shaping the future of flavor in India

dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and
beauty,announces the inauguration of its newly-expandedseasoning plant in Kerala, as well as its breaking ground in a cutting-edge greenfield Taste manufacturing plant in Gujarat. Together, these projects represent an estimated investment of €70 million, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to scaling local manufacturing, accelerating flavor innovation, and nurturing regional talent. Once operational, both sites will enhance dsm-firmenich’s capacity to serve customers in India
and throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Fuelingflavorinnovation in Kerala As dsm-firmenich’s primary global hub for seasonings, the expanded Thuravoor plant in Kerala will
exclusively produce ethylene oxide (EtO)-free seasonings—an eco-friendly, pioneering solution that anticipates regulatory shifts and advances clean-label innovation. From October 2025, the expansion
will add 15,000 metric tons of new capacity, enabling faster speed-to-market and more tailored seasoning solutions for Asia and the Middle East. This growth strengthens the company’s ability to meet rising demand for sustainable, high-quality seasonings and will create 150 new local jobs. Gujarat: Breaking ground on a future-focusedflavor plant In Gujarat ’s Vadodara district, dsm-firmenich is investing around €55 million in a 56,000 sqm greenfield Taste plant. Designed to deliver both sweet and savory flavors, through liquid compounding, dry blending, and encapsulation, the site will produce 15,000 metric tons annually and create over 200 jobs once operational in Q4 2027. The facility will feature advanced green drying and agile encapsulation systems, automated packaging lines, and a dedicated quality-control lab, with a focus on high-growth categories such as beverages and sweet goods. Maurizio Clementi, Executive Vice President, Taste, dsm-firmenich comments: “Our strategic investment in these two projects is a powerful statement of our long-term vision for India.Both will fuel
market growth, elevate innovation in taste, texture andhealth, and strengthen ourcollaboration with customers to deliver differentiated solutions. We’re not just adding capacity—we’re significantly expanding our capabilities to anticipate evolving consumer and partner needs.”