Barentz has expanded a distribution partnership with Taiwanese personal care ingredient maker Corum to Malaysia and Singapore.
Effective immediately, the Dutch firm will distribute Corum’s advanced portfolio of anti-ageing peptides, protective vitamin C derivatives, cooling agents, and actives for anti-dandruff, anti-hair loss, and anti-acne solutions in the two SE Asian nations.
The agreement builds on a successful collaboration for personal care ingredients in the US and Canada.
“We are excited about the expansion of our partnership with Barentz, leveraging their strong market presence and customer connections while exploring cross-border business opportunities,” said Peimin Lee, President at Corum.
“We are committed to developing innovative products with proven efficacy to meet the evolving market needs. Barentz’s mission to deliver innovative and sustainable ingredients perfectly aligns with our goals, making them an ideal partner for this next chapter.”
Jacqueline Hoe, Vice President, Personal & Home Care Asia Pacific at Barentz, added: “Innovation and scientific excellence are at the core of Corum’s expertise in molecular cosmetics and biotechnology.
“Their robust clinical research and focus on sustainability make them a natural fit for our strategy of offering customers high-quality, forward-thinking solutions. We are proud to partner with Corum to deliver these advanced ingredients to the market, continuing our mission of delivering 'always a better solution’.”
Barentz has been rapidly expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, now operating in ten countries and serving 4000+ customers across diverse market segments.
