LANXESS Flavors & Fragrances: Shaping the Future of Taste, Freshness, and Sustainability in Food & Beverages

LANXESS India's Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) Business Unit is at the forefront of shaping the global food and beverage industry with its unique blend of science, creativity, and sustainability. From flavor and fragrance ingredients to world-class preservatives and clean-label solutions, its products are found in everyday applications ranging from baked goods and beverages to personal care, animal nutrition, and industrial uses. With a strong global footprint and production sites across Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, India, and the USA, the F&F Business Unit has emerged as a trusted partner for enhancing taste, extending shelf life, and ensuring food safety. In this exclusive conversation, Mr. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, LANXESS India Private Limited, shares insights on how the business unit is balancing sensory innovation with advanced chemistry, pioneering sustainability through initiatives like Scopeblue, and helping the industry adapt to evolving consumer demands for safe, natural, and climate-friendly solutions.

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Can you give us an overview of LANXESS' Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) Business Unit and its core competencies in the food and beverage industry?

LANXESS' Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) business unit develops and produces flavor and fragrance ingredients, preservatives, and animal nutrition products. Our F&F products are found in various everyday consumables, such as cosmetics and personal care products, detergents and cleaning agents, beverages, baked goods, candles, oils, and animal feed. They are easy to process and boast excellent odor and flavor profiles.

Our portfolio also includes specialty chemicals for industrial applications. Industries like pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and construction materials require these for their products. With production sites in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, India, and the USA, F&F offers nature-identical compounds that enhance taste, extend shelf life, and meet strict food safety standards.

How does the F&F Business Unit balance the art of flavor and fragrance development with cutting-edge scientific innovation?

LANXESS' Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) business unit seamlessly combines sensory creativity with scientific precision. Backed by decades of formulation expertise and a broad portfolio of ultra-pure, nature-identical aroma molecules, the business unit creates tailored flavor and fragrance solutions aligned with consumer trends. Its vertically integrated supply chain, advanced chemical expertise, and certifications like FSSC 22000 and ISCC PLUS ensure consistent quality.

With sustainability-driven innovations like Scopeblue products, F&F delivers clean-label, high-performance ingredients that balance artistic excellence with responsible chemistry.