Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing breaks ground on new production facility near Cincinnati, Ohio

Investment of CHF 187 million highlights Givaudan’s continued commitment to strengthening its operational presence in the United States

08 Oct 2025 - 07:00 CEST

Givaudan, a global leader in Taste & Wellbeing, announced the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art liquids production facility in Reading, Ohio, reinforcing its continued commitment to the North American region. The new site, which will complement the Company’s existing facilities, represents an initial investment of CHF 187 million (USD 215 million) and will span 24,000 square metres within a total reserved land area of more than 100,000 square metres to accommodate future growth.

“This new facility represents our largest investment in the USA in many years, demonstrating the importance of the market to Givaudan and to the food and beverage industry. It is a tangible example of Givaudan’s 2030 strategy in action, strengthening our market and operational presence, extending customer reach, and advancing sustainable, innovative solutions that consumers love.”
Gilles Andrier, Chief Executive Officer

The site is positioned for substantial growth and expansion over time, as Givaudan continues to invest in technologies and processes designed to maximise production while helping to reduce environmental impact. Over time, the new facility will create over 300 jobs across diverse skill sets, highlighting Givaudan’s commitment to fostering local talent and the sustainable growth of the economy.

Artistic impression of the site

“By expanding our operational capabilities, we’re positioning ourselves for future innovation as we continue to deliver tailored solutions within North America,” said Antoine Khalil, President Taste & Wellbeing. “Driven by the dedication of our employees, the new facility will strengthen our ability to help grow customer brands by delivering distinctive, memorable food experiences that resonate with consumers.”

In line with Givaudan’s purpose, the Company has also announced community and environmental initiatives related to the new facility. Plans include support to community programmes, such as educational initiatives alongside local partners. Additionally, the site will be run without the use of natural gas to further reduce Givaudan’s overall GHG emissions. The project will introduce sustainable technologies, such as carbon bed filtration.

Construction on the site is underway, with completion expected in 18 months and partial operations scheduled to begin as early as 2027. Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing currently has 17 locations across the United States and Canada.

Groundbreaking event

Ambassador Niculin Jäger (The Consul General of Switzerland in New York)

A champagne toast with the EC, officials and Givaudan employees

Check presentation to the Reading High School Band, f.r.t.r. Cedric Koller (Givaudan, Head of Operations, North America), Reading High School Band Representative, Vanessa Nichols (Givaudan Company Manager), Michael Burke (Givaudan Project Manager), Antoine Khalil (President Taste & Wellbeing, Givaudan), Gilles Andrier (CEO Givaudan), Mindy Kucks (Commercial Head, North America, Givaudan), Patrick Ross (City of Reading) and Linda Fitzgerald (City of Reading)

Cedric Koller (Head of Operations, North America, Taste & Wellbeing) and Mindy Kucks (Commercial Head, North America, Taste & Wellbeing) with members of the EC

Ambassador Niculin Jäger (The Consul General of Switzerland in New York), Cedric Koller, Mindy Kucks, Antoine Kahili, Gilles Andrier, Mayor Beemes (City of Reading), Linda Fitzgerald (City of Reading), Laura Brunner (The Port Authority of Cincinnati), Kevin Donnelly (REDI Cincinnati)

An impression of the groundbreaking event

Speech from Gilles Andrier, CEO

Impression of the groundbreaking event

The project team together with Gilles Andrier and Antoine Khalil, f.l.t.r. Angus Litster, Gary Heib, Cary Zalba, Cedric Koller, Mindy Kucks, Antoine Khalil, Gilles Andrier, Fred Wilson, Lucas Robles, Lisa Woltenberg, Carla Landon and Michael Burke

About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2024, Givaudan employed over 16,900 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.4 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 15.6%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at: www.givaudan.com.

About Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing
Powered by innovation and creativity, Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing aims to shape the future of food by becoming the co-creation partner of choice to its customers. Built on its global leadership position in flavours and taste, the Company goes beyond to create food experiences that do good and feel good, for body, mind and planet. With an expanded portfolio of products across flavours, taste, functional and nutritional solutions and a deep knowledge of the food ecosystem, Givaudan’s passion is to collaborate with customers and partners to develop game-changing innovations in food and beverage. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more about how we are shaping the future of food at: www.givaudan.com/taste-wellbeing.

For further information please contact
Claudia Pedretti, Head of Investor and Media Relations
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Carla Landon, Taste & Wellbeing Communications
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