IFF Profile
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, specializes in manufacturing and distributing cosmetic actives and natural health ingredients across global markets spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Latin America. The company operates through four distinct segments: Nourish, Scent, Health & Biosciences, and Pharma Solutions. The Nourish segment focuses on natural and plant-based specialty food ingredients, encompassing flavor compounds, savory solutions, and natural food protection ingredients including antioxidants and antimicrobials, tailored for applications in beverages, confectionery, dairy, and other food products.
In the Scent segment, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. provides a comprehensive range of fragrance compounds, catering to both fine and consumer fragrances. This includes a portfolio of synthetic and natural fragrance ingredients that are blended with other materials to create bespoke fragrances and consumer compounds. The segment also offers cosmetic active ingredients such as functional botanicals and delivery systems crucial for enhancing the efficacy of cosmetic and personal care products.
The Health & Biosciences segment specializes in developing enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and specialty ingredients that serve diverse applications in food, beverage, and personal care formulations. These products are designed to enhance nutritional value, improve taste profiles, and support the production processes of various consumer goods.
Moreover, the Pharma Solutions segment focuses on manufacturing cellulosics and seaweed-based pharmaceutical excipients, essential for enhancing drug delivery systems and formulations. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., established in 1833 and headquartered in New York City, sells its extensive product range primarily to manufacturers operating in the perfumes, cosmetics, personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, emphasizing innovation and quality in every facet of its operations.
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