Vantage Specialty Chemicals announced that it has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba Company, a US grower, producer and processor of jojoba and jojoba-based derivatives, oils and specialty ingredients, widely as used emollients in skin care products, colour cosmetics, cleansers, hair care and sun care products. The purchase includes Desert Whale’s farms where the company grows and harvests jojoba.
From left to right: Steven Young, Global HR Director - Lipo; Chris Humberstone, Executive VP - Lipo; Soraya Rohde, President - Desert Whale; Nancy Clements, VP Global Marketing – Lipo; Manuel Serrano, VP Global Supply Chain – Lipo; Dilshad Ahmed, VP of Finance-Lipo (was not available for this photo)
This acquisition complements Vantage Specialty Chemical’s global personal care business under the Lipo brand, strengthening its offering of natural, Ecocert and organic solutions to marketers of formulated skin and hair care products.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Desert Whale is the first manufacturer controlling every aspect of production (From Farms to Formulations®) and is a world leading grower and producer of jojoba-derived ingredients for personal care and colour cosmetic applications.
The co-founder and President of Desert Whale, Soraya Rohde will join the Vantage Personal Care team to manage the Jojoba and Natural Derivatives business.
