MEDIA RELEASES


16 April 2013

FIRST QUARTER SALES 2013
Solid start against strong comparables

In the first three months of 2013 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,088.9 million, an increase of 3.9% on a like-for-like basis, and 2.7% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.   MORE

11 April 2013

GIVAUDAN LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR A NEW SAVOURY FACILITY IN NANTONG, CHINA

Givaudan, the world’s leading fragrance and flavour company, today laid the foundation for its new world-class, manufacturing facility dedicated to savoury flavours, in Nantong, China.   MORE

22 March 2013

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2012
Givaudan demonstrates significant progress against targets and KPIs

Today Givaudan, the global leader in the fragrance and flavour industry, published its 2012 Sustainability Report confirming significant progress against its 2020 operational targets and showcasing further discoveries which will keep the business strong for the future.  MORE

21 March 2013

GIVAUDAN SA: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place on 21 March 2013. It was attended by 324 shareholders or proxies, representing 4’208’724 shares (45.58% of a total of 9’233’586 registered shares).  MORE

1 March 2013

GIVAUDAN EXPANDS FLAVOUR CAPABILITES IN INDIA
New Mumbai Innovation Centre demonstrates continued commitment to developing markets

Givaudan, the world’s leading fragrance and flavour company, today formally opened its new Innovation Centre in Mumbai, expanding local capabilities and resources to bring innovative and creative flavour and taste solutions to its customers in India.  MORE

5 February 2013

FULL YEAR RESULTS 2012
Strong performance, delivering a record free cash flow

Givaudan Group sales totalled CHF 4,257 million, an increase of 6.6% in local currencies and 8.7% in Swiss francs compared to 2011.  MORE

13 December 2012

GIVAUDAN PARTNERS WITH THE COOPERATIVE FRANCE LAVANDE AND THE FRENCH FRAGRANT PLANTS RESEARCH ORGANISATION CRIEPPAM

Lavender; its fresh, herbal fragrance is a familiar and reassuring pleasure that pervades every aspect of life, from prestige perfumery through personal care routines to home and fabric care products across the world.  MORE

9 October 2012

NINE MONTHS SALES 2012
Continued good sales momentum

In the first nine months of 2012 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,231 million, an increase of 6.1% in local currencies and 8.8% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.   MORE

3 October 2012

GIVAUDAN OPENS NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY IN HUNGARY
Reflects growing demand for savoury flavours in emerging markets

Givaudan, the world's leading fragrance and flavour company, today formally opened its new best-in-class, manufacturing facility dedicated to savoury flavours in Makó, Hungary.  MORE

3 August 2012

HALF YEAR RESULTS 2012
Good business momentum with strongly improved net profit

Givaudan group sales for the first six months of the year totalled CHF 2,126 million, an increase of 6.9% in local currencies and 6.0% in Swiss francs.  MORE

11 April 2012

FIRST QUARTER SALES 2012
Strong start to the year

In the first three months of 2012, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,060.3 million, an increase of 8.4% in local currencies and 4.7% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.  MORE

22 March 2012

GIVAUDAN SA: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place on 22 March 2012. It was attended by 324 shareholders or proxies, representing 4’431’515 shares (48% of a total of 9’233’586 registered shares).  MORE

22 March 2012

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2011
Givaudan confirms progress against 2020 targets

Givaudan today launched its Sustainability Report 2011. Entitled Making Progress Together, the Report was externally assured by auditors Ernst & Young and confirms the progress Givaudan has made against its 2020 operational targets.  MORE

23 February 2012

GIVAUDAN’S TASTESOLUTIONS™ MOUTHFEEL PROGRAMME PROVIDES FLAVOUR SOLUTIONS TO HELP FOOD MANUFACTURERS OF SWEET AND DAIRY PRODUCTS DELIVER ON CALORIE REDUCTION DEMANDS

Givaudan is addressing the mouthfeel challenges that food manufacturers of sweet and dairy products face in low-calorie products with its TasteSolutions™ Mouthfeel programme.   MORE

16 February 2012

FULL YEAR RESULTS 2011
Strong sales momentum in a challenging business environment

In 2011, Givaudan Group sales totalled CHF 3,915 million, an increase of 5.2% in local currencies and a decline of 7.6% in Swiss francs compared to 2010. Sales of the Fragrance Division were CHF 1,833 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.8% in Swiss francs. Sales of the Flavour Division were CHF 2,082 million, an increase of 5.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.5% in Swiss francs compared to 2010.   MORE