Qiang Qiang, vice party secretary & director of Nantong Economic & Technological Development Area, joined Givaudan’s CEO Gilles Andrier at the ground-breaking ceremony.
Located in the heart of the most economically developed area of China, the new facility will substantially increase Givaudan’s current savoury production capacity and enable it to serve customers in China more efficiently.
Representing a total investment of RMB 335m, it is Givaudan’s largest investment in China since 2006.
The new site is expected to be fully operational in 2015 and will employ over 100 staff. Culinary flavour blends, snack seasonings, spray dries and process flavours will be produced at the new facility.
“The Nantong savoury plant supports Givaudan’s global strategic initiatives to grow our business in emerging markets such as China,” said Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan. “These markets offer immense market potential due to ongoing urbanisation and rise of disposable income. The new Nantong facility demonstrates Givaudan’s 25-year-long history and commitment to continue to meet the growing needs from our Chinese customers and their consumers for innovative products and great taste experiences.
“By investing in Nantong, we are building a world-class flavours facility with the industry-leading technologies and knowhow, and we aim to be an employer of choice and a good corporate citizen in the thriving city of Nantong.”
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