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Solabia completes acquisition of Mibelle Biochemistry
Solabia Group has completed the acquisition of Swiss cosmetic actives maker Mibelle Biochemistry from Spanish personal care product maker Persán. The French company said the
acquisition strengthens its position as a global leader in biotechnology- driven, natural and high- performance active ingredients. “By combining Solabia’s
international footprint and industrial expertise with Mibelle Biochemistry’s recognized innovation capabilities, Solabia will further expand its portfolio and accelerate the development of differentiated solutions for beauty and wellbeing markets,” said a spokeswoman. Founded in Switzerland in 1991, Mibelle Biochemistry is known
worldwide for its pioneering work in plant stem cell technology and modern biotechnology, with a portfolio covering skin beauty, healthy aging, hair care and cognitive support. Its actives are distributed in
more than 50 countries. Solabia CEO Jean-Baptiste
Dellon, said: “The completion of this acquisition opens a new chapter for Solabia and Mibelle Biochemistry. Our teams share the same commitment to scientific
excellence, sustainable innovation and customer proximity. “Together, we are now even
better positioned to support our customers with a broader, stronger and highly complementary range of ingredients” Cornelia Schürch, head of
Mibelle Biochemistry, added: “Joining Solabia gives Mibelle Biochemistry the opportunity to build on its strong scientific heritage while opening new perspectives for international development. “We are excited to combine our
expertise with Solabia’s capabilities and to continue delivering innovative, high-quality ingredients to our customers worldwide”. The financial terms of the
transaction have not been disclosed.
German personal care ingredient distributor Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire South Korean counterpart Woojin Trading. Based in Anyang and founded in
1999, Woojin has built a network of global suppliers alongside a rapidly expanding customer base across Asia, backed by a technical team and in-house laboratory. The acquisition strengthens
Brenntag’s position in South Korea and creates a platform for growth across personal care and adjacent markets.
Brenntag to acquire Korean distributor Woojin Trading Francois Bleger, Global President
Brenntag Beauty & Care, said: “The Korean market is a global trendsetter for beauty and personal care formulations and represents a significant growth opportunity. “Woojin has built one of the
leading distributors for specialty products and formulations in this market,” he added. “Our strengthened footprint will
serve as a bridgehead for accelerating Brenntag’s other businesses across South Korea, and we are excited to combine our strengths to grow in
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Symrise to acquire fragrance house
Floral Concept Symrise is to acquire Floral Concept, a French natural ingredients house for fragrances headquartered in Saint-Cezaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse region. The German giant has signed
a put option agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept to add to its premium natural fragrance ingredients. The parties expect to close
the transaction by the end of September, subject to relevant employee information and customary closing conditions, and have agreed to treat the financial details of the investment as confidential. Symrise said Floral Concept
Korea and beyond. Seon Yeon Kim, chief executive
officer of Woojin, added: “Joining Brenntag combines our regional expertise with global scale. Together, we can bring Korean beauty innovation to a global audience and unlock new growth for our team, customers, and partners.” Financial details are not being
disclosed. Closing is subject to customary
conditions, including third-party approvals, and is expected by the end of the year.
BASF expands emollients production in Düsseldorf
BASF has expanded production capacity of speciality emollients for skin care and sun protection in Düsseldorf, Germany. The mid double-digit million-
euro investment is at the company’s largest site worldwide for the production and development of cosmetic ingredients. Emollients bind and help retain
skin moisture while improving the sensory profile of personal care products. BASF’s Düsseldorf production
site specializes in ingredients for the
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head of BASF’s global Personal Care business unit, said: “The new plant is more than an investment in production. It is an investment in our expertise and in our ability to help customers bring differentiated products to market. “By expanding our production
cosmetics and personal care industry. It already offers the most
comprehensive emollients portfolio and is now further strengthening its position through this capacity expansion. Agus Ciputra (pictured, far right),
capacity for specialty emollients based on renewable raw materials, we are laying the foundation for innovative personal care solutions that meet evolving consumer expectations for performance, formulation flexibility and sustainability.”
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is a recognised natural fragrance ingredients house that has a reputation built on the highest standards of quality and authenticity. Since its founding in 2002, it added, the company has built a strong reputation for sourcing, selecting and transforming natural raw materials into high-value fragrance ingredients, supported by deep producer relationships and an commitment to quality. “With Floral Concept, we
contemplate acquiring a high- quality growth platform fully aligned with the ONE Symrise strategic priorities,” said Michael Friede, President Scent & Care Segment. “While Symrise already has
a proven track record in high- performing naturals for food applications, especially since the Diana acquisition in 2014, and with our existing Naturals business for fragrances Maison Lautier 1795, we will build on Floral Concept’s capabilities and, together with our existing capabilities, establish a best-in-class Naturals platform in Grasse dedicated to fragrances,” he added. Frédérique Rémy, General
Manager, Floral Concept, added: “We have built Floral Concept around quality, authenticity and long-term relationships with producers and customers.
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