KH ROBERTS
KH Roberts is a Singapore-based flavour and specialty ingredients manufacturer serving food and beverage companies across Asia. It produces proprietary encapsulated flavours (Caproma®), taste solutions (Tastroma™), colours, and natural extracts through five wholly-owned manufacturing facilities and a regional distribution partner network spanning 10+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersJurong West, Singapore
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What KH ROBERTS does
KH Roberts Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered flavour and specialty ingredients manufacturer founded in 1968 (with predecessor trading activity dating to the 1930s). The company designs and produces custom and standard aroma and taste compounds, encapsulated flavours, taste-modulation solutions, and food colourings for food and beverage manufacturers across Asia and selected international markets. Its core technology platform centres on the proprietary Caproma® microencapsulation system (the first commercial spray-dried flavour encapsulation facility in Southeast Asia, established in 2000), the Tastroma™ taste-solutions platform (covering Enhancement, Masking, and Reduction sub-capabilities), and the Senshade® colour range — supplemented by natural extracts, enzyme-modified and Maillard-reaction ingredients, and high-purity refined menthol (added through a 2003 technology acquisition).
The company operates five wholly-owned manufacturing facilities across Singapore (100,000 sq ft purpose-built HQ, 2018), China, Indonesia (2002), Malaysia (2001), and Thailand (2004), with a total regional footprint exceeding 200,000 sq ft. KH Roberts serves enterprise B2B customers — including private-label manufacturers and multinational consumer companies — through direct enterprise field sales teams in each operating country and a network of distribution partners covering Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Japan (the latter via Mitsui & Co.). Revenue is generated through volume-based transactions for branded flavour products and through professional-services-style fees for custom co-creation and formulation development; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
KH Roberts is privately held with family ownership continuity from founder Mr. Ong Boon Seng through current CEO Dr Peter K.C. Ong. Mitsui & Co., Ltd. became a strategic partner and investor in 2018, also serving as the Japan distribution channel. The company holds FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, Sedex, Halal, and Kosher certifications, and has received regional recognition including the Singapore Food Safety Excellence Award and ASEAN Business Awards for SME innovation and digitalisation.
KH ROBERTS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KH ROBERTS
- Legal name
- KH Roberts Pte. Ltd.
- Website
- https://kh-roberts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- KH Roberts is a Singapore-based flavour and specialty ingredients manufacturer serving food and beverage companies across Asia. It produces proprietary encapsulated flavours (Caproma®), taste solutions (Tastroma™), colours, and natural extracts through five wholly-owned manufacturing facilities and a regional distribution partner network spanning 10+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KH ROBERTS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Flavour and Ingredient Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flavor Houses & Compound Flavor Manufacturing (AFAJADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Flavor Encapsulation & Delivery Systems (Spray-Dried, Emulsions, Encapsulates) (AFAJADAJ), Flavorings & Extracts (Natural & Artificial) (CRADAOAA), Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD)
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Where KH ROBERTS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jurong West
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
KH ROBERTS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Flavour and Aroma Solutions: KH Roberts generates revenue through the sale of custom and standard flavour compounds, encapsulated flavours (Caproma®), taste solutions (Tastroma™), and food ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers. Revenue is primarily volume-based transaction sales with B2B customer relationships.
- Product Customization and Co-creation Services: Revenue from collaborative product development and custom flavour creation services working directly with customers to develop tailored aroma and taste solutions for specific applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Custom Flavour Solutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
KH ROBERTS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KH Roberts designs, manufactures, and sells custom and standard food flavour compounds, encapsulated flavours (Caproma®), taste solutions (Tastroma™), colours (Senshade®), and natural extracts/ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers across Asia. The company combines proprietary microencapsulation technology with co-creation services to deliver tailored aroma and taste solutions for beverage, bakery, confectionery, dairy, snack, savoury, health & nutrition, plant-based and pharmaceutical applications, sold directly through local sales teams and regional distribution partners.
Product overview
KH Roberts is a flavours and aromas company offering a portfolio of product categories and branded solutions. Its core offering spans Aromas and Tastes (Beverage, Sweet Food, Savoury, Health & Nutrition), Colours, and Naturals, Extracts and Ingredients. The flagship brand is Caproma®, which encompasses encapsulated powder flavours (Caproma® Encapsulates) and granule formats (Caproma® Granules) — both produced via proprietary microencapsulation for controlled flavour release and extended shelf-life stability. Tastroma™ is the companion taste-solution brand with three sub-products: Enhancement (mouthfeel and flavour complexity), Masking (off-note neutralisation), and Reduction (sugar/salt reduction support). Senshade® provides colour solutions for plant-based and functional applications. The Plant-Based category aggregates meat and dairy alternative solutions using the Caproma®, Tastroma™, and Senshade® branded technologies. The overall architecture is a platform of branded technology families (Caproma®, Tastroma™, Senshade®) applied across application categories.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Caproma®: Flagship brand of encapsulated flavours offering the most controlled aroma release capability, produced using proprietary microencapsulation process technique.
- Tastroma™
- Senshade®
Products and services
- Caproma® Encapsulated Flavours Flagship brand of encapsulated flavours produced using KH Roberts' proprietary microencapsulation technique, designed for controlled flavour release, enhanced product stability, and maximised sensorial impact across food and beverage applications. Available in Caproma® Encapsulates (fine powder) and Caproma® Granules (larger particle sizes for applications like tea bags) formats, with shelf-life stability of 18-24 months.
- Tastroma™ Taste Solutions
Quantifiable outcome
- Caproma® encapsulated flavours extend shelf-life to 18-24 months compared to regular powder flavours
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use KH ROBERTS
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
KH ROBERTS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
KH ROBERTS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered key and supporting.
- LeistritzkeyCollaborative partner for plant-based food innovation seminars. Leistritz provides expertise in texturisation of high moisture meat analogues using twin-screw extruder technology, complementing KH Roberts' taste masking solutions.
- RoquettekeyCollaborative partner for plant-based food innovation seminars. Roquette provides technical expertise related to pea protein for plant-based meat and dairy applications, working jointly with KH Roberts on taste solutions.
- BrenntagsupportingDistributor partner collaborating on the 'Innovating Plant-based Foods for a New Tomorrow' seminar series, distributing ingredients and solutions in the food industry.
- Innovate 360supportingSingapore's food accelerator that organized the Accelerator Cohort Visit 2022 where KH Roberts hosted aspiring plant-based start-ups. Collaborative ecosystem partner for food innovation.
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)supportingResearch institute partner for the 2022 Plant-Based Workshop, contributing to collaborative knowledge sharing in plant-based food technology.
- J & A Trading LtdsupportingSales and distribution partner in Hong Kong, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
- Springvalley Marketing Pvt. Ltd.supportingSales and distribution partner in India, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
- PT Jutarasa AbadisupportingSales and distribution partner in Indonesia, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
- Handyware Philippines Inc.supportingSales and distribution partner in Philippines, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
- Chen Ding Enterprises Co., Ltd.supportingSales and distribution partner in Taiwan, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
- Vanillin LtdsupportingSales and distribution partner in Ukraine, handling local market distribution of KH Roberts flavour products.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
KH ROBERTS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Robertet: French family-controlled natural flavors and fragrances group with strong naturals and extracts portfolio. Comparable to KH Roberts on flavor house heritage, private/family ownership, natural ingredient focus, and B2B co-creation model with regional customers.
- Sensient Technologies Corporation: US-based specialty ingredients and flavors company with strong natural colors and flavors portfolio. Comparable to KH Roberts via its Senshade®-adjacent colour solutions and similar B2B ingredient-supply model to food and beverage manufacturers.
- Takasago International Corporation: Japanese flavor and fragrance manufacturer with strong Asian manufacturing footprint and B2B flavor solutions for beverage, savory and confectionery. Closest comparable in profile to KH Roberts as a regionally anchored flavor house with proprietary encapsulation and Asian customer focus.
- Mane: French privately-held flavor and fragrance house offering flavor creation, encapsulation, and taste solutions across beverage, savory and confectionery. Comparable to KH Roberts as a private, founder-influenced B2B flavor specialist with proprietary ingredient technologies.
- T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty flavor house serving beverage, dairy, savory and confectionery markets across Asia and globally. Comparable to KH Roberts in its emphasis on flavor creation expertise, regional specialization, and co-development with F&B customers.
- Treatt plc: UK-listed natural ingredient and flavor solutions supplier focused on beverage, citrus, and health & wellness applications. Comparable to KH Roberts as a mid-sized B2B flavor house specializing in natural extracts and taste solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
Broad incumbents
- Firmenich: Swiss flavors and fragrances house with broad beverage, sweet and savory coverage, now combined with DSM's nutrition ingredients. Comparable to KH Roberts as a flavor creation and taste-solution partner for large CPG accounts, with greater global scale.
- Symrise: German global flavors and fragrances player with strong savory, sweet and nutraceutical portfolios. Overlaps with KH Roberts on taste modulation, plant-based masking, and encapsulation-adjacent technologies for multinational and regional customers in Asia.
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global leader in flavors, fragrances and ingredients with deep presence in beverage, savory and health & nutrition applications. Competes head-to-head with KH Roberts on taste solutions, masking and encapsulation for multinational food and beverage customers.
- Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances company, serving global CPG and beverage customers across sweet, savory and functional categories. Direct overlap with KH Roberts in flavor creation, encapsulation and taste modulation, but at vastly greater scale, R&D budget and global reach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KH ROBERTS social profiles
Digital presenceKH ROBERTS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
KH ROBERTS financial estimates
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KH ROBERTS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
KH ROBERTS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
KH ROBERTS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KH ROBERTS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KH ROBERTS
What does KH ROBERTS do?
KH Roberts designs, manufactures, and sells custom and standard food flavour compounds, encapsulated flavours (Caproma®), taste solutions (Tastroma™), colours (Senshade®), and natural extracts/ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers across Asia. The company combines proprietary microencapsulation technology with co-creation services to deliver tailored aroma and taste solutions for beverage, bakery, confectionery, dairy, snack, savoury, health & nutrition, plant-based and pharmaceutical applications, sold directly through local sales teams and regional distribution partners.
Is KH ROBERTS a public or private company?
KH ROBERTS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was KH ROBERTS founded?
KH ROBERTS was founded in 1968. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is KH ROBERTS based?
KH ROBERTS is headquartered in Jurong West, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does KH ROBERTS make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Flavour and Aroma Solutions are the primary driver. The others are product Customization and Co-creation Services.
Who are KH ROBERTS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Robertet, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Takasago International Corporation, Mane, T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. and Treatt plc. Broad incumbents are Firmenich, Symrise, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and Givaudan.
Does KH ROBERTS have an API?
No public API is recorded for KH ROBERTS.
What industry is KH ROBERTS in?
KH ROBERTS's product category is Flavour and Ingredient Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAJADAA, Flavor Houses & Compound Flavor Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAJADAJ, Flavor Encapsulation & Delivery Systems (Spray-Dried, Emulsions, Encapsulates). Its NAICS code is 311930 and its SIC code is 2090.