IFF announces opening of new flavours and fragrances plant i

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF), the creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, has announced that it will open a new liquid flavours and fragrances manufacturing plant in Jurong, Singapore.

The plant, a higher capacity 12,000 square metre facility, will replace IFF’s existing plant and is part of the company’s $100m investment in Greater Asia. The facility was designed in order to allow IFF to maximise productivity and efficiency, while reducing its impact on the environment – the new plant will dramatically reduce the amount of water, energy and cleaning chemicals used.

Doug Tough, IFF chairman and ceo, said: “Our continued investment in the Greater Asia region reflects our confidence in the future growth opportunities in this market both for our customers and for IFF.”

Tan Choon Shian, deputy managing director of the Singapore Economic Development board, added: ““Singapore is delighted that a market-leader like IFF has chosen to establish its state-of-the-art green manufacturing facility and Centre of Excellence for functional fragrances here. This validates our pro-business environment and robust intellectual property protection for companies such as IFF to undertake proprietary manufacturing activities that will help them win in Asia.”