September 4, 2025 — Leads & Copy — IFF (NYSE: IFF) has announced the first large-scale commercial application of its Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform. A major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company has launched a new laundry detergent using DEB technology.
The new formulation improves fabric softness and cleaning while replacing non-biodegradable ingredients with a biodegradable alternative. Leticia Gonçalves, president of Health & Biosciences at IFF, stated that DEB combines biotechnology, molecular design, and sustainability to deliver solutions across various industries.
The DEB platform, developed by IFF’s Health & Biosciences unit, creates polysaccharides from plant sugar sources. These biomaterials are customized to enhance functionality and performance. In laundry formulations, the Lyrature™ portfolio, featuring DEB-based products, replaces persistent, non-biodegradable ingredients like polyquaterniums.
IFF is further scaling DEB through its joint venture with Kemira, Alpha Bio, which will house a manufacturing asset dedicated to DEB-based materials. AlphaBio is collaborating with customers and partners to introduce DEB-based solutions to multiple market sectors starting in 2027, following validation at plants in Finland. IFF aims to maximize DEB’s potential across industries, including health, nutrition, beauty, and packaging.
To learn more about the DEB platform, visit: IFF | Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB)
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