The company is a provider of chemical and biological products and services for various industries, particularly the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The core activities include the development, manufacture, and distribution of: food additives (e.g. flavors, sweeteners, preservatives); pharmaceutical active ingredients and excipients (e.g. proteins, amino acids, vaccines); analytical standards and reference materials for the food and pharmaceutical industries; and training and consulting services for industry. The company also offers advanced manufacturing technologies such as continuous manufacturing and advanced manufacturing.