Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced its complete acquisition of Solchem Nature SL, a prominent distributor of raw materials and premium ingredients for the Spanish nutraceutical market.

Based in Barcelona, Solchem has been a key player in the Spanish dietary and nutraceutical raw materials distribution landscape since its inception in 1994. Over the years, the company has cultivated a strong portfolio of innovative and sustainable solutions, coupled with deep-rooted relationships with over 250 customers in the nutraceutical market and established partnerships with leading principals in the industry. Solchem’s team of 14 experienced professionals brings valuable expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the Iberian nutraceutical market to Azelis.

This acquisition aligns perfectly with Azelis’s stated strategy of pursuing targeted business opportunities that support its growth and market share expansion in Spain. By integrating Solchem’s established network and expertise, Azelis gains immediate access to a broader customer base and strengthens its ability to offer a wider array of cutting-edge nutraceutical ingredients and formulations to customers across Europe. This synergy will empower customers to innovate and develop novel products leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations.

For principals, the acquisition presents a significant opportunity to expand their market reach through Solchem’s extensive network within the Spanish nutraceutical market. Azelis’s global infrastructure and market expertise will further amplify the distribution potential for these principals, creating new avenues for growth and market penetration.

Jose Manuel González, General Manager at Solchem Nature, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Joining forces with Azelis is not only an exciting growth opportunity for Solchem, but also a natural fit. We share a strong innovation-driven culture, rooted in a commitment to excellence towards our principals and customers. We look forward to continuing our journey with Azelis to deliver the best solutions to our partners in the nutraceutical market.”

Javier Pérez, Managing Director at Azelis Iberia, echoed this sentiment, adding, “We are excited to welcome Solchem to the Azelis team. Our combined capabilities significantly strengthen Azelis’s position in the highly attractive nutraceutical market. With common values and the same entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit, I’m convinced we will successfully continue to unlock the nutraceutical market’s untapped potential together.”

The acquisition of Solchem Nature underscores Azelis’s commitment to building a robust and comprehensive nutraceutical platform across the EMEA region.