Vigon International, an Azelis company, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Natara, a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients.
The partnership, which begins on 1 March, enables Vigon to distribute Natara’s sustainable botanical extracts and speciality molecules to customers in North America.
This collaboration expands Vigon’s product portfolio, which already includes more than 3,000 ingredients, by incorporating new offerings such as Saint John’s bread, fenugreek, licorice, kola, thiazoles, pyrazines, and nootkatones. The broader selection allows customers to create innovative and diverse flavour and fragrance solutions in response to shifting market demands.
The agreement enhances Vigon’s lateral value chain while leveraging Natara’s expertise in manufacturing high-quality ingredients.
Natara CEO Yoram Knoop said: “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 US and Canada, continuing our tradition of excellence in the flavour and fragrance industry.”
Natara’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is said to align with Azelis’ focus on sustainable innovation. This ensures customers receive ingredients that meet sustainability goals and support environmentally conscious product development.
The partnership leverages Vigon’s commercial and fulfilment capabilities alongside Natara’s global manufacturing expertise to deliver value for customers. By incorporating Natara’s speciality aroma chemicals and natural extracts, the collaboration seeks to address the increasing demand for sustainable solutions in the flavours and fragrances market.
Vigon managing director Steven Pringle said: “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 flavour 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.”
Natara offers speciality aroma chemicals and unique natural extracts to flavour and fragrance companies worldwide. Its products are designed to enable differentiation in customer offerings, underpinned by a commitment to quality and sustainability.
Vigon, which was acquired by Azelis in 2021, serves as a US-based distributor and manufacturer of ingredients for the flavours, fragrances, and cosmetics industries. Its acquisition allowed Azelis to establish a foothold in the US flavours and fragrances market, further enhancing its portfolio of speciality chemicals and food ingredients.
