Brenntag, the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, has extended its partnership with fragrance, beauty, and taste innovator Givaudan to cover Australia and New Zealand.

Under this expanded deal, Brenntag will distribute Givaudan Active Beauty’s high-end specialty ingredients and clinically proven cosmetic actives to beauty and personal care manufacturers across both countries.

This strategic expansion strengthens the existing alliance between Brenntag and Givaudan Active Beauty, scaling their footprint from initial markets like Thailand to now include Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. The deepened collaboration underscores both companies' ongoing dedication to driving innovation and supporting brands across the Asia-Pacific beauty and personal care sectors.

Wissanee Ruangsorn, Brenntag Regional President, Beauty & Care, Asia Pacific, said, “The expansion of our collaboration with Givaudan Active Beauty into Australia and New Zealand marks an important milestone in our ambition to accelerate beauty and personal care innovation across Asia Pacific. By combining Givaudan Active Beauty’s technologies with Brenntag’s regional network, technical expertise, and local market insights, we are creating a strong platform to deliver differentiated, high-performance solutions that meet evolving customer needs. More than an expansion of our geographic footprint, this collaboration connects global innovation with local market opportunities. By sharing expertise and market insights across countries, we can unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation, and drive sustainable growth for both businesses.”

Bonwook Koo, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, Regional Head of Sales, Givaudan Active Beauty, said, “Australia and New Zealand are important markets for beauty and personal care innovation, and we are pleased to extend our collaboration with Brenntag to this region. Together, we are expanding access to our active and specialties ingredient offering and supporting manufacturers and brands in creating advanced beauty solutions.”