Global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, Brenntag has announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with Oterra to now also include Sweden. This expands the existing partnership in the Nordics and globally. Oterra is the world’s leading supplier of natural food colors for industry segments such as food and beverage, dietary supplements and pet food.
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Frédéric Monachon, Brenntag Nutrition Business Director UK, Ireland & Nordic, comments – “We are proud to be appointed as the distributor for Oterra in Sweden. With Brenntag’s local team covering sales, customer service, technical support, and warehousing, we can provide customers with technical solutions such as innovative formulations and concepts for food and beverage applications utilizing Oterra’s natural and safe coloring solutions. This is the foundation on which we can fulfil our customers’ growing demand for natural and clean label ingredients.”
Enrique Miquel, Global Head of Distribution & Market Partners at Oterra, comments – “Working with the Brenntag team will enable us not only to increase our reach in this region, but also to provide even more innovative and sustainable food and beverage colors to meet customer requirements and current market needs. We are confident that our new agreement with Brenntag in Sweden will be highly beneficial for Oterra thanks to the introduction of enhanced solutions to the food and beverage industry – we look forward to seeing the results of this collaboration materialize.”
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,700 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 600 sites in 72 countries. In 2023, Brenntag generated sales of 16.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021.
Oterra is the world’s largest supplier of natural food colors. Since the first food color was introduced in 1876, they have been providing the food and beverage industry with the power of nature’s true colors, which are used in all food segments and applications to enhance appearance and appetite.