Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Hallstar, a manufacturer for industrial polymer and personal care ingredients, have entered into a new partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld has taken over the distribution of Hallstar’s natural actives portfolio in Spain and Portugal.

BASF has inaugurated a new plant in Düsseldorf, Germany, to produce specialty emollients, particularly for skin care and sun protection products. With this investment in the mid double-digit million-euro range, BASF is strategically expanding its capacity for these specialty products to meet growing market demand.

Givaudan, the global leader in Fragrance & Beauty, today announced an equity investment and strategic collaboration with the Swiss company Microcaps AG to strengthen its encapsulation capabilities, reinforcing its leadership in fragrance innovation and customer-centric solutions.

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