International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is the largest flavor and fragrance company in the United States. It boasts the world's largest independent research and development center for aromas and tastes, with factories, laboratories, and offices in 38 countries and regions. It is a pioneer and leading manufacturer in the flavor and fragrance industry. In 2008, its sales reached $2.389 billion, a 5% increase compared to 2007; flavor and fragrance sales increased by 9% and 2%, respectively. The UK has the most advanced technology for synthesizing terpenoid flavors using turpentine as a raw material. In 2008, its annual flavor and fragrance sales reached $600 million, with Bush Boake Allen (BBA) being the major flavor company. IFF's acquisition of BBA for $970 million further solidified its position in the international flavor and fragrance industry.
IFF is headquartered in New York, USA, and has sales, manufacturing, and fragrance-making branches in 34 countries and regions worldwide. In 2003, IFF invested approximately $160 million in research and development of taste and smell projects. It boasts the world's largest independent research and development center for aroma and taste. IFF invests approximately 8.4% of its annual sales revenue in research and development of new products and technologies.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is an American company whose products cover multiple areas including flavor, texture, aroma, nutrition, enzymes, strains, soy protein, and probiotics, and are sold globally. Headquartered in New York City, the company has creative, sales, and manufacturing facilities in 44 countries. It is a component of the S&P 500 index.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) was founded in 1958 through the merger of Polak & Schwarz (P&S) and van Ameringen-Haebler.
Company Name: International Flavors & Fragrances.
Official Domain: iff.com.
Domain name created on: June 6, 1997.
Country of origin: USA.
Company headquarters city: New York, USA.
Established: 1958.