en.Wedoany.com Reported - Univar Solutions has expanded its distribution partnership with American Distilling to strengthen the supply of plant extracts in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The collaboration, conducted through its Ingredients + Specialties division, aims to deepen its presence in the beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical raw materials markets.
Under the agreement, Univar Solutions will distribute American Distilling's range of natural specialty ingredients, including traditional witch hazel, in selected EMEA markets. The product is available in alcohol-free versions and customizable grades, suitable for cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications.
"Our collaboration with American Distilling in EMEA positions us as a leading and trusted distributor for this product line, while strengthening our plant extract offerings," said Nick Powell, CEO of Univar Solutions Ingredients + Specialties. "We have long supported these specialty ingredients in North America, and with a robust supply chain and an experienced technical team in the region, we can provide customers with local inventory and faster supply availability."
Witch hazel is a widely used plant extract derived from the Hamamelis genus. It is applied in facial care, cleansing products, body washes, hair care, eye gels, and hygiene products, known for its natural astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. It serves as a plant-based alternative to synthetic astringents in toners, creams, ointments, sprays, and therapeutic formulations.
"This partnership is a significant step in bringing high-quality USP-grade witch hazel products to customers in the EMEA region," said Bryan Jackowitz, Vice President of American Distilling. "By collaborating with Univar Solutions, we can now sell our full portfolio of cosmetic and pharmaceutical witch hazel extracts, enabling customers to more flexibly determine the best solution for their specific application needs, while leveraging a strong distribution infrastructure to strengthen their supply chain. We are excited about the long-term potential of this collaboration and look forward to growing together."
Univar Solutions stated that the expanded product portfolio solidifies its position as a leading distributor of high-performance ingredients for next-generation beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical brands. The company also highlighted its formulation support, advanced laboratory capabilities, and the Global Solutions Center in Essen, Germany, as key advantages for product development and scaling in the region.
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