dsm-firmenich announces the inauguration of its newly-expanded seasoning plant in Kerala, as well as its breaking ground in a cutting-edge greenfield Taste manufacturing plant in Gujarat.
Together, these projects represent an estimated investment of €70 million, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to scaling local manufacturing, accelerating flavor innovation, and nurturing regional talent. Once operational, both sites will enhance dsm-firmenich’s capacity to serve customers in India and throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Fueling flavor innovation in Kerala
The expanded Thuravoor plant in Kerala, dsm-firmenich’s primary global hub for seasonings, will produce exclusively ethylene oxide (EtO)-free, eco-friendly seasonings, advancing clean-label innovation. From October 2025, the expansion adds 15,000 metric tons of capacity, enabling faster delivery and customized solutions for Asia and the Middle East.
This growth will also create 150 local jobs while meeting rising demand for sustainable, high-quality seasonings.
Gujarat: Breaking ground on a future-focused flavor plant
In Vadodara, Gujarat, dsm-firmenich is investing €55 million in a 56,000 sqm greenfield Taste plant. The facility, producing 15,000 metric tons annually of sweet and savory flavors through liquid compounding, dry blending, and encapsulation, will create over 200 jobs by Q4 2027. It features advanced green drying, agile encapsulation systems, automated packaging, and a dedicated quality-control lab, focusing on high-growth categories like beverages and sweet goods.
Leadership perspectives
Maurizio Clementi, Executive Vice President, Taste, dsm-firmenich comments: “Our strategic investment in these two projects is a powerful statement of our long-term vision for India. Both will fuel market growth, elevate innovation in taste, texture and health, and strengthen our collaboration with customers to deliver differentiated solutions. We’re not just adding capacity—we’re significantly expanding our capabilities to anticipate evolving consumer and partner needs.”
Rahul Jalan, President, India, dsm-firmenich adds: “India’s culinary richness, customer proximity, culture of innovation, and skilled talent make it a key growth hub for dsm-firmenich. Our manufacturing investments will boost local supply chains, create jobs, and bring world-class technology closer to customers—advancing people, innovation, and sustainable growth while enabling a rapid response to market shifts.”
Inauguration and ground-breaking ceremonies
In Kerala, senior leaders; including Maurizio Clementi, Executive Vice President, Taste, and Rahul Jalan, President, India, joined employees and executives for the inauguration ceremony.
The event was also attended by Juan Pedro Schmid, Counsellor and Head of the Economic, Trade, and Finance Section, Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan. Later this month, dsm-firmenich will hold a ceremonial ground-breaking in Vadodara to commence construction of its new greenfield plant.
Sustainability at the core
Sustainability is central to both projects, reflecting dsm-firmenich’s global environmental ethos. The Thuravoor facility runs entirely on renewable electricity, uses advanced water conservation, and is optimized for efficiency and safety. Localized production also helps customers cut Scope 3 emissions through streamlined logistics. The Vadodara plant will adopt similar sustainable practices, supporting the company’s energy transition and carbon reduction goals.
