Firmenich
Rue de la Bergère 7
Meyrin
CH-1217
Switzerland
+41 22 780 22 11
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We are Firmenich. For more than 120 years, we have been delivering powerful, memorable taste experiences to people across the globe. We are an independent, family-owned company with the freedom and flexibility to invest in the long-term sustainability of our business, which ultimately benefits our clients and their consumers..
The world’s leading brands trust us to create distinctive tastes that people prefer—but for us, taste is only part of the story. Since our founding, we have been driven by our passion to understand consumers, so we can give you insights into what they desire, both today and tomorrow. As your partner, we'll help you find innovative solutions to meet your food and beverage needs and satisfy your consumers. Whether you’re looking for refreshment, indulgence, bold tastes, or nutrition and wellness, we have relevant solutions to drive consumer preference.
We are relentless and responsible in our pursuit of innovation and we invest 10 percent of our annual turnover into research and development each year. Whether you want to deliver taste experiences at home or abroad, you’ll benefit from our global presence and firsthand knowledge of local and regional tastes.
At Firmenich, we go beyond your expectation. It’s why we are Preferred Beyond Taste.

BUSINESS NEWS
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09 May 2023 --- DSM and Firmenich have completed their “merger of equals,” creating a robust business platform to “reinvent, manufacture and combine vital nutrients, flavors and... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
02 May 2023 --- Ahead of the imminent completion of DSMs merger with Firmenich, the Dutch business has disclosed a difficult first quarter where the company’s sales and margins have declined.... Read More

21 May 2021 --- In F&B developments this week FrieslandCampina unveiled its latest vegan concept for its whipping agents portfolio, Kievit Vana-Monte V98, while Firmenich launched a sustained release solution for melting, juiciness and succulence in plant-based alt-meat. In global trade, a rice flour shortage elicited price hikes for baby food, desserts and soups. Among business developments Just’s Good Meat secured US$170 million to scale slaughter-free cultured meats.
11 Jun 2018 --- Firmenich has launched its Natural and Clean Label platform. Following the company’s recent acquisition of Natural Flavors, a pioneer in organic-certified flavors, the creation of the new platform comes at a time when Firmenich is actively working to meet consumers’ expectations for more natural and transparent food and beverage experiences. For Stephanie Salord, who has been appointed Senior Director for Clean Label, the clean label platform enables Firmenich to meet the expectations that consumers have around traceability, but it will also go beyond the label requirements their customers. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Stephanie Salord about the launch of the program.
12 Oct 2016 --- Cargill, a passionate supporter of genetically modified crops, is to sell its first food ingredients which have been verified that they do not contain GMO's. One of the world's biggest food suppliers has made the move amid a landscape in which food makers and the public are wanting Cargill and other suppliers to provide GMO-free ingredients. The three ingredients carrying the non-GMO seal of approval are cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil and erythritol.