BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has joined hands to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials technology platform and create next-generation  for fabric, dish and personal care as well as industrial cleaning applications.

This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with a shared vision: to develop high-performance, sustainable solutions that meet evolving consumer and market demands.

By combining advanced chemical capabilities and expertise in biotechnology and protein engineering from BASF and IFF, the partnership aims to deliver breakthrough solutions at scale that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations, reduce environmental impact, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

“This partnership marks a strategically significant step for both companies,” said Michael Heinz, member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF. “By combining our research and development expertise, we are creating the foundation to bring large-scale innovative solutions to market faster for our customers.”

“We are very excited about the collaboration with BASF to jointly unlock new potential in enzyme and polymer technologies,” said Erik Fyrwald, CEO of IFF. “Our partnership enables us to develop market-driven solutions that create sustainable value for both the industry and the environment.”

The joint effort will focus on innovative enzyme systems and biobased polymers, enabling customers to achieve superior performance while reducing resource consumption. Both companies will maintain independent operations and competitive positioning, while leveraging complementary strengths to accelerate innovation and expand choices for customers worldwide.