Company type | Privately held company |
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Industry | Manufacturing |
Founded | 1972 |
Founder | C V Jacob |
Headquarters | Kolenchery, Kochi, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Products | Value added spice extracts (oleoresins) |
Website | http://www.synthite.com |
Synthite Industries Private Ltd. is an Indian oleoresin extraction firm, world’s largest producer of spice extracts, spice powders, and essential oils. Synthite has footprints in India, China, Brazil, USA, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The company employs 2000 people and supports a farmer community of around 14,000. In 2008, Synthite had a 30% market share globally.[1][2] Its major clients include Nestle, Unilever, ITC, Bacardi and Pepsico.[3] The company is run by the founder's son, Dr. Viju Jacob.[4] and is headquartered in Kochi, India.