Fragrance and flavor company Givaudan has opened its CHF50m ($53.1m) savory flavors manufacturing facility in Nantong, China.
With the new facility, Givaudan's existing production capacity will be more than doubled to cater to the increasing consumer demand across the country.
Givaudan CEO Gilles Andrier, said: "The Nantong facility represents our largest investment in China since 2006, supporting our strategic objective of increasing Givaudan's footprint in developing markets and capturing growth opportunities in savoury, culinary and snacks segments."
The facility will create more than 100 jobs.
Givaudan APAC regional commercial head Monila Kothari said: "Enhancing our production capabilities in China, coupled with local consumer understanding, will allow us to target flavour development more closely to meet consumer preferences in China and more broadly within Asia."
Headquartered in Switzerland, Givaudan produces fragrances and flavors for food, beverage and consumer products companies.
The company employs over 9,500 employees across its operations in 80 locations.
