Brenntag, a German supplier of chemicals and ingredients, has signed a distribution agreement with Givaudan to supply active cosmetic ingredients to Thailand’s beauty and personal care sector.
The deal broadens Brenntag’s portfolio in Thailand to include a wider range of active cosmetic components and premium speciality ingredients, aligned with rising demand for wellness, quality and sustainability among consumers.
Brenntag said its Application and Innovation Centre in Thailand will support customers with formulation guidance, technical services and market insight to develop differentiated, high-performing products.
Givaudan, headquartered in Switzerland, manufactures flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients.
According to the press statement, Givaudan’s expertise in beauty and wellbeing combined with Brenntag’s local reach and innovation capabilities will help Thai customers create products that reflect shifting consumer preferences.
Brenntag Specialties regional president of beauty & care Asia Pacific Wissanee Ruangsorn said: “This partnership with Givaudan enhances our ability to serve customers in Thailand with a broader and more innovative portfolio of active ingredients.
“By leveraging our Thailand Application and Innovation Centre, we can provide local technical expertise and formulation support that enable customers to accelerate product development and respond to consumer trends with confidence.”
Givaudan Active Beauty regional head of sales for Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania Bonwook Koo said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Brenntag in Thailand, where their clear strategy and technical capabilities make them an ideal partner. Together, we can ensure our active ingredients reach a wider range of customers and support the development of high-quality beauty and personal care products for this growing market.”
Separately, earlier this month Givaudan announced the start of construction on a new liquids production facility in Reading, Ohio.
The site represents an initial investment of Sfr187m ($215m), will cover 24,000 square metres within a land reserve exceeding 100,000 square metres, and is intended to support future expansion.
Construction is underway, with completion targeted in 18 months and partial operations planned to begin as early as 2027.
Givaudan currently operates 17 sites across the US and Canada.
