The investment adds food and beverage application capabilities, increases production capacity and introduces sustainable manufacturing technologies in Indonesia.
The company said its ‘strategic direction’ is ‘fully set,’ prompting Leysen’s decision to step down and devote more time to his other corporate and non-profit mandates.
The expanded partnership strengthens access to vitamins, cultures, enzymes and nutritional ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers across Southeast Asia.
The ingredients manufacturer reported strong growth in fragrances and food ingredients while confirming plans to cut around 1,000 jobs worldwide.
The new office will strengthen dsm-firmenich’s regional innovation, customer collaboration, and technical support capabilities.