• Solabia acquired a majority stake in Ethical Naturals, adding a U.S. nutraceutical ingredient and finished-product operation.

• Ethical Naturals’ founders remain shareholders and will continue managing the California business.

Solabia Group, a Paris-based manufacturer of natural and biotechnology-derived active ingredients for nutrition, cosmetics and life sciences, said Nov. 5 that it acquired a majority stake in California-based Ethical Naturals. The parties did not disclose financial terms or the size of the interest.

Ethical Naturals supplies botanical and natural-source ingredients to supplement and beverage brands, including AlphaWave L-Theanine, GreenGrown glucosamine, PureLeaf ginkgo and Cranberex cranberry extract. Its U.S. operation combines sourcing with an on-site testing laboratory, distribution and manufacturing, while its finished-product services cover encapsulation and bottling.

The deal gives Solabia an established U.S. nutraceutical ingredient portfolio and customer base. Ethical Naturals’ founders will retain a shareholding and continue to manage the company alongside its new majority owner, while Solabia’s European presence is expected to support Ethical Naturals’ expansion on that continent.

Founded in 2006, Ethical Naturals says its manufacturing facility and quality programs incorporate dietary supplement and food cGMP requirements. The company also tests every ingredient batch through its ProfileProven program. Solabia said the combined businesses will offer customers a wider ingredient range and pursue product development and international growth. Solabia president and CEO Muriel Koch said:

“By combining these strengths with Solabia’s broader portfolio, international reach and innovation capabilities, we see significant opportunities to accelerate growth, particularly in the US.”

Muriel Koch, president and CEO, Solabia