Genencor is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, CA and a subsidiary of IFF.
[1] Genencor is a producer of Industrial enzymes and low-priced bulk protein.
[2] In 2008 Genencor entered a joint venture with DuPont, called DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC, to develop and commercialize low cost technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol.
In 2008, Genencor and Goodyear announced they were working to develop BioIsoprene.
[3] In 2021, portions of DuPont including the Genencor division were acquired by International Flavors & Fragrances.