Flavors and Fruit Systems

• Commercial and technical services through our network in more than 20 locations in most industrial countries

• 12 production sites in strategic areas to support our customers

• 5 major development centers (creation & application services) and two research centers throughout the world

• More than 800 motivated, highly qualified employees

• In 1999, SKW acquired Alex Fries Inc., a highly specialized flavor company and Alfrebro Inc., a world class leader in aroma chemicals. We have successfully merged their activities with those of Degussa Flavors & Fruit Systems where operations are structured into three business lines:

Flavors

• Natural and Synthetic Flavors
  
• Enzyme modified dairy ingredients
  
• Natural extracts

Fruit Systems

• Fruit preparations
  
• Vanilla, caramel, sweet applications
  
• Bakery fillings

Extracts & Aroma Chemicals

• Natural extracts
  
• CO₂ extraction technology
  
• Flavor molecules for beverage, dairy, confectionery, bakery, foodservice and savory applications

Degussa Flavors & Fruit Systems is a unit of Degussa Health & Nutrition which belongs to SKW Trostberg.