Givaudan opens new Cikarang production facility in Indonesia
Givaudan has opened a new production facility in Cikarang, Indonesia, backed by a CHF 50 million investment aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing food markets. The facility will produce savoury, sweet and snack flavour powders, supporting the Taste & Wellbeing company’s ambitions to strengthen its regional footprint and meet rising demand for flavour solutions across the region.
A significant expansion of manufacturing capacity
The new site spans 24,000 square metres on a 50,000 square metre plot and is expected to create approximately 60 jobs initially, with scope for further expansion as demand grows. The facility adds to Givaudan’s existing Indonesian manufacturing base, which includes production of liquids, powder blends, spray dry flavours and fragrance liquid compounds at its Cimanggis site in West Java, alongside a creation and innovation centre in Jakarta where the company works directly with food and beverage customers.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Givaudan’s CEO Christian Stammkoetter said: “We are delighted to open this new facility in Cikarang, the latest example of Givaudan’s long-term commitment to Indonesia. This significant investment is aligned with our 2030 strategy of increasing our presence in strategic high growth markets, enabling us to extend our customer reach, capturing new growth opportunities while strengthening our contribution to the local economy.”
Sustainability built into the design
The Cikarang facility incorporates a number of sustainability measures, including solar energy systems, rainwater harvesting, green electricity partnerships, and energy-efficient lighting and water management systems. Givaudan has positioned these features as central to reducing the site’s environmental footprint while supporting operational resilience, an approach consistent with the company’s wider sustainability agenda.
Supporting regional flavour innovation
Antoine Khalil, President of Taste & Wellbeing, linked the investment to broader trends in Southeast Asian food and beverage manufacturing. He said: “The food and beverage industry in Southeast Asia is a rapidly growing, diverse ecosystem driven by abundant regional flavours and an increasingly technology-enabled landscape. By expanding our capabilities, we aim to support our customers in delivering differentiated food experiences and innovations that consumers love.”
Growing presence in Indonesia
With the addition of the Cikarang site, Givaudan now employs approximately 380 people across its Indonesian operations. The opening ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry, along with officials from the Swiss Embassy and members of Givaudan’s senior leadership team.
The investment reflects Givaudan’s stated 2030 strategy of building presence in high growth markets, with Indonesia positioned as a strategic hub for flavour manufacturing serving the wider Southeast Asian region.
