DSM-Firmenich
EMEA
Heerlen
,
Switzerland
Multinational
FOUNDED
2019
HEADCOUNT
10000+
FUNDING
Public
Keywords:
precision_fermentation, synthetic_biology, metabolic_engineering, vitamins, flavors, fragrances, nutrition, nutraceuticals, animal_nutrition, cosmetics
BUSINESS
Global company combining nutrition, health, and beauty businesses. Provides fragrances, feed ingredients, and bio-based solutions for food, beverage, personal care, and animal nutrition markets. Approximately 30,000 employees.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; one of the world's largest industrial-biotech operators (post 2023 DSM-Firmenich merger). Runs large-scale microbial fermentation for vitamins (B2, B5, B7, B12), feed and food enzymes, methane-reducing additives (Bovaer), specialty proteins via precision fermentation, and various nutraceuticals; legacy Firmenich extraction and chemistry sit alongside.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
precision fermentation
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Natural fragrances; sustainable feed ingredients; bio-based vitamins and health solutions