IFF’s olive leaf extract non-GMO verified By Nikki Hancocks IFF has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Benolea (EFLA® 943) olive leaf extract for cardiovascular health. In addition, the company recently received recognition by the Council of Ecological Agriculture of the Region of Murcia (CAIRM) for an organic grade of Benolea available to its customers. The olive leaves used for IFF’s unique formulation are harvested in Spain as a side stream of the olive oil industry. The extract is processed locally, at the company’s Murcia facility, to reduce the environmental footprint. Laetitia Petrussa, PhD, Product Manager for IFF Health unit, says these new certifications endorse the ingredient as a trusted and transparently sourced all-natural product.