Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in specialty chemicals and food ingredients, is pleased to announce a new exclusive distribution agreement in North America between Vigon International, an Azelis company, and NATARA, a leading independent global manufacturer of flavor and fragrance ingredients. This partnership allows Azelis to provide North American customers with a wider range of high-quality, sustainable ingredients tailored to their evolving needs.
Effective March 1, Vigon International, an Azelis company will offer NATARA’s broad range of botanical extracts and specialty molecules to select customers in North America. This agreement strengthens Vigon’s lateral value chain, complementing its already broad offering of over 3,000 ingredients with new botanical extracts (notably Saint John’s bread, fenugreek, licorice, and kola), new specialty aroma chemicals (such as thiazoles and pyrazines) and new natural chemicals (in particular, nootkatones). This expanded offering empowers customers to create more innovative and diverse flavors and fragrances, enhancing their product lines to meet consumer demands.
Azelis and NATARA aim to co-create value by combining Vigon’s exceptional commercial and fulfillment capabilities with NATARA’s global manufacturing footprint and high-quality ingredients. NATARA’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles ensures that customers receive products that meet superior quality standards, support their sustainability goals, and develop products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
Yoram Knoop, CEO of Natara, says:
“We believe this partnership will unlock new potential in the North American market. By joining forces with Vigon, Natara can ensure that customers receive not only our top-tier products but also the best service possible. This approach allows us to better meet the needs of our customers in the U.S. and Canada, continuing our tradition of excellence in the flavor and fragrance industry.”
Steven Pringle, Managing Director of Vigon International, an Azelis company, adds:
“Azelis looks forward to the opportunities this partnership with NATARA offers. By leveraging Vigon’s renowned customer service and technical know–how, we will be able to offer more innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers in the North American flavor and fragrance ingredient space. NATARA’s world-class product line complements our existing offering and will grant our customers more streamlined access to NATARA’s 200+ ingredients.”
