Clariant takes stake in Beraca health & personal care business

GLOBAL leader in specialty chemicals Clariant has entered into a strategic alliance with Beraca to acquire 30% share of the latter’s Division Health and Personal Care. The agreement reflects Clariant's strategy for value creation based on sustainability and will allow both companies to deliver new and innovative sustainable solutions for the global personal care industry. 

 

Under the terms of the strategic alliance, Clariant and Beraca will retain their present global distribution channels and industrial operations. Beraca will remain an independently managed company.  The transaction, which will be subject to certain conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, also covers the possibility of major participation in the future. 

 

Murumuru (Astrocaryum murumuru) seeds and murumuru butter from Beraca

 

Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable, and innovative ingredients, has been recognized worldwide as a reference for sustainable development with its unique Sociobiodiversity Enhancement Program. The company also enables full traceability of raw materials from Brazilian biomes, especially the Amazon Rainforest, the world´s largest and most diverse rainforest. Its close partnership with local communities and associations ensures eco-sustainable standards and practices in product sourcing and production.

 

Michael Willome, head of BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties Clariant, said, “The investment with Beraca will enhance Clariant’s innovation capabilities in the field of natural ingredients for cosmetics and Personal Care applications and enlarge the range of valuable solutions we offer to customers and end consumers. Both companies are looking forward to jointly developing the new Beraca for the good of our global and regional customers.”

 

According to Manlio Gallotti, head of BU ICS Clariant Latin America, “Beraca is a key cornerstone in enhancing Clariant’s portfolio, with regards to natural ingredients, biological active extracts, and natural emollients, giving our customers unique and exclusive access to cherished ingredients from Brazil.” 

 

Beraca president Ulisses Sabara said the company bridges sustainability and scientific knowledge from the amazing Brazilian biodiversity with global and local customers’ needs and standards. 

 

“Partnering with Clariant’s extensive technological expertise in chemistry and cosmetics applications associated with its footprint in the global Personal Care market, will be essential to upgrade Beraca’s portfolio and bring it to new geographies. We are confident that this partnership will ultimately support the Personal Care industry in matching present and future worldwide consumer trends and market requirements,” Mr. Sabara added.