Press Releases

Company Tue, 12/07/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Demonstrates Consistent Global Environmental Leadership with fourth CDP Triple “A”

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has been awarded a fourth consecutive Triple “A” by CDP for the Group’s leadership in transparency and action on climate change, water security and forestry protection. CDP, which is considered the gold standard of c

Ingredients Mon, 12/06/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Increases Production Capacity for Renewable Ingredients in Europe with Commissioning of a New Multipurpose Plant

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, today announces the commissioning of a new multipurpose production unit for renewable ingredients at its facility in Castets, southwestern France. The new plant, which will be operational in January, will increase producti

Fragrance Fri, 12/03/2021 - 09:00

Firmenich Perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin receives the 14th François Coty Award

Fabrice Pellegrin, Principal Perfumer and Director of Natural Product Innovation at Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, has received the 14th François Coty Award for his career at the pinnacle of fragrance creation. He was presented with the prestigious award

Company Wed, 12/01/2021 - 14:00

Celebrating 20 Years of Inspiring TRENZ: Firmenich’s Pioneering Foresight Engine

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is celebrating 20 years of creating inspiring value for its customers through its pioneering TRENZ foresight program. Launched in 2001, and spearheaded by a unique team of thought leaders across Firmenich’s Perfumery &am

Company Mon, 11/15/2021 - 13:00

Firmenich’s Leading AI Expertise Wins Digital Innovation of the Year

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has won Digital Innovation Of The Year at the Digital Economy Award 2021 in Switzerland. This recognition celebrates the Group’s ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and its new Formulae Generator, w

Fragrance Fri, 11/05/2021 - 13:30

Firmenich and MG International Fragrance Company Launch Construction of Regional Perfumery Production Hub in Turkey

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, and MG International Fragrance Company today announce the construction of a new Regional Perfumery Production Hub on the MG International campus near Istanbul, Turkey. The 47 million Swiss franc investment in the new plant w

Taste & beyond Thu, 10/28/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Announces 2021 Principal Flavorist Nominations

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is delighted to announce its new Principal Flavorist nominations for 2021, recognizing distinguished service, excellence in creation and sustained contribution to customer success. 

“Our Creators are pillars of o

Fragrance Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:30

Firmenich Brings the Scent of Switzerland to Expo 2020 Dubai

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce a new clean fragrance designed exclusively for the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Named BREATHE IN, the scent is part of a multi-sensorial experience at the pavilion that aims to surprise and capti

Company Wed, 10/06/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Reports Robust FY 2021 Sustainability Performance

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, today releases its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the Group’s robust ESG performance in Fiscal Year 2021. Building on its leadership in Responsible Business, Firmenich has stepped up

Company Mon, 09/27/2021 - 11:00

Firmenich Opens Studio Guangzhou, A Unique Customer Experience Center Tailored to China’s Fast-Growing Market

Further expanding Firmenich’s footprint in China, Studio Guangzhou supports demand for localized fragrances & health-conscious products

 

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, today announced the opening of its new customer experience studio in

Taste & beyond Wed, 09/22/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Appoints Patrick Salord Creation VP for Taste & Beyond Division

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick Salord to Vice President of Creation for its Taste & Beyond division, effective immediately. Patrick will use his expertise to drive the industry’s leading and most att

Company Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:00

Firmenich Reports Solid Full Year Results With Accelerating Momentum In The Second Half

Firmenich International SA, the world’s largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, announces its Full Year Results for the 52 weeks ended 30 June 2021.

 

 

Financial Highlights

 


Revenue reached CHF 4,272 million, up 4.7% year-over-year on an organic basis

Company Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Marks 3 Years of its Flagship ALIBABA E-shop with Broadest Ingredients Portfolio & Enhanced Digital Experience

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, marks third anniversary of its flagship ALIBABA e-shop, with an enhanced range of fragrance and flavor ingredients and a best-in-class digital customer experience. Offering a quadrupled selection of signature products, the p

Ingredients Tue, 06/29/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Group joins Union for Ethical BioTrade, strengthening its commitment to biodiversity & natural ingredients sourcing

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has become a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), a non-profit association that promotes sourcing with respect. UEBT membership recognizes that Firmenich is operating worldwide according to ethical sourcing princ

Taste & beyond Tue, 06/22/2021 - 14:00

Firmenich Launches Dynarome® TR for Natural Heat-induced Aroma in Plant-based Meat Analogs

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the launch of Dynarome® TR, the latest addition to its proprietary SmartProteins® technology portfolio. Dynarome® TR is designed to deliver a natural, authentic and mouthwatering cooking aroma for m