Givaudan Breaks Ground on New Fragrance Factory in Guangzhou

Givaudan, a leading global fragrance and beauty company, celebrates the groundbreaking of its new factory in Guangzhou, marking another important milestone in supporting the growth of its fragrance business in high-growth markets, in partnership with local and regional customers.

The new factory, located on approximately 30,000 square meters of recently acquired land, will include a creative center housing evaluation, marketing, sales, and application teams, as well as creative perfumers and fragrance analysts. The facility will also include a highly automated production facility to support the rapid and decentralized expansion of Givaudan's fragrance business in China.

The factory will utilize state-of-the-art environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions, reflecting the company's unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of its employees and partners. Approximately 150 highly motivated employees will relocate from the existing site to the new facility over a two-year period.

Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, said: "This groundbreaking ceremony is a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to the Chinese market. It demonstrates our confidence in its potential and our ability to invest for sustainable growth. It embodies Givaudan's global commitment to innovation and excellence."

Maurizio Volpi, President of Fragrances & Beauty, said: “China continues to play a key role in shaping the future of the Fragrances & Beauty business. Our new facility in Guangzhou will support our performance by enhancing our creative capabilities, increasing our production capacity, and solidifying our competitive advantage in the market.”

Li Yaling, Head of Fragrances for Givaudan in China and Korea, added: “With this strategic investment, we will bring Givaudan’s creativity and expertise even closer to our Chinese customers. With two creative hubs in Shanghai and Guangzhou, and two production sites in Changzhou and Guangzhou, our Fragrances team will have unparalleled reach and capabilities in China, enabling us to better serve our customers and capitalize on growth opportunities in this dynamic market.”

This groundbreaking move underscores Givaudan’s 2030 strategy, combining local insights with global excellence to deliver inspiring solutions to customers while building a sustainable, innovative future in China.