Roquette America

What Roquette America does

Roquette America is the US subsidiary of Roquette Frères, a French family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients founded in 1933 and headquartered in Lestrem, France. The company operates a proprietary biorefinery model that processes over 6 million tons annually of renewable agricultural raw materials (corn, wheat, potato, pea, fava bean, seaweed, cellulose) into more than 700 ingredients, including plant proteins (NUTRALYS), soluble fibers (NUTRIOSE), specialty starches (CLEARAM), polyols (SWEETPEARL), maltodextrins (GLUCIDEX), pharmaceutical excipients, and bio-based chemicals (BIOSUCCINIUM). It serves 5,000+ customers across six segments — Food & Nutrition, Health & Pharma, Cosmetics, Animal Nutrition, Bioindustry, and Agriscience — through 40+ manufacturing sites and 20+ R&D centers in 150+ countries.

The business model is enterprise B2B with direct sales, quote-based pricing, and deep Customer Technical Services (CTS) integration. Approximately 1 in 2 oral dosage forms globally contain Roquette excipients and 45 billion modified-release tablets annually include its products, illustrating deep embedded positioning in regulated pharma supply chains. The FY2025 acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions for up to $2.85 billion — financed in part by an inaugural €1.2 billion bond — transformed Roquette into a top-tier pharmaceutical excipients and consumer healthcare supplier, adding capsule technologies (Qualicaps, SeaGel, LYCAGEL Flex, VERDIGEL) and drug delivery systems. FY2025 consolidated turnover was €4.9 billion with EBITDA of €612 million (12.6% margin), supported by 11,000+ employees worldwide. The company remains family-controlled under Chairman Edouard Roquette, with Thierry Fournier as CEO, and operates without external private equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Roquette America

Legal name

Roquette Frères

Website

https://roquette.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-based ingredients for food and pharmaceutical applications

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Food Manufacturing (311), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Grain Mill Products (2040), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAHAJAI

Plant-Based Dairy-Alternative Ingredients & Bases Manufacturing (Emulsions, Fat Systems, Protein/Starch Bases for B2B)

Agriculture & Food Production/Dairy Processing/Dairy Alternatives Processing (Plant-Based “Milk”, Yogurt & Cheese Analogues)

SECONDARYAFABAEAM

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Biologicals & Biopesticides (Microbials, Botanicals, Beneficial Insects)

Keywords

• Plant-based ingredients
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Pea protein isolates
• Specialty starches
• Biorefinery materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plant-Based Ingredients B2B Sales: Roquette generates revenue through direct B2B sales of plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients to food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics brands, and industrial customers worldwide. Revenue stream includes proteins, fibers, starches, polyols, maltodextrins, and specialty ingredients sold under brand names including NUTRALYS, NUTRIOSE, CLEARAM, METHOCEL, SWEETPEARL, and GLUCIDEX.
2. Pharmaceutical Excipients and Solutions: Revenue from pharmaceutical excipients, capsules, and drug delivery solutions. Includes hard capsules (Qualicaps), coating systems, and functional excipients for oral dosage, biologics, and consumer healthcare products. Expanded significantly through 2025 acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions.
3. Specialty Ingredients: Specialty ingredients for bioindustry applications including fermentation carbon sources, BIOSUCCINIUM bio-succinic acid, POLYSORB isosorbide, alginates, and cellulosics for industrial customers in paper, packaging, construction, home care, and biofuel sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roquette America manufactures and sells plant-based ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications, processing renewable agricultural raw materials (corn, wheat, potato, pea) through a proprietary biorefinery model. The company produces over 700 ingredients including plant proteins, fibers, starches, polyols, maltodextrins, pharmaceutical excipients, capsules, and bio-based chemicals sold under brands such as NUTRALYS, NUTRIOSE, CLEARAM, SWEETPEARL, GLUCIDEX, METHOCEL, and BIOSUCCINIUM.

Product overview

Roquette America offers a comprehensive portfolio of plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical solutions across multiple business units. The core Food & Nutrition segment includes NUTRALYS® plant proteins (pea and fava protein isolates and textured proteins), NUTRIOSE® soluble fibers, CLEARAM® specialty starches, METHOCEL™ cellulosics, SWEETPEARL® polyols, and GLUCIDEX® maltodextrins. The Health & Pharma Solutions segment provides pharmaceutical excipients, capsules (through Qualicaps), and advanced drug delivery systems. Consumer Healthcare offerings include SeaGel® carrageenan softgels, LYCAGEL® Flex, and VERDIGEL™ pectin solutions. The Bioindustry segment features BIOSUCCINIUM® bio-succinic acid, POLYSORB® isosorbide, SOLULYS® fermentation proteins, and alginate products. Roquette Beauté serves the cosmetics market with alginate-based ingredients and innovative capsule technologies like DS 700. The portfolio also includes the HORIZONS AI-powered foresight platform. Recent strategic acquisitions including IFF Pharma Solutions and Qualicaps have expanded capabilities in pharmaceutical excipients and capsule technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roquette Beauté: Cosmetics ingredient brand delivering high-performance, sustainable ingredients for cosmetic products
• NUTRALYS®
• NUTRIOSE®
• CLEARAM®
• SWEETPEARL®
• GLUCIDEX®
• BIOSUCCINIUM®
• Qualicaps
• SeaGel®
• VERDIGEL™
• AMYSTA™

Products and services

• NUTRALYS Plant Proteins Pea and fava bean protein isolates and textured proteins for food and nutrition applications including plant-based meat alternatives, dairy alternatives, sports nutrition, and beverages.
• NUTRIOSE Soluble Fibers Soluble fiber ingredients for fiber enrichment in food and beverage applications, supporting gut health and digestive wellness.
• CLEARAM and Specialty Starches Starch-based ingredients including tapioca, corn, and other botanical starches for texturizing, thickening, and binding in food applications.
• METHOCEL and Cellulosics Cellulose derivatives and methylcellulose products for texturizing, film-forming, and functional properties in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• SWEETPEARL and Polyols Sugar alcohols including sorbitol, maltitol, and xylitol for sugar reduction, confectionery, and oral care applications.
• GLUCIDEX Maltodextrins Maltodextrins and dried glucose syrup as carbohydrates for food processing, fermentation carbon sources, and functional ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients Functional excipients for oral dosage forms including binding agents, disintegrants, fillers, and coating systems for pharmaceutical formulations. Portfolio expanded through IFF Pharma Solutions acquisition.
• Qualicaps Capsules Hard capsule technologies including HPMC and gelatin capsules for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, acquired through 2023 Qualicaps acquisition.
• Biologics Excipients Functional excipients supporting protein stabilization, viscosity reduction, and bioprocessing efficiency in biologic drug development.
• Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Controlled and targeted release technologies with multifunctional excipients and advanced formulation solutions for enhanced bioavailability and patient compliance.
• Coating Systems
• BIOSUCCINIUM Bio-succinic Acid Plant-based succinic acid for improving environmental footprint in packaging, coatings, and high-quality chemical intermediates for biobased materials.
• POLYSORB Isosorbide Versatile monomer optimizing heat and surface resistance, optical properties, recyclability, carbon footprint, and polymer safety for performance materials.
• STABILYS BA 25 Modified starch designed to deliver high-performance grease resistance for paper and board packaging, enabling removal of fluoropolymers.
• SeaGel Softgel Technology Carrageenan-based softgel technology for dietary supplements and OTC products, providing consumer-friendly delivery solutions.
• LYCAGEL Flex Softgel Technology Softgel technology for consumer healthcare and nutraceutical applications, expanded through recent acquisitions.
• VERDIGEL Pectin Solutions Pectin-based solutions for gummy formulations in dietary supplements and OTC products, supporting clean-label and plant-based positioning.
• Beauté by Roquette AG Series Alginate-based technologies for cosmetics including AG 215, AG 219, and AG 291, offering enhanced rheology and viscosity for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics.
• Beauté by Roquette DS 700 Water-resistant capsule with nearly 100% resistance designed for long-lasting beauty applications in personal care.
• QUALIS-Pro UV Laser Tablet Printing System Next-generation UV laser tablet printing and inspection system integrating advanced printing and inspection technology for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• AMYSTA L 123 Thermally Soluble Pea Starch Label-friendly thermally soluble pea starch designed as a label-friendly solution for food manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1 out of 2 oral dosage forms contain two or more Roquette excipients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beyond MeatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Multi-year supply agreement for pea protein covering 2026 and 2027 to secure Beyond Meat's supply chain amid challenging plant-based market conditions. Roquette supplies Nutralys pea protein isolates for plant-based meat alternative products.
• BonumosecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Strategic collaboration to enhance production of tagatose, a natural sweetener with health benefits. Partnership focuses on technological and scale-up development to meet growing demand for healthier sugar alternatives in food formulations.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Roquette acquired IFF Pharma Solutions business for up to $2.85 billion in 2025, strengthening pharmaceutical offerings. The acquisition included excipients for oral dosage solutions and expanded Roquette's capsule portfolio through Qualicaps acquisition.
• Plant-Based Foods of CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry collaboration through annual conference to advance plant-based protein sector in Canada, discussing supply chain sustainability, grower relationships, and market challenges.
• ADMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey competitor in plant-based protein market. Both companies investing in alternative protein technologies and capacity expansion.
• Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between LDC and Seven Oaks Hospital to develop new pea protein ingredients focusing on health benefits for older adults. LDC opened $500 million pea protein isolate plant in Canada in February 2024.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ingredion: Ingredion is a leading global ingredient solutions provider specializing in starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins derived from corn, tapioca, and other crops. Direct competitor to Roquette across food ingredients, polyols, and specialty starches with comparable B2B enterprise sales model.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM is a global leader in plant-based proteins, particularly pea and soy protein isolates used in meat alternatives, with significant investment in alternative protein capacity. Direct competitor to Roquette in food, plant-based nutrition, and bioindustry ingredients.
• Tate & Lyle: Tate & Lyle is a specialty food ingredients company focused on sweeteners, texturants, and fibers including soluble corn fiber and polyols. Direct competitor to Roquette in food ingredients, sugar reduction, and specialty starch applications.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global B2B ingredient supplier focused on taste and nutrition systems, including plant-based proteins, fibers, and functional ingredients for food manufacturers. Direct competitor to Roquette in food and nutrition, with comparable customer base among food and beverage manufacturers.
• DSM-Firmenich: DSM-Firmenich is a global nutrition, health, and beauty ingredients company with overlapping capabilities in plant-based proteins, vitamins, and pharmaceutical excipients. Direct competitor in nutrition, personal care, and pharma excipients with comparable R&D and B2B go-to-market model.
• Glanbia: Glanbia is a global nutrition company specializing in dairy and plant-based protein ingredients, including pea protein for food and beverage applications. Direct competitor in plant-based protein and nutrition markets with comparable ingredient portfolio to Roquette's NUTRALYS line.
• Corbion: Corbion is a Dutch biobased ingredients company producing lactic acid, alginates, and biobased chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Direct peer in bioindustry and bio-based chemicals with comparable renewable-feedstock biorefinery model to Roquette's BIOSUCCINIUM and POLYSORB products.
• Lonza: Lonza is a global contract manufacturing and ingredients company serving pharmaceutical, nutrition, and personal care customers, with significant excipient and cellulosics production. Direct competitor in pharmaceutical excipients following Roquette's acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions, with comparable pharma CDMO-adjacent capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Cargill is one of the world's largest agricultural commodity processors with extensive plant-based protein, starch, and bioindustrial ingredient operations. Broad incumbent across food, animal nutrition, and bioindustry with overlapping capabilities to Roquette but operating at much larger and more diversified scale.

Regional players

• Südzucker: Südzucker is Europe's largest sugar producer with a substantial starch/fruit ingredients division (Agrana) producing starches, polyols, and bioethanol from corn, wheat, and potato. Direct peer in starch and polyol manufacturing with strong European regional overlap to Roquette's core markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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