In the fragrance industry, Nelixia is known for supplying carbon-neutral essential oils like cardamom, Peru balsam, styrax, and patchouli. The company got its start in 2009 and has been dedicated to running a sustainable business all along, one that benefits the industry as well as the people in its producing communities.
“Since the production of our first essential oils back in 2010, our constant ambition has been to place sustainability at the heart of our operations,” affirms Elisa Aragon, co-founder and CEO of Nelixia, in a media release about the company’s new strategic partnership.
“Firmenich’s passion for naturals and commitment to the sustainable livelihoods of the local communities, made them an ideal partner, enabling us to multiply our impact across Central America,” explains Aragon. “Taking our vision to the next level, we’re looking forward to diversifying our raw materials portfolio, while scaling up our positive impact across our farming communities.”
Bigger and better together
The two companies have worked together before; but the new deal adds Nelixia to Firmenich’s roster of Naturals Together partners. To date, the Naturals Together initiative “represents 170 species, supplied by 100 producers, locally sourced in 40 countries, contributing to the sustainable livelihoods of 250,000 families,” according to the release.
Now also, Nelixia executives will be able to expand the business and source or cultivate more natural raw materials for fragrance makers.
“I am delighted to be strengthening our partnership with Nelixia, as we share a common passion for nature’s most authentic ingredients and the people who produce them,” Gilbert Ghostine, CEO of Firmenich tells the press. “Combining Nelixia’s unique range of natural ingredients with our global reach and legacy of world-class research, we look forward to creating the finest taste and smell experiences for our customers.”
And Patrick Firmenich, chairman of the privately owned fragrance company, explains why the Nelixia partnership is as much about ethics as it is about ingredients: “Nelixia has established itself as a leader in certified essential oils, with a reputation for producing some of the best cardamom in the world. Building on our longstanding relationship and shared values, we look forward to giving our customers access to Central America’s unique breadth of natural ingredients in the most ethical, sustainable and traceable way.”
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Deanna Utroske, CosmeticsDesign.com Editor, covers beauty business news in the Americas region and publishes the weekly Indie Beauty Profile column, showcasing the inspiring work of entrepreneurs and innovative brands.