Groupe Berkem, a leading player in bio-based chemistry, acquired Laboratoires Eriger, a specialist in technologies derived from pharmaceutical research for the cosmetics industry.WHO: Laboratoires Eriger was co-founded in March 2019 in Tours, France, by Eric Buchy and Gérald Chomat, based on work at the Philippe Maupas Pharmacy Faculty. Laboratoires Eriger specializes in encapsulation based on PhytoVec technology, using chlorophyll to protect active ingredients while guaranteeing optimal formulability and efficacy.Founded in 1993 by Olivier Fahy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Groupe Berkem is a leading force in the bio-based chemicals market. Its mission is to advance the environmental transition of companies producing the chemicals used in everyday life by harnessing its expertise in both plant extraction and innovative formulations. Groupe Berkem has developed bio-based boosters and unique, high-quality bio-based solutions to boost the performance of synthetic molecules. The Group has almost 250 employees working at its head office (Blanquefort, Gironde) and 6 production facilities in Gardonne (Dordogne), La Teste-de-Buch (Gironde), Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne), Valence (Spain), and Tours (Indre-et-Loir).IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Olivier Fahy, Chairman and CEO of Groupe Berkem, stated, “We are delighted to integrate Laboratoires Eriger's cutting-edge technology into our Group. The production tools will be transferred to our industrial site in Chartres. Laboratoires Eriger's recognized know-how will be an invaluable asset in consolidating our expertise in plant-based chemistry and strengthening our position in the active cosmetics market.