IFF breaks ground on flavors, fragrances site in India
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has broken ground on a new flavors and fragrances plant located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh (India).
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has broken ground on a new flavors and fragrances plant located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh (India). Part of a larger investment into the Greater Asia region, the plant is expected to be commercialized in December 2019. The new facility, which will be the largest flavor and fragrance manufacturing facility in India and the largest IFF site in Greater Asia, occupies a 130,000-sq-m plot and will serve IFF flavors and fragrances customers across India and the region.
In line with the company’s dedication to drive sustainability across the entire organization, the site is designed for efficient water use and reuse, rainwater harvesting capabilities, energy efficient building materials and equipment, maximization of natural daylight, and low-consumption LED lighting.
“In this economically vibrant country, it is critical that we invest to provide our customers with winning tastes and scents,” said Andreas Fibig, IFF chairman and CEO. “This new facility is fitted with capabilities tailored for our customers’ needs. Coupled with our excellent consumer insights teams and their deep understanding of the local markets, we are well positioned to live up to our promise to be our customers’ partner of choice.”