Givaudan SA is acquiring bio-based ingredients and extending its relationship with Amyris, Inc. as it continues working to meet demand for greener, cleaner cosmetics.
Givaudan Strikes Deal For Amyris Ingredients, Long-Term Partnership
The deal has Amyris selling three key cosmetic ingredients to Givaudan and producing more biotech ingredients for the Swiss firm over the long term. “In the future, we will continue to push the boundaries of biotech, creating new sustainable innovations for a better beauty future,” says Givaudan’s Maurizio Volpi, president, Fragrance and Beauty.

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