About
Frutarom's story is one of consolidation as much as creation. Founded in Haifa in 1933, it spent decades assembling one of the broadest ingredient platforms in the industry — flavor compounds, fragrance compounds, natural extracts, aroma chemicals and specialty food ingredients — before being folded into International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in 2018. The portfolio spans what you would expect from an ingredients house of that heritage: taste and scent chemistry alongside functional ingredients, used across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and household products. Natural extracts and aroma chemicals are a particular strength for brands moving toward cleaner labels. With Israeli roots and Haifa operations now integrated into IFF's worldwide taste and ingredient business, the customer base reads as food and beverage manufacturers, cosmetics and household product makers, and brands looking for natural or specialty ingredients. Ingredient enquiries are always specification-led, and this is no exception: name the application, the flavor or fragrance profile, the dosage and the regulatory market. Natural extracts and aroma chemicals are then quoted per specification, minimum order and certification — Kosher, Halal and organic among the common ones.
Also known as: Frutarom Industries, Frutarom Industries Ltd
Company Facts
- Founded
- 1933
- Headquarters
- Haifa, Israel
- Parent Company
- IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) since 2018
- Industry
- Flavors, Fragrances & Specialty Ingredients
- Business Type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- 1,000+ (Israeli operations)
- Acquisition Value
- ~US$ 7.1 billion (2018)
- Main Products
- Flavors, fragrances, natural extracts, aroma chemicals
- Certifications
- ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal
- Export Markets
- Global
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Frutarom do?+
Frutarom was an Israeli flavors, fragrances and specialty ingredients company that developed and manufactured flavors, fragrances, natural extracts and aroma chemicals for global food, beverage and cosmetics markets.
Who acquired Frutarom?+
Frutarom was acquired by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in 2018 for approximately US$ 7.1 billion.
When was Frutarom founded?+
Frutarom was founded in 1933 in Israel and was headquartered in Haifa.
What made Frutarom successful?+
Frutarom grew through an aggressive acquisition strategy of niche ingredient companies, building a broad portfolio of natural and clean-label flavors, fragrances and specialty ingredients.
Is Frutarom still operating?+
Frutarom's operations were integrated into IFF's Taste and Scent segments following the 2018 acquisition, and its Israeli sites remain part of IFF's global network.
Top Products
Flavor Compounds
Custom flavor solutions for beverages, dairy, bakery, confectionery and savory applications.
MOQ: 25 kg
Fragrance Compounds
Fragrance creations for personal care, household and fine fragrance applications.
MOQ: 25 kg
Natural Extracts
Natural botanical and herbal extracts for food, beverage and nutraceutical products.
MOQ: 25 kg
Aroma Chemicals
Synthetic aroma molecules used in flavor and fragrance formulation.
MOQ: 25 kg