Golgemma

What Golgemma does

Golgemma is a French producer and B2B supplier of certified natural aromatic extracts and essential oils serving cosmetics, food supplement, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical buyers. The company was formed through mergers of RHIZOTOME (1982), Fytosan (1989), and ECHINOPS (1991) into GOLGEMMA SA in 1997; it was acquired by the Biolandes Group in 2016 and operates today as GOLGEMMA SAS, having absorbed FYTOSAN in 2020. Its technology base consists of steam distillation, hydrodistillation, maceration, supercritical fluid extraction, and an original aqueous-extract manufacturing process, executed across an in-house alambic and extractor fleet distributed through multiple certified sites.

Operationally, Golgemma runs two main French sites in Espéraza (historical quality control, logistics, and administration) and Die (ISO 22000:2018 and Kosher-certified extraction for cosmetics and food supplements), plus access to the broader Biolandes network: Le Sen (headquarters and main production), Valréas, Madagascar farms (~480 ha producing ylang-ylang, vetiver, palmarosa, patchouli, ravintsara), Comoros distillery (leading ylang-ylang), Morocco (200 ha organic), Bulgarian Rose Valley (160 ha Damask rose and lavender), and Andalousia (2,000+ ha wild Cistus). The product catalog exceeds 300 certified raw materials — essential oils, vegetable oils, hydrolats (including Leucidal® variants), oily and glycerinated macerates, hydroalcoholic extracts, concentrated extracts, butters, and specialty ingredients such as propolis and vanilla.

Commercially, Golgemma operates a direct B2B sales model with no public price list; pricing is quote-based, reviewed periodically against market and harvest conditions, and gated by minimum order quantities that vary by product. Revenue is generated from catalog sales of certified natural extracts plus a custom development service for bespoke hydrolats, aqueous extracts, oil blends, syrups, sprays, and packaging (2ml to 200kg drums / 1000L containers). Demand generation relies on flagship industry trade shows (Vitafoods Europe, in-cosmetics Global), a filterable online catalog, and a dedicated customer portal. Customers are restricted to professional buyers holding SIRET numbers, and the company maintains a stack of third-party certifications — COSMOS, ECOCERT, NOP, Fair for Life, ISO 22000, GMP/BPF, Kosher, Halal, and REACH — to support regulated and premium end-markets.

Name

Golgemma

Legal name

GOLGEMMA SAS

Website

https://golgemma.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golgemma is a French B2B producer of certified natural aromatic extracts and essential oils, serving cosmetics, food supplement, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical buyers with 300+ raw materials sourced from vertically integrated farms in France, Madagascar, Morocco, Bulgaria, Spain, and Comoros.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Aromatic Extracts

NAICS

Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Extracts & Botanical Concentrates for Beverages (herbal, spice, aromatic extracts) (AFAFAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concentrate/Syrup & Flavor Base Contract Manufacturing (AFAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Natural aromatic extracts
• Essential oils production
• Botanical extracts supply
• Cosmetic raw materials
• Plant extract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Espéraza

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certified Natural Extracts Sales: Sale of essential oils, vegetable oils, hydrolats, macerates, and extracts to professional buyers in cosmetics, food supplements, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Products are sold in quantities from 2ml bottles to 200kg drums.
2. Custom Development Services: Tailor-made product development services where Golgemma manufactures products according to customer specifications including custom hydrolats, oily macerates, essential oil blends, vegetable oil blends, aqueous extracts, syrups, and sprays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Golgemma produces and supplies certified natural aromatic extracts — including essential oils, vegetable oils, hydrolats, oily and glycerinated macerates, hydroalcoholic extracts, concentrated extracts, butters, and organic essential oil blends — manufactured via steam distillation, supercritical fluid extraction, and maceration. Products are offered to professional buyers in cosmetics, food supplements, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical industries, with packaging ranging from 2 ml bottles to 200 kg drums or 1000 L containers for hydrolats. Custom development services complement the catalog, enabling bespoke hydrolats, blends, syrups, sprays, and tailored packaging manufactured to customer specifications.

Product overview

Golgemma is a French company specializing in certified natural aromatic extracts for professionals, with over 40 years of experience supplying the cosmetics, food supplements, aromatherapy, wellness, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates its own farms and production facilities across southern France (Espéraza, Die, Valréas), Madagascar, and other global locations. The product portfolio centers on over 300 certified raw materials including essential oils, vegetable oils, hydrolats (preserved and non-preserved with Leucidal®), oily and glycerinated macerates, hydroalcoholic extracts, butters, and specialty ingredients like propolis and vanilla. Custom development services complement the catalog offerings, enabling clients to request bespoke hydrolats, aqueous extracts, oil blends, syrups, sprays, and tailored packaging solutions. Products are certified to multiple standards including COSMOS, Organic, NOP, Fair for Life, GMP, ISO 22000, Kosher, and Halal, with full traceability from source to finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Essential Oils (Huiles essentielles) Pure essential oils extracted from natural plant materials via steam distillation or mechanical processes, available as certified organic and/or conventional grades, serving cosmetics, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Vegetable Oils (Huiles végétales) Cold-pressed or extracted vegetable oils from plant seeds, nuts, and fruits used as ingredients in cosmetics, food supplements, and wellness formulations.
• Hydrolats (Hydrolats) Aqueous distillates obtained during steam distillation of plants, sold in non-preserved, preserved, and Leucidal® variants for cosmetics and wellness applications, with packaging up to 1000L.
• Oily Macerates (Macérâts huileux) Plant extracts produced by maceration in vegetable oils, providing oil-soluble active compounds for cosmetic and therapeutic uses.
• Glycerinated Macerates (Macérâts glycérinés) Plant extracts macerated in glycerine, suitable for food supplements and cosmetic applications requiring alcohol-free formats.
• Hydroalcoholic Extracts (Extraits hydroalcooliques) Plant extracts produced using alcohol-based solvents, including standard and glycerinated variants, for food supplement and pharmaceutical applications.
• Concentrated Extracts (Extraits concentrés) High-concentration plant extracts including volatiles and specialized formulations for food supplement applications.
• Butters (Beurre) Plant-based butter products that are solid at room temperature, melting around 30-45°C, used for their emollient properties in cosmetics.
• Organic Essential Oil Blends (Mélanges d'huiles essentielles biologiques) Pre-formulated blends of certified organic essential oils designed for specific therapeutic or aromatic applications.
• Solubol® An emulsifier product used to disperse essential oils in water-based preparations, enabling their use in emulsions, gels, and lotions.
• Propolis Bee-derived natural resin collected from plant buds and bark, processed into extracts for food supplements and cosmetic applications.
• Vanilla on Agave Syrup (Vanille sur sirop d'agave) Specialty vanilla preparation using agave syrup as a base, offered as a natural flavoring ingredient.
• Custom Development Services (Développement à façon) Bespoke product development service including custom hydrolats, oily macerates, aqueous extracts, essential oil and vegetable oil blends, syrups, sprays, and tailored packaging from 2ml to 200kg drums or 1000L, manufactured to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ certified raw materials available for immediate supply
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Biolandes GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Biolandes acquired Golgemma in 2016, integrating it as GOLGEMMA SAS. Golgemma continues its historical activity within the Biolandes group, operating alongside Biolandes sites in Landes, Comoros, Morocco, Bulgaria, and Spain. Biolandes serves as the parent company providing strategic direction and shared resources.
• Local Producer NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cultivation agreements with local producers for continuous supply of raw materials and certified plants. Established partnerships with distillation professionals in Perfume, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants sectors worldwide.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biolandes: Direct parent and operational peer of Golgemma, also producing essential oils, hydrolats, and aromatic extracts from company-owned farms in France, Madagascar, Comoros, Morocco, Bulgaria, and Spain. Highly comparable in product range, sourcing model, and target customers.
• Albert Vieille: French producer of essential oils and aromatic raw materials serving cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. Comparable as a specialist French botanical extracts supplier with similar B2B catalog model.
• Citromax: Argentine producer of essential oils (citrus, lemongrass, etc.) for food, flavor, and fragrance industries. Comparable vertically-integrated citrus and aromatic extract supply model.

Broad incumbents

• Robertet: Established French flavor, fragrance, and natural ingredient producer with deep raw-material sourcing capabilities including essential oils and botanical extracts. Comparable in serving perfumery, cosmetics, food, and pharma with a much larger global footprint.
• Mane: French family-owned flavor and fragrance house with integrated sourcing of natural ingredients including essential oils and aromatic extracts. Comparable vertical-integration model and B2B customer base in cosmetics, food, and wellness.
• Symrise: Global flavor and fragrance major with a dedicated Diana food and Symrise cosmetic ingredient portfolio including natural extracts. Comparable end-markets (cosmetics, food, supplements) but at significantly larger scale.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavor and fragrance company with extensive natural ingredient sourcing and processing for perfumery, cosmetics, food, and pharma. Comparable customer base and regulatory-grade ingredient supply at far greater scale.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global ingredient major with Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Taste divisions covering botanical extracts and essential oils for food, beverage, and personal care. Comparable product mix and customer base.

Emerging players

• EO Products (Edens Garden / Plant Therapy): Essential oil supplier targeting aromatherapy, wellness, and personal care end-users with a branded offering. Comparable product category but differentiated by branded retail model versus Golgemma's B2B catalog.
• doTERRA: Major essential oils company sourcing globally for aromatherapy and wellness markets. Comparable raw-material focus but with a multi-level marketing distribution model rather than B2B catalog sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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