François Chauve founds “A La Confiance”, a factory that treats “Flowers and plants of Provence”, and recruits his nephew, perfumer & distiller, Jean-Baptiste Maubert.
Enthusiasm and confidence launch the start.
Paul Robertet acquires and renames the company. A new model factory, designed by Gustave Eiffel, houses a demanding production that is rewarded with a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. An international reputation is born.
Robertet patents the first process for the manufacture of instant coffee.
Robertet transfers its head office from Paris to Grasse, the cradle of French perfumery.
Driven by Jean-Baptiste Maubert, Robertet’s accomplishments are rewarded with a gold medal at the Universal Exposition of 1900.
Maurice Maubert, son of Jean-Baptiste, assumes management of the business.
Maurice Maubert breaks ground with new methods of obtaining natural essences: first, the “Colorless” essences in 1935, then the authentic and reliable scents of the “Butaflors” in 1950. Innovation and tenacity triumph with admiration from Parisian perfumers: Guerlain, Chanel, Patou.
A new generation brings revolution: Jean and Paul Maubert invest in fragrancing compositions, explore food flavors and open new facilities to produce natural ingredients. The company expands in Europe, America and Asia. It forges valuable partnerships, sets up model extraction facilities, establishes subsidiaries and their development, research, and quality control laboratories.
A new site in Plan-de-Grasse brings new technology and increases production as the markets for food flavoring and natural ingredients boom.
The listing of Robertet on the Paris Stock Exchange marks the independence of the company.
The acquisition of Jay Flavors enables Robertet to assert its leadership in the field of natural flavors in the United States.
Philippe Maubert assumes the presidency, acting with his brothers Christophe and Olivier. The fourth generation drives a decade of unprecedented growth: while building a high-tech model factory for food flavors in the USA, the fragrance division grows stronger; raw materials are produced and processed on site in South Africa; in 2001, the group acquires Belgian flavorist PAB (Robertet Savoury); 2006 sees the opening of a New York Creation Center on 5th Avenue.
A major development program is underway: The acquisition of Charabot in 2007, as part of an original agreement that guarantees the Group’s presence in Grasse for the future; the construction of a plant in China; a joint venture with a large Indian group that includes an industrial project; an investment of $ 30 million in the United States in the expansion of the Flavor division, an investment in the capital of SAPAD, specializing in essential oils and plants derived from organic agriculture.
When Sapad joins the Robertet Group in 2007, it opens access to sources ever more respectful of the earth and people, without pesticides or chemicals, which is part of the Group’s stated vision. SAPAD becomes our standard bearer for organic products. In direct relations with the Robertet Group’s raw materials division, SAPAD is pursuing a program of research and innovation that will optimize our ability to respond and allow us to anticipate the needs of our customers.
Construction at Plan-de-Grasse of a new mixing plant designed for fragrancing compositions. The plant is more than 80% automated representing an investment of nearly 25 Million Euros, with a production capacity of 4200 T / year.
Integrating Bionov allows Robertet to offer a new natural ingredient in the food supplement market and more generally in the field of nutrition and health, an area in which Robertet wishes to develop significantly. This acquisition fits perfectly with the group’s strategy of mastering all the processes of its products, from the cultivation of raw materials to the extraction and marketing of innovative ingredients.
By investing in Sirius, specialist of Organic Essential Oils and Floral Waters, Robertet is strengthening its leading position in Organic products. This operation consolidates the Group’s sourcing through new integrated channels and is a logical continuation of the integration of SAPAD. This acquisition is also an opportunity for the Robertet Group to offer a service of turnkey well-being products range.
“We are convinced that the future of natural products will be organic.”
Philippe Maubert, Chairman of Robertet Group
Robertet has acquired Astier Demarest, a long-standing family-owned company specializing in the sourcing and distribution of raw materials affirming its global leadership in the field of aromatic ingredients and strengthening its competitive edge in the sustainable sourcing of natural products, by increasing its presence at the source of strategic products for the Robertet Group.
The complementary nature of this alliance is evident in the family-run aspects of our companies, but also in our shared vision of integrated and sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients.
François Destoumieux, President of Astier Demarest
L’acquisition d’Ecom a été une étape importante dans le développement du Groupe Robertet sur le marché nord-américain. Ecom est une société leader spécialisée dans la fabrication d’arômes et d’extraits naturels de plantes aromatiques et d’épices. Ecom, devenu Robertet Canada continue de s’adresser aux industries de l’agroalimentaire, de la santé, des nutraceutiques et des cosmétiques.
2021
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Robertet has acquired Astier Demarest, a long-standing family-owned company specializing in the sourcing and distribution of raw materials affirming its global leadership in the field of aromatic ingredients and strengthening its competitive edge in the sustainable sourcing of natural products, by increasing its presence at the source of strategic products for the Robertet Group.
The complementary nature of this alliance is evident in the family-run aspects of our companies, but also in our shared vision of integrated and sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients.
François Destoumieux, President of Astier Demarest
The acquisition of Ecom was an important step in the Robertet Group’s development in North America. Ecom is a leading company specializing in the manufacture of flavours and natural extracts from aromatic plants and spices. Ecom, which has become Robertet Canada, continues to supply the food, health, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries.
“Ecom’s customer and product portfolio perfectly complements the Robertet brand, and we are excited to combine the strengths of both companies to better meet the needs of our customers”
Philippe Maubert, Chairman of the Board of Directors
By investing in Omega Ingredients, the Robertet Group has developed new synergies to better meet the needs of its target customers, who have been clearly identified to foster the company’s growth. This acquisition confirms the Group’s desire to consolidate its position as world leader in natural solutions for flavors, focusing on the British flavors market.
“Omega will add their unique approach complementing the creativity of Robertet. We share the same passion for natural products with a common concern for the future of the planet.”
Olivier Maubert, Director of the Flavors Division
Through the integration of Aroma Esencial, the Robertet Group is strengthening its production capacity of strategic ingredients for fine fragrances such as vetiver, patchouli, cedar and ylang-ylang. Aroma Esencial’s recognized expertise, as well as its high-end fractionation and molecular distillation industrial tool, make it an asset for Robertet, diversifying the Group’s portfolio and strengthening its presence in Spain.
“This acquisition is fully in line with our desire to consolidate our position as the world leader in natural ingredients and to strengthen our competitive advantage through a unique offer for our customers.”
Julien Maubert, Director of the Raw Materials Division