 International Flavors Fragrances Inc. said Monday that sales fell 7 in the first eight weeks of the second quarter, hurt by pressure in certain end-markets, across certain countries and especially with small and mid-size customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company said it experienced solid demand for products used in packaged foods, drinks, hygiene and disinfectant categories, that accounted for about 85 of sales in 2019. The categories that are most exposed to the disruptions of consumer access to retail markets, such as fine fragrance, and away-from-home channels such as food service, experienced significant pressure. Those categories accounted for 15 of 2019 revenue. Geographically, North America proved resilient, but emerging markets such as India and Latin American countries, were hit hard by regulatory restrictions. In China, where restrictions have already been lifted, growth has improved from the first quarter. Nearly all our global Creative Centers and manufacturing facilities continue to operate, said the company. Shares were down 0.4 premarket, but have gained 7 in the year to date, while the SP; 500 has fallen 1.1. 