DSM-Firmenich announces names of 2 new standalone companies

Noviwest and Panavora will emerge as separate and complementary firms after the sale of DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition and Health business.

October 22, 2026

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DSM-Firmenich announced the names of the two companies that will result from the sale of its Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH) business to CVC Capital Partners, during the World Nutrition Forum 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 21-22.

Noviwest is the new name of the company that will produce vitamins, carotenoids and aroma ingredients. By producing a wide range of vitamins in Europe, the company said it will help safeguard global food security and give customers in the food, feed, fragrance and pharmaceutical industries peace of mind. The designated CEO of Noviwest is Silvia Sonneveld, head of the Vitamins Unit at DSM-Firmenich ANH.

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