Givaudan SA is a Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on the creation and production of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic active ingredients. The company supplies food and beverage manufacturers, fine fragrance houses, and makers of household and personal care products. Givaudan operates globally with manufacturing, creation, and research centers across major regions and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Its activities are organized into two main divisions: Taste & Wellbeing, which develops flavor systems, taste modulation solutions, and functional and natural ingredients for food and beverages; and Fragrance & Beauty, which covers fine fragrances, consumer product scents (such as for fabric, home, and personal care), fragrance ingredients, and active beauty components. The company invests in sensory science, biotechnology, and delivery technologies and emphasizes sustainable and responsible sourcing across its supply chains.