In Finland, specialty chemical companies Kemira and IFF have changed the location of their previously announced Alpha Bio biobased chemicals manufacturing joint venture from IFF’s Kotka site to IFF’s Hanko complex. The joint venture, originally announced in 2025, represents an estimated total investment of approximately €130 million (USD$148.5 million). Both companies will continue to hold […]
In New York, IFF has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners in a transaction that values the business at approximately $4.3 billion. The transaction marks a significant step in IFF’s portfolio transformation and is expected to strengthen the company’s focus on taste, scent, and […]
In France, flavor and fragrance giant IFF has inaugurated a €10 million (US$11.7 million) expansion at its LMR Naturals site in Grasse. The facility develops natural ingredients for perfumers. The expansion increases the facility’s footprint by 75% and includes a state-of-the-art pilot hall designed to accelerate the development of new natural ingredients. The upgraded site […]
In New York, flavors and fragrances giant IFF has launched ENVIROCAP™, its newest sustainable scent delivery system for fabric care applications. The proprietary biopolymer delivers long-lasting fragrance while reducing environmental impact. According to IFF, consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable choices and expect brands to take responsibility for designing products with the environment in mind. ENVIROCAP™ […]
In New York state, IFF and Kemira announced the formation of Alpha Bio, a joint venture aimed at commercial-scale production of renewable biobased materials. With an investment of approximately €130 million, the Alpha Bio facility will start production in late 2027, converting up to 44,000 MT of plant sugars to bioproducts, including high-performance biopolymers for […]
In New York, specialty chemical companies IFF and Kemira have formed a joint venture to produce biobased materials at commercial scale production. Dubbed Alpha Bio, the €130 million (US$140 million) will begin converting up to 44,000 MT of plant sugars to bioproducts in late 2027. Targeted products include high-performance biopolymers for use in various applications, […]
In New York state, IFF announced the launch of its OPTIMASH F200 and OPTIMASH AX enzyme solutions in combination to maximize corn oil recovery at fuel ethanol plants. New IFF in-plant data shows that this combination can deliver up to 15 percent additional corn oil recovery, helping to meet the growing demand in the biodiesel, […]
