Givaudan invests more than $3.1 billion pesos in Querétaro and expands operations in Mexico

Swiss company Givaudan announced an investment of more than 3.1 billion pesos in Querétaro with the inauguration of Project Sol V and the launch of Project Frida, consolidating its industrial expansion strategy in Mexico and strengthening the country’s production capacity in the chemical and fragrance sector.

Industrial investment strengthens production capabilities in Querétaro

Project Sol V, located in Pedro Escobedo, represented an investment of 1.16 billion pesos and is considered the most significant in the history of the Fragrance Ingredients site. This initiative included specialized infrastructure such as multipurpose reactors, laboratory expansion, and the modernization of key areas, which will increase operational efficiency and generate 20 additional direct jobs.

The company also laid the foundation stone for Project Frida, an advanced-technology fragrance manufacturing plant that will require an investment of 1.96 billion pesos. This development will have an initial production capacity of 15,000 tons per year, with the possibility of expanding to 20,000, and is expected to begin operations in early 2029.

Business expansion with impact on employment and the regional market

The new plant will generate 120 specialized direct jobs and nearly 200 indirect jobs, strengthening the chemical sector’s value chain in Mexico and expanding service capacity for customers in the country and northern Latin America.

Givaudan has maintained a strong presence in Mexico for more than seven decades, with operations in Mexico City, Morelos, Puebla, and Querétaro, where it employs close to 1,000 people. In the municipality of Pedro Escobedo, the company has invested around 2.8 billion pesos since 2007, allowing it to double its operating capacity and move toward more specialized industrial processes.

During the announcement, company executives highlighted that these projects are part of a sustained growth vision based on innovation, technology, and production efficiency—key elements to maintain competitiveness in global markets.

Givaudan’s expansion in Querétaro reflects Mexico’s strategic role in global value chains by attracting high-technology investment and strengthening industrial sectors focused on innovation and sustainable development.

About Givaudan

Givaudan is a Swiss company with more than 250 years of history, recognized as a global leader in the development of flavors and fragrances for industries such as food, beverages, personal care, and perfumery. It has a presence in 167 countries and a workforce of more than 17,500 employees, positioning it as a strategic partner for international brands.

Its approach focuses on scientific innovation, technology, and sustainability, elements that have allowed the company to remain at the forefront of specialized, high value-added solutions for the global market.