03.01.08
France-based Naturex has acquired Berkem’s “Actifs Innovants” division for €9.5 million. The business unit consists of clinically tested and trademarked plant extracts for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and food industries. This acquisition includes leading brands and products developed by Berkem over the past 10 years. Among a comprehensive line of innovative botanical extracts with demonstrated efficacy backed by clinical studies, it particularly includes Svetol, a green coffee extract for weight loss. Naturex says the synergies are strong between Berkem’s “Actifs Innovants” division and its activities, both in terms of products and customers.