Givaudan Opens New Laboratory and Office Facilities in Pakistan

12 May 2016 --- Givaudan are to become the first global flavors company to open laboratory and office facilities in Pakistan. For the first time customers in the country will be able to access Givaudan’s industry – leading capabilities locally.

Located in Karachi the 800m2 new facility will strengthen Givaudan’s capabilities in beverages, snacks and sweet goods in the region offering flavor application services for all sectors with a strong focus on sweet goods and beverages.

Givaudan’s Chief Executive Officer, Gilles Andrier, commented on the opening: “This investment reflects Pakistan’s importance to Givaudan and our commitment to further expand our existing market-leading position. With a population of 200 million and strong growth potential, Pakistan fits with our overall 2020 strategy of investment in high growth markets.”

Customers will benefit from a faster response to their requirements as well as access to fully Halal-compliant international flavor profiles and access to Givaudan’s capabilities and training for local technologists and manufacturers.

Commenting on the inauguration of the new facility, Faizan Kalim, Commercial Director Pakistan, Givaudan flavors, said: “Givaudan is proud to be the first global flavor company to open in Pakistan. This demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our regional and local customers to meet the growing needs for innovative products and great taste experiences.”

The facilities in Pakistan are the latest demonstration of Givaudan’s 2020 strategy to invest in high growth markets and follows recent office openings in Guatemala, Ivory Coast and Algeria.