We are pleased to announce that Solevo Group has been appointed as the authorized distribution partner for IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) in West and Central Africa, making selected IFF’s flavor solutions more accessible to food and beverage manufacturers across the region.
For food and beverage manufacturers in West and Central Africa, sourcing high-quality flavor ingredients has often meant long lead times, complex import logistics, and limited local support. This partnership is a practical response to that challenge. Through Solevo’s distribution platform – with operations in Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Cameroon – selected IFF flavor solutions are now available closer to where manufacturers need it, with the supply chain reliability and local service that come with it.
Bringing Global Innovation Within Reach
IFF is one of the world’s leading flavor and fragrance companies, with deep expertise in taste creation and a broad portfolio spanning dairy, bakery, beverages, savory, confectionery, and more. Through this agreement, Solevo will hold local inventory, manage importation, and handle end-to-end logistics for selected items in IFF’s food and beverage flavor range in West and Central Africa.
Beyond product availability, the partnership also gives manufacturers access to IFF’s technical expertise in formulation and cost optimization. This includes support on sugar reduction, MSG reduction, salt reduction, and cocoa optimization – areas of growing importance for food producers looking to meet evolving customer expectations and manage input costs.
In practical terms, this means manufacturers in the region can expect:
- Local stock availability, with reduced dependence on international shipping cycles
- Shorter lead times and more consistent delivery
- Fewer supply disruptions, supporting production planning and continuity
- Simplified logistics and optimized order flows
A Growing Market, Better Served
West and Central Africa’s food and beverage sector is developing quickly, with local manufacturers increasingly focused on product quality, consistency, and differentiation. Access to the right flavor ingredients – reliably supplied and technically supported – is an important part of that. We see this partnership as a straightforward way to close a gap that has existed for too long in the region.
Across our markets in West and Central Africa, we work closely with manufacturers who are building products for both local and regional consumers. Adding IFF’s capabilities to what we can offer them feels like a natural next step.
Part of a Broader Commitment to the Region
This agreement fits within Solevo’s broader approach: partnering with leading global principals to build a specialty chemical distribution platform that genuinely serves African markets – not just in terms of product access, but in terms of the knowledge, reliability, and proximity that manufacturers need to grow.
We look forward to developing this partnership with IFF and to supporting our customers across West and Central Africa with an even stronger ingredient offer.
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About Solevo Group:
The Solevo Group is a leading distribution platform for specialty chemicals and partners to farmers, businesses, industrial leaders and communities across Africa. Established in 1918, Solevo operates locally in eleven countries, including the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Angola, Ghana, Madagascar, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa. Solevo serves a diverse spectrum of industries, from agriculture and food production to home and personal care, CASE & Construction, and Water treatment.
Driven by the belief that self-sufficiency and local industry growth are integral to Africa’s development, Solevo is dedicated to supporting the continent’s dynamic transformation. The company is committed to developing efficient, innovative, sustainable and high-quality products, services and solutions for African farmers, planters, entrepreneurs and industries. Solevo’s overarching mission is to contribute to a safer, healthier and more secure future for individuals and communities across Africa.