dsm-firmenich is a unique player in the market, combining strengths in nutrition, health, and beauty. The merger of Firmenich of Switzerland and DSM of the Netherlands in 2023 created a powerhouse in the industry, leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies to offer a comprehensive range of products and services catering to the evolving needs of consumers worldwide. This brought together over 150 years of innovation, building a company in a Category of One with combined global revenues exceeding €12 billion that promotes sustainability in all parts of our business.
dsm-firmenich
Maastricht, Netherlands and Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
2024 Sales: €12.8 billion
dsm-firmenich has three consumer-focused units: Perfumery & Beauty; Taste, Texture & Health; and Health, Nutrition & Care. These businesses offer a wide range of products, including fine fragrances, probiotics, skincare products, plant-based proteins and omega-3s. The flavor-related businesses include Taste, Texture & Health and Health Nutrition & Care.
dsm-firmenich in figures:
- 30,000 employees
- 88 manufacturing sites in 60 countries
- 15 research & development centers
Taste, Texture & Health: Making Food Better for Everyone
Our Taste, Texture & Health business focuses on nutritious and sustainable food options, making diets healthier with great-tasting products, feeding a growing global
Patrick Niels, president, Taste, Texture & HealthCourtesy of dsm-firmenich
We work closely with customers from conception to their final products, developing new flavors to ensure consumer satisfaction. We support major food and beverage companies with local solutions, including beverages, dairy, baked goods, savory foods, pet food and plant-based products.
Our passion for the science and emotion of food extends from discovery to customer applications to the end-consumer experience. This includes drinks with little or no sugar; dairy products with consumer-preferred mouthfeel; succulent savory bites; and nutritious plant-based alternatives.
Recent product launches include oat and soy drinks with better mouthfeel and authentic dairy taste and plant-based tuna sandwich fillings. By creating products that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly, we can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Strategy and Ambition
We focus on high-growth, high-margin products, aiming to grow faster than the market. To maintain our market leadership and grow together with our customers, we invest in regional presence to increase our capacity and invest in the latest, sustainable technologies. Examples include our new research center in San Diego and upcoming innovation center in Delft. Our strategy is designed to drive growth and innovation, leveraging our global presence and expertise.
Digital Technologies
By integrating AI and machine learning into our processes, we can streamline our operations, enhance our product development, and deliver personalized experiences to consumers. We won the Digital Transformation Innovation of the Decade award for AI-driven technology that simplifies culture selection for fermented milk products. This recognition underscores our commitment to leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and enhance our offerings.
Health, Nutrition & Care: Improving Health at Every Stage of Life
At dsm-firmenich’s Health, Nutrition & Care business, we're dedicated to improving global health at every stage of life. This unit is focused on addressing the global challenges of health and nutrition, leveraging our expertise to create products to elevate patient and consumer health.
Our Markets and Solutions
We cater to early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, medical nutrition and biomedical materials. We address specific nutritional and wellness needs
Philip Eykerman, president, Health, Nutrition & CareCourtesy of dsm-firmenich
Offerings include high-quality vitamins, nutritional lipids, minerals, digestive enzymes and probiotics. We also have developed innovative products that make the content of infant formula closer to breastmilk, active pharmaceutical ingredients and biomedical solutions. We partner closely with customers from product conception to launch, providing expert and innovative solutions.
Preventative healthcare is an area with enormous growth potential. Currently, about 80% of healthcare budgets are spent on curing illnesses, which means society waits for people to become ill before thinking about how to treat them. This approach is not sustainable, and governments and insurers are starting to recognize the importance of preventative healthcare. The shift could see this market’s growth rate accelerate from 20% to 50%. It's also worth noting that 80% of healthcare costs are incurred during the last 10 years of a person's life, a stark reminder of the need for change. We are seeing those changes on the horizon, creating a market opportunity for us.
We’re committed to making a real difference in global health by innovating and providing effective, high-quality solutions to improve the lives of consumers and patients.
We provide dietary supplements that can increase health expectancy for all, including resVida®, ALL- Q®, Redivivo®, life’s®OMEGA and ampli®-D dietary supplements. These products ensure that our later years are healthy and vibrant, addressing key issues like cell aging and chronic inflammation.
Our Omega-3 Transformation involves a shift to sustainable algal-based omega-3s, via our life’s®OMEGA portfolio. We have also expanded our ‘Health from the Gut’ solutions with new launches in the Humiome® portfolio of prebiotics and probiotics.
Sustainability: An Underpinning Commitment
At dsm-firmenich, we're serious about sustainability. In 2024, we developed an emissions reduction plan that’s been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. We aim to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain by 2045. Our commitment to sustainability underpins our product offerings and our operations. By investing in sustainable technologies and practices, we can create products that are both effective and environmentally friendly, as well as meeting consumers’ needs.
Bringing Progress to Life
dsm-firmenich is a leader in the industry because of its commitment to innovation and sustainability across its three consumer business units: Perfumery & Beauty; Taste, Texture & Health; and Health, Nutrition & Care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, deep market insights, and a robust supply chain, we create products that enhance consumer experiences and address changing market demands.
Our focus on innovation, AI integration and biotechnology advancements ensures we are ready to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation is visible throughout our entire operations, positioning us as a pioneer for a more sustainable future.
