Pre-production Phase for IFF and Evolva on Natural Vanillin
February 5/New York/Press Release -- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and Evolva Holding SA have entered into pre-production phase to develop and scale-up, via a third party, natural vanillin for commercial application through a cost-effective, natural and sustainable route. The two companies are working to confirm scalability and yield targets through a yeast-based fermentation route during the pre-manufacturing phase.
This announcement follows one in June 2012 where Evolva confirmed the achievement of the first milestone in this collaboration. The partnership between IFF and Evolva was originally signed and announced in January 2011.