Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing Acquires Land for New Production Facility in West Harrison

This is the single largest investment project in Dearborn County since casino gaming.

(West Harrison, Ind.) - Givaudan, a global leader in Taste & Wellbeing, has acquired land for a new, state-of-the-art liquids production facility in West Harrison.

Located directly on the Indiana-Ohio border within the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, the site will complement the Company’s existing facility network and represents a step forward in expanding its operational footprint across North America.

The initial investment of CHF 187 million (USD 215 million) will support a facility spanning 24,000 square metres.

This land purchase follows a strategic evaluation of Givaudan's operational footprint to meet regional demands. The West Harrison location allows Givaudan to accelerate its build timeline while ensuring seamless job retention and commute continuity for its existing workforce. Concurrently, Givaudan is working closely with economic development partners and local leadership to transition its former Reading, Ohio property back to the community for new economic development opportunities.

Working with local partners including Dearborn County, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and One Dearborn Economic Development, the collaboration aims to pave the way for sustainable growth and development.

“This new facility represents our continued investment and long-term confidence in our North American operations. It demonstrates the importance of the market to Givaudan and to the food and beverage industry, while keeping our growth rooted in the Greater Cincinnati regional economy. It will continue to strengthen our market and operational presence and advance the sustainable, innovative solutions that consumers love,” said Mindy Kucks, President, North America, Taste & Wellbeing.

The site is positioned for substantial growth over time and is expected to support more than 250 regional jobs across diverse skill sets — highlighting Givaudan’s commitment to fostering local talent pipelines alongside economic development partners across the tri-state area, including REDI Cincinnati and One Dearborn.

“This new facility represents a major boost to our Taste & Wellbeing operational network. By expanding our regional footprint, we are significantly enhancing our liquid production capacity and accelerating speed-to-market,” said Cedric Koller. “Driven by the expertise of our team, this site positions Givaudan to move faster and co-create the next generation of food and beverage experiences alongside our customers.”

In line with Givaudan’s purpose, the company is committing to community initiatives tailored to the new facility. This includes an initial donation to support Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools. As project plans advance, Givaudan looks forward to identifying meaningful ways to collaborate with local businesses, educational leaders, and community organizations across the region.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 with partial operations to begin in 2028. Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing currently operates 17 locations across the United States and Canada.