Glory days are well behind them - Anonymous employee Roquette Employee Review

1.0
Apr 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

International travel is possible. Talented people there. Respected expertise. Geneva and Gurnee are great facilities. 401k plan is unmatched.

Cons

French company operating in America that doesn't know what it's doing. No leadership or strategy. Opportunities for advancement are none. Family company culture is way behind it. Too small too be as slow as they are. Outdated technologies. Cost cutting its way to failure. Major riffs between locations. People strongly believe knowledge is power and thus won't share. Lots of manipulation and talking behind backs. So much red tape nothing gets done. 90% of the work is done by 10% and the real problem is the 90% don't realize they are doing nothing.

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5.0
Apr 1, 2025
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Pros

Very family driven and can be very flexible with WFH options as well as putting home life first. Also great opportunity to move horizontally if you want to try something new

Cons

Pushing for more days in the office

1.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great products prior to entering soluble fiber and protein. Dominated the confectionery space, literally untouchable for very good reasons. Very differentiated corn syrups, syrup solids and maltodextrin. Very knowledgeable team in France, capable of solving any challenge. Mastered use of their ingredients in pharma, food and industry.

Cons

Company got lost with the challenges in fiber and protein. HQ team does not like bad news or to be challenged on ideas. Canada plant came online when pea protein market imploded. Many talented and capable employees left. Unprofessional behaviors go unchecked.

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