We love caramelised sugar!

Over 120 years of innovation, quality and safety.
Tailor-made solutions for your success – individual, efficient and collaborative.
B2B is our business.

Our passion starts at the development stage.

Product development – From an idea to reality

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With our many years of experience in product development, we offer comprehensive support in the conceptualisation, design and implementation of new products.
A one-stop shop for all your caramelised sugar needs under one roof— providing you with security of supply and peace of mind.

Customised solutions for every challenge

Every company operates with distinct requirements – whether in production, logistics, efficiency improvement or process optimisation.
Working closely with our customers, we deliver practical and economical solutions, turning your unique vision into a tailor-made product.
As part of the Südzucker Group, we adhere to the highest production standards and always ensure consistent quality.

A family business

Made in Germany since 1904

1904

Establishment of the Essenzen Fabrik Offenbach am Main company by Felix Koch

Schwarzweißporträt eines Mannes mit Schnurrbart im Anzug vor dunklem Hintergrund.
1943

Destruction of the factory during World War II

Production of:

  • Caramel color
  • Ammonia color
  • Ammonium sulfite color
  • Caramel sugar syrups
Schwarzweißfoto einer Werkhalle mit großen Maschinen, Rohren, Kabeln und industriellen Geräten.
1949

After the company was destroyed in World War II, Felix Koch II rebuilt it and renamed it Felix Koch Offenbach Zuckercouleure und Sirupe (Caramel Colour and Syrups)

Schwarzweißporträt eines jungen Mannes im Anzug, ernst blickend, in Innenraum sitzend.
1972

Cooperation agreement between Süddeutsche Zucker AG, Mannheim and Felix Koch, Offenbach

Rotes schildförmiges Emblem mit blauem Buchstaben Z auf weißem Hintergrund.
1976

Entry of Felix Koch III and expansion of the international business.

Älterer Mann im Anzug mit verschränkten Armen steht selbstbewusst vor weißem Hintergrund.
1980

Development of the first very dark caramelised sugar syrup

Nahaufnahme eines Löffels, aus dem dunkelbraune, sirupartige Flüssigkeit in Schale tropft.
1987

Felix Koch III is appointed Managing Director and the company is renamed Felix Koch Offenbach Couleur und Karamel GmbH – the name it still bears today

Logo mit Schriftzug „Felix Koch Offenbach Couleur und Karamel GmbH“ in Zierschrift.
2016

The fourth generation of the Koch family joins the business

Lächelnder Mann mit Bart im hellblauen Hemd, Arme verschränkt, vor weißem Hintergrund.
2023

Mario Friedmann and Leo Koch are appointed as Managing Directors

Zwei lächelnde Männer in Anzügen posieren vor hellem Hintergrund mit Firmenlogo oben.