Exhibiting at HOTELEX Shanghai 2025

Treatt China, formally known as 萃特贸易（上海）有限公司, is the Chinese subsidiary of Treatt plc, a global leader in natural extracts and ingredient solutions for the beverage, flavor, fragrance, and consumer goods industries. Operating from its base in Shanghai, Treatt China serves as a vital hub for the company’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, aligning with the group’s century-long legacy of innovation, sustainability, and quality.

Core Business and Offerings

Treatt China specializes in the development and distribution of natural flavor and fragrance ingredients. The product portfolio is tailored to meet the evolving demands of the global beverage and wellness sectors, with key offerings including:

• Natural Extracts: High-purity citrus oils, tea extracts, coffee distillates
• Flavor Ingredients: Customized fruit & vegetable concentrates, herbal infusions, botanical blends
• Health & Wellness Solutions: Sugar reduction systemstural sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit
• Aroma Chemicals: High-impact aroma chemicals and stable synthetic alternatives

These products are used extensively in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, alcoholic drinks, functional foods, personal care, and home care products.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Treatt stands out through its unique capability to deliver clean-label, plant-based extracts with authentic sensory profiles. Key differentiators include:

• Proprietary extraction and distillation technologies ensuring natural authenticity and consistency
• Focus on ultra-low dose applications for cost-effective formulation
• Integrated supply chain from field to flavor, enhancing traceability and sustainability
• Localization of global innovations for the Asia-Pacific taste profiles

The company’s emphasis on transparency, clean label, and sensory science sets it apart as a premium ingredient partner.

Financials

As a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: TET), Treatt plc reports consolidated financials. For FY 2023:

• Global revenue reached £156.2 million (~USD 200 million), with China contributing significantly via APAC market expansion
• Gross profit margin exceeded 33%, reflecting operational efficiency and product value
• Investment in R&D increased by 13% YoY, highlighting commitment to innovation in health and wellness

Shipment Records

Treatt China manages both import and export flows of botanical ingredients:

• Over 1,000 metric tons of flavor and aroma ingredients shipped annually from or through China
• Key markets include China, Japan, South Korea, India, and ASEAN nations
• Strategic logistics partnerships ensure 48-72 hour fulfillment capabilities in Eastern China

The company’s efficient logistics and regulatory compliance enable seamless supply chain operations across Asia.

Target Market

Treatt China serves a diversified customer base, including:

• Beverage brands producing RTD teas, flavored water, craft spirits, and energy drinks
• Flavor houses seeking modular, authentic notes for customized blends
• Health & wellness food manufacturers focused on sugar reduction and natural taste modulation
• Fragrance developers requiring botanical volatiles and aroma chemicals

The firm’s consultative approach makes it a strategic ingredient partner rather than a mere supplier.

Capabilities

Treatt China boasts advanced capabilities that include:

• On-site application labs for formulation support and rapid prototyping
• Sensory evaluation panels tailored for Asian consumer preferences
• Technical service teams providing flavor pairing, dosage optimization, and regulatory support
• Sustainable sourcing programs in collaboration with global and regional farms

These competencies allow Treatt to co-create value-added solutions with customers and adapt to dynamic market needs.

Certifications and Compliance

Treatt China ensures adherence to global and regional standards:

• FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and Halal certifications
• REACH and China GB standards compliance
• Sustainability reporting under UN Global Compact principles
• Membership in IFRA and IOFI, endorsing flavor safety and ethical standards

These certifications reinforce the company’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and ethically sourced ingredients.

Customer Testimonials

Clients often cite the company’s reliability, sensory quality, and technical support as key reasons for their loyalty:

“Treatt’s citrus oils delivered unmatched freshness and authenticity in our new RTD beverage range. Their team worked with us from concept to commercial launch seamlessly.”
— Product Innovation Lead, Leading Chinese Beverage Brand

Major Achievements

• Establishment of regional innovation center in Shanghai to service APAC clients locally
• Selected as a key supplier by global flavor houses for tea and citrus extracts
• Published peer-reviewed research on flavor stability and sugar reduction in beverages
• Achieved 100% renewable energy sourcing across global operations in 2023

Treatt China plays a pivotal role in translating global ingredient expertise into tailored regional solutions, advancing the future of flavor and functional nutrition across Asia.