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Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, today announced a strategic partnership with Cambrium, an innovative biotechnology company using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biology to design novel and performant active ingredients. This collaboration introduces NovaColl, a micro-molecular and 100% skin-identical vegan collagen, to the Beauty & Personal Care sector in the UK and…

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 7 January, 2025. Barentz, a leading global specialty ingredients solutions provider, announces that Derk Jan Terhorst was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2025. Derk Jan will take over from Terry Hill who served as Interim CEO since May 2024. Derk Jan brings a wealth of experience to the role,…

Eternis Fine Chemicals Ltd, (Eternis) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Sharon Personal Care, (Sharon PC), having innovation labs and manufacturing capabilities in Italy and Israel, distribution sites in US, Italy, Germany and France as well as a global distribution network. As a result of this strategic…

Paris, France – Innovative Beauty Group (IBG), a leading global beauty solutions provider, announces that Robbert Anthony Bouman, Design Director Europe, has been named a Future Leader of Paris Packaging Week 2025, January 28-29. The prestigious recognition celebrates Bouman’s outstanding contributions to beauty packaging, and highlights his growing influence as a visionary leader in design…

Wesel, December 17, 2024 – BYK, a global specialty chemicals company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Schmidt as its new CTO and Global Head of Research and Development. Dr. Michael Schmidt brings with him an impressive international career in Asia and extensive experience in research and development, in production and engineering,…

SGS Nutrasource is pleased to announce that BTC, a Korea-based manufacturer, with support from GRAS Associates (GA), a SGS Nutrasource company, has received an Acknowledgement Letter from the FDA following the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification for their ingredient, FermenGIN. An enzyme-treated ginseng root extract powder, FermenGIN is recommended for use in healthy adults with a daily serving…

Nordmann, a leading chemical distributor, is expanding its collaboration with BYK-Chemie GmbH beyond the personal care industry to include the home care, industrial & institutional (HI&I) sector. From January 2025, Nordmann will take over the distribution of BYK additives for HI&I in almost all of Europe*. BYK, a leader in specialty chemicals, offers versatile as well…

December 11, 2024 – BASF and INOCAS S.A. (Innovative Oil and Carbon Solutions) signed a long-term Supplier Finance Agreement, including offtake of Macaúba Kernel Oil and Macaúba Pulp Oil, an R&D project and options to acquire equity shares in INOCAS in future. The partnership includes financing of INOCAS’ plans to significantly expand the Macaúba oil…

Rotterdam, The Netherlands (06 December 2024) – IMCD, a global leading distribution partner and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, is enhancing its technical services and capabilities with the opening of two new expert facilities in the UK. The Centre of Excellence for hair care & toiletries, serving EMEA customers, and the Beauty Studio for skincare,…

Skinobs, the French cosmetics testing database, is proud to announce an enhanced international presence. Skinobs, which is already a global digital platform, wants to be as close as possible to the major markets that constitutes the global beauty industry by strengthening its links with the industry players, by meeting R&D and evaluation managers, cosmetics consultants,…

Rotterdam, the Netherlands (25 November 2024) – IMCD, a global leading distribution partner and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, is thrilled to announce its recognition with the prestigious Laura Marshall Award for Technology and Disruption for its unique concept, Boost My Cycle. The innovative four-in-one solution addresses the complex relationship between menstrual cycles and…

Boosted U.S. production addresses rising demand for high-performance materials in healthcare, water filtration, and renewable energy markets. Alpharetta, November 21, 2024 – Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, has significantly increased its U.S. production capacity for advanced polymers used in critical health, water, and energy applications. By expanding production of its Udel® polysulfones (PSU)…