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Solabia makes double play with Mibelle, Seqens deals
French active ingredients maker Solabia has agreed to acquire Swiss counterpart Mibelle Biochemistry from Persán for an undisclosed sum. The transaction comes less than
a year after Spanish personal and home care product maker Persán acquired Mibelle Group, the parent company of ingredient maker Mibelle Biochemistry, from Swiss retailer Migros. Founded in 1991, Mibelle
Biochemistry offers a science- backed portfolio spanning skin beauty, healthy aging, hair care, and cognitive support, with distribution in more than 50 countries. Solabia said the acquisition of
Mibelle Biochemistry strengthens Solabia’s leadership in natural and high-performance active ingredients by bringing together two science-driven organisations with highly complementary expertise in advanced biotechnology, plant- based science and sustainable innovation. Customers will benefit from a
broader portfolio while continuing to rely on the known Swiss-made quality of Mibelle Biochemistry, it added. Jean-Baptiste Dellon, chief
for scientific excellence. “This transaction will allow
us to innovate faster, scale our technologies, and bring even more impactful ingredients to customers around the world.” The transaction is expected
executive officer of Solabia, said: “We are very excited to welcome Mibelle Biochemistry’s expert teams to Solabia. Mibelle Biochemistry is a company we have long admired for its scientific rigour, innovative spirit, and pioneering work. “Together, we will accelerate
innovation, expand our global reach, and deliver even stronger value to a larger customer base seeking differentiated, science-backed solutions for beauty and wellbeing.” Cornelia Schürch, head of
Mibelle Biochemistry, added: “Over more than three decades, Mibelle Biochemistry has built a global reputation for cutting-edge biotechnology and high-quality natural active ingredients. “Joining Solabia marks an
exciting next chapter for our team. We are gaining a strong, highly aligned partner who understands our markets and shares our passion
to close in the coming months. Financial terms were not disclosed. In a related development,
Solabia has acquired the Botanical Actives and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) divisions of compatriot Seqens. Seqens develops and
manufactures high performance vegetal active ingredients for cosmetics, as well as plasma and serum solutions for diagnostics applications. It operates a facility in Limoges,
France, which is recognized for its advanced botanical extraction and high-end manufacturing capabilities. A Solabia spokeswoman said the
acquisition represents a strategic opportunity for the Paris-based company to reinforce its global position as a leading supplier of high performance substantiated botanical active ingredients for cosmetics applications, while also securing a critical raw material supply for its diagnostics activities.
Givaudan to invest $71m in Grasse natural ingredients hub
Givaudan is to invest 55m Swiss francs (US$71m) in ‘Campus 52’, a new centre of excellence for natural ingredients in southern France. Following the acquisition of
land in Grasse, near Cannes, the historic cradle of perfumery, this marks a strategic commitment in the development of Givaudan’s House of Naturals. Built on four pillars –
Agronomy, Innovation, Operations, and Perfumers – House of Naturals focuses on cutting-edge extraction technologies and operational excellence to deliver premium ingredients, backed by Givaudan’s responsible sourcing programme. Concentrating these
capabilities within ‘Campus 52’, which houses a production facility
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traditions, know-how and craftsmanship have flourished for centuries. “This investment is fully
and an innovation laboratory, fosters close collaboration between scientists and partners, while boosting perfumers’ inspiration. Surrounded by lush gardens that
bring nature into the heart of the site and ensure the continuity from field to fragrance, Givaudan said the new centre would embody the spirit of sustainable creativity. Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan,
said: “Located in the heart of Grasse, ‘Campus 52’ represents a return to our roots, where perfumery
aligned with Givaudan’s 2030 strategy, which aims to drive sustainable growth by creating high value-added fragrance solutions that consumers love.” Xavier Renard, Global Head of
Fine Fragrance, added: “The new campus will host development and production capabilities designed to deliver exclusive, high-quality natural ingredients. “Givaudan’s perfumers are at
the heart of fragrance creation, and ‘Campus 52’ will enrich their palette with even more exceptional natural ingredients, to craft the best fragrances of tomorrow.”
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Symrise unit to unite beauty
and health German speciality ingredients maker Symrise has established a Care & Wellness division incorporating cosmetic ingredients and beauty supplements. Part of the Scent & Care segment,
the new division aligns five business units to unlock synergies, improve speed-to-market and amplify innovation across beauty, personal care, biotics, supplements and pet health. Symrise wants to help customers
respond to fast-moving consumer expectations with science-based, high-performing solutions for topical, ingestible, and inside and outside beauty concepts. “Establishing Care & Wellness is
a natural next step in our evolution,” said CEO Jean-Yves Parisot. “By bringing together our
capabilities in cosmetic ingredients and health solutions, we are delivering integrated innovations that help our customers shape the future of care, to support consumers pursuing healthier longevity,” he added. By uniting beauty and health,
Care & Wellness aims to translate advanced science into solutions that support everyday balance. From skin health to gut
microbiome, providing support for holistic wellbeing, the division will focus on innovations that connect measurable efficacy with meaningful consumer experiences. “The creation of the Care &
Wellness division reflects how care is evolving across industries,” said Timothy Kenny, President, Care & Wellness. “Consumers are no longer thinking in single categories, they expect solutions that support beauty, health and wellbeing together,” he added. “By uniting our capabilities,
we can support our customers in developing innovative concepts that deliver both proven efficacy and meaningful consumer experiences.”
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