The Robertet Group has agreed to take control and gradually acquire Sonarome, a major player in flavors in India.
WHO: Sonarome, based in Bangalore, has been run by the Gulhati family since it was founded in 1979 and has extensive, modern, and certified industrial production capacity. The company is renowned for its R&D strategy, its flavorists, and their creative expertise as well as in-depth knowledge of local trends. The company has over 100 employees and long-standing relationships with sector leaders.
Opening their factory in 1850, François Chauvé and his nephew Jean-Baptiste Maubert concentrated on extracting scents from the region’s flowers and plants. The company was acquired by Paul Robertet in 1875. Robertet is the only fragrance, flavor, and ingredient company fully integrated at each step of the creation process—from the source ingredient to the final fragrance and flavor. Today, the Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has more than 2,200 employees worldwide, and offers a range of more than 1,350 natural materials and products created in one of its 14 global creation centers. In 2022, the Robertet Group achieved a global net turnover in excess of 700 million euros.
WHY: Robertet has already been established in Mumbai for 20 years. Over the last five years, its growth has accelerated significantly with the successful integration of Goldfield Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, an Indian company specializing in perfumery. This acquisition is said to be part of Robertet's mission to pursue its growth strategy with the development of flavors for food and beverages by strengthening its offer in India, while also expanding its presence in South-East Asia and East Africa.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Jerome Bruhat, CEO of Robertet, shared, “We are proud to welcome Sonarome to the Robertet Group. This historic acquisition is part of our internationalization strategy and represents a milestone in our development in India and Asia. With our unique positioning in natural products, new local industrial capacity and enhanced expertise in flavors, we have all the assets to become a major player in this specific market.”
Nitesh Gulhati, Chairman and CEO of Sonarome, commented, “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Robertet, a family-run group that resembles us. Our shared culture of creative excellence, combined with our expertise in Indian market, gives us a unique positioning to serve our loyal customers. I am looking forward to support Robertet in its expansion in India.”
Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Robertet's Chief Growth Officer, added, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to enhance our presence in India alongside the Gulhati family and Sonarome's talented teams. Working with a family business that shares the same values of agility, high quality and long-term vision is in line with the Robertet spirit.”
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