International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has opened a vanilla innovation center in Madagascar to enhance its ability to “innovate at origin” by tracking vanilla’s journey from extraction to flavor creation. The innovation hub will reportedly help the flavor giant strengthen the sustainability and resilience of one of the world’s most complex natural ingredients.
Vanilla, which remains a go-to global flavor for diverse F&B innovation, is shaped by climate, post‑harvest handling, and curing methods, says IFF. The 650‑square‑meter…









