Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals used to enhance the color, flavor, fragrance and appearance of a broad array of consumer and industrial products. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates through two primary business segments—Color and Appearance, and Flavors and Fragrances—serving customers in the food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, printing inks and other specialty markets. With a network of manufacturing facilities and research centers spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, Sensient provides tailored solutions to meet both regulatory requirements and performance specifications around the world.
The Color and Appearance segment offers a comprehensive portfolio of natural and synthetic colorants, specialty pigments, effect pigments and cosmetic color solutions. These products are designed for use in applications such as beverages, confections, bakery goods, dairy products, personal care items, home care formulations and high-performance inks. Sensient’s emphasis on product consistency, food safety compliance and clean-label attributes has positioned it as a preferred supplier for customers seeking reliability and quality in highly regulated industries.
In the Flavors and Fragrances segment, Sensient develops and manufactures a wide range of taste and aroma ingredients that enhance the sensory profile of food, beverage, fragrance and personal care products. The portfolio includes natural and nature-identical flavors, botanical extracts, essential oils and fragrance bases. Research and development teams collaborate closely with customers to create customized flavor systems and fragrance accords that address emerging consumer trends such as wellness, natural ingredients and indulgent sensory experiences.
Founded in the late 19th century and incorporated as an independent public company in 1990, Sensient has grown through strategic acquisitions and sustained investments in innovation and sustainability. Under the leadership of President and CEO B.R.T. Verdick, the company continues to expand its global footprint, strengthen its research capabilities and advance its commitments to environmental stewardship. Through ongoing partnerships with customers and stakeholders, Sensient Technologies remains focused on delivering specialty solutions that drive product differentiation and consumer appeal.
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