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Univar Forms New Alliance to Distribute Bio-based Products in the U.S.

Published on 2020-06-17. Edited By : SpecialChem

TAGS:  Natural/ Organic   

Univar_Distribute_Biobased_ProductUnivar Solutions Inc. and Biosynthetic® Technologies have announced a new distribution agreement to extend Biosynthetic Technologies' footprint in the beauty and personal care market across the United States.

Biosynthetic® Technologies’ New Product Line


Under the terms of the agreement, Univar Solutions will market, sell, warehouse, and support Biosynthetic® Technologies full BioEstolide™ product line to meet the demand for bio-based personal care ingredients. BioEstolide™ products are bio-based oils with emollient performance features, and are from a natural, non-GMO source.

"We are incredibly excited about this recent agreement with Univar Solutions, as our organizations are aligned in our goals and values. We look forward to providing customers in the United States with our BioEstolide™ product line, leveraging the excellent reputation of our new partner, Univar Solutions," said Jakob Bredsguard, president of Biosynthetic® Technologies Food, Drugs and Personal Care Division.

Alternative to Petroleum-derived Ingredients


Biosynthetic® Technologies enters into the personal care market space with BioEstolide™ products. The new bio-based esters are manufactured in a facility that runs on sustainable energy. The products are a bio-based alternative to existing petroleum-derived raw materials, and hence company foresees them having a significant impact on the personal care marketplace.

"Univar Solutions is delighted to have reached an agreement to partner with Biosynthetic Technologies and distribute its BioEstolide product line," said Kelly Gilroy, vice president of beauty and personal care, globally for Univar Solutions. "With our experience in the clean and natural beauty space, and our high levels of service and flexibility, we believe this will be a successful partnership and we look forward to working together to achieve innovative growth."

Univar Solutions comprehensive beauty and personal care portfolio and international network of suppliers helps provide a complete, global perspective on product, customer, and formulation trends. Biosynthetic® Technologies is committed to deliver high-quality, sustainable ingredients for the personal care market.


Source: Univar
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