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IFF joins EuropaBio: Applying Science and Creativity for a Better World

14/10/2021
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IFF joins EuropaBio: Applying Science and Creativity for a Better World

Brussels, 12 October 2021 – EuropaBio is pleased to announce that IFF has joined as a corporate member.

Founded 1889, IFF is an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, with more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 45,000 customers across the world. Inspired by nature and distinguished by its world-class bioscience and microbiome capabilities, IFF’s Health & Biosciences (H&B) division is a leading innovation partner for customers across a broad range of consumer products, industrial and agricultural sectors. H&B works closely with customers to enhance products – and their processes – to deliver safer, healthier and more sustainable solutions. As a member of EuropaBio, IFF is strengthening its commitment to responsible innovation and to deliver sustainable benefits from such innovations.

EuropaBio Director-General Dr. Claire Skentelbery commented “IFF defines the shape of biotechnology for the future, cutting across sectors and applications. It really shows us how the world can transition into biomanufacture for sustainable and innovative products and processes. They are a strong addition to the EuropaBio community”.

IFF’s Simon Herriott, President, IFF Health & Biosciences added: “We are delighted to join the EuropaBio community, especially at a time when sustainability has emerged as a primary driver of public policy around the world. IFF is ready to engage as a thought leader and as an innovator of sustainable solutions such as enzymes and biopolymers, to tackle society’s climate change challenges”.

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