Givaudan is a Vernier, Switzerland company developing and manufacturing flavors, fragrances, and ingredients for the food, beverage, consumer goods, and fragrance industries.
On November 22, 2006, Givaudan acquired Quest International Fragrances, a flavor manufacturer for drinks, snack foods, and desserts, for £1,200,000.
On June 3, 2014, Givaudan acquired Soliance, a manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed amount of money.
On August 31, 2015, Givaudan acquired Induchem, a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount of money.
On May 23, 2016, Givaudan acquired Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings, a manufacturer of flavors of food products, for $340,000,000.