Sensient Technologies Corporation

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and specialty ingredients. Founded in 1882, the company reported 2024 revenue of $1.56 billion and employs more than 4,000 people. It operates 40 manufacturing and research and development locations in more than 20 countries and serves customers in over 150 nations.

The business is organised into three segments: the Flavors & Extracts Group, which supplies flavor and extract products to food, beverage, and other industries; the Color Group, whose colorants are used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care applications; and the Asia Pacific Group, which serves regional markets. A further line of specialty ingredients is developed using advanced technologies and a vertically integrated supply chain that extends from seed and agronomy development through global application centers.

Technical work spans flavors and extracts, colors and colorants, specialty ingredients, proprietary technologies, and vertical integration in seed and agronomy development. The company states an emphasis on innovation, consistent quality, and supply chain reliability.

Sensient's corporate lineage runs from Meadow Springs Distillery to Red Star Yeast & Product Company, Universal Foods, and, in 2000, Sensient Technologies.