Givaudan

Givaudan SA is a Swiss multinational company that develops flavors, fragrances, and active cosmetic ingredients. Headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland, near Geneva, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers in its field. The company operates through two primary divisions: Flavors, which creates taste solutions for food, beverages, dairy, and savory products; and Fragrances, which develops perfumes and scent ingredients for fine fragrances, personal care, and household products. Givaudan also supplies specialty ingredients to cosmetics and dermatology brands and research partners.

Givaudan maintains a global network of customer labs, production sites, and sales offices and serves customers in more than 100 countries. Its research centers focus on sensory science, flavor chemistry, fragrance chemistry, and sustainability, including natural-origin ingredients and green chemistry initiatives. The company emphasizes responsible sourcing of raw materials and aims to reduce its environmental footprint.

Historically, Givaudan's roots lie in Swiss fragrance and flavor firms dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries; the modern entity arose from corporate reorganizations and expansions that established it as a global leader in flavors and fragrances. It is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker GIVN and employs tens of thousands of people worldwide.