New York, NY—IFF has entered into an agreement to sell its Savory Solutions Group, which focuses on ingredients for prepared foods and foodservice and plant-based solutions for the vegan and vegetarian markets, to global private equity firm PAI Partners. According to a press release, the transaction values the business at...
IFF has announced a new innovation of natural citrus flavors, NEO. The ingredient will help make beverages more stable, while also reducing price volatility and environmental impact, the company says. It comes in orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and mandarin varieties. While it's meant for beverage applications, it can also be used...
IFF has introduced two new Holdback bioprotective cultures for dairy manufacturing. These protective culture are made of specially selected microorganisms that deliver lasting freshness up to and beyond ‘best before’ dates, the company says. As natural solutions, they also enable manufacturers to offer a consumer-friendly product label. HOLDBAC YM Sustain...
IFF announced the U.S. launch of SEAFLOUR, a nutrient-dense hydrocolloid sourced from non-GMO red seaweed. The company says this ingredient is all natural stabilizer for brands targeting a growing consumer demand for clean label products. SEAFLOUR, known as ‘seaweed flour’ or ‘natural seaweed’, is non-allergenic. It contains protein, fiber, and...
New York, NY—IFF has completed its previously announced acquisition of Health Wright Products, LLC (HWP). Founded in 1995, HWP is a leader in formulation and capsule manufacturing for the dietary supplement industry. The privately owned company has been a long-time business partner of IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics business, IFF shared, adding...
New York, NY—IFF announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Health Wright Products, LLC (HWP). The acquisition will bring formulation and finished format capabilities to IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics, natural extracts and botanicals businesses, according to a press release, allowing for innovation in custom formulation and...
IFF has released four new cultures under its YO-MIX Prime series. The line was initially created to offer full acidity control and provide a consistent shelf life. The new YO-MIX Prime 801 and 802 cultures are freeze-dried while the new YO-MIX Prime 830 and 840 are in a frozen format.
New York, NY—A branded nootropic has been shown to improve brain activity after only 60 minutes, according to new research. The study utilized 800mg of Neuravena, a green oat extract from IFF. 20 healthy participants were randomized to receive either Neuravena or a placebo. Nutrient intake the night before and...
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced that communications specialist Reana Kovalcik will be joining the association as its Director of Public Affairs. At OTA, Kovalcik will be responsible for developing and managing various communications, media, and public affairs activities that impact organic stakeholders, and will act as the lead media...
IFF has debuted Nurica, a lactase enzyme solution that, when added to dairy milk, naturally transforms existing lactose into prebiotic galactooligosaccharide fibers. The company states that in application trials, Nurica has shown no detectable negative impact on product quality.
