Firmenich is the largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895.
With a Net Revenue of CHF 4.3 billion, we touch more than 4 billion people through the sense of smell & taste, in 100+ markets: from their breakfast cereals & their coffee in the morning to their shampoo, shower gel & fine fragrance. We put science & creativity to work to spread moments of happiness sustainably, shape the future of taste and nutrition, accelerate access to sanitation around the world while respecting nature & leading an ethical business.
We completed 14 acquisitions over the past 5 years to expand our market reach. To be at the forefront of innovation, we invest 10% of our annual turnover in Research & Development (on average) every year and count over 4,000 live patents. With over 10,000 employees, we offer equal opportunities to all of our colleagues, as the first globally certified Gender Equality Employer in our industry, since 2018.
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