Givaudan sees coronavirus creating hunger for soap, snacks

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan said demand for soap, shampoo and snacks would drive sales in April as people stock up during the coronavirus pandemic after like-for-like sales rose 5.4% in the first quarter.Givaudan makes flavours for food and drinks and fragrances for washing powder and toothpaste - businesses that should prove resilient during the novel coronavirus crisis - but its fine fragrances took a hit as many perfumeries are closed and tourists stay..