About Us
Since 1947, flavours and food ingredients
SACMAR is an independent Italian company specialising in the development and production of flavours and ingredients for the food industry and in the supply of essential oils and aromatic raw materials. We support our customers in Italy and in international markets, combining research, application expertise and production flexibility.
Our story began in Milan in 1947, when Ernesto Sacerdote started trading and producing essential oils and raw materials for the flavour industry. Since then we have developed thousands of formulations, expanding our expertise to respond to changing products and consumption.
The acquisition of Selvania in 2021 enriched this heritage with expertise in the production of creams and functional ingredients. Today we bring together under the SACMAR brand an integrated offer of flavours, food solutions and raw materials, supporting customers from formulation to finished product.
From our headquarters in Settimo Milanese we work with food manufacturers, with particular experience in baked goods and confectionery, and we also develop flavour solutions for nutraceuticals and oral care. Our team supports every project with tailor-made development, application trials and technical and regulatory support.
Passion and curiosity drive our mission: to develop solutions that contribute to the evolution of the food industry, combining artisanal care with industrial rigour.
Values
The values that guide our work
Research and innovation
We turn the study of ingredients and processes into solutions for our customers. Our research and development team combines formulation, analysis and trials on the finished product to create customised flavours and functional ingredients suited to different applications and production conditions.
Quality and safety
Quality comes from attention to every stage of our work, from the selection of raw materials to checks on the finished product. Procedures, instrumental analysis and microbiological testing support our commitment to food safety and reliable supply. For specific needs, we offer organic, halal and kosher certified references on request.
Listening and flexibility
Every project has its own objectives, constraints and characteristics. We start from dialogue with the customer to develop solutions consistent with the desired sensory profile, the formulation and the production process. Customisation and batch flexibility allow us to meet different needs, from initial development to industrial production.
Integrity and transparency
Legality, fairness and transparency guide our choices. We build relationships of trust with customers, suppliers and employees through clear information, respect for commitments and open discussion of each project’s needs.
People and collaboration
People’s skills are the foundation of our growth. We value teamwork and dialogue between research, production, quality and sales, providing customers with coordinated support throughout development and supply.
Social and environmental responsibility
We consider respect for people and the environment an integral part of the way we work. We are committed to taking the impact of our activities into account in business decisions, with attention to safety, the use of resources and process improvement.
SACMAR in numbers
+7,350 m²
Production area in 2 plants
+100
New flavours every year
+70
People
+190
Suppliers from all over the world
+3,000
Tonnes of creams produced annually
