On January 23rd, 2025, we had the honour of hosting Mr. Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India, at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Angamaly, Kerala. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Thierry Mathou, as well as Mr. Etienne Rolland-Piegue, Consul General of France in Pondicherry & Chennai, and officials Carl Boulanger, Marc Vial-Montpellier, and Annie Biro.
The purpose of their visit was to foster stronger ties between France and India, particularly in business and industrial collaboration. Dr. Geemon Korah (Director and CEO, Mane Kancor) accompanied by Mr. Mathew Varghese (Senior Vice President – Operations, Mane Kancor) and Mr. Martin Jacob (Vice President HR, Mane Kancor) facilitated the guests, welcomed the delegation, and guided them through a comprehensive tour of our facility.
The visit began with a brief introduction to the plant, followed by a presentation outlining our company’s activities and future plans. The delegation was then taken on a detailed tour, giving them a firsthand look at the advanced processes and technologies employed at Mane Kancor. The visit concluded with closing remarks and a productive discussion about potential areas of collaboration between France and India.

This meeting marked an important step in strengthening the relationship between our two nations. We at Mane Kancor are sincerely grateful for the opportunity and look forward to future collaborations that will further deepen the partnership between India and France. Mane Kancor is a fully owned subsidiary of MANE group headquartered in France.
Mane Kancor, a pioneer in the field of Global Spice Extraction was established in 1969, whose roots can be traced back to 1857. Company specialises in innovative ingredients and solutions creating sustainable value to all stakeholders. Solutions include a wide range of Oleoresins, Essential oils, Natural antioxidants, Natural Colours, Culinary, Nutraceutical, Personal Care Ingredients, Ground Spices and Spice Blends. Every product adheres to global standards and certifications. Mane Kancor has its presence in over 80 countries and has regional distribution centres across the world. Mane Kancor strives for excellence and customer delight through technology, innovation, and agility.