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Innovation Programs

Taste Innovation: Crafting Taste for Tomorrow

Our Taste Innovation Framework brings to life two dynamic sets of programs: RE-IMAGINE and RE-MASTER. Through our RE-IMAGINE programs, we introduce market-driven IFF taste technologies, shaping product designs that resonate with evolving consumer and customer needs.

With our RE-MASTER programs, we leverage over 135 years of expertise, delivering technology-enabled IFF TASTE DESIGN® that refines the art of great taste across key flavor tonalities.

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Shaping the Future

As consumer behaviors shift with the fast-paced global landscape, our innovation programs help our customers break away from tradition and adapt to this evolving world.

By re-imagining possibilities, we empower businesses to navigate dynamic market forces, stay ahead of trends, and lead with confidence in a rapidly changing reality.

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RE-IMAGINE WELLNESS™

With RE-IMAGINE WELLNESS™, we’re redefining the path to a healthy and sustainable future for the people and planet. By harnessing the synergy of scientific innovation and nature’s wisdom, we create solutions that elevate taste, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. Explore our three strategic focus areas: Modulation, Protein, and Health Ingredients.

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Crafting Healthier and Indulgent Foods through Taste Modulation Technologies

At IFF, our taste modulation technologies  develop by our flavorists to bring the best-tasting, healthy, and delicious food and beverages to the market. Through sweet taste modulation, we develop high-impact, cost-effective  flavor solutions that amplify sweetness perception in products with reduced or no sugar, allowing consumers to enjoy healthier options without sacrificing taste and satisfaction.

Additionally, our umami modulation boosts the overall deliciousness of savory foods, while sensate modulation offers options for low-alcohol beverages. Our comprehensive masking technologies effectively conceal various off-notes, such as the lingering bitterness from artificial sweeteners or the astringency in high-protein products.

Meanwhile, mouthfeel modulation enhances the creamy sensation in low-fat foods and the body sensation in low-sugar products.

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Balancing diet with nutritious food and beverages through protein diversification

We recognize the challenges associated with high plant protein content, such as taste and texture, and we are dedicated to overcoming these barriers to design delicious, nutritious options. Our efforts focus on developing maskers and tonalities that fit seamlessly with sustainable plant proteins, on ensuring minimal processing and lean labeling.

We are also pioneering novel and future protein technologies and cost-optimized solutions to support the industry in increasing wider consumer adoption.

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Meeting demands for flavorful, healthy food using health ingredients

Responding to consumers’ constant demand for indulgent, and healthy options with proven benefits, we invest into the design of flavorful food and beverages with optimized consumer preferences and that are bringing value in metabolic, performance of cognitive health.

RE-IMAGINE ORIGINS™

In a world where consumers demand more with less, achieving simplicity in product innovation is key. RE-IMAGINE ORIGINS™ guides you on this journey, helping you create great-tasting, cleaner, simpler, and more sustainable products for you and your consumers.

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Label-friendly & Natural Taste Solutions

Natural Processing Technologies and Taste Solutions.

Enabling simple back of pack declarations that consumers recognize.

Innovation based on a transparent and responsible supply chain.

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Enabling Resource-optimizing, Sustainable Solutions

New Waste-reducing Upcycled Taste Solutions, supporting Sustainability Positioning.

Innovative concepts crafted with our Upcycled Certified Flavoring Extracts and Ingredients.

Solutions enabling resource optimization during manufacturing and more sustainable raw material supply.

RE-IMAGINE DELIVERY®

Our RE-IMAGINE DELIVERY® program offers captivating product designs that elevate sensorial experiences, making every interaction memorable. These designs are crafted to connect deeply with consumers, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

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Product Experience

Every touchpoint becomes a journey as our flavor delivery technologies and product designs weave the desired sensorial experience, leaving a lasting impression with every interaction.

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Flavor Performance

The delivery systems and flavor designs we create shine through every step of food manufacturing, ensuring outstanding performance that carries through to the final product, creating an experience that truly resonates.

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Sustainability

Our technologies are crafted to do more with less, requiring fewer resources and paving the way for a supply chain that reduces environmental footprint.

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Clean Label

We implement technologies to ensure that ingredient declarations are cleaner and more aligned with consumer preferences. This approach makes product labels more transparent and easier to understand.

RE-MASTER VANILLA™

The RE-MASTER VANILLA™ program offers a range of classic and new vanilla profiles crafted through innovative, responsible techniques. Our approach ensures elevated flavors while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and quality.

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Sustainable and Alternative Sourcing

With the RE-MASTER VANILLA™ program, we provide ethically sourced raw materials and cost-competitive solutions, delivering uniquely differentiated sensory profiles that captivate consumers’ taste buds.

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The RE-MASTER VANILLA™ Experience

The RE-MASTER VANILLA™ program combines integrated expertise in exploring new profiles with best-performing vanilla tools, leveraging diverse origins, innovative processing methods, and sensory insights to create flavor experiences that truly delight the taste buds.

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Diverse Botanical Extractions & Processes Technologies

Our diverse botanical extraction and processing technologies seamlessly integrate botanicals and fermentations to create a wide range of sensory profiles. This innovation breathes new life into classic flavor tonalities, offering consumers an exciting twist on familiar tastes.

RE-MASTER CITRUS™

The RE-MASTER CITRUS™ program revitalizes citrus flavors through cutting-edge innovation, delivering vibrant taste experiences that burst with freshness. By blending modern techniques with traditional citrus profiles, we create unforgettable flavor profiles that your consumers will love. Explore our Innovation Focus Areas:

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Respecting Resources

We honor our resources by harnessing every drop of citrus oil through upcycling alternative side streams and employing innovative processing technologies, maximizing flavor potential while preserving resource streams.

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The RE-MASTER CITRUS™ Experience

Unlock a vibrant journey with the RE-MASTER CITRUS™ experience, where sustainable taste designs bring optimal performance and emotional delight to next-generation food and beverage.

Fueled by exciting ingredient discovery and fresh insights, we elevate your palate and inspire joyful moments.

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New Trust Equation

Our New Trust Equation centers on high-quality natural ingredients, complete with compelling stories and certifications, empowering brands and consumers to forge authentic connections and foster confidence in every choice.

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Strategic Partnerships

Strength in collaboration is showcased through our strategic partnerships with academia and industry, empowered by IFF’s new global citrus innovation center, driving groundbreaking advancements that redefine flavor and innovation.