Seppic buys bio-based preservatives maker Minasolve in natural beauty push
What's the deal? France's SeppicDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired Belgian personal-care ingredient maker MinasolveDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → from Minafin Group for an undisclosed sum. The move expands Seppic's portfolio of natural preservatives and preservation boosters.
What each side brings: Founded in 2007, Minasolve upcycles agricultural residues, such as sugarcane bagasse, into cosmetic ingredients, including 100% bio-based glycols. Its processes are protected by 12 patent families and backed by certifications including COSMOS, NATRUE, USDA, and EcoVadis Gold.
Why now? Seppic said the deal directly answers growing customer demand for ingredients that enable natural formulations without traditional preservatives.
What's the endgame? "This acquisition demonstrates our ambition to position ourselves as a key player in the natural preservatives segment in cosmetics," said chief executive officer Virginie Cavalli. She added that it reflects "our long-term commitment to green chemistry in favour of developing ever more responsible ingredients."
The signal: The purchase fits a 2026 pattern of ingredient suppliers reshaping portfolios around natural and biotech-derived beauty ingredients — Solabia, for one, bought Mibelle BiochemistryDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The impact here looks strategic rather than market-changing, giving Seppic a more specialized range as brands seek alternatives to conventional preservatives.
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