Our Purpose

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. Our passion drives us to imagine the impossible.

As a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that power everyday essentials from brands you know and love, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

With our commitment to fostering a more inclusive, sustainable world, we look to make people’s lives easier, delighting their senses along the way.

Expert in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations on a global scale.

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21,500

employees

3,000+

scientists, engineers and technologies

600+

Scent design managers, chefs, flavorist & perfumers

Located in ~65

countries

patents

8K+

granted and pending patents

clinical trails

30+

current human clinical trials

Who We Are

We’re dedicated to making a difference for our customers, employees and consumers around the world. Our innovations are backed by science and our joy is backed by doing what’s right for people and planet.

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Leadership

Our executive leadership team is composed of some of the world’s most seasoned experts in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences. Learn more about the people who help us soar.

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Global Reach

Being a global leader means embracing cultures and communities from around the world. Located in nearly 65 countries, we deliver unmatched technology to each and every region.

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Sustainability 

From circular design to green chemistry, we #DoMoreGood for people and planet by bringing products and applications to market, exceeding expectations.

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Careers

Our vibrant community attracts and cultivates a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Core Values

Our purpose is to make joy through science, creativity & heart – it  is the “why” behind the work we do every day. Our core values? They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our every action.

We are inclusive, collaborating to win for our customers.

We love what we do, we love why we do it, and we do it well.

We’re always learning and striving for continuous improvement.

We do what’s right for people and planet by acting safely, ethically and responsibly.

Our Innovations

The passion behind our innovations is fueled by our dynamic partnerships, collaborations and experiences

$636

million in annual R&D investment

27,000

customers

40+

strategic university partnerships

Our Solutions

Where we lead in the industry

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

We deliver healthy and delicious food and drink experiences that everyone enjoys.

SCENT

Scent

Pushing the boundaries of science, we develop sustainable solutions that empower healthy living by leveraging the intricate connections between microbiome, dietary supplements and you.

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Health Sciences

Pushing the boundaries of science, we develop sustainable solutions that empower healthy living by leveraging the intricate connections between microbiome, dietary supplements and you.

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Beauty & Personal Care

We create high-performing ingredients driven by an integrated sustainability approach.

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Home Care

Our perfumers make joy with mindful scent solutions, while our scientists develop cutting-edge biotech solutions. Together, we create high-performing products for laundry, cleaners, candles, and more.

Grain Processing

Grain Processing

Our advanced yeasts and enzymes help efficiently and sustainably turn renewable raw materials like corn and wheat into solutions for various markets such as renewable fuels and low-calorie sweeteners.

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Animal Nutrition & Health

We produce solutions that help to improve nutrition, health and sustainability of animals..

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Industrial Markets

Our enzymes support a variety of highly selective products by enabling safer, faster and more sustainable processes, replacing harsh chemical or petrochemical ingredients with sustainable alternatives.