A world of natural choices from Cognis Nutrition & Health
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Cognis is a worldwide business
operating to the highest standards and enjoying a matching reputation. The
company has 160 years of experience in the business of oleochemicals
– products derived from renewable raw materials – and is justly proud of its
‘natural roots’.
Cognis Nutrition & Health, one of five business units within the group,
pioneered the development and production of natural-source vitamin E and
plant sterols. Today, with its comprehensive and growing portfolio of
science-based, natural-source ingredients Cognis is particularly well placed
to meet the needs of its customers in this dynamic sector.
With production and technical support capabilities around the world -
from Kankakee in the USA, to Boussens in France, Barcelona Spain and
Illertissen in Germany - Cognis has an extensive network of experts, making
it possible to offer customers the benefits of a global organisation, plus
all-important local knowledge.
Excellent technical expertise, innovative marketing solutions, in-depth
scientific support and responsive customer service are the core competencies
that underpin Cognis’ reputation. As part of its continuing drive to meet
customer needs and address market trends, Cognis Nutrition & Health has
realigned its strategic approach in recent months, to focus more directly on
product concepts that support specific aspects of human health.
Market research has identified three initial key concepts that fit with
the company’s range of natural source ingredients: heart health, eye health
and body composition, concepts that encompass some of mankind’s most
pressing health challenges.
From antioxidants, plant sterols and speciality lipids, to botanicals and
mixed carotenoids, Cognis delivers natural source ingredients and know-how
that promote healthy nutrition and wellbeing. The wide range of products for
the food supplement and functional food industries includes:
Tonalin® CLA
A natural source of Conjugated Linoleic Acid for body composition products,
Tonalin® is the original CLA
brand* for food supplements and functional foods.
Vegapure® plant sterol esters
Plant sterol esters for cholesterol reduction
Delios® Medium Chain
Triglycerides
Medium chain triglycerides for sport and fitness
Covitol® natural-source
vitamin E
The power of natural-source vitamin E
Covi-ox® natural mixed
tocopherols
Natural mixed tocopherols for protection against food oxidation
Betatene® natural mixed
carotenoids
Natural mixed carotenoids, helping to bridge the dietary gap
Xangold® natural lutein
esters
Natural lutein esters for eye health
Cegepal® essential fatty
acids
Essential fatty acids in powder form
Botanical Specialties
Sources of active principles for food and food supplements
*Tonalin® is an exclusively licensed product of the
Cognis Group
For more information please contact:
Cognis Nutrition & Health -
Functional Foods & Medical Nutrition:
Phone +49.7303.13.326
Fax +49.7303.13.287
Dietary Supplements:
Phone: +49.211.7940.9692
Fax: +49.211.798.2390
www.cognis.com
Cognis employs 8,500 people, and has production sites and service centres
in almost 30 countries. The company has dedicated its activities to a high
level of sustainability and delivers natural source raw materials and
ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics,
detergents and cleaners industries. Additionally, Cognis provides solutions
for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants,
textiles and plastics, as well as agriculture and mining.
Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital
Partners, and Schroder Ventures Life Sciences. In 2003, Cognis recorded
sales of 2.95 billion euros and an operating profit before depreciation,
amortization and exceptional items (EBITDA recurring) of 312 million euros.
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