IFF's $270M Surge to 385th as Soy Sale Fuels Industry Consolidation

On August 12, 2025, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) closed with a 1.70% increase, trading a volume of $270 million, ranking 385th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed a strategic asset divestiture announcement, which could reshape its business focus.

Bunge Global SA finalized a deal to acquire IFF’s soy-related assets, including lecithin, soy protein concentrate, and crush operations. The $240 million revenue stream from these units, which employed 250 workers globally, will transition to Bunge by year-end. IFF’s CEO described the assets as “commoditized” and a distraction from its higher-margin isolated soy protein business. The move is expected to enhance IFF’s Food Ingredients segment profitability by streamlining operations and reducing resource allocation to lower-margin activities.

Bunge, which recently merged with Viterra, has a strong presence in soybean-producing regions like Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina. The acquisition aligns with its agribusiness strategy, expanding its capacity to process oilseeds into vegetable oils, protein meals, and biofuel components. Analysts note the transaction reflects broader industry trends of consolidation in commodity-driven sectors.

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