International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) Executive Director Sven Ballschmiede announced that Kerry, Inc. has joined IOFI. Kerry becomes IOFI’s tenth company ordinary member, joining ADM Wild Europe, Firmenich, Givaudan, T. Hasegawa, IFF, V. Mane Fils, Robertet, Symrise and Takasago.

Headquartered in Ireland, Kerry began forty years ago as a small dairy business. Over time, the company has broadened its focus to taste and nutrition and now serves global customers in 140 countries through its 23,000 employees and more than 100 manufacturing locations.  
 
“We are delighted to have Kerry as our newest member. The company brings enthusiasm and energy to our work on behalf of the global flavor industry,” Ballschmiede noted.  
 
Kerry Taste & Nutrition President and CEO Gerry Behan added, “Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition and flavor is core to our global business. Through our membership in IOFI, the leading science and regulatory association for the global industry, we look forward to actively engaging with industry partners to advance areas of common interest and collaboratively address the challenges faced by our industry.”