International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) on April 9 announced the opening of the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University. According to IFF, the 30,000-square-foot facility “encompasses state-of-the-art capabilities in botanical research leveraging … natural ingredients expertise, processing, analytics and product creation for scent and taste.”
IFF stated that the center offers job opportunities in research, customer experience, supply and operations.
“Citrus is vital to our creations in scent and taste, with enormous potential for innovation across our businesses,” said Erik Fyrwald, IFF chief executive officer.
The Citrus Innovation Center will focus on applications in food and beverage, fine fragrance, body care and fabric and home care. IFF said its customers “can anticipate rapid product development, explore innovative citrus applications and conduct advanced product testing.”
The facility offers direct access to industry-leading experts, academia and on-site prototyping capabilities, enabling customized solutions.
Supporting approximately 40 jobs, the facility has room for expansion, with opportunities for job rotations, professional development and training, paving the way for future growth and innovation.
“The grand opening of IFF’s Citrus Innovation Center on our campus marks a pivotal milestone for Florida Poly, launching a bold partnership that will drive pioneering research and create transformative opportunities for our students and faculty,” said Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University. “This powerful collaboration will accelerate discovery and technological advancement in the flavor and fragrance industry, while marking the beginning of a research park that will fuel innovation and economic growth.”
Attention to detail is central to the building’s design. Its unique architectural expression, combined with views of the campus and surrounding nature, complements the center’s goal of minimizing its environmental footprint. Key sustainability features include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver certification, a solar array system that meets the site’s entire power demand, the use of well and reclaimed water for irrigation, energy-saving processes and a comprehensive recycling program.
Source: IFF
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