MOROCCO – Givaudan, a leading flavour and fragrance company, has commissioned a new Flavours technical and commercial centre in Morocco, an investment valued at US$1.22 million. The investment is part of Givaudan’s growth plan in tandem with its high growth markets strategy and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to the Maghreb and West Africa regions. Louie…
SWITZERLAND – Global flavors and fragrances leader, Givaudan has launched MISTA, a new innovation platform for the food industry and has received backing from Danone, Mars Inc and Ingredion as its founding members. MISTA is an accelerator and incubator programme that enables start-ups and established corporations to optimise ideas, products, people and investments in the…
SWITZERLAND - Givaudan has completed the acquisition of 40.5% stake in Naturex, a French manufacturer of natural specialty ingredients for the food industry for US$648m. As announced in March this year, Givaudan has confirmed the intention to launch a mandatory cash tender offer for all remaining outstanding shares of Naturex, at a price of US$168…
SWITZERLAND - Givaudan has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group (Centroflora Nutra), a manufacturer of botanical extracts and dehydrated fruits. Centroflora Nutra is located in Botucatu, Brazil and its acquisition according to Givaudan, forms part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its presence in Brazil and further…
SWITZERLAND - Givaudan has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 40.6% of the shares of Naturex, a French public listed company, for US$168 per share and a total consideration of US$648 million. According to the company, this agreement is part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its capabilities in natural flavour…
FRANCE – Givaudan has invested in Active Beauty and its metagenomics platform to boost its pioneering position in the microbiome market, as well as reinforce the company’s 2020 strategy commitment towards better services to the customers. According to the company, it remains committed to making strategic investments that will push the boundaries of scientific innovation…
SWITZERLAND – Flavours and fragrances major Givaudan has posted its full year sales of US$5.47billion showing strong financial performance, up 4.9% from last year’s results. According to the company, the net income rose up by 11. 7% year-on-year basis, which amounted to US$771.4million and the EBITDA was of US$1167million. Givaudan completed the year with good…
SWITZERLAND – Global flavours and colours specialist Givaudan has appointed Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and member of the Executive Committee. He succeeds Mauricio Graber who has left Givaudan to become Chief Executive Officer at Chr. Hansen, the Danish provider of dairy and food industry solutions. Louie D’Amico, a holder of BSc…
MALAYSIA – Givaudan, a Swiss manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients, has announced the official opening of its new Givaudan Business Solutions (GBS) delivery centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The GBS delivery centre in Kuala Lumpur's Petaling Jaya sector was officially inaugurated during a ceremony inspired by Malaysia's national flower the hibiscus, which…
CHINA – Givaudan has laid a foundation towards the construction of a new production hub worth US$102 million in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province of China, set to become operational in 2020. This is Givaudan’s largest investment, which is targeted towards the reiteration of the company’s commitment to continue investing in high growth markets such as China.…
