Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that Givaudan, a global leader in Taste & Wellbeing, will establish a new state-of-the-art production facility in Dearborn County, creating more than 250 new jobs by the end of 2031.
“Today is a great day for West Harrison and the state of Indiana as we welcome another agribusiness leader to the Hoosier state,” said Gov. Braun. “Givaudan joins a strong agbioscience sector that is powering innovation, creating high-wage jobs and delivering essential products to customers around the world. We look forward to Givaudan joining the Indiana ecosystem and to the more than 250 good-paying jobs they will create in the southeast region.”
The Switzerland-based company will invest $215 million to establish the liquids production facility in West Harrison, constructing a more than 78,000-square-foot facility on recently acquired land on the Indiana-Ohio border. The decision to locate in Indiana follows a strategic evaluation of Givaudan’s operational footprint to meet regional demands.
Givaudan’s new Indiana site is positioned for substantial growth over time and is expected to support more than 250 jobs across diverse skill sets – highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering local talent pipelines alongside economic development partners across the Indiana-Ohio-Kentucky tri-state area. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with partial operations to begin in 2028.
“This new facility represents our continued investment and long-term confidence in our North American operations,” said Mindy Kucks, President, North America, Taste & Wellbeing. “It demonstrates the importance of the market to Givaudan and to the food and beverage industry, while keeping our growth rooted in the Greater Cincinnati regional economy. It will continue to strengthen our market and operational presence and advance the sustainable, innovative solutions that consumers love.”
Givaudan adds to a robust agbioscience industry in Indiana that contributes approximately $82.3 billion to the state’s economy. The sector supports more than 10,000 companies, including leading corporations and innovators like Corteva Agriscience, Elanco, GDM, Sustainea Bioglycols and Primient and Vital Farms, employing more than 150,000 Hoosiers. Indiana ranks among the top 10 U.S. states for agricultural products sold, exporting $4.6 billion goods each year.
“Indiana’s excellence in agriculture combined with our leadership in science and innovation across animal, human and plant health is delivering the next generation of agbioscience solutions,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich. “We are pleased to welcome Givaudan to Southeast Indiana and to the state’s global economy, which is home to more than 1,050 foreign-based businesses that provide career opportunities for Hoosiers statewide.”
Givaudan, headquartered in Switzerland, is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing, with 167 locations worldwide, including 77 production sites, and more than 17,500 employees. Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing currently operates 17 locations across the United States and Canada and aims to shape the future of food with an expanded portfolio of products across flavors, taste, and functional and nutritional solutions.
AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative focused on growing the agbioscience economy, announced today that 12 students from colleges and universities across Indiana will serve as Field Atlas Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year, helping agbioscience employers build earlier, stronger connections with emerging talent.
Field Atlas Ambassadors are selected college students who serve as the on-campus champion for the state’s agbioscience sector. From exploring career paths and fields of study online to engaging with students on the impact of innovation across the sector, Ambassadors help employers introduce students to the breadth of agbioscience careers and the industry’s innovative, global impact.
For employers, the Field Atlas Ambassador program offers a direct connection to students across Indiana, creating opportunities to raise awareness of agbioscience careers, strengthen campus engagement and build relationships with future talent. Through Field Atlas, students can explore career paths and fields of study while participating in experiential programs such as Company Tours, the Agbioscience Mentorship Program and other hands-on learning opportunities.
“Field Atlas Ambassadors play a critical role in helping students discover the breadth of opportunities in agbioscience,” said Christy Wright, president and CEO of AgriNovus. “From marketing and finance to biology, environmental science and beyond, employers and company leaders can reach students earlier, introduce agbioscience career opportunities and build relationships with our state’s talent pipeline.”
For the 2026-27 academic year, AgriNovus has selected these students to represent Field Atlas:
Since its inception in 2020, Field Atlas has served as a foundational digital resource for career exploration in agbioscience, helping students understand the value chain and its components as well as the local and global impact of the sector. Supplemented by its experiential learning opportunities, Field Altas programming supports a holistic overview of the agbiosciences, addressing knowledge gaps that often go unrecognized by students interested in one facet of the ecosystem.
Employers interested in connecting with students through Field Atlas, hosting experiential learning opportunities, or engaging with our Field Atlas Ambassadors should connect with Career Success Manager Karis Witte.
Corteva (NYSE: CTVA), a global leader in seed and crop protection technology, and Globachem N.V., a private company based in Belgium specializing in developing and globally marketing a wide range of crop protection products, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to launch a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to support the development and delivery of new, differentiated crop protection solutions to meet evolving needs of farmers in Europe and the Americas.
The new JV will be independently operated and focus on leveraging late-pipeline to commercial-stage technology from its parent companies to amplify both companies’ ability to develop, register, and market the resulting products, which may be commercialized independently by one or both parent companies.
“This is the latest example of how we’re leveraging collaborations to strengthen and broaden our portfolio as we prepare to launch as a standalone crop protection company following our planned separation,” said Corteva Senior Vice President Brook Cunningham. “By combining our industry-leading pipeline and innovation capabilities with Globachem’s expertise in formulation, we aim to scale and accelerate the delivery of more tailored, comprehensive solutions for core crops in targeted markets.”
The JV will build upon an existing, multi-year partnership between Corteva and Globachem, allowing both companies to immediately benefit through enhanced collaboration. New solutions developed by the JV are expected to launch in the early 2030s and will be sold through established commercial channels.
“The entry into a definitive agreement regarding the establishment of the JV represents an important milestone in our long-standing relationship with Corteva and reflects our shared belief that collaboration is the fastest way to bring meaningful innovation to farmers,” said Koen Quaghebeur, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-founder of Globachem. “Together, Corteva’s world-class discovery and development capabilities and Globachem’s expertise in product development, formulation and regulatory execution, create a powerful platform for innovation. The JV will accelerate the delivery of differentiated crop protection solutions that help growers address evolving agronomic challenges and seize new opportunities. We are excited to build a company that brings together the strengths of both organizations, creating sustainable value for growers, our partners, and both parent companies.”
The transaction is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to all necessary regulatory clearances and approvals.
“Vylor Edge will partner with the global scientific community to deliver breakthrough innovations that advance global agriculture and mitigate key production challenges,” said Sam Eathington, chief technology officer of the future Vylor. “Pairing Vylor’s world class expertise with other technology leaders from around the world will help drive innovation and equip farmers with the tools they need to be successful.”
Vylor Edge will initially focus on identifying opportunities across strategic verticals aligned with Vylor’s priorities, including gene editing and advanced breeding; protein engineering; as well as artificial intelligence and digital technology platforms. It will also explore opportunities in other areas and sectors to harness technologies applicable to Vylor’s business and mission to help farmers feed and fuel the world.
“We are excited to collaborate with entrepreneurs who can benefit from the deep expertise of our dedicated team, as well as Vylor’s leading R&D capabilities, global footprint, and go-to-market infrastructure,” said Mat Muller, head of Vylor Edge. “We look forward to supporting the development and commercialization of promising technologies and deliver new innovations to growers.”
The Vylor Edge portfolio will be launched with a strong foundation of investments and collaborations that were previously part of Corteva Catalyst and are now transitioning to Vylor as part of the company’s spin-off from Corteva. Through Vylor Edge, Vylor will continue to support and expand these partnerships while identifying new opportunities to accelerate innovation across global agriculture.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that IBI Ag, an Israeli ag-biotech company developing next-generation biological crop-protection solutions, will establish its North American headquarters in Indiana, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the U.S. market.
“IBI Ag’s decision to establish its North American headquarters in Indiana is a testament to our state’s dominance in the agricultural sector and our intentional and persistent pursuit of innovation,” said Gov. Braun. “This is an important first result of our partnership with Iron Nation as we work to connect Indiana’s world-class industries and research institutions with some of Israel’s most promising technology companies. IBI Ag’s presence in Indiana is poised to bring new investment and career opportunities to Hoosiers.”
IBI Ag is the first company to establish Indiana operations through Iron Nation–Indiana, a $60 million investment and business-development initiative designed to help high-growth Israeli technology companies enter the U.S. market through Indiana. The company’s Indiana headquarters will serve as the hub for IBI Ag’s U.S. operations, including field trials and product development, regulatory activities, strategic partnerships, market development and preparations for commercial launch following regulatory approval.
IBI Ag also plans to collaborate with Indiana research institutions and agricultural organizations as it advances its products through U.S. field development and regulatory review. The company already works closely with Indiana-based Corteva Agriscience, providing an important foundation for its growing presence in the state.
“Establishing our North American headquarters in Indiana marks an important step in IBI Ag’s transition from product development toward commercialization,” said Arnon Heyman, PhD, MBA, chief executive officer of IBI Ag. “A permanent presence here will allow us to work more closely with growers, regulators, research institutions, strategic partners and future customers as we advance our products toward the U.S. market.”
The announcement comes during this week’s Indiana–Israel BioHeartland Summit, hosted in partnership with Iron Nation and the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. The event is bringing Israeli technology companies and innovation leaders together with Indiana’s agriculture, healthcare, life-sciences, research and investment communities to create opportunities for economic growth and innovation.
“IBI Ag is establishing more than an office—it is building meaningful roots in Indiana,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich. “The company is adding Hoosier leadership, expanding its connections to Indiana’s agricultural industry and preparing to work with our research institutions. It is a strong first example of what the Iron Nation–Indiana partnership can deliver for our state.”
IBI Ag has already added an Indiana-based leader to his executive team. The Indiana headquarters will initially support IBI Ag’s ongoing U.S. development programs and is expected to expand as the company moves toward registration and commercialization. IBI Ag plans to build local capabilities across regulatory affairs, field development, business development and commercial operations.
“Israel has established itself as a global leader in technology and innovation,” said Elad Strohmayer, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. “Indiana has the industries, research institutions and talent to help innovative Israeli companies grow in the U.S. market. By bringing together Israel’s technology ecosystem and Indiana’s strengths, the Iron Nation-Indiana collaboration can help advance solutions that improve lives, strengthen food and agricultural systems and address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.”
IBI Ag is developing novel bioinsecticides through a platform that combines validated biological targets, protein engineering and AI-driven de novo protein design. Its approach is designed to create highly targeted biological solutions with new modes of action, giving growers effective and sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical insecticides.
