2017 Nine months sales
10 Oct 2017 | In the first nine months of 2017 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,757 million, an increase of 3.5% on a like-for-like basis and 6.8% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
Givaudan announces strategic partnership with Draco Natural Products
3 Oct 2017 | Givaudan is excited to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Draco Natural Products, Inc. for the development of a new proprietary line of bioactive botanical ingredients for the use in its Active Beauty business.
Givaudan to acquire Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group
20 Sep 2017 | Givaudan announced that it is acquiring the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group to strengthen its global offering of natural extracts and further develop its presence in Brazil.
Givaudan announces new GHG emission reduction targets
18 Sep 2017 | Givaudan will implement ambitious science-based targets to ensure sustainable long-term growth by committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% between 2015 and 2030.
Givaudan completes acquisition of Vika B.V.
1 Sep 2017 | Givaudan, the global leader in fragrances and flavours, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vika B.V., a world player in food ingredients.
Enhancing the way people sleep with DreamScentz™
18 Aug 2017 | As part of its 2020 strategic goals in innovation, Givaudan aims to lead the sensory innovation space by launching DreamScentz™, a new patent-pending technology using the power of scent to optimise the quality of sleep.
2017 Half year results
20 Jul 2017 | Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 2,483 million, an increase of 2.3% on a like-for-like basis and 6.4% in Swiss francs.
Givaudan to acquire Vika B.V.
11 Jul 2017 | Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, today announced that it is acquiring Vika B.V. to strengthen its portfolio of natural dairy solutions.
Givaudan continues investments in Asia Pacific
9 May 2017 | Givaudan laid the foundation for a new fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore further demonstrating our ongoing commitment to invest in high growth markets.
Givaudan invests in start-up company Sensorwake
4 May 2017 | Givaudan announces a one-time investment into Sensorwake, the French start-up company leading innovation in the consumer technology sector and also responsible for creating the world’s first olfactive alarm clock.
2017 First Quarter Sales
11 Apr 2017 | In the first three months of 2017, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,242 million, an increase of 3.5% on a like-for-like basis, and 7.7% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
Sourcing for Shared Value
5 Apr 2017 | Givaudan announced today the introduction of ‘Sourcing for Shared Value’, a comprehensive approach to its sustainable procurement practices in three core areas: Responsible Sourcing, Sourcing at Origin, and Communities at Source.
2017 Annual General Meeting
23 Mar 2017 | The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA took place on 23 March 2017. It was attended by 363 shareholders or proxies, representing 3,752,938 shares (40.64% of a total of 9,233,586 registered shares).
Givaudan announces changes to Executive Committee
22 Mar 2017 | Following a distinguished career spanning almost three decades with Givaudan, Joe Fabbri, Head of Global EHS and Sustainability, will retire on 30 June from the Executive Committee.
2016 Sustainability Report
22 Mar 2017 | Givaudan announced today the publication of its 2016 Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, the most widely used sustainability reporting standard in the world.
New director Givaudan Perfumery School
3 Mar 2017 | Givaudan announced today that VP Perfumer Calice Becker has been appointed Director of the Givaudan Perfumery School.
2016 Full Year Results
31 Jan 2017 | Givaudan Group full year sales were CHF 4,663 million, an increase of 4.2% on a like-for-like basis and 6.1% in Swiss francs when compared to 2015.
Givaudan announces ‘Fair for Life’ certification
23 Jan 2017 | Givaudan announced today the first ‘Fair for Life’ certification of its clove leaf oil collection network in Madagascar, reinforcing its commitment to fair and ethical trade relationships in the country where it partners with hundreds of smallholder producers to source clove leaf oil.
Givaudan to participate in ‘FReSH’ as new member of WBCSD
19 Jan 2017 | Givaudan has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and will participate in its newly launched programme, ‘Food Reform for Sustainability and Health’ (FReSH).
Givaudan acquires Activ International
17 Jan 2017 | As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen capabilities in natural flavour solutions to its customers, Givaudan today announced that it has acquired Activ International.
Givaudan expands Flavour Innovation Centre in Singapore
24 Nov 2016 | The centre will include the Givaudan Flavour School, a new fully integrated culinary space for concept development, as well as new or expanded facilities to serve all market sectors.
EIT announces winning Food4Future partnership
23 Nov 2016 | Givaudan is part of the winning EIT Food Knowledge and Innovation Community which will drive sustainable transformation towards a more consumer-centric and resource-efficient food sector.
New website welcomes Japanese visitors
7 Nov 2016 | Givaudan is proud to introduce the new Japanese version of our corporate website which is specifically tailored to the needs of our customers, partners and key stakeholders.
Givaudan renews commitment to leading climate change performance
26 Oct 2016 | Givaudan is proud to announce that it has achieved an overall ranking of A- at the Leadership level and is a country leader for Switzerland in CDP’s newly introduced scoring system for 2016.
2016 Nine Month Sales
10 Oct 2016 | Givaudan maintains business momentum in the first nine months of 2016 with sales of CHF 3,518 million, an increase of 5.1% on a like-for-like basis. The Company announces changes in the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
Inauguration of new plant in Madagascar
28 Sep 2016 | Givaudan announced today the inauguration of a new processing plant for clove leaf oil in Madagascar. NATEMA (Natural Extracts Madagascar) is a joint venture between Givaudan and Henri Fraise Fils et Cie, its longstanding partner and a well-established company in Madagascar.
Perfumery School celebrates 70th Anniversary
23 Sep 2016 | Celebrating the School’s long history and looking forward to the future, Givaudan reflected on the countless achievements and industry-changing ideas born within its walls.
Givaudan completes Spicetec acquisition
25 Jul 2016 | Following the announcement on 23 May 2016 and the approval process required by regulatory authorities in the USA, today Givaudan announced it has closed the acquisition of Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings from ConAgra Foods.
2016 Half year results - Strong sales growth
18 Jul 2016 | Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 2,334 million, an increase of 6.2% on a like-for-like basis and 6.9% in Swiss francs.
Givaudan announces long-term collaboration with Amyris
28 Jun 2016 | Givaudan today announced a newly expanded collaboration with the industrial bioscience company Amyris, Inc. in the research, development and production of active cosmetic ingredients.
Givaudan to acquire Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings from ConAgra Foods
23 May 2016 | As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen capabilities in integrated solutions, Givaudan today announced that it is acquiring ConAgra Foods’ Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business.
Givaudan opens new laboratory and office facilities in Pakistan
12 May 2016 | Givaudan today became the first global flavours company to open laboratory and office facilities in Pakistan. For the first time customers in the country will be able to access Givaudan’s industry-leading capabilities locally.
Ground-breaking of new innovation centre in Switzerland
29 Apr 2016 | Givaudan today marked the start of construction of a new innovation centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland, a CHF 120 million investment demonstrating its commitment to provide innovative solutions to customers in the flavour and fragrance industry.
2016 First quarter sales
12 Apr 2016 | Givaudan recorded a good start to the year. In the first three months of 2016, the Company recorded sales of CHF 1,152 million, an increase of 5.8% on a like-for-like basis, and 5.6% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
Givaudan rebrands cosmetics business as ‘Active Beauty’
11 Apr 2016 | Givaudan’s active cosmetics business is rebranded as ‘Active Beauty’, with the mission to bring beauty to the world. The unveiling of the new identity coincides with in-cosmetics Paris, the leading global business event for personal care ingredients.
Givaudan publishes Sustainability Report 2015
17 Mar 2016 | Givaudan announced today the publication of its Sustainability Report 2015, published in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) G4 reporting guidelines.
2016 Annual General Meeting
17 Mar 2016 | The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA took place on 17 March 2016. It was attended by 344 shareholders or proxies, representing 3,997,570 shares (43.29% of a total of 9,233,586 registered shares).
Givaudan celebrates ten years of TasteTrek® Citrus
9 Mar 2016 | Givaudan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its customer TasteTrek® Citrus programme, with an Anniversary Global Citrus Flavour Collection inspired by a decade of exploring citrus in groves around the world.
An odyssey of flavours and fragrances
18 Feb 2016 | Today, Givaudan, hosts a launch event in Paris, France, to celebrate the publication of an exclusive anthology, that takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of the flavour and fragrance industry.
Givaudan joins forces for innovation
9 Feb 2016 | Givaudan announced that it will join forces for innovation with start-up accelerator, MassChallenge, which is expanding into Switzerland and is already active in Boston, London and Jerusalem.
2015 Full Year Results - Strong financial performance
2 Feb 2016 | Givaudan Group full year sales were CHF 4,396 million, an increase of 2.7% on a like-for-like basis and a decline of 0.2% in Swiss francs when compared to 2014.
Explore Givaudan’s new Chinese website
25 Jan 2016 | Givaudan proudly launches its new Chinese website to serve the needs of Chinese audiences. The site offers inspiring insights into our innovation, creation, sustainable sourcing and facts and information relevant to the Chinese market.
Givaudan celebrates 10 years of ethical sourcing
18 Jan 2016 | Givaudan is proudly marking a milestone in its journey to sustainable natural ingredients with an event celebrating ‘Ten years of Ethical Sourcing’ in Paris from 18 to 22 January 2016.
Top CDP score 100A
4 Nov 2015 | Givaudan has been recognised as a global leader for its strategies and actions in response to climate change and awarded a top score position on The Climate A List by CDP, the international not‑for‑profit that drives sustainable economies.
Givaudan appoints two new Executive Committee members
16 Oct 2015 | Givaudan today announced the appointments of Chris Thoen as Head of Global Science and Technology, and Willem Mutsaerts as Head of Global Procurement. Effective immediately, both will become members of the Executive Committee.
2015 Nine months sales
9 Oct 2015 | In the first nine months of 2015 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,296 million, an increase of 2.0% on a like-for-like basis and a decline of 0.5% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year
Givaudan opens Fragrance hub in Singapore
7 Oct 2015 | Givaudan today officially opened its new Fragrance creative centre and production hub in Singapore. This is the largest global investment for the Fragrance Division.
Givaudan inaugurates new active cosmetic ingredients production line
5 Oct 2015 | Givaudan announced the inauguration of its new active cosmetic ingredients fermentation line in Pomacle, France.
Givaudan acquires Induchem
31 Aug 2015 | Givaudan today announced that it has acquired 100% of the shares of Induchem Holding AG and its subsidiaries. Induchem’s portfolio of products is based on a wide range of innovative and highly functional active ingredients with proven efficacy results, as well as research expertise.
Responsible Growth. Shared Success.
27 Aug 2015 | Givaudan today announced its financial ambitions and roadmap for the next five years. The Company seeks to ensure responsible growth and shared success for its shareholders, customers and all key stakeholders.
Givaudan announces changes to Executive Committee
6 Aug 2015 | Givaudan, the world’s leading fragrance and flavour company, today announced changes to its Executive Committee. Simon Halle-Smith, currently Head of Human Resources for Fragrances, will become a member of the Executive Committee with responsibility for Global Human Resources.
2015 Half year results - Strongly improved free cash flow
17 Jul 2015 | Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 2,184 million, an increase of 1.3% on a like-for-like basis and a decline of 0.3% in Swiss francs.
Givaudan expands flavour capabilities in Japan
8 Jul 2015 | Givaudan has opened a new, best-in-class technical centre and offices in downtown Tokyo. Designed to deliver a superior level of creative flavour and taste solutions, the CHF 12 million investment demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment to the food and beverage manufacturing sector in Japan.
Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China
30 Jun 2015 | Givaudan, the world’s leading fragrance and flavour company, today officially opened its new world-class, savoury flavours manufacturing facility in Nantong, China. Representing an investment of CHF 50 million, the site will more than double Givaudan’s existing production capacity in China.
Celebrating 15 years on the SIX Swiss Exchange
8 Jun 2015 | Givaudan is celebrating its 15th anniversary of creating continued value for its shareholders. First listed on 8 June 2000 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Company has created over 15 billion Swiss francs in value for shareholders in the form of dividend payments and share price appreciation.
2015 First Quarter Sales - Stable sales performance
10 Apr 2015 | In the first three months of 2015, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,091 million, an increase of 0.9% on a like-for-like basis, and 0.4% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
Annual General Meeting 2015
19 Mar 2015 | The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place on 19 March 2015. It was attended by 393 shareholders or proxies, representing 4,685,346 shares (50.74% of a total of 9,233,586 registered shares).
Givaudan reveals renewed commitment to sustainability
19 Mar 2015 | Givaudan has taken a leading step in sustainability reporting by transitioning to the G4 guidelines.
2014 Full Year Results - Solid performance in challenging environment
29 Jan 2015 | Givaudan Group full year sales were CHF 4,404 million, an increase of 3.7% on a like for like basis and 0.8% in Swiss francs when compared to 2013.
Expanding partnerships to secure natural ingredients for perfumery
15 Dec 2014 | Givaudan announces the establishment of a collection network on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in addition to the exclusive farming partnership agreement with GaiaOne and Kebun Rimau SDN BHD in Borneo announced in January 2014.
Givaudan expands flavour capabilities in the Middle East
17 Nov 2014 | New Technical Centre and Regional Offices in Dubai offer greater capabilities for Middle Eastern customers, demonstrating ongoing commitment to the region.
Nine months sales 2014 - Sustained volume growth in all markets
10 Oct 2014 | In the first nine months of 2014 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,313 million, an increase of 4.5% on a like-for-like basis and a decline of 0.2% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
Givaudan appoints Maurizio Volpi to Head of Fragrances
5 Sep 2014 | Givaudan, the world leader in flavours and fragrances, announced today the appointment of Maurizio Volpi as Head of Fragrances replacing Michael Carlos, who will retire on 31 December 2014.