groupe colin

What groupe colin does

Groupe Colin is a French privately-held company founded in 1966 that operates as a B2B processor and distributor of spices and aromatic plants. The company sells to food manufacturers and foodservice operators across Western Europe, with primary operations in France. Its commercial proposition is a broad catalog of 797 spice SKUs sourced from over 50 countries, organized into five product categories: spices, peppers and berries, chilies, aromatic herbs, and specialty blends. Offerings span multiple physical forms including whole, ground, flakes, granules, and freeze-dried preparations, with organic/BIO certified lines forming part of the assortment.

Name

groupe colin

Legal name

Groupe Colin

Website

https://colin-groupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Groupe Colin is a French B2B spice and aromatic plant distributor founded in 1966, serving food manufacturers and foodservice operators with 797 SKUs sourced from over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spice Processing & Distribution

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole Spices (Seeds, Pods, Bark, Roots) (AFAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Single-Origin Spices (Geographic/Varietal, Premium Grades) (AFAJANAK), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Spice processing
• Aromatic plants
• Culinary ingredients
• Food ingredient manufacturing
• Herb distribution

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Groupe Colin is a French spice processor founded in 1966 that processes and distributes spices, aromatic plants, and functional culinary ingredients to professional food-industry buyers. Its catalog spans 797 spice references sourced from 50+ countries, offered in formats including whole spices, ground spices, custom blends, dehydrated herbs, and lyophilized (freeze-dried) ingredients. The company applies technical expertise to deliver tailored blends and functional ingredient solutions to food manufacturers, foodservice operators, and specialty retailers.

Product overview

Groupe Colin is a French B2B spice and aromatic plant supplier offering a catalog of 797 spices across five main categories: whole and ground spices, peppers and berries, chilies, aromatic herbs, and specialty spice blends. The company sources products from over 50 countries worldwide, offering both conventional and organic (BIO) varieties with various forms (whole, ground, flakes, granules) and processing methods including freeze-drying. Products are primarily targeted at food industry professionals, restaurants, and specialty food retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spices (whole, ground, and blended) Processed spices in whole, ground, and blended formats, drawn from a catalog of 797 references originating in 50+ countries; sold to food manufacturers, foodservice operators, and specialty food retailers.
• Aromatic plants and herbs (dehydrated) Dehydrated aromatic plants and herbs processed for use by food manufacturers, restaurants, and specialty food retailers.
• Lyophilized (freeze-dried) spices and ingredients Lyophilized (freeze-dried) spices and culinary ingredients produced through freeze-drying to preserve flavor and aroma; sold to food-industry professionals.
• Functional culinary ingredients Functional culinary ingredients designed and supplied for food manufacturers seeking tailored flavor and ingredient functionality in their finished products.
• Custom spice blends Custom-blended spice formulations developed using the company's technical expertise to meet specific requirements of food-industry and foodservice customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Large integrated spice, cocoa, coffee, and nuts supplier with deep origin sourcing and ingredient processing for B2B customers. Overlaps with Colin in B2B spice sourcing, processing, and supply to food manufacturers.
• McCormick & Company: Global leader in spices, seasonings, and flavors with a large industrial and foodservice B2B franchise. Comparable to Colin as a spice supplier to food manufacturers, though at vastly greater scale and with proprietary flavor technology.
• Santa Maria: Northern European spice and seasoning brand owned by Paulig, with both retail and foodservice channels. Comparable to Colin as a European spice supplier serving foodservice operators and food manufacturers, though with broader brand exposure.

Direct peers

• Wiberg: Austrian spice and seasoning company supplying foodservice and food manufacturers across Europe. Directly comparable to Colin in product scope (spices, blends, herbs) and B2B customer base in the European market.
• Döhler: German-headquartered supplier of natural ingredients, flavors, and spice blends to the food and beverage industry. Direct comparable as a European B2B spice and seasoning systems provider with custom formulation capability similar to Colin's blend line.
• Fuchs Gewürze: German family-owned spice and seasoning producer serving food manufacturers, foodservice, and retail. Directly comparable to Colin as a mid-sized European specialty spice processor with blend and formulation capability.
• Verstegen Spices & Sauces: Dutch spice and sauce producer serving B2B food manufacturers and foodservice. Closely comparable to Colin in product mix (spices, herbs, blends), European B2B focus, and mid-market positioning.
• Euroma: Dutch spice, herb, and seasoning blend company supplying foodservice and industrial customers in Europe. Closely comparable to Colin in catalog breadth, B2B model, and European specialty-spice positioning.

Emerging players

• Atlantic Spice Company: US-based specialty spice supplier offering broad organic and conventional assortments to wholesale and food-manufacturing customers. Comparable to Colin as a mid-sized catalog-driven spice distributor serving B2B food customers with diverse origins.

Regional players

• Ducros (McCormick France): French spice brand under McCormick serving retail and foodservice channels. Regionally comparable to Colin in the French market, though positioned more toward consumer retail than pure B2B ingredient supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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