Givaudan

Givaudan, founded in 1895 and based in Vernier, Switzerland, is a leading global manufacturer of fragrances and flavor products. The company operates in over 80 countries and sources more than 10,000 ingredients from around the world. Givaudan provides fragrances for various consumer markets, including personal care, home care, and laundry care, as well as prestige perfumes. In the flavors segment, it caters to clients in the beverage, savory, snack, sweet goods, and dairy industries. With nearly 10,000 employees, Givaudan boasts the largest perfumery team in the industry, underscoring its commitment to innovation and quality in flavor and fragrance solutions.

Louie DAmico

President, Taste and Wellbeing Division

21 past transactions

Arcaea

Series A in 2021
Arcaea is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the beauty and personal care industry by leveraging biology as a creative tool for self-expression. The company aims to develop innovative ingredients and product experiences through advanced technologies such as DNA sequencing, biological engineering, and fermentation. By focusing on the potential of biology, Arcaea seeks to create sustainable and eco-friendly ingredients, thereby offering the beauty industry new options that minimize environmental impact. Through its pioneering approach, Arcaea aspires to redefine the future of beauty by unlocking previously unattainable product capabilities.

DDW The Color House

Acquisition in 2021
DDW The Color House specializes in providing a wide range of natural food color products for various sectors, including brewing, bakery, dairy, and pet nutrition. The company offers caramel colors, burnt sugars, and fruit and vegetable-based colors, utilizing ingredients like beet, oranges, and black carrots. With a history spanning over 140 years, DDW has adapted to market changes, including the rise of the soft drink industry, and has expanded its operations internationally to countries such as Ireland, China, eSwatini, Brazil, and the UK. By focusing on customized solutions, DDW helps clients enhance the visual appeal of their food and beverage offerings.

MyRissi

Acquisition in 2021
Myrissi is a company based in Vandoeuvre lès Nancy, France, that specializes in developing patented AI technology designed to enhance the creation of fragrant products, such as fine fragrances, beauty care, and home care items. Their innovative platform, known as the Intelligent Sensory Translator, translates fragrances into color patterns and images, thereby connecting visual communication with sensory experiences. This technology not only aids in the design process by integrating consumer perceptions but also predicts the emotional responses of end consumers to various scents. By establishing a meaningful link between smells and colors, Myrissi enables its clients to craft products that evoke specific emotional environments, enhancing the overall consumer experience.

Ungerer & Company

Acquisition in 2019
Ungerer & Company, Inc., established in 1893, is a global manufacturer and processor of essential oils, oleoresins, and aroma chemicals for flavor, fragrance, and allied industries. Headquartered in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, with facilities worldwide, the company produces fine fragrances, folded and specialty oils, synthetic and natural aroma chemicals, and scents for detergents, fabric softeners, and household cleaners. Its product portfolio also includes offerings for candles, air fresheners, cosmetics, hair care products, and flavors for various applications in food and beverage industries. As of February 2020, Ungerer operates as a subsidiary of Givaudan SA.

Drom Fragrances

Acquisition in 2019
Drom Fragrances is a global perfume house based in Germany, boasting over a century of expertise in the fragrance industry. Established as a pure fragrance company, Drom specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality perfumes, offering a diverse range of scents for various applications. The company's long-standing heritage in the field underscores its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, making it a significant player in the global fragrance market.

Golden Frog

Acquisition in 2019
Golden Frog is a Vietnamese Flavour company that develops natural flavours, natural extracts and essential oils for the food industry.

Albert Vieille

Acquisition in 2019
Albert Vieille SAS specializes in the manufacture and wholesale distribution of aromatic products, including essential oils, floral waters, scented waters, absolutes, concretes, resinoids, and gum resins. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Vallauris, France, the company caters to professionals in the perfumery, cosmetics, food, and aromatherapy sectors. By providing a diverse range of aromatic raw materials, Albert Vieille enables its clients to create unique scented and flavored formulations. As of May 2019, Albert Vieille operates as a subsidiary of Givaudan SA.

AMSilk

Acquisition in 2019
AMSilk GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the production of spider silk proteins and other biomaterials for a variety of industrial applications. Founded in 2008, AMSilk manufactures high-quality silk biopolymers that serve diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and technical textiles. Its product offerings include BioShield-S1, a non-immunogenic spider silk film for protective coatings, as well as biosteel spider silk fibers. The company also develops a range of wound care products and surgical applications, such as the SanaSilk durable skin barrier. Additionally, AMSilk provides spider silk protein beads and coatings for medical technology, alongside nonwovens for filters, wound dressings, and specialty textiles. Utilizing a patented biotechnological process, AMSilk's materials are fully biodegradable under aerobic and marine conditions, promoting sustainability in various applications. The company collaborates with partners like Gruschwitz Textilwerke AG to enhance its product offerings.

Naturex

Acquisition in 2018
Naturex S.A. is a company that specializes in sourcing, producing, and selling natural ingredients primarily for the food, health, and beauty sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Avignon, France, Naturex offers a diverse range of products tailored for various applications. In the food and beverage industry, it provides solutions such as NAT color for coloring, NAT stabil for food preservation, and NAT texture for thickening and gelling. The company also produces NAT arom for natural flavoring and NAT taste to enhance flavor profiles. In the health sector, Naturex offers NAT pharma as an active ingredient for herbal medicines and NAT life for dietary supplements. Additionally, its beauty range includes NAT beauty, an active ingredient for personal care products. The company emphasizes the integrity of raw materials in its offerings, which include vegetable and superfood powders under NAT fruits&greens. Naturex also provides toll manufacturing services, enhancing its capacity to cater to client needs across various industries. As of September 2018, Naturex operates as a subsidiary of Givaudan SA.

Naturex

Post in 2018
Naturex S.A. is a company that specializes in sourcing, producing, and selling natural ingredients primarily for the food, health, and beauty sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Avignon, France, Naturex offers a diverse range of products tailored for various applications. In the food and beverage industry, it provides solutions such as NAT color for coloring, NAT stabil for food preservation, and NAT texture for thickening and gelling. The company also produces NAT arom for natural flavoring and NAT taste to enhance flavor profiles. In the health sector, Naturex offers NAT pharma as an active ingredient for herbal medicines and NAT life for dietary supplements. Additionally, its beauty range includes NAT beauty, an active ingredient for personal care products. The company emphasizes the integrity of raw materials in its offerings, which include vegetable and superfood powders under NAT fruits&greens. Naturex also provides toll manufacturing services, enhancing its capacity to cater to client needs across various industries. As of September 2018, Naturex operates as a subsidiary of Givaudan SA.

Expressions Parfumees

Acquisition in 2017
Expressions Parfumées is a perfume manufacturer located in Grasse, France, renowned for its innovative approach to fragrance creation. Founded by a team of professional perfumers, the company is distinguished by its authentic expertise and commitment to creativity in developing unique scents. Expressions Parfumées focuses on the direct creation of fragrances, offering services that encompass the design and formulation of perfumed compositions that prioritize safety and natural extracts. Notably, it is the first perfume composition house to receive the French Origin Guaranteed label, underscoring its dedication to quality and heritage in the art of perfumery.

Centroflora Group - Nutrition Division

Acquisition in 2017
Centroflora Group has developed a portfolio of plant extracts with an innovative approach, not only to meet strict hygiene, safety and traceability standards, but also to meet growing interest of consumers for more nutritious and functional foods. Raw materials are sourced within ethical biotrade standards, taking into consideration social, economic and environmental aspects of the production chains and rural communities involved.

Vika BV

Acquisition in 2017
Vika BV manufactures cheese, dairy, and food ingredients.

SensorWake

Venture Round in 2017
SensorWake SAS, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nantes, France, specializes in manufacturing and distributing innovative alarm clocks that stimulate multiple senses. Their flagship product, an olfactory alarm clock, gently rouses users with a choice of pleasant scents like croissant, espresso, or seaside, accompanied by soft visual and auditory cues. SensorWake's products are sold through both retail stores and online platforms, with a commitment to using recyclable materials. The company, a subsidiary of Maison Berger Paris, aims to promote global well-being by diffusing positive moods through its unique alarm clocks.

Active International

Acquisition in 2017
Active International is a global corporate trade company that specializes in helping businesses maximize the value of their excess assets. The company operates by facilitating the exchange of trade credits, allowing brands to acquire essential services and products across various sectors, including media, marketing, retail, travel, and shipping. With over 26 years of experience, Active International has established itself as a leader in the corporate trade industry, providing clients with a strategic advantage that enhances their business performance. By enabling companies to reduce costs and increase market share, Active International delivers measurable results and solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Spicetec Flavors and Seasonings

Acquisition in 2016
Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings, commonly referred to as SFS, specializes in the production of flavors and seasoning blends for the food industry. The company serves a diverse clientele, including food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice providers across various regions in North America. SFS is committed to innovation and customization, leveraging its expertise to develop tailored flavor solutions that enhance the unique offerings of its customers. By prioritizing collaboration and understanding the needs of its partners, Spicetec positions itself as a trusted resource for building distinctive food brands.

Induchem Holding

Acquisition in 2015
Induchem Holding AG, established in 1946, is a Swiss-based company that develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide array of active ingredients and formulation components for the cosmetic industry. Its product portfolio includes active ingredients for various skin and hair care applications, such as anti-ageing, moisturizing, and sun protection, as well as functional ingredients like polymers, exfoliants, and additives. Induchem serves major cosmetic industry players through a network of distributors in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. As of 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Givaudan SA, with production facilities in Switzerland, France, and the United States.

Soliance

Acquisition in 2014
Soliance is a French company established in 1994 that specializes in developing, producing, and selling active ingredients for the cosmetic industry. The company focuses on creating innovative and high-value cosmetic solutions derived from vegetable sources, microorganisms, and microalgae. Soliance is committed to ethical practices and sustainable development, offering eco-designed products that cater to various skin concerns such as acne, irritation, damage, age spots, dark spots, and dark circles. Its dedication to sustainability makes a significant contribution to the cosmetic industry.

Quest International Flavors And Fragrances

Acquisition in 2006
Quest International Flavors And Fragrances manufactures flavorings for soft drinks, snack foods, and desserts.

International Bioflavors

Acquisition in 2002
International Bioflavors Inc. is a producer of natural dairy flavors based in Wisconsin, United States. The company specializes in creating complex flavors that include cheese, butter, and cream, catering to the needs of various sectors within the food industry. By focusing on natural ingredients, International Bioflavors aims to provide authentic and appealing flavor profiles that enhance the taste of dairy products. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a significant player in the specialty flavors market.

Food Ingredients Specialities

Acquisition in 2002
Food Ingredients Specialities manufactures and sells flavor compounds for the food and beverage industry.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.