DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, formed from the merger of DSM and Firmenich. The company brings progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. With a rich history spanning more than a century, DSM was originally established in 1902 as the Dutch State Mines to mine coal reserves in the southern Netherlands before transforming into a science-based company focused on health, nutrition, and bioscience.
Today, DSM-Firmenich operates across multiple business segments including Perfumery & Beauty, Taste, Texture & Health, and Health, Nutrition & Care. The company employs approximately 30,000 people across 60+ countries, driven by a purpose to create brighter lives for people today and generations to come. Through scientific innovation and sustainable solutions, the company addresses some of the world's biggest challenges in food systems, climate change, and circular economy.