Human Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Personal Care, Performance Materials, Animal Nutrition, Specialty chemical additives: K-SPERSE®, K-STAY®, MODAFLOW®, NACORR®, NACURE®, K-CURE®, PRINCE, Pentaerythritol, REGIMENE®, Flame retardants, TGIC, TIXOTROL®, TRIMET™, HHPA, DDSA, EHDiol, Flavor & nutrition ingredients (via Grasse acquisition), Performance materials (via Metachem acquisition)
Portfólio Human Nutrition
Barentz Brasil, operating under the global umbrella of Barentz International and in partnership with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, is a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals in Brazil. With a strong focus on high-value, science-based solutions, Barentz Brasil delivers technical expertise, innovative formulations, and tailored supply chain services to a diverse range of industries including food & nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care, animal nutrition, and performance materials. ## Core Business Barentz is a global life science ingredients distributor headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and operates in over 70 countries. Its Brazilian operations have been significantly strengthened through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, most notably with Tovani Benzaquen in 2018. Barentz Brasil is known for its highly technical team, advanced formulation capabilities, and broad access to premium global ingredient brands. The company acts as a key intermediary between raw material manufacturers and industrial producers, adding value through formulation guidance, application testing, logistics, compliance support, and market intelligence. ## Products and Service Offerings Barentz Brasil’s product portfolio is highly diversified and aligned with its global focus on specialty ingredients and functional systems. Core offerings include: ### Human Nutrition - Functional ingredients for bakery, dairy, beverages, meat, and plant-based foods - Natural sweeteners, proteins, fibers, hydrocolloids, and enzymes - Micronutrients, antioxidants, flavor enhancers, and custom blends ### Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals - Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and delivery systems - Dietary supplements, amino acids, botanicals, and vitamins - Regulatory support and clean-label solutions ### Personal Care - Emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, active ingredients, UV filters, surfactants - Plant-based actives and skin care formulations with sustainability focus ### Animal Nutrition - Premixes, probiotics, amino acids, minerals, and encapsulated solutions - Formulations for monogastric, ruminant, aquaculture, and companion animal diets ### Performance Materials - Industrial additives for coatings, adhesives, plastics, and polymers - Product lines include: - K-SPERSE®, K-STAY®, MODAFLOW®, NACORR®, NACURE®, K-CURE®, PRINCE, REGIMENE®, TIXOTROL®, TRIMET™, Pentaerythritol, Flame retardants, TGIC, DDSA, EHDiol, HHPA The company also offers turnkey solutions with in-house R&D and application labs to co-develop new product lines with customers. ## Specialization and Unique Strengths Barentz Brasil differentiates itself with a consultative approach to ingredient distribution, offering not just raw materials but value-added formulation and compliance services. Its technical sales force includes chemists, food scientists, veterinarians, and pharmacists who support customers from ideation to market launch. Key differentiators include: - Global supply chain integration with over 2,500 suppliers worldwide - Innovation Centers in Brazil offering sensory evaluation, stability testing, and prototyping - Strategic alliances and acquisitions, including Grasse (flavor and nutrition) and Metachem (performance materials) ## Financials As part of Barentz International, a privately held global company, detailed financials for the Brazilian entity are not independently published. However, consolidated data for Barentz Group includes: - Global Revenue (2023): Approx. EUR 2.9 billion (~USD 3.1 billion) - Estimated Revenue (Brazil, 2023): USD 120–150 million - Employee Count (Brazil): Over 200 employees including R&D and technical staff - Year-over-Year Growth (Brazil, 2021–2024): ~18% CAGR Barentz has consistently reinvested in its Brazilian operations through lab expansion, digital tools, and ESG-compliant logistics. ## Shipments and Global Reach Through its integrated logistics and warehousing network, Barentz Brasil facilitates seamless import and distribution of thousands of specialty ingredients. Based on import-export data: - Annual Import Volume (2023): Over 7,000 MT of specialty and functional ingredients - Primary Supplier Countries: USA, Germany, China, France, Netherlands - Export Initiatives: Limited but growing activity into LATAM regional markets - Key Clients: Leading FMCG, pharma, feed, and industrial manufacturing groups in Brazil ## Target Markets - Food & beverage producers (especially bakery, meat, and dairy sectors) - Pharmaceutical manufacturers and compounding pharmacies - Cosmetic and personal care brands - Animal feed integrators and pet food manufacturers - Industrial manufacturers of coatings, plastics, and adhesives ## Capabilities - Formulation labs for food, personal care, and pharma applications - Supply chain optimization via bonded warehousing and just-in-time delivery - Regulatory consulting aligned with ANVISA, MAPA, and international standards - Digital traceability systems and real-time order management ## Certifications and Compliance - ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified operations - GMP and HACCP protocols for ingredient handling and quality - ANVISA and MAPA registered products and facilities - REACH and CLP compliance for industrial chemicals - Kosher, Halal, Vegan, and Non-GMO product certifications available ## Customer Testimonials > “Barentz has been a partner in our product innovation process, not just a supplier. Their technical support and responsiveness are unmatched in the Brazilian market.” > — R&D Manager, Major Brazilian Beverage Brand > “They understand regulatory complexity and give us the tools to meet clean label, vegan, and fortified trends. Their formulations save us time and resources.” > — Formulator, Functional Food Company ## Major Achievements - Strategic joint venture with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, Brazil’s leading specialty distributor - Acquisition of Grasse Ingredients, enhancing Barentz’s natural flavor and nutrition capabilities in LATAM - Opened new application and R&D laboratories in São Paulo in 2023 - Consistently recognized for supplier excellence by multinational clients - Expanded product portfolio to over 5,000 ingredients across six verticals
