IFF facility in Guangzhou now in testing stage

GUANGZHOU, China – Key to its expanding in emerging markets, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), has set up what is now China’s biggest and most technically advanced facilities for flavours and fragrances. At US$100 million, the facility is also one of IFF’s largest investments in Asia.

The 19,000m² site, located in the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development District,

comprises sales and administration offices, laboratories, factory buildings, and support services and will manufacture all product types currently made by the China, as well as spray dry. It will supply flavours (sweet and savoury) to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. 

The projected annual capacity will be three times that of the existing manufacturing site. To reduce impact on the environment, all structures on the site and all manufacturing processes are designed to comply with IFF’s sustainability standards, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, low water consumption and minimal waste.

“With the opening of our Singapore and Delhi facilities in 2012 and our Guangzhou site in 2013, IFF is well-positioned to support our customers’ growth now and into the future, both regionally and globally,” said Doug Tough, IFF’s chairman and CEO. “We continue to have confidence in our growth strategies in the region and a strong commitment to the emerging markets.”

Hernan Vaisman, IFF Group President, Flavours, continued, “I am pleased to note that in this facility, we are creating flavors that meet the highest global standards in quality and, while doing so, are utilizing green design in our facilities to minimize our environmental footprint. Our customers, consumers, and future generations deserve nothing less.”

Commercial production will begin in the third quarter of 2013. The next few months will be focused on testing and production trials to help ensure all its products meet the global standards.