The partnership unites two industry leaders with a shared goal: to create high-performance, sustainable solutions that meet evolving consumer and market needs. By combining BASF’s expertise in chemistry and biotechnology with IFF’s capabilities in protein engineering, the collaboration aims to deliver scalable solutions that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations, reduce environmental impact, and support a sustainable future.
Michael Heinz, member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, commented: “This partnership marks a strategically significant step for both companies. By combining our research and development expertise, we are creating the foundation to bring large-scale innovative solutions to market faster for our customers.”
Erik Fyrwald, CEO of IFF, added: “We are very excited about the collaboration with BASF to jointly unlock new potential in enzyme and polymer technologies. Our partnership enables us to develop market-driven solutions that create sustainable value for both the industry and the environment.”
The collaboration will focus on developing innovative enzyme systems and bio-based polymers that allow customers to achieve superior performance while reducing resource use. Both companies will continue to operate independently and maintain competitive positioning, leveraging their complementary strengths to accelerate innovation and expand options for customers worldwide.
This strategic initiative reflects a growing trend in the chemical and bioscience industries to integrate sustainability with technological advancement, aiming to deliver products that are both efficient and environmentally responsible. By combining research, development, and industrial-scale capabilities, BASF and IFF plan to introduce solutions that align with global demands for cleaner, greener, and more effective formulations.
The partnership is expected to influence multiple sectors, including household cleaning, personal care, and industrial applications, providing end-users with innovative products that meet performance expectations while minimizing ecological impact. Through this collaboration, both BASF and IFF reinforce their commitment to sustainable growth, research excellence, and customer-focused innovation on a global scale.
By leveraging advanced enzyme technology and bio-based polymer research, the two companies aim to create transformative products that enhance efficiency, reduce chemical footprint, and support broader environmental objectives, positioning themselves as leaders in the sustainable materials market.
