28 September 2016
DETAILS
The inauguration event was held
on 27 September 2016
in Tamatave, Madagascar, in the presence of
Hery Rajaonarimampianina,
President of the Republic of Madagascar,
and his government officials, regional
and local politicians;
Givaudan CEO Gilles Andrier;
Ralph Fraise, a director with Henri Fraise Fils.
Givaudan announced today
the inauguration of a new processing plant
for clove leaf oil in Madagascar.
NATEMA (Natural Extracts Madagascar)
is a joint venture between
Givaudan and Henri Fraise Fils et Cie,
its longstanding partner
and a well-established company in Madagascar.
Givaudan signed a joint venture agreement
with Henri Fraise Fils in April 2014
for the design, construction and operation of the plant
to transform clove leaf oil
directly sourced by Givaudan’s own collection network
into derivatives
used for its fragrance and flavours creations.
Other natural ingredients from Madagascar
and neighbouring countries will follow.
A ground-breaking ceremony
for the NATEMA joint venture
was held in September 2015.
The eight-hectare plant will process
hundreds of tonnes of clove leaf oil per year
and initially provide direct employment
for approximately 50 employees.
In line with Givaudan’s sustainability commitments,
the processing is carried out
with recovered rainwater
and distillation waste is recycled.
NATEMA is currently exploring the installation
of sustainable energy sources
for the site such as solar panels and biomass boilers.
Givaudan also supports
a natural resources preservation programme,
working with local clove leaf oil producer associations
to plant fast-growing trees in the distillation areas:
40,000 trees were planted in 2015.
The clove leaf oil collection network
echoes the sourcing model
that Givaudan has piloted with patchouli producers
in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Backed by a strong local presence, Givaudan fosters
close, dynamic relations with farmers, distillers
and a network of producers
who sell their product directly to Givaudan field buyers.
For further information please contact
Peter Wullschleger,
Media and Investor Relations
T +41 22 780 9093
E peter_b.wullschleger@givaudan.com
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