dsm-firmenich is pleased to confirm the successful merger of DSM and Firmenich and the launch of a new company that brings together one of the largest communities of innovation and creation in the fields of nutrition, health and beauty. With a team of nearly 30,000 people and unrivalled capabilities based on over a century of cutting-edge science, dsm-firmenich will be a forerunner in the reinvention, manufacture and combination of vital nutrients, flavors and fragrances.

Combining the essential, the desirable and the sustainable

By creatively applying proven science and drawing on data-driven innovation capabilities and exceptional standards of operational excellence, dsm-firmenich seeks to resolve the tension between what society needs, what people individually want and what the planet demands in the areas of nutrition, health and beauty. By working closely with our customers to create what is essential to life and desirable for consumers, while being more sustainable for the planet, dsm-firmenich is poised to bring progress to billions of people around the world.

Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, joint managing directors of dsm-firmenich, commented: " Today marks a new beginning for all of us, the culmination of over a century of groundbreaking science by two great companies. dsm-firmenich now stands out as a class of its own, working uniquely at the intersection between what people want individually and what we need collectively, at no cost to the Earth. After all, what's essential has limited impact if it isn't desirable, and that impact isn't positive if it isn't sustainable. And sustainable things that people don't want or need are of little use! We are truly global, built on an incredible foundation of world-class, proven science with the broadest portfolio of nutrients, flavors and fragrances. We're delighted to be embarking on this journey together, as a single force for good, as innovators in nutrition, health and beauty. ".

Structured for success dsm-firmenich is organized into four distinct, high-performance companies, rooted in complementary world-class scientific research and manufacturing excellence. Together, they are uniquely positioned to help our customers realize their ambitions and meet evolving consumer needs and desires.

– Perfumery & Beauty creates top-quality fragrances with proven benefits, always with the consumer in mind. We create fragrances that smell good and make you feel even better, using the best and widest range of natural, synthetic and biotechnological ingredients.

– Taste, Texture & Health helps customers create food and beverage products that are delicious, nutritious, affordable and sustainable. They bring pleasure and nourishment to consumers, commercial success to customers, and better health to people and the planet.

– Health, Nutrition & Care (Health, Nutrition and Care) enables people to take care of their health by adding essential nutrients to their diet. It advances medical innovation, speeds healing and improves quality of life.

– Animal Nutrition & Health provides healthy animal proteins efficiently and sustainably, harnessing the power of data to make livestock farming practices more sustainable, productive and transparent.

Serving all stakeholders

dsm-firmenich is a purpose-driven company where people and planet, as well as financial success, are at the heart of its strategy. As a company formed from two growing companies that are also global leaders in sustainability, dsm-firmenich is determined to continue to increase its positive impact and set the bar ever higher by helping to combat climate change, protect nature and care for people along the entire value chain. Together with its customers and partners, the company strives to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, while making a positive difference to the planet and improving the lives of millions of people.

A new name and a new identity

To mark the launch of the new company, dsm-firmenich has revealed a new brand that captures the spirit of two iconic organizations coming together in a merger of equals. The brand reflects the company's purpose and values, and is the expression of a shared identity. It symbolizes the company's mission to combine what is essential for life, desirable for consumers and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich's raison d'être is to bring progress to life, working with customers and partners to achieve positive change and make a difference in the world.

Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, joint managing directors of dsm-firmenich, added: " We honor the heritage of DSM and Firmenich by taking the best of both companies to create a fresh new identity. It's alive. It is dynamic. It is driven by our purpose. Just like dsm-firmenich. It's the start of an exciting new period for our employees, customers and partners, as we go the extra mile to shape a positive future for all, and bring progress to life. ".

Following the success of the merger, Geraldine Matchett has decided that the time has come to pursue her career elsewhere, and will leave the company, effective September 1, in full compliance and with the thanks of the Board of Directors. Dimitri de Vreeze will become CEO of dsm-firmenich.

Givaudan, world leader in fragrances and beauty, discovers Geogaia, translating the lush, multi-faceted fragrance of Petrichor, defined as the scent that emerges from the ground when rain falls after a period of drought.

Geogaia overcomes the challenges associated with recreating the complex scent of Petrichor, and provides the most authentic olfactory translation of this beloved perfume, bringing green, earthy and watery tones to the fragrances.

The fruit of a holistic approach combining fragrance expertise and consumer understanding, Geogaia's emotional resonance was underpinned by Givaudan's Proprietary Mood Portraits 2.0 testing approach and InSituScanz brain imaging exploration.

Rooted in nature, Geogaia has a 100% biodegradable formula, offering a planet-friendly experience.

Geogaia enriches Givaudan's successful Gaia collection, which includes Phytogaia, capturing the wellness benefits of molecules emitted by forest trees, and Thalassogaia, mimicking the composition of the marine environment, developed according to our Naturality Guide principles.

" Demonstrating the emotional dimension of this new creation, 81% of consumers observed an olfactory "after-rain" effect in compositions containing a significant level of Geogaia, describing a pleasant natural outdoor sensation. As the most accurate translation of this universally evocative rainy weather scent, Geogaia opens up new creative perspectives, in all product categories."  Stéphanie Martin, Home Care Category Manager.

Geogaia aligns with Givaudan's goal of achieving a biodegradable fragrance palette by 2030, and supports the company's broader ambition to be climate positive by 2050.

Sebastien Lacouture, perfumer at Scentmate by Firmenich, was awarded the prize for best perfume at the Concours international de la Mouillette d'Argent 2023 for his fragrance Bergamotte Torrefiee. As winner, he also took home the Rosendo Mateu prize.
Lacouture has twenty years' experience in the industry and currently works as a perfumer at Scentmate by Firmenich, creating exceptional fragrances according to his customers' needs. Bergamotte Torrefiee is based on a vibrant duality between the sparkling freshness of bergamot and the warm spirit of roasted coffee beans. The result is a unique balance of fresh and warm sensations, both dynamic and welcoming, with great persistence.

Lacouture's creation was chosen from among a hundred participants from 25 different countries, who based their fragrances on the olfactory note of the year, bergamot, after a final and exhaustive pre-selection by a jury presided over by master perfumer Ramón Monegal, a full member of the prestigious Académie du Parfum, which brings together some of the world's best Spanish-speaking perfumers.

The jury was rounded out by experts from the world of perfume, art, design and gastronomy, including the three winners of the 2022 edition, Jessica Mignot (Nez), Elizabeth Vidal de Puig, Irene Gisbert (Ainea Perfums), sommelier César Cánovas, architect Susanna Cots, Charo Moreno (Beautyprof) and youtubers Andrés Croxatto and Juan López Becerril.

Euforia by Nina Lamaison also took the prize for best independent fragrance, while Sole Calabrese by Max Rossa won the People's Choice Award.

The Concours International de la Parfumerie celebrated its sixth edition, asserting itself as a meeting place for lovers of olfactory culture and a space for the discovery of young talent who wish to showcase their creative abilities.

The Spanish perfume house was rewarded for its ESG actions, policies and results.

The multinational scored 77 points out of 100 on the EcoVadis evaluation scale.

The company feels encouraged to forge ahead with its sustainability program and rally as many of its partners as possible.

Eurofragance, the Spanish multinational headquartered in Barcelona, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its sustainability efforts. Since receiving the EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2109, the perfume manufacturer has accelerated its efforts towards greater sustainability. The company's local and international efforts and the resulting positive results are published in the fragrance house's annual sustainability report.

Encouraged by results and recognition, Eurofragance sets its sights even higher

The multinational, which was assessed by the recognized sustainability rating provider EcoVadis in the cleaning products, detergents and fragrances segment, achieved a sustainability score of 77 points out of 100. In particular, compared to other companies in its sector assessed by the certification platform, Eurofragance scored well above average in the areas of "environment" and "labor and human rights". Nevertheless, Eurofragance also addressed the three key pillars of sustainable development.

Diana March, Global Director of Sustainability and Technical Compliance at Eurofragance, admits that it's nice to be recognized for one's efforts and says: " Virtually every Eurofragance employee is committed to sustainable development, and this EcoVadis Gold Medal recognizes the hard work and dedication of each and every one of them. It also encourages us to set our sights even higher and keep moving forward." . Mr. March adds that with almost 400 employees, spread across seven subsidiaries worldwide, there are always several sustainability projects underway at each site.

Eurofragance's Icon program spreads its wings around the world

At the end of 2022, Eurofragance launched its Icon program to improve the quality and sustainability of the raw materials it acquires to create fragrances. Through this wide-ranging program, Eurofragance encourages all its suppliers to produce and market ingredients whose sustainability values have been verified (for example, environmentally friendly, ethically sourced, biodegradable...).

On the subject of the Icon program, Diana March says: " Our sustainability slogan is "make fragrances, take care of people and the planet" and I really think we're on the right track, but it's important to get as many people on board as possible. I feel that's exactly what Icon is doing. Together, we'll shape a sustainable future. "