With a market cap of $17.9 billion, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences solutions, and specialty ingredients used across a wide range of consumer products. Headquartered in New York City, the company serves customers in the food and beverage, personal care, household products, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition industries.
Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and International Flavors & Fragrances fits this criterion perfectly. Its extensive research and development capabilities and broad product portfolio have established it as one of the world's largest and most diversified ingredients and fragrance companies.