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2024-October-Commodities-ReportAugust 28, 2023
Origination Rebranded to Barentz
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, announced that Origination has rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Origination by Barentz International "Barentz" in August 2021.
Read MoreJune 30, 2023
Barentz Promotes Alain Beaudette to Director of Business Development – Personal Care, for North America.
AVON, OH, June 30, 2023. Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions is excited to announce that Alain Beaudette will be advancing to the role of Director of Business Development, Personal Care (North America). The role of director of Business Development (Personal Care), reflects a fantastic alignment with our division’s Principal-led strategy approach, and is key in supporting the growth of our Personal Care division.
Read MoreJune 20, 2023
Barentz Announces Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Pharmaceutical Development Center.
Barentz, a global leading distributor of life science ingredients, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new, cutting-edge pharmaceutical development center. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and will serve as a collaboration hub for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers in North America.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Pestell Nutrition Rebranded to Barentz
New Hamburg, Ontario. June 1, 2023. Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, announced today that Pestell Nutrition and Origination (collectively "Pestell”) will be rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Pestell by Barentz International "Barentz" in August 2021.
Read MoreMay 24, 2023
Barentz Animal Nutrition Announces Leadership Transition
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, is pleased to welcome John DeVos as President of our North American Animal Nutrition Division. Jerry Vergeer who previously served as the President of our Animal Nutrition Division in North America will transition to a global advisory role to support strategy and Principal development across the business, supporting the transition.
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Barentz Welcomes Dari Brown to the Animal Nutrition Team
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, is excited to welcome Dari Brown, Ph.D. as Director of Sales and Technical Services to lead the North American Animal Nutrition team.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
Barentz Launches New, Innovative BioNat™ Performance Detergent Additives in the North American HI&I Market
Barentz, a world-class distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of BioNat™ Performance Detergent Additives, a new range of sustainable and high-performance additives designed for laundry and manual dish wash formulations.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2023
Barentz to distribute Innospec Home Care products in the US HI&I market
Barentz, a world-class distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to announce a new distribution agreement with Innospec in all regions within the US except the West Coast and Intermountain West. The Home Care, I&I products from Innospec offer a diverse range of surfactants, additives, and patented high-performance formulations for use in everyday cleaning products. Effective immediately, Barentz will exclusively distribute Innospec’s entire Home Care, I&I range of products.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
Barentz Welcomes Rick Richard to the Human Nutrition Team
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Rick Richard to our expanding Human Nutrition team as Vice President, Principal Management.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
Barentz announces North American leadership transition
Barentz announces a planned leadership transition in its North America business. Mike McKenna who previously served as President & COO North America, will become CEO North America. Terry Hill, former CEO, will join the company's Supervisory Board. These appointments are effective March 1, 2023.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2023
Top 7 Specialty Food Trends for 2023
As the world changes, so do our taste buds. These days, people are more adventurous than ever when it comes to trying new foods. Here are 7 specialty food trends that will be taking the world by storm in 2023.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2022
Barentz Welcomes Carey Boyum as Vice President, Principal Management – Pharmaceuticals
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients, is excited to announce the addition of Carey Boyum as Vice President, Principal Management – Pharmaceuticals, on our North America team.
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