Bio-Botanica Announces New Partnership with Gillco Ingredients Distributor

Hauppauge, N.Y., September 10, 2024 – Bio-Botanica, Inc., and Gillco Products LLC, an Azelis® Company (Gillco), announced today that they have entered into an agreement for Gillco to be the exclusive distributor of Bio-Botanica’s botanical extract ingredients to U.S. companies in the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. The agreement brings together the oldest family-owned manufacturer of botanical extracts in the U.S. in Bio-Botanica with Gillco, an innovative provider of food ingredients with a strong presence in the US food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. According to Bio-Botanica Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Florentino, “Bio-Botanica has been the best kept secret, providing high quality botanical extracts with dedicated customer support since 1972. In Gillco, we’re happy to have found a partner who aligns with our values and has the power to introduce our great products to new customers.” Shelley Becht, Managing Director U.S. Food & Nutrition at Gillco states, “This new partnership with BioBotanica broadens our portfolio by adding a key and rapidly growing botanical extracts category, all while maintaining our dedication to delivering premium ingredients and exceptional customer service.” This new agreement expands the relationship between Azelis and Bio-Botanica, who’s botanical extracts are exclusively distributed to the US cosmetic and personal care industries. About Bio-Botanica, Inc. Bio-Botanica® is a family-owned and operated company, specializing in botanical extracts since its founding in 1972. Bio-Botanica® is a leading manufacturer of high-quality botanical extracts for personal care/cosmetics, food and beverage, flavor/fragrance, and dietary supplement industries. Located in Hauppauge, New York, Bio-Botanica’s ® 160,00 square foot botanical extraction facility houses its own R&D, Microbiological, and QC laboratories. It has a state-of-the-art facility and experienced staff who work together on every project ensuring that Bio-Botanica ® successfully meets customer goals and objectives. About Gillco Ingredients, an Azelis Company Southern California based Gillco Ingredients (@gillcoingredients), an Azelis company, has redefined the concept of wholesale ingredient distribution. They have partnered with some of the most reputable and innovative ingredient manufacturers in the world to put together an incredible line of label-friendly, sustainable, and organic food solutions   Gillco is strategically positioned with warehouses nationwide to offer solutions-oriented ingredients quickly and without large minimum orders. Their extensive portfolio includes: clean-label antimicrobials, antioxidants, cocoa and chocolate, edible oils, emulsifiers, enzymes, fibers, gums, proteins, organic and low-calorie sweeteners and starches. With 40 years of ingredient distribution, Gillco prides themselves on extraordinary service, a dedicated technical sales team and setting the gold standard for high quality ingredients. 

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