ROHA has its beginnings in the Roha district of Maharashtra, India. The company was founded as a manufacturer of synthetic colors for industrial applications in 1972. ROHA has always held clients at the center of what it does, and this has shaped how the company does business and how it has evolved over the years.
ROHA is constantly evolving to serve its clients by co-creating new and innovative solutions that anticipate future requirements and developments. At the core of such innovation are 14 technical labs spread across the world.
ROHA’s main headquarters remain in India but is now present in 22 countries across the world. Every continent is served by robust technology, logistics, regulatory and manufacturing teams.
ROHA is one of the largest players in the food color & ingredients industry, serving major names in the FMCG, Pharma, F&B, and Industrial colors industry. ROHA is a part of the JJT Group which is a force that positively transforms the lives around it.
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History
A small color manufacturing facility was incorporated as Idachem. The brand Idacol was introduced.
1972
Launched a new facility in the Roha district of Maharashtra.
1974
Idachem was renamed ROHA Dyechem.
1974
Installed India’s first spray drying machine.
1980
Kaizen management techniques from Japan were introduced into HR practices.
1980
Launched special molecules for specialized industry uses.
1990
First overseas office opened in South Africa.
1996
Office established in Spain.
1998
Expanded with offices in UK & France.
1999
Established office in USA.
2000
Acquisition of Simpsons.
2000
Established offices in Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines.
2002
Established a new headquarter in Mumbai, India.
2003
Opened offices in China and Mexico.
2004
Acquisition of Spain’s largest natural color manufacturing facility.
2005
Launched Natracol, a brand for natural colors.
2006
Launch of 7.5 MW windmill at Sangli, Maharashtra.
2007
ROHA Indonesia began expansion with a new office spanning 20,300 sqm.
2009
Launched a 25 MW solar plant at Charanka, Gujarat.
2011
Extended global footprint with new offices in Thailand and Egypt.
2013
Inaugurated the JJT Group, a renewed ROHA, and its sub-brands.
2013
Set up a 27.5 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, India.
2015
Acquisition of Ravenswood Australia’s color division.
2015
Turkish and Colombian subsidiaries started functioning at full capacity.
2015
A new production unit of natural food colors set up in Thailand.
2015
Avant-Garde Global Center of Expertise established in USA.
2016
New production site and office inaugurated in Centurion, South Africa.
2016
New offices in Dubai and Japan.
2016
New manufacturing site set up in Brazil.
2016
6 MW windmill project set up in Madhya Pradesh, India.
2016
Acquisition of New Foods Industry S.p.A., Essentials in Italy and Delta Aromatic’s color division in Egypt.
2017
Opened a new production facility in Mexico.
2018
A new production facility for Simpsons in Dahej, India.
2018
Set up a new solar power plant in Murtizapur, Akola, India.
2018
New production facility and office in Australia.
2018
Acquisition of Mark Al Chemical de Mexico, S.A. De C.V.
2019
ROHA UAE relocation to Ajman.
2020
Completed 50 years of establishment.
2022
Acquisition of India-based Saraf Foods Ltd.
2022
Rebranding of its dried ingredients range New Foods and Saraf Foods to OVegi
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