Sensient Technologies Corporation

As a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts, Sensient uses its advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.

We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and professionalism.

Footprint

Over 40 manufacturing and research and development (R&D) locations in more than 20 countries.

History

More than 140 years of growth and innovation.

People

4,000+ employees serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Research

$49.1 Million allocated toward R&D in 2024.

Stewardship

More than $690,000 donated to children´s health care, education, and other worthy causes in 2024 through the Sensient Foundation.

Our name comunicates what we do:

Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES.

Founded in 1882 as a distillery, our company has undergone several transformations: from Meadow Springs Distillery to Red Star Yeast & Product Company to Universal Foods and, since 2000, Sensient Technologies. Today, we are the leading supplier of:

Sensient Technologies

Flavors

Colors Beauty

Colors Food

BioNutrient Products

Dehydrated Natural Ingredients

Our Commitment to Sustainability

All of our sustainability efforts remain grounded in our Corporate Creed: to deliver safe and high-quality products while upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, respect, and safety for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the people, communities, and environment in which we interact, all while finding a way to say “yes” to our customers.

To ensure that we continue to make progress and focus our efforts, we have set specific targets under each of our five sustainability pillars.

  • Decarbonization
  • Water Stewardship
  • Waste Reduction
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Sustainable Product Design
Click here to download Sensient’s 2024 Sustainability Report
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