IFF begins work on India’s largest flavours and fragrances site

By Becky Bargh | Published: 24-Jan-2018

The plant is located in Sri City, India, and is expected to be commercialised in December 2019


International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has started building its new facility in Sri City, India.

The development is part of IFF’s commitment to invest more in the Greater Asia region and is expected to be commercialised in December 2019.

The site will become the largest manufacturing facility in India and the biggest IFF site in central Asia occupying a 32-acre plot of land.

Strategically located to the north of Chennai, Sri City, the site will have access to a number of logistical options, skilled labourers and a solid infrastructure.

IFF’s Chairman and CEO Andrea Fibig said: “In this economically vibrant country, it is critical that we invest to provide our customers with winning tastes and scents.

“This new facility is fitted with capabilities tailored for our customers’ needs.

“Coupled with our excellent consumer insight teams and their deep understanding of the local markets.”

MG Prakash, IFF’s India Managing Director, added: “We are excited about our investment at Sri City and the world-class manufacturing facility designed to meet our customers’ current and future needs.

“Further, we are excited to continue our legacy with this investment and look forward to many more years of growing our customers.”

Keeping in line with the company’s dedication to sustainability the site has been designed for efficient water use and reuse, energy efficient building materials and low-consumption of LED lighting.


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