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  • Acquisition October 2024
  • Sector Consumption goods (Food)
  • Country France
  • Strategy Multi-strategy private equity
  • Partner

    Argos Climate Action

Groupe Routin: Globally renowned French manufacturer of premium syrups and beverage ingredients for creative drinks

Founded over 140 years ago (in 1883), the company has built its reputation on authentic local savoir-faire, agility, and a high level of customer service worldwide. The Group designs, produces, and distributes syrups, purées, and sauces under its flagship brands 1883 and Eyguebelle, coffee powders under Cappuccine, as well as mixers, alcohol-free beverages, and low-sugar drinks under Artonic.

 

A century-old house combining tradition, innovation, and international reach

With more than 140 years of history and renowned Savoyard craftsmanship, Maison Routin has established itself as a reference creator of premium syrups and ingredients for creative beverages. Mastering the entire value chain, from formulation to production and distribution, the company develops innovative, tailor-made solutions that meet the needs of professionals in France and internationally. The Group stands out through the complementarity and strong reputation of its brands – 1883, Eyguebelle, Cappuccine, and Artonic.

This organisation enables Maison Routin to address evolving consumer trends with agility: naturalness, reduced sugar content, and creative mixology. Recognised for the quality of its recipes, the naturalness of its ingredients, and the strength of its customer service, Maison Routin has built long-term partnerships with clients in more than 80 countries. Its unique positioning allows it to consolidate its status as a global reference and pursue an ambitious growth trajectory, particularly in the United States.

 

An investment project committed to a sustainable and responsible transition

The Group places ESG at the heart of its development, driven by a management team highly attuned to environmental issues and determined to make meaningful progress. Its priorities include strengthening the natural profile of its product ranges, with the ambition of reaching nearly 100% natural flavoring, reducing water consumption, and favoring more sustainable sourcing, particularly through partnerships with local stakeholders in relevant supply chains.

The Group also focuses on designing more responsible packaging solutions, decarbonizing transport, and increasing recycling. These initiatives, combined with the strong commercial momentum of the 1883 brand, reflect a clear ambition: to combine positive impact with sustainable performance for the benefit of its clients and its regions.

Employees

  • Laurent GHILARDI,
    Managing Director

  • Natalia REY VIDAL,
    Investment Director

  • Victorien SALLE,
    Investment Director

  • Romain PESME,
    Principal

  • Léo ALVAREZ,
    Senior Associate

  • Julien LE TOURNEUR D’ISON,
    Associate

  • Manon COZANET,
    Associate

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