Our Purpose
Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life.
Roquette’s story starts with a family-driven spirit of entrepreneurship and a shared belief that science can enrich life, making everyday moments better, in so many meaningful ways.
For nearly a century, we have had the best ally by our side: nature. Not as a resource to use, but as a partner to enable. Nature has constantly guided us, revealing its strength, wisdom and capacity for renewal.
We have made it our purpose to translate that power into products and solutions which help the world grow and heal through a myriad of applications in diverse markets, such as nutrition, health & pharma, cosmetics or bio-industries.
Often invisible, yet essential to everyday life, we craft the ingredients and excipients that sit at the heart of countless experiences: in what nourishes or restores, comforts or protects, we bring something simple yet profound: presence; reliability; impact; trust. Passed down through generations, our excellence is where our roots meet our drive to move forward.
And as the world’s needs grow, so does our determination.
We choose to bring our expertise where we can make a difference, reaching more places and more moments. At the heart of this progress are our people, whose dedication, skills and passion make anything possible.
Across all our activities, joining our forces with our customers and partners, we strive to serve what unites us all: the wish to live well and to the fullest.
We are Roquette, driven by excellence and united by our purpose:
Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life.
What we do matters
— and we’re proud to show you why in our manifesto video below.
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Our ambition and missions
Roquette’s ambition is to be the global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions through superior innovation and client partnerships that shape the future of nutrition, health and bioindustry.
Our Business Units – Nutrition & Bioindustry and Health & Pharma Solutions – are designed to effectively serve their respective markets. The six main markets each have a clear mission that underpins our purpose and explains how to carry it out in the following ways.
- Food & Nutrition: We develop best-in-class solutions to create a new era of nutritious and healthier food experiences.
- Animal Nutrition: We provide high-quality ingredients to ensure optimal nutrition for pets and livestock.
- Bioindustry: We design functional and renewable solutions to enable the sustainable transformation of bioindustry.
- Pharma: We advance healthcare by providing innovative drug-delivery solutions and active pharmaceutical ingredients to enhance patients’ quality of life.
- Consumer Healthcare: We tailor comprehensive health solutions, accelerating consumer-centric innovation for everyday well-being.
- Cosmetics: We deliver high-performance, sustainable ingredients to create sensory-rich solutions for all cosmetics products.
Together, these market-oriented missions translate our ambition into concrete action. By innovating and partnering with customers across diverse sectors, Roquette not only addresses specific needs but also drives the global shift toward sustainable, plant-based solutions. Each mission supports how we are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry – ensuring we deliver leadership, sustainability, and superior value for our customers and the planet every day.
Discover below a few examples of products in which you can find our ingredients.
Roquette in your everyday products
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Bakery and snacks
Breakfast cereals and baked goods are enriched with our proteins and fibers.
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Savory
Soup texture is enhanced with our starch ingredients.
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Sports nutrition
Energy bars containing our plant proteins support muscle development.
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Infant nutrition
Infant formula, with our solutions, ensure energy and hydration.
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Pet food
Dry and wet pet foods contain our fiber and protein ingredients for improved nutrition.
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Agriscience
Eco-friendly solutions using our plant-based products help farmers sow, nurture, and protect crops.
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Paper and board
Paper and cardboard use our sustainable bio-based products.
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Toothpaste
Toothpaste stays smooth and moist with our non-cariogenic sorbitol.
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Cosmetics
Cosmetic products promote healthier skin using our plant-based ingredients.
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Medicines
Medicines often rely on our excipients to enhance treatment effectiveness.
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IV infusions
IV infusions with our dextrose deliver vital sugar.