16 February 2012

FULL YEAR RESULTS 2011
Strong sales momentum in a challenging business environment

In 2011, Givaudan Group sales totalled CHF 3,915 million, an increase of 5.2% in local currencies and a decline of 7.6% in Swiss francs compared to 2010. Sales of the Fragrance Division were CHF 1,833 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.8% in Swiss francs. Sales of the Flavour Division were CHF 2,082 million, an increase of 5.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.5% in Swiss francs compared to 2010.   MORE

14 December 2011

GIVAUDAN HAS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF IPERFUMER2, ITS FRAGRANCE RECOMMENDATION APP.

Following the successful introduction of its iPerfumer App in 2010, Givaudan are launching a new up-to-date version just in time for the gift-giving season.  MORE

9 November 2011

GIVAUDAN ANNOUNCES THE ISSUE OF TWO SWISS FRANC DOMESTIC BONDS

Givaudan SA announces today the issue of two straight Swiss Franc bonds of respectively 150 million CHF and 150 million CHF in the Swiss franc domestic market.  MORE

11 October 2011

NINE MONTHS SALES 2011
Continued good sales momentum

In the first nine months of 2011, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 2,971 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 9.5% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.   MORE

4 August 2011

HALF YEAR RESULTS 2011
Good business momentum – currency and raw material headwinds

In the first half year 2011, we achieved a local currency growth of 4.3%, in line with our
mid-term guidance. Raw material cost increases have affected our profitability. Givaudan has successfully implemented price increases in collaboration with its customers. These price increases started to become effective in the course of the second quarter.  MORE

16 May 2011

GIVAUDAN ANNOUNCES THE ISSUE OF A 2.5% CHF DOMESTIC BOND OF
CHF 300 MILLION

Givaudan SA announces today the issue of a CHF 300 million straight bond in the Swiss franc domestic market.  MORE

11 April 2011

GIVAUDAN EXPANDS TASTESOLUTIONS™ SWEETNESS PROGRAMME TO HELP FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS ACHIEVE SUGAR REDUCTION GOALS

Givaudan is expanding its TasteSolutions™ Health and Wellness programme by increasing investment and resources in taste technology to address food manufacturers’ sweetness challenges.  MORE

8 April 2011

FIRST QUARTER SALES 2011
Promising start into the year

In the first quarter of 2011, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1012.3 million, which represents an increase of 3.1% in local currencies and a decline of 5.1% in Swiss francs, against strong comparables.  MORE

4 April 2011

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2010

Givaudan announces long-term targets to reduce its CO2 emissions, energy, waste, and water consumption, in new GRI-checked Sustainability Report.  MORE

24 March 2011

GIVAUDAN SA: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place on 24 March 2011. It was attended by 306 shareholders or proxies, representing 3,837,805 shares (41.56% of a total of 9,233,586 registered shares).  MORE

3 March 2011

GIVAUDAN HUNGARY CELEBRATES OFFICIAL FOUNDATION STONE-LAYING FOR NEW FLAVOURS MANUFACTURING SITE NEAR MAKÓ

Givaudan, the world's leading flavour and fragrance company, today celebrates the official foundation stone-laying for its planned EUR 130 million (CHF 170 million) European savoury flavours manufacturing facility near Makó, Hungary.  MORE

8 February 2011

FULL YEAR 2010 RESULTS
All integration targets achieved – entering a new era of profitable growth

In 2010, Givaudan Group sales totalled CHF 4,239 million, an increase of 8.9% in local currencies and 7.1% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year. Sales of the Fragrance Division were CHF 1,988 million, an increase of 10.5% in local currencies and 9.0% in Swiss francs. Sales of the Flavour Division were CHF 2,251 million, an increase of 7.5% in local currencies and 5.4% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.   MORE