with FIL (Food Industries Limited) in Bromborough Port. That company had a long history on South East England having originally moved from Bermondsey in South East London to a new purpose built factory at Ashford which also accommodated another Unilever Company - Batchelors Foods. 1993-1996 A large number of small specialist companies are acquired, strengthening the product and technology portfolio of fragrances, flavourings and food ingredients. 1997 UK-based chemicals company ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) acquires Quest International from Unilever as part of its move to the specialty end of the chemicals spectrum. 2004 Ireland based Kerry Group acquires the Food Ingredient Division 2005 Quest International celebrates its 100th anniversary. 2006 Quest introduces a new corporate identity and branding, relaunching itself as a company that 'creates what captivates' with a global advertising programme using a 'black and white' theme. ICI announces the intended sale of Quest International to Givaudan, with expected completion in Q1 2007. 2007 The acquisition form ICI of Quest by Givaudan closed on 2 March 2007. Quest was completely integrated into Givaudan and ceased to exist as a separate company. References External links Official Website Flavor companies Fragrance companies Defunct companies of the Netherlands Chemical companies established in 1905 Manufacturing companies disestablished in 2007 Gooise Meren Food and drink companies of the Netherlands Cosmetics companies of the Netherlands Dutch companies established in 1905 Dutch companies disestablished in 2007