Treatt plc of the UK has been appointed distributor for Melaleuca Plantations of Bungawalbyn Pty Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, to supply its tea tree oil. The agreement covers the UK and the rest of the world except Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Greece, Turkey and the USA.
Treatt to distribute tea tree oil
Commenting on the appointment, Craig Chapman, director, Melaleuca Plantations of Bungawalbyn, said: “We are seeing huge interest in using tea tree oil in products ranging from anti-dandruff shampoos to insect repellents. Our agreement with Treatt will expand availability of this 100% natural oil to manufacturers across the world.”
Melaleuca Plantations of Bungawalbyn, based in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, manufactures premium Australian tea tree oil. Extracted from tea tree leaves, the oil provides natural antiseptic and antifungal properties, and can be used in a wide variety of personal care and health care products.
Treatt is a world-leading independent ingredients supplier to the flavour and fragrance industries. Its range of ingredients includes essential oils and their natural fractions and aromatic chemicals. Treatt’s customer base spans flavour and fragrance manufacturers, food, beverage, soap, perfumery, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies.
