Barentz Announces Acquisition of USA-based Ingredients Inc

Barentz International, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has expanded its activities in the dynamic world of taste and nutrition. The company proudly announces its acquisition of Chicago-based Ingredients Inc – a very successful family business in the USA, and a leading developer and supplier of high-quality ingredients to food and beverage, pet food and nutraceutical manufacturers. Highlights: • The acquisition diversifies Barentz’ sources, enabling it to deliver a wider range of high-quality ingredient solutions in the USA market. • Ingredients Inc and Barentz share a proven track-record in developing, formulating, manufacturing and producing ingredients and custom-blends for their clients. Both companies add value by developing new ideas and innovative solutions through their expertise and network of specialized application laboratories. • With headquarters in Chicago, and serviced by a network of warehouses, Ingredients Inc strengthens Barentz’ national USA coverage.

Barentz Pakistan enters into a Joint Venture with Matco Foods in Pakistan

Barentz international B.V. and Matco Foods Limited officially announce the start of a new Joint Venture in Pakistan, following agreement between both parties. The aim of the new activity is to better serve the rapidly growing Pakistani food processing market with a target group of 200 million citizens. Matco Foods has built up an extended network within the Pakistan local food industry Barentz International offers the broadest high-quality ingredients portfolio within the global life science markets Barentz Pakistan will primarily focus on the markets for Human Nutrition and Pharmaceutical products

Barentz announces strategic investment from Cinven to accelerate global expansion

Barentz, a leading provider of ingredients in the global market for human nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care and animal nutrition, announces today that Cinven has agreed to invest in their company. Cinven is a leading international private equity firm focused on building world-class European and global companies. Barentz has a strong market position in a structurally growing market for life science ingredients The Cinven team knows the speciality ingredients distribution market well Cinven recognizes the opportunities for both organic and buy and build growth Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed

Barentz acquires majority share in IMCoPharma

PharmaBarentz, a leading distributor of ingredients in the life science markets, is pleased to announce it has acquired a majority shareholding in Czech Republic based IMCoPharma. Highlights: IMCoPharma is a leader in the pharmaceutical ingredients market in the CIS region and Ukraine Both Barentz and IMCoPharma are known for their deep technical knowledge and broad portfolio of pharmaceutical ingredients This strategic investment provides Barentz with the licensing capability to do business with all pharmaceutical companies in this attractive region IMCoPharma considers this acquisition as an opportunity for strengthening its position in this market and creating new opportunities