Flashnews
22-Dec-2011
BARENTZ ACQUIRES FORUM
Barentz Europe B.V.-The Netherlands- has acquired Forum Products Ltd- United Kingdom- on December 19th. By this acquisition Barentz will expand its market presence in the UK adding a strong ingredient distributor position in the pharmaceutical, food and animal nutrition markets to its current business. In addition to this expanded UK position, Barentz will further develop its knowledge in these life-science markets. This acquisition fits Barentz’ strategy to become a pan-European leader in the distribution of specialty ingredients.
08-Dec-2011
Barentz GAINS CONTROLLING STAKE in RFI
Barentz Europe B.V. – Netherlands – will acquire a controlling stake in RFI (REWE Food Ingredients)- Germany – by January 2012. This will strengthen the visibility of both organizations in Europe and Asia and offers a solid basis for further growth. With this move Barentz expects to become the European leader in sourcing food ingredients from Asia.
16-Nov-2011
Ravago and Barentz combine Chemical Distribution activities in EMEA
The Ravago Group (Belgium) and Barentz Europe B.V. (Netherlands) decided to combine their chemical distribution activities in a new 50/50 joint venture Barentz Ravago Chemical Specialist SA. The new company will be operational as of January 2012 and aims to become one of the leading chemical speciality distributors in Europe.
07-Nov-2011
Barentz Europe B.V. strengthens its Central and Eastern European position
Barentz Europe B.V. a Pan European distributor based in The Netherlands, has acquired the minority shares of Barentz Hungary Kft and will from now on be the sole owner of Barentz Hungary Kft. Barentz Hungary Kft was established in 2003 as a joint venture of Barentz Europe B.V. -the majority share holder- and Scanac holding the remaining shares. Today, November 3rd 2011, Barentz Europe B.V. acquired these remaining shares as well and is now hundred percent owner of Barentz Hungary Kft.
17-Jun-2011
Energy and Healthy Ambitions as Catalysts for Healthy Growth
With the chemical industry posting phenomenal Q1 numbers, it’s clear that the worst of the economic crisis is over. The same goes for chemical distributors in Europe, who will be gathering in Vienna June 6–8 for the annual European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) congress. This year’s motto, “Turning challenges into opportunity” sums up the strategy many Feccmember companies employed when the going got rough. Brandi Schuster asked the leaders of several Fecc member companies about the lessons they learned from the downturn; their take on continuing consolidation within chemical distribution; and the trends that will shape the market over the next 12 months. Read the vision of our Board Member Pavel Kratochvil.
29-Oct-2010
Barentz-Campi y Jove Expands its Activities in the North Africa
With this step the Joint Venture between Barentz and Campi y Jove strengthen its business and improve its distribution performance in the North African region.
03-Sep-2010
ROQUETTE at the Madrid HIE – 16th / 18th November 2010
An appointment with nutrition & health and sustainable innovation – on the ROQUETTE Stand no N18 – HALL 9. At HIE this year ROQUETTE is offering much more than just ingredients – it is offering truly global solutions.
12-Feb-2010
Muntons Malted Ingredients and Barentz Group strengthen ties across Europe
Muntons Malted Ingredients are pleased to announce the strengthening of their existing relationship with Barentz Group Europe, with the signing of a new Distribution Agreement this week.
11-Feb-2010
Food Ingredients China 2010
March 23–25 the Food Ingredients China 2010 will be organized in the Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Centre (SECEC) in China. FIC is the largest food additives & ingredients trade fair in Asia. Barentz will participate in this fair.
26-Jan-2010
Protein-rich food in stride against obesity
Nine companies and universities have joined forces in combating obesity. They will develop and produce healthy food products and ingredients that are rich in protein, and then introduce these in properly monitored diet programmes. To determine individual diet prescriptions, a test based on biomarkers will be developed.
01-Oct-2009
Obituary
On September 23rd we received the sad news that our founder Mr. Herman Barentz has passed away quietly at the age of 86.
01-Sep-2009
Barentz Production companies Vitablend and Barentz Ingredients gear up for the future
Vitablend in Wolvega, Barentz Ingredients in Almelo and L.I. Frank in Twello together form the Production Division of Barentz Europe. In order to accommodate the growth of Vitablend and Barentz Ingredients, the production of both companies will be centralized in Wolvega over the next few months.
Older news
- 26-May-2009
Barentz Spolka z o.o have moved into a new office in Warsaw - 27-Apr-2009
ROQUETTE at VITAFOODS - 01-Apr-2009
Barentz becomes exclusive distributor in Bulgaria and Romania for Ashland Aqualon - 11-Mar-2009
Barentz sets up operation in Serbia - 27-Feb-2009
Barentz becomes Aqualon's exclusive distributor - 05-Feb-2009
AB Enzymes, Barentz confirm strong partnership - 26-Jan-2009
NOVOLYTE Technologies appoints BARENTZ as European distributor - 11-Nov-2008
Barentz moves into the Baltic States - 20-Oct-2008
Barentz appoints VP Animal Nutrition Division - 15-Sep-2008
Barentz and Sisterna in Central Europe - 08-Sep-2008
Barentz doubles sales force in Russia - 20-Feb-2008
Barentz to acquire majority of shares of Vitablend Holding - 17-Jul-2007
Barentz Euope B.V. expands activities in Turkey - 06-Jun-2007
Barentz and Ernst Sander AG form Joint Venture - 10-Apr-2007
Barentz Europe BV to Purchase MDB Twello BV - 26-Mar-2007
Barentz Service To Purchase Sicos - 26-Feb-2007
Barentz sourcing moves into India - 04-Jan-2007
BARENTZ B.V. settles in Russia - 13-Sep-2006
Barentz Europe BV and DENFER Turkey forge collaboration for the Turkish market. - 22-Aug-2006
Barentz B.V. Appoints BCH America, Inc.