SWOAFP April 16th Meeting Notice
Tour Meeting at Givaudan Flavors, Dinner Afterwards at Maketewah Country Club
Dick Hughes, Senior Flavorist
and Flavor Project Manager
Howard Ammons, Treasurer
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Time: 3:15
pm.................... Lobby of
3:30 p.m………….... Tour Begins
4:30 p.m…................ Tour Ends
5:00 p.m..…………. Meet at Maketewah Country Club for Dinner
Meet in Lobby of
left. More parking is in the back of the building.
Start out going EAST on
Turn LEFT onto
Turn RIGHT onto
Turn RIGHT onto
End at
Givaudan is one of the
most respected companies in the fragrance and flavor industry. Its rich
heritage dates back to 1796, making it the first company to establish itself as
a creator of tastes and scents. In 2007, the company achieved sales of CHF
4,132 million, with a work force of over 8500 employees and subsidiaries
in 46 countries. Givaudan's wide range of
expertise is categorized under the following innovation pillars: Sensory
Intelligence, Sensory Creation, Sensory Technology, and Sensory Science. As the
leading company in the Flavors and Fragrances industry, Givaudan
creates and manufactures unique and innovative taste and smell solutions. They
are developed for global, regional and local food and beverage manufactures as
well as household, personal care and fine fragrance companies. Givaudan,
headquartered in
Givaudan attracts some of the best talent in the industry, a key factor for delivering the cutting-edge creative and innovative products which end consumers demand. Givaudan’s business strategy has been consistent since its spin-off in 2000. It is focused on delivering long-term sustainable growth through innovation, speed of product development and relentless focus on its customers. Each year, the company re-invests around 10% of its sales into its research and development program. Givaudan has been a consistent first mover and driver of the industry’s ongoing consolidation. The company itself is the result of 25 successful mergers and acquisitions over the last 212 years with its first origins dating back to 1796. What sets Givaudan apart from other companies in the industry is its focus and passion for building successful partnerships with its customers, helped by a deep understanding of their brands and their consumers. Givaudan is known for its ability to consistently deliver new tastes and scents that generate high levels of consumer acceptance and brand loyalty in diverse product categories
Speakers:
Howard Ammons, Treasurer
Dick Hughes, Senior Flavorist
and Flavor Project Manager
Dick has been with Givaudan for 29 years.
He is a senior Flavorist and Flavor Project
Manager.
Upcoming Activities
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May 21st, Fraud and Risk Management
Meeting, at the Golden Lamb in
Of Note
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The
annual dues notice was sent out the first week of February. Please call Mary Fetch or Susan Albonetti if you have any questions. Susan’s number is 513-474-7999 and Mary’s
number is 345-1141.
Membership Info
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If
you know friends or peers that are interested in becoming a SWOAFP member, please
contact Susan Albonetti at 513-474-7999, or Mary Fetch at 513-345-1141.
Other
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Want to know what’s going on in the local
job market? Check out the SWOAFP website (www.swoafp.org) for recent job
postings. If you are looking to fill a position and would like to post it on
the site, please feel free to email any of the Board members.
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For SWOAFP Members–
CTP exam educational materials and Annual Membership for $685. Please call Jill Warman for details at
513-632-4579.
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Anyone
interested in being a Board Member for SWOAFP for 2008/2009, please contact
any current Board Member. We are still looking for a Web Chair,
Membership Co-Chair, and a Public Relations Chair.
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The COTMA/SWOAFP Conference – will be
held on April 21, 2008 at the