DSM‑Firmenich – Innovation Partner in Nutrition, Beauty & Well‑being
DSM‑Firmenich was formed in 2023 through the merger of DSM and Firmenich, creating a leading creation and innovation company in nutrition, beauty and well‑being. The new entity combines Firmenich’s world‑class perfumery and taste businesses with DSM’s leadership in health, nutrition and biosciences. It operates four business units—Perfumery & Beauty; Food & Beverage/Taste & Beyond; Health, Nutrition & Care; and Animal Nutrition & Health—supported by a global network of R&D and application centres and around 28 000 employees. DSM‑Firmenich develops solutions that appeal to the senses and improve nutrition, while maintaining strong sustainability commitments.
- Company Snapshot: DSM‑Firmenich merges world‑leading perfumery, taste, nutrition and health businesses into a single innovation partner for nutrition, beauty and well‑being.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Perfumery ingredients, flavourings, vitamins, carotenoids, lipids, probiotics, enzymes and eubiotics.
- Primary Applications: Beauty and personal‑care products, savoury and sweet foods, beverages, dietary supplements, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals and early‑life nutrition.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Combines perfumery artistry with nutritional science across four business units, supported by a global R&D network and 28 000 employees.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Strong commitments to circular, regenerative and bio‑based solutions; precision fermentation and biotech innovations reduce environmental impact.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Through Target, customers access a vast portfolio of ingredients and technical expertise that enable differentiated products meeting consumer demand for sensory appeal and well‑being.
