MEDIA RELEASES


14 February 2008

Divestiture of St. Louis, USA based food ingredient business and facility

Geneva, 14 February 2008. Givaudan announced today that it has sold its St. Louis (USA) based food ingredient business and manufacturing facility to Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company (PCI) for an undisclosed amount.  MORE

5 February 2008

Givaudan enters ethical sustainability partnership for sandalwood oil

A unique sustainability partnership focusing on sandalwood oil in Australia was unveiled by Givaudan today as part of its new Innovative Naturals Programme.   MORE

5 February 2008

Givaudan enters exclusive sustainability partnership in Venezuela

Givaudan signed an agreement for a conservation and social project in the Venezuelan Guayana Shield region to ensure the sustainable sourcing of tonka beans.   MORE

5 December 2007

Givaudan strengthens capabilities and solutions for Natural Cheese & Dairy flavours

Givaudan Flavours has developed a series of proprietary natural ingredients that enrich the company’s TasteEssentials™ toolbox for Cheese Flavours.  MORE

3 December 2007

Givaudan appoints new Head of Human Resources

Joe Fabbri will become the Group’s Head of Human Resources and a member of Givaudan’s Executive Committee, effective on January 1, 2008.   MORE

8 October 2007

Nine Months 2007 Sales: Sustained Momentum

In the first nine months of 2007, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,105 million, an increase of 40.6% in local currencies and 41.1% in Swiss francs. This reflects the inclusion of Quest sales as of March 2007   MORE

5 October 2007

Increase of Givaudan SA 200 million CHF domestic bond

On 13 September 2007 Givaudan SA announced the issue of a 3.375% CHF domestic bond of 200 million CHF. Based on this successful issue, the amount of the bonds will be increased by another 75 million.  MORE

13 September 2007

Givaudan announces the issue of a 3.375% CHF Domestic Bond of 200 million CHF

Givaudan SA announces today the issue of a CHF 200 million straight bond in the Swiss franc domestic market.  MORE

3 August 2007

Half Year Results 2007 : Givaudan with solid growth and integration on track

During the first six months of 2007, Givaudan’s total sales increased to CHF 2,005 million, representing on a pro forma basis 4.6% rise in Swiss Francs and a 4.4% rise in local currencies.  MORE

11 June 2007

FiFi Awards 2007

The Fragrance Foundation hosted the industry's brightest lights to celebrate the 35th FIFI Awards in New-York.  MORE

4 April 2007

First quarter 2007 sales: Strong start into transition year

In the first quarter 2007, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 890 million, an increase in local currencies of 19.8% over last year. This reflects the good organic growth of Givaudan and the inclusion of Quest sales as of March 2007.  MORE

2 April 2007

Givaudan to open new Consumer Products Creative Centre in 2008

Givaudan announced plans for a new North American Consumer Products Creative Centre to be located in East Hanover, New Jersey.  MORE

30 March 2007

Givaudan SA: Annual General Meeting 2007

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place in Geneva on 30 March 2007.  MORE

28 March 2007

Givaudan joint venture with ChemCom for Olfactory Receptor Research

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28 March 2007

Major step forward for Givaudan's health and wellness initiative: Exclusive partnership for taste technology development with Redpoint Bio Corp.

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6 March 2007

Invitation to the annual shareholders’ meeting 2007

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2 March 2007

Givaudan announces closing of Quest International acquisition

The acquisition of Quest International, a division of ICI Plc, by Givaudan was closed today, 2 March 2007, after regulatory approvals were obtained in the U.S. and the European Community.   MORE

20 February 2007

Full Year Results 2006 - Sustained leadership position

In 2006, Givaudan’s total sales increased to CHF 2,909 million, representing a 4.7% rise in Swiss Francs and a 3.5% rise in local currencies.  MORE

20 February 2007

Givaudan to Issue Approximately CHF 750 million Mandatory Convertiable Securities

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20 February 2007

Givaudan to Issue Mandatory Convertiable Securities

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20 February 2007

Givaudan successfully executes CHF 750 million Mandatory Convertible Security Offering

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20 February 2007

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20 February 2007

Givaudan successfully executes Mandatory Convertible Security Offering

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17 January 2007

Agreement on Butter Flavour Claims

Givaudan announced an out-of-court settlement with 51 plaintiffs in the US butter flavour litigation. The terms of the settlement are confidential  MORE