Givaudan relaunches in Varese
New line for natural product blends in Caronno Pertusella. Galdabini (Confindustria Varese): 'Local capacity to attract foreign investment'.
Givaudan, a Swiss multinational specialising in flavours and fragrances (17,000 employees, CHF 7.4 billion in revenues), yesterday inaugurated a new production line for natural product blends at its Caronno Pertusella site, following a €9 million investment. The expansion will create 20 new jobs and contribute significantly to the growth of the Group's revenues in Italy.
Active since the 1960s, the Givaudan site in Caronno Pertusella specialises in plant extracts for natural supplements to support healthy, active lifestyles. The new production line will expand capacity from historical powder extracts to blends of citrus essential oils from mandarins, oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes. This production line will valorise the organic cultivations of the agricultural chain in Southern Italy to create semi-finished products for the food and beverage industry.
Alex Wild, Head of Global Operations Taste & Wellbeing at Givaudan, said: "Today's opening represents an investment in sustainable production and consumption, in the industrial know-how of this region, and in Givaudan's ability to grow in a highly competitive market. We are grateful to the local authorities and the municipal administration for supporting our project and helping us to meet our ambitious schedule. This new chapter will further strengthen the ongoing development of the Givaudan Group, create jobs and contribute to the social welfare of the area through initiatives with local associations and organisations."
The new production line,' reads the company statement, 'was completed quickly, thanks to the support of the municipal authorities and the local community. In recent years, Givaudan has also invested in improving the plant's environmental performance. Initiatives include an industrial water purification plant worth EUR 1 million, operational from January 2024, insulation measures, energy-efficient boilers and steam reuse systems. These measures have reduced CO₂ emissions from energy consumption at the site by 30 per cent compared to 2021 levels.
Luca Santilli, Givaudan Plant Manager, explained: 'Givaudan's decision to launch this new line in Italy is a testament to the expertise we have developed over the years and the solid results we have achieved for the Group. We see ourselves as facilitators in the use of natural ingredients, serving major international brands in the food, beverage and health sectors. On the sourcing side, our partners are farmers who, wherever possible, adopt sustainable and non-intensive methods to grow botanicals.
