Press Kit
19 August, 2010
Botaneco Signs European Distributor for Hydresia® Ingredients
Calgary, Alberta – August 19, 2010 - Botaneco is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with SEPPIC S.A. ("SEPPIC") for the distribution of it’s Hydresia® product line in the European personal care market.
28 June, 2010
Botaneco Validates Sunscreen Formulation
Calgary, Canada – June 28, 2010 – Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. (Botaneco) is pleased to announce today that its oleosome based sunscreen formulation, in a recent sunscreen panel test, exhibited far higher in-vivo SPF values(30+) than was expected. The 20 person panel (which is required by the FDA before an SPF value can be claimed) builds on previous work carried out with smaller panels. The prototype formulation which tested at SPF30+, contained a total of 2.5% active
ingredients and represents significant potential cost savings compared to marketed formulations of similar SPF 30 rating, which typically contain much higher actives levels (15-20%). Dr. Jack Guth, Vice President R&D notes that "because the larger panel size allows us to meet the requirements of the FDA sunscreen monograph, finished goods manufacturers can now market our oleosome based sunscreen formulation and claim SPF 30 protection". In addition to potential cost savings, there may be safety implications to using formulations with reduced actives.
7 May, 2010
Botaneco Receives Ingredient Certification from the Natural Products Association for Hydresia™ SF2, Hydresia™ G2, and Hydresia™ Dulce.
Hydresia™ ingredients approved by leading North American naturals authority.
Calgary, Canada – May 7, 2010 – Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. (Botaneco), today announced that its natural Oleosome products, Hydresia™ SF2, Hydresia™ G2, and Hydresia™ Dulcé have been branded natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA). The NPA is North America’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including health and beauty aids.
12 April, 2010
Botaneco Appoints Carl Cappabianca Director, Sales and Marketing
Cappabianca brings extensive marketing and sales experience to Botaneco
Calgary, Canada – April 12, 2010 – Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. (Botaneco) announced that Carl Cappabianca has joined Botaneco as their new director of sales and marketing. Carl brings a broad background having previously held numerous senior management positions in sales,
marketing, operations and business development in Personal Care and related industries. At Botaneco, Carl will concentrate on their sales, marketing and business expansion activities with particular focus on the continued strong growth of Botaneco’s Oleosome technology (Hydresia™ ingredients).
17 April, 2009
Botaneco Announces Launch of Almond Oleosome Product
Hydresia™ Dulcé offers unique aesthetic performance benefits
Calgary, Alberta - Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. ('Botaneco') today announced the launch of Hydresia™ Dulcé (INCI: Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oleosomes + Glycerin + Water) at the InCosmetics 2009 exposition in Munich on April 21st. Hydresia Dulcé, a natural emulsion base isolated from sweet almonds, retains all of the functional properties of Botaneco’s safflower derived Hydresia™ and Hydresia™ G2 while additionally offering the skin feel benefits of sweet almond oil. Hydresia Dulcé has already been authorized by ECOCERT® as an approved raw material, complying with the standards for ecological and organic cosmetics and is identified as 99.55% natural by the organization.
17 April, 2009
Botaneco Announces Hire of CEO
Directors appoint Andrew Baum as Chief Executive
Calgary, Alberta - Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. ('Botaneco') today announced that Andrew Baum has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Andrew joined Botaneco from SemBioSys where he acted as President and Chief Executive Officer from August 1998 to January 2009. During his time at SemBioSys, Mr. Baum coordinated the creation of Botaneco as a stand alone SemBioSys subsidiary.
7 April, 2009
Botaneco Hires Account Manager for Eastern United States
David DelloRusso brings extensive personal care experience to the company
Calgary, Alberta - Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. ('Botaneco') today announced the hire of David DelloRusso as their new Account Manager for Eastern United States. David will report to Daria Long, Director of Sales and Marketing for Botaneco.
26 February, 2009
Botaneco receives additional milestone payments from AVAC ltd.
Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. ('Botaneco') today announced that it has received milestone payments of non-dilutive funding from AVAC totaling CDN$1,173,000. The milesontes Botaneco completed include raising more than $3 million of external financing, recruiting a permanent Chief Executive Officer, and the development of new applications from its technology platform as demonstrated by the launch of its second-generation product, Hydresia G2. To date, Botaneco has received CDN$1,923,00 of a potential CDN$2,400,000 committed by AVAC for the achievement of specific commercial targets.
6 October, 2008
Botaneco receives natural ingredient approval from EcoCert® for Hydresia™ G2
Hydresia™ G2 approved by leading European authority on natural / organic certification
Calgary, Alberta – Botaneco, a subsidiary of SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (TSX: SBS), announced that its second generation oleosome product, Hydresia™ G2, has been authorized by ECOCERT® as an approved raw material, complying with the standards for ecological and organic cosmetics. ECOCERT® is one of the largest organic control and certification organizations in the world and conducts inspections in over 80 countries. The company’s primary focus is food and food products, cosmetics, detergents, perfumes, and textiles. Read More
17 January, 2008
Botaneco Announces Burt's Bees as National Brand Customer
Burt's Bees launches three new products containing Botaneco's Hydresia™ ingredient
Calgary, Alberta - Botaneco, a business unit of SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (TSX: SBS), announces that Burt's Bees, the largest natural personal care company in North America, is using Botaneco's Hydresia™ ingredient in two body washes and a hand soap that were launched by Burt's Bees across the United States earlier this month. By using the Hydresia™ ingredient, Burt's Bees' new natural products offer consumers superior hydration, skin absorption and moisturization when compared to marketed synthetic counterparts. Read More
4 December, 2007
Botaneco Presents at Society of Cosmetic Chemists Annual Meeting
Specialty Ingredient company Showcases New Route to Emulsifier Free Formulation
New York, NY, USA - Specialty ingredient company Botaneco will present a new, smarter way for manufacturers to develop personal care items during the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Annual Scientific Meeting in New York on December 6 and 7 at the New York Hilton. Botaneco will showcase the groundbreaking work of the organization in harnessing oilseed oleosomes, which offer performance based natural emulsion choices for manufacturers of cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions and other personal care products.
15 October, 2007
SemBioSys' Division, Botaneco, Obtains $2.4 Million in Funding from AVAC
Calgary, Alberta - Botaneco, a business unit of SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (TSX: SBS), announced that it has reached an agreement with AVAC Ltd. for $2.4 million in non-dilutive funding for the development of Botaneco as an independent business. The funding will be paid in installments over a 27-month period, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007, upon the formation of Botaneco as a separate legal entity and the execution of development and commercial milestones. Read More