ÄIO expands global reach through new distribution partnerships
At ÄIO, our mission has always been bigger than developing sustainable fats and oils. We want to make it easy for formulators and brands around the world to access next-generation ingredients that combine performance, traceability, and sustainability.
That is why we are excited to announce an important milestone in our commercial journey: ÄIO’s cosmetic ingredients are now represented by distribution partners across several key international markets.
Over the past months, we have established new partnerships with:
- Blagden, United Kingdom
- Dichem, Greece
- Permcos, Germany, Austria & Switzerland
- Aqua Proofers, India
- Sooy-K, South Korea
Together, these partnerships significantly expand the availability of ÄIO’s fermentation-derived ingredients and bring us closer to cosmetic formulators and brands in some of the world’s most dynamic beauty markets.
Why does distribution matter?
Developing an innovative ingredient is only part of the journey. For formulators and cosmetic brands, access to ingredients, local support, technical guidance, and regulatory expertise are just as important as the ingredient itself. This is where distributors play a critical role. They help connect ingredient innovators with formulators, product developers, manufacturers, and brands. They provide local market knowledge, technical support, formulation expertise, and a trusted route to market.
For many cosmetic companies, distributors are the first place they discover new ingredients. Being included in distributor portfolios means that ÄIO’s ingredients become easier to find, easier to test, and easier to incorporate into commercial formulations.
What makes this milestone significant?
Distribution partnerships are not established overnight. Before introducing a new ingredient to their customers, distributors evaluate many factors, including performance, quality, consistency, documentation, scalability, sustainability credentials, and commercial readiness. Over the past years, ÄIO has worked systematically to build this foundation.
Our team has successfully:
- scaled production from laboratory research to pilot and industrial manufacturing environments
- launched commercial cosmetic ingredients with INCI names
- achieved COSMOS certification
- achieved Vegan certification
- generated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data demonstrating significant reductions in land use, water depletion, and carbon emissions
- introduced the first commercial skincare product powered by ÄIO’s RedOil
These milestones help give distributors, formulators, and brands confidence that our ingredients are ready for real-world applications.
Bringing fermentation-derived ingredients closer to formulators
As the cosmetics industry increasingly searches for sustainable alternatives to conventional oils and fats, interest in biotechnology-derived ingredients continues to grow. At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, Sustainable Cosmetics Summit North America, in-cosmetics Global, and many other industry events, we have seen firsthand how formulators are looking for ingredients that can combine functionality with measurable sustainability benefits.
Through our new distribution network, formulators now have easier access to:
- RedOil, our carotenoid-rich functional, fermentation-derived oil. INCI: Rhodotorula Oil
- ZymaLipid Complex, our high-purity fatty acid complex. INCI: Linoleic/Oleic/Palmitic Acid
- Encapsulated oil, our multifunctional lipid-rich powder ingredient. INCI: Rhodotorula Ferment
Alongside local support from trusted partners who understand the specific needs of their regional markets.
Building the future together
For us, this announcement reflects growing confidence in fermentation-derived ingredients and in the role biotechnology can play in creating a more sustainable future for cosmetics. We are grateful to our distribution partners for believing in our vision and helping bring ÄIO’s ingredients to new markets.
If you are a formulator, cosmetic brand, manufacturer, or distributor interested in exploring ÄIO’s ingredients, we would love to hear from you.
The future of fats and oils is becoming more accessible every day.
Let us know if you want to test or buy our ingredients or become a distributor!
