BASF acquires Isobionics

BASF, a German chemical company, announces the entry into the market of natural ingredients for the composition of aromas and fragrances with the acquisition of Isobionics-biotechnology company that serves the global natural market-and through a cooperation agreement with the Conagen, biotechnological research. The value of the purchase has not been disclosed. Known as a supplier of synthetic aromatic ingredients, Basf now expands its portfolio with natural ingredients such as vanillin, Nootkatone and Valencene. The company intends to advance the technology of aromatic ingredients based on biotechnology. Natural Vanillin, for example, that BASF will initially commerciate has aromatic applications such as chocolate, strawberry and caramel. Enzyme Research and production In addition, BASF's nutrition and health Division has recently created a global business unit dedicated to the research and production of enzymes, which can be used as natural processors or ingredients for a range of applications in the food industries, of rations and techniques.