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International Flavors' DEB Platform Announces Commercial Debut
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Key Takeaways
IFF's DEB platform is debuting a laundry detergent with a major CPG partner.
DEB uses biotech to deliver biodegradable, plant-based materials for detergents.
IFF and Kemira's Alpha Bio JV plans to scale DEB solutions from 2027.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF - Free Report) announced that a major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company has partnered with IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (“DEB”) platform to launch its laundry detergent formulation. This marks the first large-scale commercial use of IFF’s DEB platform.
Details of IFF’s DEB Technology
DEB was developed by IFF’s Health & Biosciences business unit leveraging the company’s expertise in biotech research, process development and product commercialization. IFF's DEB technology uses advanced bioscience to create natural, biodegradable polysaccharides on a large scale. These plant-based biomaterials are customized for specific applications, such as laundry detergents.
The formula that DEB uses for laundry detergents provides a better fabric softness and cleaning power, as well as swapping out non-biodegradable ingredients for sustainable, biodegradable ones.
IFF is focused on expanding its DEB production. International Flavors’ joint venture with Kemira, Alpha Bio, is focused on further scaling DEB production with a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Alpha Bio plans on delivering DEB solutions to various sectors from 2027.
International Flavors’ Q2 Performance
IFF reported adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share in second-quarter 2025, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11. The bottom line dipped 1% from the year-ago quarter.
International Flavors’ net sales were $2.76 billion in the June-end quarter, down 4.3% year over year. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73 billion. Currency-neutral sales grew 3% year over year, led by mid-single digit performances in Taste, and Health & Biosciences.
DEB is part of the company’s Health & Bioscience segment, which generated sales of $577 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the year-earlier quarter’s $556 million. The adjusted operating EBITDA was $151 million in the quarter, up 1.3% year over year.
IFF Stock's Price Performance
In the past year, IFF shares have lost 35% compared with the industry’s 0.5% decline.
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International Flavors’ Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
The company currently has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).
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Idaho Strategic Resources has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at 76 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 13.4%. IDR shares skyrocketed 110% last year.
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $9.36 per share. Its shares surged 68% last year.
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International Flavors' DEB Platform Announces Commercial Debut
Key Takeaways
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF - Free Report) announced that a major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company has partnered with IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (“DEB”) platform to launch its laundry detergent formulation. This marks the first large-scale commercial use of IFF’s DEB platform.
Details of IFF’s DEB Technology
DEB was developed by IFF’s Health & Biosciences business unit leveraging the company’s expertise in biotech research, process development and product commercialization. IFF's DEB technology uses advanced bioscience to create natural, biodegradable polysaccharides on a large scale. These plant-based biomaterials are customized for specific applications, such as laundry detergents.
The formula that DEB uses for laundry detergents provides a better fabric softness and cleaning power, as well as swapping out non-biodegradable ingredients for sustainable, biodegradable ones.
IFF is focused on expanding its DEB production. International Flavors’ joint venture with Kemira, Alpha Bio, is focused on further scaling DEB production with a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Alpha Bio plans on delivering DEB solutions to various sectors from 2027.
International Flavors’ Q2 Performance
IFF reported adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share in second-quarter 2025, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11. The bottom line dipped 1% from the year-ago quarter.
International Flavors’ net sales were $2.76 billion in the June-end quarter, down 4.3% year over year. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73 billion. Currency-neutral sales grew 3% year over year, led by mid-single digit performances in Taste, and Health & Biosciences.
DEB is part of the company’s Health & Bioscience segment, which generated sales of $577 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the year-earlier quarter’s $556 million. The adjusted operating EBITDA was $151 million in the quarter, up 1.3% year over year.
IFF Stock's Price Performance
In the past year, IFF shares have lost 35% compared with the industry’s 0.5% decline.
International Flavors’ Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
The company currently has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) , Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR - Free Report) and Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) . AEM flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, and IDR and CRS carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for Agnico Eagle Mines’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.94 per share. The estimate indicates a year-over-year surge of 64.1%. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10%. Agnico Eagle Mines’ shares have soared 79.1% in a year.
Idaho Strategic Resources has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at 76 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 13.4%. IDR shares skyrocketed 110% last year.
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $9.36 per share. Its shares surged 68% last year.