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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global ingredients and materials company that designs, manufactures, and supplies flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives, and specialty ingredients for the food and beverage, home and fabric care, and personal care markets.
Its portfolio includes taste and scent compounds; enzymes, cultures, probiotics and other bio-based solutions; texturants and proteins; and encapsulation and delivery systems used in consumer products and selected industrial applications. IFF applies biotechnology, fermentation, and protein engineering across a worldwide R&D and manufacturing network. The company expanded through its 2021 merger with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences and the 2018 acquisition of Frutarom. Headquartered in New York, United States, IFF operates in numerous countries and is listed on the NYSE under the ticker IFF.
Also known as International Flavors and Fragrances and IFF Inc..
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving IFF, of which one is active.
Besides this one, the record holds 1 completed project.
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Sale covers botanical extracts, vitamins & minerals, natural colors, antioxidants and certain Peru flavor activities; operations generated ~$170M in 2025 and employ ~600 across five plants; expected close by end‑2026.
Alpha Bio JV shifts its planned commercial-scale biobased materials plant to Hanko; EUR 130m investment, 50/50 ownership, commercial production now targeted for 2029.
Food Ingredients business sold for ~$4.3B (≈10x EBITDA); seller retains ~10% stake; net proceeds ~$3.8B for debt reduction, buybacks and reinvestment; close by end Q2 2027.
IFF enhances Latin American operations with enzyme production in Argentina and a home care lab in Brazil, boosting innovation and regional market support.
Brett Icahn joins IFF's Audit and Transaction Committees, while Richard Mulligan joins the Innovation Committee, following a cooperation agreement with Icahn Capital.
The collaboration aims to develop sustainable enzyme and polymer technologies for cleaning and personal care, enhancing performance and reducing environmental impact.
The new center in Mumbai will enhance IFF's local presence, featuring advanced labs and facilities to boost fragrance innovation and customer collaboration. Operational by mid-2026.
IFF's ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification enhances data security, supporting customer trust and compliance in regulated industries.
