MEDIA RELEASES


1 December 2008

Givaudan unveils powerful new approach to chicken flavour creation

Givaudan has unveiled a new, evolutionary approach to creating unique chicken flavours for its customers. Combining global, ground-breaking research with culinary exploration into how chicken is consumed around the world  MORE

8 October 2008

Nine months 2008 sales: accelerated growth momentum

In the first nine months of 2008, the business of Givaudan has again proven resilient with above market growth. In a difficult economic environment, Givaudan achieved sales of CHF 3,149 million, an increase of 9.8% in local currencies and 1.4% in Swiss francs.  MORE

6 October 2008

Givaudan discovers new orange flavour varieties with TasteTrek® Citrus

Givaudan has discovered and evaluated eight new, natural orange flavour varieties which have the potential to influence citrus-flavoured food and beverage products of the future.  MORE

29 September 2008

New Givaudan ByNature range of natural culinary meat flavours

Givaudan Flavours is launching its new ByNature programme for the European market with a series of natural culinary profiles for meat flavours.  MORE

5 August 2008

Half Year Results 2008: Integration on track - profitability further improved

In the first half year 2008, the business of Givaudan has proven resilient with above market growth in a difficult economic environment. Sales totalled CHF 2,095 million, representing a growth of 13.5% in local currencies and 4.5% in Swiss francs.  MORE

14 July 2008

Givaudan Flavours provides ‘clean label’ solution for rising cost of lemon oils

A variety of weather-related problems has severely impacted the world’s supply of lemons, with shortages of around 30% expected this year, according to Givaudan, the world’s largest flavours company. This, in turn, is driving up lemon oil prices significantly.  MORE

1 July 2008

Givaudan launches new consumer-driven approach to vanilla flavour creation

TasteEssentials™ Vanilla programme optimizes and pushes the boundaries of traditional vanilla flavour toward new and distinctive consumer-winning experiences.  MORE

25 June 2008

Givaudan launches TasteEssentials™ for Citrus - a consumer-driven approach to orange flavour innovation

TasteEssentials™ for Citrus is a consumer focused and cross-disciplinary creative and technical journey which puts consumer insights at the fingertips of Givaudan’s flavourists and product innovators to inspire, guide, and validate their creations.  MORE

14 May 2008

Givaudan's Chefs' Council 2008 - Uncovering the flavours of the future

In an unparalleled gathering focused on culinary flavour innovation, Givaudan’s global Chefs’ Council® meets at Alícia in Mon St. Benet in Sant Fruitos de Bages, near Barcelona, Spain on May 14-16 to share insights from the world of fine dining and uncover ‘what’s next’ on the menu of international gastronomic trends.   MORE

13 May 2008

New agreement in fragrances with Colgate Palmolive

Givaudan has signed a new agreement with Colgate Palmolive as a collaborative partner for their internal fragrances development team on all their categories around the world.  MORE

4 April 2008

First Quarter 2008 Sales - Sales Growth on Track with Target

In the first quarter of 2008, Givaudan achieved sales of CHF 1,052.8 million, an increase of +27.2% in local currencies and +18.3% in Swiss francs.  MORE

26 March 2008

Annual General Meeting 2008

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place in Geneva on 26 March 2008. It was attended by 150 shareholders, representing 2,659,001 or 36,57% of the total 7,270,340 registered shares.   MORE

14 March 2008

Election to the Board of Directors

At the upcoming Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2008, Dr Andres F. Leuenberger, Vice-Chairman, will retire from the Board.   MORE

3 March 2008

Invitation to the annual shareholders’ meeting 2008

Wednesday 26 March at 11:00 am in the salle communale de Chêne-Bougeries, 1, route du Vallon, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries (Geneva). Doors open at 10:00 am.  MORE

19 February 2008

Full Year 2007 Results - Givaudan delivers good operating performance - Integration ahead of plan

In 2007, Givaudan's total sales increased to CHF 4,132 million from CHF 2,909 million in the previous year. This resulted in a growth of 42.2% in local currencies and 42.0% in Swiss francs. These sales include the acquisition of Quest International as of 2 March 2007.  MORE