International Flavors & Fragrances
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation and manufacturing of high-value ingredients for the food, beverage, health, and scent markets. The company leverages biotechnology and advanced research to develop essential components such as flavor compounds, enzymes, probiotics, and fragrance molecules that enhance the sensory and functional attributes of consumer products.
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Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Taste
primaryDevelops flavor compounds and natural taste solutions including value-added spices and seasoning ingredients for diverse culinary applications.
Flavor compounds, Natural taste solutions, Value-added spices, Seasoning ingredients
Beverage manufacturers, Savory food producers, Dairy companies, Alternative protein manufacturers
Food Ingredients
majorProvides functional specialty food ingredients including plant-based proteins, emulsifiers, and natural food protection solutions for shelf-life extension.
Specialty soy protein, Pea protein, Emulsifiers, Natural antioxidants, Anti-microbials
Food and beverage manufacturers, Pet food producers, Cosmetic companies
Health & Biosciences
majorUtilizes biotechnology to produce enzymes, food cultures, and probiotics for both human health and industrial applications like biofuels and animal nutrition.
Probiotic strains, Food cultures, Laundry detergent enzymes, Animal feed enzymes, Biofuel yeasts
Dietary supplement providers, Dairy processors, Livestock farmers, Biofuel producers, Consumer goods companies
Scent
majorCreates proprietary fragrance compounds and ingredients for fine perfumes, personal care, and household cleaning products.
Fragrance compounds, Fine fragrances, Synthetic fragrance ingredients, Natural fragrance ingredients, Encapsulation systems
Luxury perfume brands, Consumer fragrance manufacturers, Household product manufacturers
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Competitive Position
IFF is a global market leader characterized by deep vertical integration and a massive intellectual property portfolio of over 800 U.S. patents.
Geographies
United States, China, Brazil, Netherlands, India, Global
Customer Segments
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies, Pharmaceutical companies, Agricultural producers, Industrial manufacturers
Upstream Dependencies
Agricultural commodity suppliers (wheat, corn, soy), Botanical and floral growers, Chemical raw material suppliers, Energy providers for manufacturing
Downstream Customers
Multi-national CPG companies, Private label food manufacturers, Fragrance houses, Pharmaceutical and supplement brands
Competitors & Partners
Subsidiaries
Danisco
Former nutrition and health business integrated into IFF operations
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation and manufacturing of high-value ingredients for the food, beverage, health, and scent markets. The company leverages biotechnology and advanced research to develop essential components such as flavor compounds, enzymes, probiotics, and fragrance molecules that enhance the sensory and functional attributes of consumer products.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has a market capitalization of $19.9B and trades on NYSE.
International Flavors & Fragrances generated $10.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $821.0M, representing a net margin of 7.6%. Gross margin stands at 36.4%, with free cash flow of $400.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
International Flavors & Fragrances's key competitors include ADM, Bunge Global SA, Ecolab, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
International Flavors & Fragrances has approximately 21,500 employees.