Contact Information:
Bio-Botanica
(800) 645-5720
75 Commerce Drive, Happauge, NY 11788
(800) 645-5720
75 Commerce Drive, Happauge, NY 11788
Release Date:
Sep 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Bio-Botanica® and Gillco Ingredients, an Azelis Company Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Food, Beverage and Dietary Supplement Industries in the U.S.
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 Bio-
Botanica 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. For more information visit www.bio-botanica.com.
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. For more
information, visit www.gillco.com.
About Azelis
Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients
industry, present in 65 countries across the globe with over 4,200 employees. Our knowledgeable
teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life
Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more
than 63,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion
(2023). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and
BEL®ESG indices.
