BASF And IFF Join Forces To Develop Next-Generation Enzymes For Fabrics, Personal Care And Industrial Cleaning Sectors

BASF, as a leader in the global chemical industry and sustainable product innovation, recently announced a strategic partnership with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). IFF is a leader in the field of biosciences innovation, and the two companies will accelerate the development of IFF's "Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™" technology platform to create the next generation of enzyme technologies for fabric care, dishwashing, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications.

This collaboration brings together two industry leaders who share a common vision: to develop high-performance, sustainable solutions to meet the evolving demands of consumers and the market. By integrating BASF's and IFF's expertise in advanced chemistry, biotechnology, and protein engineering, this partnership aims to scale up groundbreaking solutions—enhancing cleaning performance, optimizing personal care formulations, reducing environmental impact, and facilitating the transition to a more sustainable future.

"This collaboration is an important strategic step for both companies," said Michael Heinz, member of BASF's Executive Board. "By integrating the research and development expertise of both parties, we will lay the foundation for faster delivery of large-scale innovative solutions to our customers."

"We are very excited about our collaboration with BASF, as both parties will jointly unlock the new potential of enzyme and polymer technologies," said IFF CEO Erik Fyrwald. "This collaboration enables us to develop market-oriented solutions that create sustainable value for the industry and the environment."

The collaboration between the two parties will focus on innovative enzyme systems and bio-based polymers, helping customers achieve excellent performance while reducing resource consumption. The two companies will maintain independent operations and competitive positions while leveraging complementary advantages to accelerate innovation and provide more options for global customers.