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The Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Companies

Published by: Business Insights

Published: Feb. 1, 2008 - 182 Pages


Table of Contents


The Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Companies
Executive Summary
Market development
Givaudan
International Flavors & Fragrances
Firmenich
Symrise
Takasago International Corporation
Sensient Technologies Corporation
T.Hasegawa
Mane
Robertet
Frutarom
Conclusion
Chapter 1 Report introduction
Introduction
Methodology
Chapter 2 Market development
Summary
Introduction
Market size and growth
Drivers of flavor and fragrance market
Consolidation of major players
Shifting base to low cost Chinese market
Developing innovative flavor combinations
Technology advances
Inhibitors of flavor and fragrance market
Long term relationships
Research and development
Compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Investments in production in the field of fine ingredients
Future outlook
Chapter 3 Givaudan
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Strategies for growth
Expanding Givaudan’s market position
Introduction of new products
Investments
Introduction of newly creative and innovative ideas
Movement towards health and wellness products
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Market leadership
Diversified portfolio and innovation
Increased market share
Weaknesses
Customer concentration
Integration risks
Opportunities
Good growth in developing markets
Consolidation of big players
Strong growth in fine fragrances
Threats
High raw material prices
Rising competition
Regulation
General market risks
Chapter 4 International Flavors & Fragrance
Fragrances
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Fragrances
Flavors
Strategies for growth
Focus on core business
Innovation
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong market position
Strong focus on core business
Strong R&D activities
Weaknesses
Weak liquidity position
Opportunities
Rising demand for flavors in savory and beverage applications
Rising demand in India and China
Threats
Compliance with regulations
Increases in raw material costs
Chapter 5 Firmenich
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Perfume division
Flavors division
Ingredients division
Strategies for growth
Inorganic growth
Operational initiatives
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong market position
Weaknesses
Ownership status
Opportunities
Acquisition of Danisco’s Flavor division
Threats
Competition
Chapter 6 Symrise
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Flavor and Nutrition
Scent and Care
Strategies for growth
Inorganic growth
Expansion into new markets
Strategic alliances
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong positioning in attractive markets
Weaknesses
Declining profitability
Opportunities
Acquisitions
Beverages as a growth market
Threats
Increasing raw material costs
Chapter 7 Takasago International
Corporation
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Market positioning
Flavors
Fragrances
Aroma chemicals
Fine chemicals
Strategies for growth
Reinforce its position
Global expansion
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Presence in China
Strong financials
Weaknesses
Dependence on Japan and Western Europe
Opportunities
Expansion of facilities in key markets
Renovation of Shanghai Creation Center
Threats
Matured domestic market for fragrances
Chapter 8 Sensient Technologies
Corporation
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Market positioning
Flavors and Fragrances
Color
The Asia-Pacific group
Strategies for growth
Product expansion
Exploring new markets
Improved pricing and cost savings
Innovation and NPD
Sensient’s future
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong results
Diversified revenue line
Weaknesses
High dependence on the North American market
Opportunities
Growth of cosmetics in emerging markets
Stable global dairy market
Threats
Competition
Laws and regulations
Chapter 9 T.Hasegawa
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Market positioning
Flavors
Fragrances
Strategies for growth
Focus on core business
Expansion in global market
Integrating R&D system
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong market position
Weaknesses
Weak performance of the fragrance division
Opportunities
Expansion plans
Focus on China
Threats
Saturating domestic flavored beverage market
Chapter 10 Mane
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Market positioning
Strategies for growth
International expansion
Movement towards organic and natural products
Innovations and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Strong revenue growth
Weaknesses
Low R&D expenditure
Opportunities
Relocation of production facility in Bangkok
Threats
Increasing raw material costs
Chapter 11 Robertet
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Strategies for growth
Expansion in US
Inorganic growth
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Geographically diversified operations
Weaknesses
Weak profitability
Opportunities
Expansion of flavor facility in US
Threats
Consolidation
Chapter 12 Frutarom
Summary
Introduction
History
Recent financial performance
Acquisitions and divestments
Market positioning
Flavors
Fine Ingredients
Trade and Marketing
Strategies for growth
Focus on core businesses
Focus on superior customer service and product development
Expand market position in developed and emerging markets
Expand position in natural and healthy products
Focus on research and development
Enhance profitability
Innovation and NPD
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Established global company
Strong presence in emerging markets
Strong technological base and innovation
Weaknesses
Weak liquidity position
Litigations
Opportunities
Growth through strategic acquisitions
Threats
Compliance with environmental regulations
Increased competition in fine ingredients
Chapter 13 Other major flavor and fragrance
companies
BASF Aktiegesellschaft
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Evonik Degussa
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Kao Corporation
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Kerry Group
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Lyondell Chemical Company
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Ogawa & Co., Ltd
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Polarome International Incorporated
Company information
Rhodia SA
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Soda Aromatic Co, Ltd.
Company information
Market positioning and NPD
Zeon Corporation
Company information
Chapter 14 Conclusions
Summary
Introduction
Trends
Innovation and new product development
Growth in developing markets
Strategies for success
Inorganic growth
Expanding market position in emerging markets
Focus on R&D
Focus on core business
Outlook
Index
List of Figures
Figure 2.1: Turnover of flavor and fragrance divisions in the top 10 players, $m, 2006
Figure 3.2: Givaudan financial performance, CHFm, 2003-2006
Figure 3.3: Sales composition by division, 2006
Figure 3.4: Givaudan revenues, CHFm, 2006
Figure 3.5: Sales evolution by region, 2005-2006
Figure 3.6: Givaudan SWOT analysis
Figure 4.7: IFF financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Figure 4.8: IFF R&D spend, 2006
Figure 4.9: IFF SWOT analysis
Figure 5.10: Firmenich SWOT analysis
Figure 6.11: Symrise financial performance, €m, 2005-2006
Figure 6.12: Symrise SWOT analysis
Figure 7.13: Takasago financial performance, ¥m, 2003-2006
Figure 7.14: Takasago SWOT analysis
Figure 8.15: Sensient financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Figure 8.16: Flavors and fragrances, revenue by product line
Figure 8.17: Color, revenue by product line
Figure 8.18: Sensient SWOT analysis
Figure 9.19: T.Hasegawa financial performance, ¥m, 2004-2007
Figure 9.20: Flavors revenue by product line, 2006
Figure 9.21: T.Hasegawa SWOT analysis
Figure 10.22: Mane financial performance, €m, 2003-2005
Figure 10.23: Sales by business segment, 2006
Figure 10.24: Mane SWOT analysis
Figure 11.25: Robertet financial performance, €m, 2004-2006
Figure 11.26: Robertet SWOT analysis
Figure 12.27: Frutarom financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Figure 12.28: Frutarom SWOT analysis
List of Tables
Table 2.1: Turnover of flavor and fragrance division in the top 10 players, $m, 2006
Table 3.2: Givaudan financial performance, CHFm, 2003-2006
Table 3.3: Givaudan geographical revenues, $m, 2003-2006
Table 4.4: IFF financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Table 4.5: IFF business segment revenues, $m, 2004-2006
Table 4.6: IFF geographical revenues, $m, 2003-2006
Table 6.7: Symrise financial performance, €m, 2005-2006
Table 6.8: Symrise business segment revenues, €m, 2005-2006
Table 6.9: Symrise geographical revenues, €m, 2005-06
Table 7.10: Takasago financial performance, ¥m, 2003-2006
Table 8.11: Sensient financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Table 8.12: Sensient business segment revenues, $m, 2003-2006
Table 8.13: Sensient geographical revenues, $m, 2003-2006
Table 9.14: T.Hasegawa financial performance, ¥m, 2004-2007
Table 9.15: T.Hasegawa business segment revenues, ¥m, 2004-2007
Table 10.16: Mane financial performance, €m, 2003-2006
Table 11.17: Robertet financial performance, €m, 2004-2006
Table 11.18: Robertet business segment revenues, €m, 2005-2006
Table 11.19: Robertet geographical revenues, €m, 2005-2006
Table 12.20: Frutarom financial performance, $m, 2003-2006
Table 12.21: Frutarom geographical revenue distribution, $m,
Table 12.22: Frutarom business segment revenue distribution, $m, 2003-2006

Abstract

The Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Companies

Some key questions answered by this report...
  • What are the key strategies of the leading flavor and fragrance companies and how do these strategies drive revenue and market share?
  • What are the drivers and inhibitors in the flavor and fragrance industry?
  • What is the market share of each of the global flavor and fragrance companies?
  • Which regions offer the leading flavor and fragrance companies the greatest growth opportunities?
  • How do the leading flavor and fragrance companies compare in terms of financial performance and coverage by country and category?
The Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Companies

In 2006, the global flavor and fragranc e market was worth $18bn. The top 10 players profiled in this report comprise 66% of the total market, and still the market continues to consolidate. Major players are acquiring companies to gain competitive advantage, expand and develop expertise and stay ahead in innovation. For example, Givaudan consolidated it’s leading position with the acquisition of Quest in 2007. The Top 10 Flavor and Fragrance Companies is a new report published by Business Insights that analyzes the innovation and growth strategies of the top 10 players in the flavor and fragr ance industry. This report identifies the product areas that the top 10 players are seeking to develop and also highlights the respective markets where each individual company is looking to grow. It also examines the comparative strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the world’s leading flavor and fragrance companies. Benchmark your performance against the leading flavor companies using market share and financial data in this new report.

Key findings from this report...
  • In 2006, Sensient spent $26m on R&D. The majoirty of leading players spend about 10% of their annual turnover on R&D costs.
  • The top 10 players account for 66% of total flavor and fragrance market share. Givaudan is the market leader with a market share of 13%, followed by International Flavor s & Fragrances and Firmenich, with respective shares of 12% and 11% in 2006.
  • Health and wellness is a core focus for flavor companies. In particular, the focus on natural flavors is dr iving NPD.
  • Robertet is expanding it’s presence in the US with the development of a 60,000sq feet dry blending site in e arly 2008. By the end of 2008, it also plans to open a 60,000sq feet addition to its existing site in New Jersey, enabling the company to increase liquid production activities.
Some key issues answered by this report...
  • Consolidation. Consolidation is one of the major trends in the flavor and fragrance industry. Companies are acquiring both larger and smaller companies in order to gain market share. The acquisition of Quest is consistent with Givaudan’s objective to be the leader in every strategic business area.
  • Growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific. Increased spending power and changing eating habits of Asian consumers are driving the market and transforming the region’s flavor and fragrance sector.
  • Compliance with regulatory standards such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions of Chemicals). These standards include the new EU regulatory framework which requires increased testing and documentation of each product’s safety and environmental impact. In the US, there are new High Production Volume requirements.
This new report will enable you to...
  • Benchmark the world’s leading flavor and fragrance companies with this report’s ranking of the top 10 companies, detailing their financial performance and future prospects.
  • Identify and target future growth areas from this report’s analysis of the acquisitions and divestments made by leading flavor and fragrance companies and their strategies for growth.
  • Understand the key trends in the flavor and fragrance market and the impact that they are expected to have, using this report.
  • Enhance your product development strategies with this report’s analysis of the leading flavor and fragance companies’ innovation and NPD strategies.
  • Create more effective competitive strategies based on this report’s SWOT analyses of the top flavor and fragrance companies.


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