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27.03.2007 : Givaudan and ChemCom partner for Olfactory Receptor Research in Fragrances development
Brussels, Belgium; Geneva, Switzerland, 27 March 2007 - Givaudan S.A. and ChemCom S.A. have entered into a joint venture agreement. The new company, named TecnoScent, will build on ChemCom's proprietary receptor technology and will focus on the discovery and development of innovative ingredients in the field of human fragrances. This partnership will strengthen ChemCom capabilities in human olfaction and Givaudan's sensory innovation and technology platform by creating a unique centre of expertise combining biotechnology and leading fragrance expertise and experience.
Givaudan (www.givaudan.com) is the world leader in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry with a vision to be the Essential Source of Sensory Innovation for the customers, driven by a mutual passion for excellence. Through unique sensory expertise and consumer insight, Givaudan provides customers with the taste and smell profiles that are key to their products' success. Givaudan, based in Vernier, Switzerland, serves global, regional and local customers around the world. Givaudan generates sales of over CHF 4 billion, with a workforce of 9,500 and a presence in over 100 countries.
ChemCom SA (www.chemcom.be) is a private company located in Brussels, Belgium. It is held by Jean-Marie Delwart (31%), Euroscreen S.A. (28%: www.euroscreen.be), Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. (19%: www.bois-sauvage.be) and Floridienne S.A. (17%: www.floridienne.be). ChemCom is working on different aspects of chemical communications (olfaction, taste and pheromonal communications in human or in other organisms such as insects). It provides products and services to a variety of industries. Chemcom is a leader in the field of olfactory receptor technology.