rising demand for flavours in savoury, dairy and beverage applications, Givaudan has officially opened a new state-of-the-art spray dry facility in Indonesia to enhance its capabilities across the Asian market.Representing an investment of SFr24 million (Eur19.8 million), the new facility at the company’s Cimanggis site will bring production closer to customers, and place it among the most technologically advanced Givaudan sites in the region. Production will begin transferring to the new site immediately.
Givaudan CEO Gilles Andrier comments: “Givaudan has a long history in Asia and we are dedicated to making significant investments to further expand our production, creation and application facilities here. We aim to be the best partner for customers, providing them with innovative flavour solutions that best meet local consumer taste preferences.”
Rising customer demand for flavours in dry applications is leading to increased demand for spray dried flavours across Asia. The investment in Cimanggis delivers both conventional and the latest Ultraseal spray dry capabilities which will help Givaudan faster meet customer requirements for savoury, dairy and beverage applications.
Givaudan’s investment in Indonesia is part of its on-going commitment to the Asia Pacific region. In 2013 it announced the construction of a pilot dryer in Singapore, the opening of a new innovation centre in India and an investment of SFr50 million, over two years, in the development of a new, world-class savoury manufacturing factory in China.
The company’s sales in developing markets are on target to increase from 40% in 2010 to 50% by 2015. Indonesia is the 16th largest economy in the world with 45 million active consumers. This is expected to grow to the 7th largest economy with 135 million consumers by 2030.
