Our Journey
1937
Pioneering Specialty Food Ingredients
With a focus on aromas and tastes, KH Roberts was officially established in 1968 as Keith Harris & Co (Far East) Pte Ltd by Mr. Ong Boon Seng and Australian flavour pioneer Mr. Ernest Keith Harris. In the same year, the company built Southeast Asia’s first dedicated food flavour manufacturing facilities in Singapore, producing both liquid and powder flavours.
1968
Founded in Singapore
1970
Building regional leadership in Asia
To meet growing demand, KH Roberts expanded its original 1968 facility in Singapore, tripling production capacity with new flavour manufacturing equipment and production lines.
1998
Expansion of Singapore Facility
2000
Leading the Way in Aroma Encapsulation
KH Roberts pioneered flavour innovation in Southeast Asia as the first regional flavour house to establish commercial spray-dried encapsulation facilities. Powered by our proprietary aroma encapsulation technology, Caproma® delivers high-impact, long-lasting flavours with exceptional stability and versatility—trusted across a wide range of food and beverage applications.
KH Roberts established a facility in Malaysia, integrating a commercial centre and distribution warehouse to better serve customers across the country.
2001
KH Roberts Malaysia
2002
KH Roberts Indonesia
KH Roberts expanded into Indonesia with a purpose-built flavour manufacturing and creation centre, enhancing local expertise and support for customers.
KH Roberts expanded its expertise by acquiring advanced menthol refining technology, marking its entry into the purified menthol market. The company began supplying high-purity, triple-refined natural menthol crystals, setting new standards for quality and consistency.
2003
Advancing in Natural Extracts and Menthol Purification
2004
KH Roberts Thailand
KH Roberts established a facility in Thailand, integrating flavour production, a commercial centre, and a distribution warehouse to serve Thailand and the Indochina market.
In 2018, KH Roberts celebrated its 50th anniversary with the launch of a state-of-the-art, 100,000 sq ft facility, expanding its total flavour manufacturing footprint in the region to over 200,000 sq ft.
This purpose-built facility seamlessly integrates research, innovation, flavour creation, and analytical capabilities, alongside production for liquid, powder, and encapsulated flavours. Featuring advanced automation, digitalization, and wet and dry pilot trial capabilities—a regional first—this expansion underscores KH Roberts’ ongoing commitment to redefining flavours through innovation.
2018
50 Years and Beyond
2018
Unlocking New Possibilities Through Strategic Collaboration
KH Roberts welcomed Mitsui & Co., Ltd. as a strategic partner and investor, strengthening our foundation for continued growth, innovation, and global expansion.
As we continue to push the boundaries of flavour delivery, Caproma® Granules expand the possibilities of the Caproma® range. Engineered for texture-sensitive applications, these granules offer the same high-impact flavour and stability in a format that enhances mixability, handling, and shelf life.
2025
A New Era of Flavour Delivery Through Encapsulation Innovation
Tasting Ahead
Redefining the Flavours of Tomorrow — Driven by Innovation, Inspired by Possibility
At KH Roberts, we are not just crafting flavours — we are shaping the future of taste. By combining science, creativity, and deep market insight, we are redefining the flavours of tomorrow to meet evolving consumer desires. From plant-based innovations to clean-label excellence, our solutions empower brands to lead with flavour that excites, inspires, and endures.
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经得起时间考验的风味
半个多世纪以来，我们的团队创造了经得起时间考验的高性能风味。我们是如何做到的？
坚实的基础
这始于对风味科学的深刻理解和基础，这可以追溯到 20 世纪 60 年代。我们遍布该地区的广泛网络、快速的上市速度、对市场趋势的快速响应使我们深刻了解消费者的需求。
行业最佳实践
我们在风味创造、生产和质量保证方面对标行业领先和最佳实践。我们为调香师和调香技术人员使用行业公认的培训方法，确保所有风味创造都能为我们的客户增加价值。
协作创新
我们与世界领先的原料合作伙伴、研究机构和大学以及全球和区域消费品牌携手合作，他们与我们一样对卓越口味和创新充满热情。我们致力于促成合作，激发创意。
创新文化
我们的根基是创新和协作文化——半个多世纪以来，我们不断探索创新解决方案，不断完善自我。我们致力于优化风味解决方案，以提取最佳的性价比矩阵。
专业能力与专业知识
我们在香气和口味解决方案方面的根基建立在强大的能力和深厚的专业知识之上，这些专业知识涵盖市场趋势洞察、风味创造和创新应用。
综合制造设施
我们最先进的制造设施集成了风味创新和应用、试验工厂以及数字化和自动化风味生产，使我们能够可持续高效地创造高品质的风味。
