04:45 AM EDT, 08/27/2025 (MT Newswires) -- International Flavors & Fragrances ( IFF ) and Votorantim unit Reservas Votorantim said Wednesday they have entered into a partnership for research and bioprospecting in Brazil's Legado das Aguas private Atlantic Forest reserve.

The deal provides International Flavors and its LMR Naturals unit "exclusive" access to the native flora to develop new and unique extracts for perfumery and cosmetics, the company said.

As part of the deal, International Flavors will build a new research lab within Reservas Votorantim's existing site.