Rooted in nature. Elevated by science. Inspired by people. Our citrus flavor solutions infuse products with energy and unmistakable brilliance.
Citrus isn’t just a flavor. It’s a catalyst for creativity, connection and growth. By blending nature’s intelligence with advanced science and human insight, IFF helps brands unlock new possibilities and build relevance for what comes next.
Our RE-MASTER CITRUS™ innovation program blends imagination with execution, elevating citrus with sustainable, natural and refreshing discoveries. Every solution is crafted to help brands compete smarter, scale faster and stand out longer.
We have a comprehensive citrus catalog, driven by high-tech engineering and sustainable solutions like natural citrus-free options, as well as citrus replacements and extenders. These solutions deliver flavors that remain stable despite cost volatility.
Whether addressing supply scarcity, regulatory challenges or volatile prices, IFF CURE™ provides core and uncommon replacements and extenders to optimize your products for enduring success.
We craft flavor creations with proven stability throughout their shelf life by employing around-the-clock monitoring of raw materials and developing purpose-driven keys that replace unstable molecules.
Our citrus flavors are built to last so they maintain fresh, authentic citrus character throughout shelf life. They’re also designed to protect delicate top notes from oxidation and processing stress.
We provide worry-free citrus fruit flavors, thoughtfully designed by aligning with best practices for ingredient sourcing, manufacturing and beyond. Our expert teams meticulously control all specifications during creation, ensuring compliance across all key markets and regions.
These steps include an extensive analytical screening and segregation program to ensure optimal versatility, handling and labeling.
When it comes to citrus, our flavor creation relies on highly concentrated flavor keys and a variety of high-performing delivery systems. We design for smooth integration during batching and mixing, and solubility can also be customized and optimized based on beverage format and processing conditions.
Our systems achieve clean-label product design tailored to end-use for our customers and, in turn, their consumers.
Through innovative R&D, we’ve expanded our raw material scope with enriched flavors and curated stories of provenance, certification and sustainability. Developed in close collaboration with our citrus partners, we help bring differentiated, high‑performing citrus solutions to market.
It’s a cooperative, collaborative approach from start to finish, combining innovation, application insight and end‑to‑end support.
Located in the heart of Florida’s citrus region, our state-of-the-art Citrus Innovation Center brings together advanced technology, agronomic insight and decades of expertise to accelerate flavor innovation.
Embrace bold citrus thinking in beverage innovation. We blend advanced technologies with sensory expertise to create drinks that feel vibrant, balanced and future-ready.
From the zesty lift of lime and bright tang of lemon to the juicy burst of orange and bittersweet edge of grapefruit, our citrus solutions awaken juices, carbonated beverages and more with freshness, clarity and unmistakable brilliance.
We bring a chef-inspired mindset to citrus flavor innovation, using brightness and authentic local citrus profiles to elevate savory experiences and uncover new layers of taste.
Weaving citrus notes into soups, condiments, sauces and noodles, we create lighter, more vibrant dishes that feel balanced, contemporary and craveable.
Our snack innovation leverages advanced citrus technologies to enhance flavor delivery, improve balance and support optimized sodium systems across salty snack applications.
By including citrus in taste design on seasonings, we bring brightness and lift to potato chips, tortilla chips and extruded snacks — reinforcing freshness cues while delivering consistent, scalable performance.
Elevate dairy applications with citrus profiles that add brightness, balance and contemporary appeal. By pairing flavor creativity with technical expertise, we help brands deliver consistent quality while meeting evolving consumer expectations.
From spoonable yogurts to drinkable dairy and cultured products, our citrus solutions enhance creaminess with lift and clarity — creating differentiated experiences that perform reliably across shelf life.
Imagine a world where the bold zing of citrus isn’t born from citrus itself; that’s the innovation behind IFF NEO™.
It’s a groundbreaking collection of natural flavors redefining how we experience locally inspired citrus, without a single drop of citrus oil. With IFF NEO™, we’ve re-mastered the art of citrus flavor, delivering a refreshing taste that pushes the boundaries of tradition.
Light, airy floral nuances that add delicacy
Bold, impactful tropical nuances with depth
Lack of freshness with almondy, harsh shoe polish notes
Sharp piney, terpentine-like, aromatic
Mossy tones grounding the citrus profile
Dry, pithy and woody; reminiscent of grapefruit
Aromatic peppery warmth adding complexity
Green herbal depth
Sharp, vibrant and upfront terpene-driven impact
Sparkling, zesty lift with clean brightness
Bright citrus peel with a crispy zesty lift
White pith character with subtle woody dryness
Fresh, crisp green notes with natural vitality
Juicy, bright expression of ripe citrus flesh
Your next breakthrough starts here. Let’s harness citrus brilliance to develop flavor solutions that move your brand forward.
Connect with our experts to explore new possibilities and co-create solutions designed for performance and impact.