Gvaudan is one of the world leaders in manufacturing flavors, fragrances, and ingredients for use in the food, consumer goods, and fragrance industries. Two brothers, Leon Givaudan and Xavier Givaudan, founded Givaudan in 1895 in Zurich, Switzerland. Now, Givaudan is headquartered in Vernier Switzerland.
Acquisitions
Quest International Flavors and Fragrances
On November 22, 2006, Givaudan acquired Quest International Fragrances, a flavor manufacturer for drinks, snack foods, and desserts, for £1,200,000.
Soliance
On June 3, 2014, Givaudan acquired Soliance, a manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed amount of money.
Induchem
On August 31, 2015, Givaudan acquired Induchem, a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount of money.
Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings
On May 23, 2016, Givaudan acquired Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings, a manufacturer of flavors fof food products, for $340,000,000.
Nutrition Division of Centroflora
On May 14, 2018, Givaudan acquired the Nutrition Division of Centroflora, a manufacturer of botanical extracts and dehydrated fruits for the food & beverage industry, for an undisclosed amount of money.
Timeline
People
Gilles Andrier
CEO
Joris Jellema
Global Head of Supply Chain Flavors
Jürg Witmer
Chairman
Further reading
Givaudan Fragrances announces strategic partnership with Synthite
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Companies
Léon Givaudan
Vernier, Switzerland
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