Seppic and Ecovia Renewables Ink Bio-ingredients Collaboration Deal

Seppic, a subsidiary of France’s Air Liquide Healthcare, specialising in ingredients for health and beauty, has announced a partnership with Ecovia Renewables, a US company focusing on the research and development of high-performing bio-based chemicals.

The two companies have signed a joint development agreement. In addition, Seppic has taken an equity stake in Ecovia Renewables.

The aim of the partnership is to develop and market high-performance and environment-friendly ingredients to manufacturers of beauty and healthcare products. “Due to growing environmental awareness and increasing focus on health and wellness, consumers are looking more and more for natural and sustainable products,” Seppic said in a press release.

Ecovia Renewables has developed a novel platform technology to produce bio-based ingredients through a proprietary fermentation process using renewable biomass. It will be combined with Seppic’s expertise in formulation and large-scale production of speciality ingredients.

Seppic and Ecovia Renewables will jointly develop the biopolymers that the Seppic Group will market globally on an exclusive basis for all topical applications.

“This partnership with Ecovia Renewables is fully aligned with Seppic strategy to design, develop and market ingredients that bring strong environmental and health benefits. Responsible innovation is at the heart of this strategy and this partnership is a significant milestone and a new success for our open innovation initiative,” commented Mr. Jean-Baptiste Dellon, CEO of the Seppic Group.