Media Release
Geneva, 27 November 2019

Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China
with expansion of Nantong manufacturing facility
Company invests additional CHF 30 million to support growthambitions in China and meet consumer demand for healthierproducts
Givaudan, the world’s leading flavour and fragrances company, today officially inaugurated a new
extension to its Nantong manufacturing facility aimed to support the capacity on liquid flavour
production for beverages, dairy and sweet goods. This move will double the Company’s flavour
production capacity in China. The CHF 30 million expansion brings the Company’s total investment
on the Nantong facility to CHF 80 million.
The new 16,000 square metre addition to the original site will enable Givaudan to meet thegrowing demand from customers in the food and beverage segments in China. About 95% of thetotal production capacity will support customers in China. The Nantong manufacturing facility will
strengthen the Company’s existing capabilities in savoury and culinary flavour blends, snack
seasonings, spray dries and liquid flavours. About 150 people are currently employed on site ofwhich a large majority have been recruited locally.
Givaudan’s Chief Executive Officer, Gilles Andrier said: “We are delighted to open the newextended space at our Nantong facility. The total investment we have made on the Nantong site
supports our strategic goal of increasing Givaudan’s footprint in high growth markets andcapturing growth opportunities. More importantly, the larger Nantong site will now enable
Givaudan to collaborate even more closely with our customers to deliver innovative and creative
taste solutions to the ever evolving Chinese market.”
Givaudan’s APAC Commercial Head, Flavours, Monila Kothari, underlined the growing importanceof the Chinese market to Givaudan: “China’s economy has blossomed quickly over the years and is
now the world’s second biggest economy. As a result, we have seen a tremendous growth in thefood and beverage industry coming from local players. Given this rapid transformation, we now
have a manufacturing facility that can support our business development strategy in China. This
expansion will enable us to be agile as we address the needs of our customers in China.”
The manufacturing facility is also making important contributions to Givaudan’s Climate Action
Agenda. It was certified as “Environment-friendly Green Enterprise” by the Environment Protection
Bureau of Nantong Economic & Technological Development Area (NETDA).
The opening ceremony held at the Nantong site, was attended by Givaudan’s top management
including Chief Executive Officer Gilles Andrier, alongside NETDA and Swiss consulate dignitaries
and Givaudan’s local management members.

Givaudan International SA, Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, 1214 Vernier, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 780 91 11, Fax: +41 22 780 91 50, Web: www.givaudan.com

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The foundation for the world-class Nantong manufacturing facility was first laid in April 2013. Thefacility has since pushed out its first commercial production in April 2015. Commercial production
at the extended site started in July this year.

About Givaudan
Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration withfood, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scentsthat delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and arelentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.5 billion in 2018. Headquartered in
Switzerland with local presence in over 145 locations, the Company has almost 13,600 employees
worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.
About Givaudan Flavours
Givaudan’s comprehensive knowledge of local flavours, extensive global footprint and strategic
insights enable close partnerships with customers wherever they may be. With a customised
approach to product creation, the Flavour Division is a powerhouse of knowledge, innovation andcreativity equipped to surprise customers and consumers with fresh, unique ideas and solutions.
Givaudan creates lasting flavour and taste experiences that touch emotions across key segments
including beverages, sweet goods, savoury and snacks; regardless of product category Givaudan’s
passion is to make food and beverage products taste delicious. We invite you to ‘engage yoursenses’ and learn more about Flavours at www.givaudan.com/flavours.

For further information please contact
Peter Wullschleger, Givaudan Media and Investor Relations
T +41 22 780 9093
E peter_b.wullschleger@givaudan.com

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