Barentz South Africa (previously SK Chemtrade) is proud to represent Eggnovo in Southern Africa, a pioneer in natural, eggshell membrane-based ingredients. Their science-backed branded actives, Ovoderm® and Ovomet®, offer powerful, vegetarian alternatives to conventional collagen products.

Ovoderm® is a holistic “veggie collagen” designed for beauty-from-within formulations. It supports skin hydration, firmness, elasticity and wrinkle reduction by naturally boosting collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Clinically proven to improve skin barrier function and enhance scalp and nail health, Ovoderm® is a multifunctional solution for skin ageing and wellness.

Ovomet® is a joint and tendon health solution combining collagen, HA, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulphate. It supports cartilage regeneration, reduces inflammation, relieves joint pain in as little as 5 days, and improves tendon elasticity naturally.

Both ingredients are supported by over 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies and align with today’s growing demand for clean, effective and sustainable nutraceuticals.

Taiyo is a pioneer in the research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Their innovative ingredients, derived from natural sources, help people live healthier lives.
Their premium, clinically researched ingredients include:-

• Sunfibre™ – Prebiotic and Low FODMAP soluble fibre
• Suntheanine™ – Pure l-theanine for focus, stress & sleep
• Sunphenon™ – Potent polyphenols derived from green tea
• Sunactive™ – Natural organic green tea leaf powder
• Matcha – Natural organic green tea leaf powder

To address the growing demand for clean-label and natural nutraceuticals, Aker BioMarine has partnered with SK Chemtrade (now Barentz South Africa), and brings sustainable krill oil and algal DHA ingredients to South Africa. Aker BioMarine is a leader in marine-based omega-3 solutions. This agreement will enable nutraceutical manufacturers, supplement brands and healthcare formulators in South Africa and neighbouring markets to access high-quality, sustainable omega-3 ingredients.

Saanroo combine a rich 6000-year history of Ayurvedic wisdom with rigorous science to deliver natural, pure and clinically studied ingredients.

Saanroo’s herbal ingredients have been clinically studied and shown to be effective in both animal and human clinical trials. Many of their clinical trials are peer-reviewed, double-blind controlled trials with impressive results.

Saanroo’s Testofen™ is the world’s most clinically researched Fenugreek Seed Extract.

Please refer here for their full range of ingredients – https://www.saanroo.com/about

Kerry’s premium proactive health ingredient range consists of clinically backed, branded ingredients designed to enhance food, beverages, and supplements. The core portfolio focuses on five wellness areas: immune health, digestive health, cognitive/mental well-being, women’s health, and sports nutrition/endurance

Key branded ingredients in their range include:

• Immune Health: Wellmune®, a clinically studied bakers yeast beta-glucan postbiotic designed to train the immune system
• Digestive Health: BC30®, a highly resilient, spore-forming probiotic that enhances protein absorption and digestive comfort.
• Cognitive & Stress Support: Sensoril®, an aqueous extract of ashwagandha roots and leaves studied for stress reduction, cognitive health, and sleep quality.
• Sports Nutrition & Energy: PrimaVie®, a purified Shilajit extract for vitality and muscle endurance, and Capros®, an amla botanical extract with cardiovascular and antioxidant benefits.
• Women’s Health: Caronositol Fertility®, a patented ratio of myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol to support hormonal balance and reproductive health

Barentz South Africa is proud to be the exclusive distributor for Nexira, the global leader in the supply of acacia gum, natural ingredients, and botanical extracts. Combining their broad scientific and technological expertise with a thorough awareness of market trends, Nexira have created a variety of innovative products whose active ingredients have been improved through scientific studies and clinical trials. Nexira offer ingredients for:

• Beauty from Within
• Diabetes
• Weight management
• Stress Management
• Cognition
• Women’s Health
• Immunity
• Heart Health

Please refer here for further information – https://www.nexira.com/application/health-well-being/

Ransom Naturals Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of botanical extracts for the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Personal Care and Food & Beverage industries. With 175 years of experience in the field of natural products, the company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They offer product, process and method development, from laboratory initiation through scale up to full commercial production at their GMP compliant site in Hitchin, United Kingdom.

Their product portfolio includes active botanical pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. They standardise APIs to the exacting requirements of a wide range of pharmacopeial or customer in-house specifications and offer a full regulatory support service. Extracts are in liquid, soft extract (viscous semi-solid) and powdered forms to satisfy the needs of different markets. Their beverage related products are available in liquid or more concentrated semi-viscous forms to support a wider range of applications.

Ransom offers single botanical extracts ideal for enhancing beverage flavours and functionality, such as elderflower, ginger, elderberry and Rooibos extracts. They expect to see an increasing demand for superfood extracts that support healthy bodies and healthy minds, such as elderberry, ginger, turmeric, guarana and adaptogens that support a positive mood and wellbeing such as the newly developed ashwagandha extract.

Ransom’s Genus Extract is a single customer blend of botanicals that offers a unique taste and flavour profile. These products are blends of botanical extracts that target particular areas of functionality, for example, relaxation, improved cognitive response, cardiovascular and digestive health. Ransom offers blends that are unique and produced through one multi-component extraction, improving cycle times and simplifying the facilitation of finished formulations.