Firmenich
Swiss chemical company
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| May 2023 | Firmenich merged with Dutch company DSM to form DSM-Firmenich, marking the end of its independent corporate existence. |
| 2022 | Announced ambition to merge with Dutch conglomerate DSM. |
| March 2021 | Firmenich collaborated with Givaudan, IFF, and Symrise to launch the Fragrance Science and Advocacy Council, demonstrating a joint industry effort to advance fragrance research and advocacy. |
| October 2020 | Created a flavor using artificial intelligence in collaboration with Microsoft, developing a lightly grilled beef taste for plant-based meat alternatives. |
| June 2020 | Acquired Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques (DRT), a world leader in plant-based chemistry from pine trees. |
| September 2018 | Announced intent to acquire Senomyx. |
| August 2018 | Acquired Campus, an innovator in natural functional ingredients for protein application, with facilities in Italy and Mexico. |
| February 5 2018 | Confirmed successful completion of Flavourome acquisition. |
| December 13 2017 | Announced acquisition of Flavourome, a privately held flavors company in South Africa. |
| July 11 2017 | Completed acquisition of Agilex Fragrances, expanding service capabilities for mid-sized customers in North America. |
| October 1 2014 | Gilbert Ghostine named CEO, succeeding Patrick Firmenich, who was elected chairman of the Board of Directors. |
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