Givaudan S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →Givaudan S.A. is a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients. As of 2008, it was the world's largest company in the flavour and fragrance industry. The company serves global food & beverage, personal care, and cosmetics markets through two core divisions.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company has two business segments, "Taste & Wellbeing", pertaining to the manufacture of flavors for the food and beverage industry; and "Fragrance & Beauty", which manufactures fragrances for cosmetics, household products, personal care products, and fine fragrance, in addition to fragrance ingredients. Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Major competitors include Firmenich, International Flavors and Fragrances and Symrise. Givaudan maintains leadership through proprietary formulation capabilities, global manufacturing footprint, and established relationships with tier-1 consumer brands across fragrance, personal care, and food sectors.
Industry Context
Givaudan S.A. operates in Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1895 · Headquarters: Vernier, Switzerland · Employees: 17,109 · Revenue: $8.4B · Market cap: $37.0B