Your vision is our starting point
Whether you have a fully formed concept or a spark of an idea, our experts shape their input around your direction. There is no wrong stage to begin.
150+
Years of expertise
| 29k+
global experts
| 60+
R&D centres worldwide
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Your product idea deserves the finest taste, texture and health thinking.
Every submission is personally reviewed by the dsm-firmenich team.
Introducing dsm-firmenich
Great food and beverage products are never built alone. You bring the vision, the consumer insight, and the brand direction. We bring the science, the sensory expertise, and the formulation depth. Together, the product becomes something extraordinary.
Whether you have a fully formed concept or a spark of an idea, our experts shape their input around your direction. There is no wrong stage to begin.
Share what you have. Our team listens first, asks the right questions, and brings expertise only where it genuinely adds value.
Our expertise in Taste, Texture and Health exists to serve your idea. Every consultation is shaped around your requirement - not our portfolio.
If Taste, Texture and Health matter to you as much as the brand and story around your product, you'll feel right at home here. This platform was built with founders like you in mind.
You don't need a technical document to begin. Share what you know - our team takes it from there.
✓ I'm developing a beverage and need better taste direction.
✓ I want to explore fortification without compromising taste.
✓ I need help identifying the right direction for my format.
✓ I want to improve the sensory experience of my existing product.
✓ I need guidance on flavour direction for a new format.
✓ My product needs improved mouthfeel or texture for the category.
✓ The taste profile of my product needs to feel more balanced.
✓ My product would benefit from expert sensory input.
✓ I'm reformulating and want to improve taste without losing texture.
✓ I need guidance on flavour direction for a new format.
Three core disciplines. Every consultation is shaped around your specific product idea.
Improve flavour preference, reduce off-notes, sharpen your signature taste, build consistency across your range.
"The taste of my product is not quite right. Something is off."
Creaminess, crunch, thickness, stability, structure - sensory traits that drive preference and repeat purchase.
"I want my product to feel premium."
Reduce sugar, sodium or fat. Add protein, fibre, micronutrients or functional benefits - without losing balance.
"I want to add protein but I'm not sure how to manage the taste impact."
We take every submission seriously. Our team personally reviews each idea before any expert time is committed - so the consultation is focused and valuable.
Submit this form. Our team will review the details and contact you with the next steps.
What to include:
A global leader in Taste, Texture and Health - bringing that expertise to founders building products consumers love and come back to.
Share what you're working on. Our team will read it carefully and come back to you with thoughts on how we can help bring it to life together.
We review every submission with care and respond with the next steps.