The countdown is on to tackle the world’s biggest problems and meet consumers’ ever-evolving needs. As the leading co-creation and innovation partner in nutrition, health, and beauty, we love a challenge. We work at the crossroads of what’s essential for life, desirable for society, and sustainable for our planet – always driven by our purpose of bringing progress to life.
Our four complementary businesses use trailblazing science to deliver solutions that make sense. Think plant-based burgers that taste great as well as reducing the pressure on our planet; a clever feed additive that cuts methane emissions from burping cows; a yummy gummy that boosts people’s immunity; or perfumes with outstanding ingredients that smell beautiful.
Incredible scents, naturally. We believe in conscious perfumery and beauty, using the latest science and innovation to create fabulous fragrances and innovative ingredients with a more positive impact on people and planet.
Food and drink that’s delicious, nutritious, sustainable, and affordable? We don’t think that should be too much to ask. By supporting our customers in delivering extraordinary food and drink experiences, we help bring joy to consumers.
Whoever we are, wherever we live, we all need a boost sometimes. We add critical nutrients to diets, deliver proactive health solutions, and drive medical innovation. It’s all part of our mission to improve quality of life for all.
Protein production that powers more sustainable nutrition – let’s make it happen. From healthier livestock to healthier farms and a healthier planet, we help farmers navigate and accelerate the food system transition our world needs.
We’re building on a strong legacy of global environmental leadership – and we’re determined to keep raising the bar as we help tackle climate change, protect nature, and care for people all along our value chain. In what we do and how we do it, we aim to make a positive, measurable difference for society, both now and in the future.
With an unrivaled network of R&D, creation, and application facilities, and more than 2,000 colleagues in science and research all motivated to be a force for good, dsm-firmenich is an innovation powerhouse. And we’re putting our powers to good use by helping to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
With dsm-firmenich, we’ve brought together a global leader in health, nutrition, and bioscience with the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company. Meet dsm-firmenich, your innovation partner in all things nutrition, health, and beauty.
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passionate, talented, and diverse people in our global team
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22 May 2023
dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as the new President of its Perfumery & Beauty business. Emmanuel, will assume this role as of July 1, 2023 following a comprehensive handover from Ilaria Resta, while retaining his Chief Integration Officer role.
22 May 2023
Having successfully completely a series of pilot tests for Bovaer®, a revolutionary feed additive by dsm-firmenich that reduces livestock methane emissions, Bel is now starting to roll out this pioneering solution to the majority of its dairy producers in Slovakia.
17 May 2023
dsm-firmenich announces the appointment of Katharina Stenholm as Chief Sustainability Officer starting July 1, 2023. In this role, she will shape a new, consolidated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy for the company that builds on the strengths of both DSM and Firmenich's previous plans and actions.
09 May 2023
We’re here to bring progress to life. The secret? Combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.
As a company formed of two sustainability leaders, we’re determined to keep growing our positive impact – for the good of people, climate, and nature.
With over a century of scientific leadership under our belts, we keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to improve billions of lives.
