The food ingredients and additives industry is vital for enhancing the quality, safety, and appeal of food products. Manufacturers supply essential components such as flavor enhancers, preservatives, colorants, and nutritional additives, which improve taste, extend shelf life, and boost health benefits. As consumer preferences shift towards safer, natural and clean-label products, the industry is innovating with sustainable sourcing and functional ingredients derived from plant sources.
In this landscape, Sethness Roquette India stands out as a leader, leveraging over 140 years of experience to provide the highest quality caramel solutions to renowned players in the food and beverage sectors, driven by core values that prioritize quality, safety, and sustainability.
Driving Demand and Safety
The food and beverages industry in India is experiencing robust growth over the past few years. Even amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, segments such as nutrition and health drinks have shown particularly strong performance. “In this context, the awareness for food safety and quality is also increasing, prompting us to proactively enhance our supply capabilities.
We recognize the rising consumer awareness regarding product safety and manufacturing processes, which necessitates strict quality controls to meet the highest product safety standards. As a global leader in this sector, we are committed to addressing safety concerns ahead of time, ensuring that our products and solutions meet high safety standards and can be used safely at recommended dosages”, speaks Prashant Kulkarni, Managing Director, Sethness Roquette India.
Sethness Roquette operates a state-of-the-art production facility characterized by extensive automation and precise process control parameters. The firm’s quality control and R&D teams with global expertise are equipped with cutting-edge analytical technologies and a wealth of experience to thoroughly understand customer requirements. Any necessary adjustments are promptly addressed by its dedicated teams.
The company in India adheres to stringent quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and it is in the process of obtaining ISO 50001 certification for energy conservation. Additionally, the firm holds kosher and halal certifications, ensuring compliance with diverse market needs. Its sales and marketing teams maintain regular communication with customers and distributors, actively participating in workshops, seminars, and exhibitions to capture feedback.
Sustainability has become an essential operational approach for organizations worldwide, and Sethness Roquette India is fully committed to this principle. “We are in the process of obtaining EcoVadis certification, aligning our practices with sustainable standards. With a clear roadmap on environmental care set for 2030, we aim to significantly reduce our carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint.
Our focus at Sethness Roquette is not only on producing high-quality caramel ingredients but also on fostering a sustainable future
Our initiatives include water and energy conservation, paper reduction, and stringent control of effluent discharge, all while maintaining optimal product quality. We are also integrating solar energy into our operations where feasible”, shares Prashant Kulkarni. Beyond the firm’s internal efforts, the company actively engages with its suppliers and stakeholders to foster sustainability throughout our supply chain. With a legacy of 140 years, and following its acquisition by the Roquette Group in 2018, the firm has made significant strides in standardizing safety practices across all operations.
Future Growth, Innovation and Sustainability
Sethness Roquette is currently in an expansion phase, strategically planning for significant business growth beyond 2030. The firm is currently actively acquiring land to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, targeting the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and potentially to the Middle East and Africa markets.
By expanding its manufacturing base, the firm is committed to delivering high-quality ingredients while fostering sustainable practices and innovation in its operations, positioning itself for long-term success in the competitive global market. Prashant Kulkarni further mentions that the company invests in the development of people by training them regularly to develop capabilities, build a pipeline of future leaders besides shaping a robust and value based culture and fostering innovation mindset to meet the future customer requirements aiming to enhance customer experience.
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