Concepta Ingredients, a business unit of the Sabará Group, is a Brazilian company specializing in the sourcing, development, and commercialization of natural, organic, and sustainable ingredients derived primarily from native Brazilian biodiversity. With operations based in Valinhos, São Paulo, the company supplies a wide array of high-performance raw materials for the food, beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, both in Brazil and internationally. ## Core Business Concepta Ingredients’ core business lies in transforming native Brazilian plant resources into traceable, certified, and functional ingredients through ethical sourcing and advanced processing technologies. The company prioritizes environmental preservation, biodiversity conservation, and social impact by integrating local communities and sustainable agricultural models into its supply chain. ## Product and Service Offerings ### Bio Abundance Line - Oils and butters derived from native plants: - Açaí Oil - Brazil Nut Oil - Babassu Oil - Cupuaçu Butter - Licuri Oil - Passion Fruit Seed Oil - Cold-pressed, virgin, organic-certified - Applications: Skincare, haircare, functional foods, and aromatherapy ### Arboreto Premium Proteins - Plant-based protein concentrates: - Brazil nut protein - Acerola protein - Cupuaçu protein - Non-GMO and vegan-certified - Applications: Nutraceuticals, vegan formulations, clean-label nutrition ### Organic Sweeteners - Organic Inverted Liquid Sugar - Organic Muscovado Sugar - Demerara Syrup - Sourced from regenerative sugarcane farming practices ### Additives and Functional Ingredients - Natural emulsifiers and stabilizers (e.g., Polysorbate 80, soy lecithin) - Yucca Saponin: Natural foaming agent - Caramels & Colorants: Via exclusive partnership with Nigay SAS (France) ### Oleoresins - Extracts for flavor and function: - Black Pepper - Capsicum - Garlic - Paprika - Solvent-extracted, standardized for spice applications ## Specialization and Core USP Concepta Ingredients differentiates itself through: - Traceable, sustainable sourcing from Amazon, Cerrado, and Atlantic Forest biomes - Partnerships with over 1,500 smallholder farmers and extractive communities - Vertical integration from raw ingredient sourcing to final processing and export - Certified supply chains for organic, Fair for Life, and Rainforest Alliance standards - Active collaboration with academic and research institutions for product development ## Financials As a part of the Sabará Group, Concepta Ingredients benefits from consolidated operations and supply networks. Based on available estimates: - Group Revenue (2023): Approx. BRL 450 million - Concepta’s Share: Estimated at BRL 90–110 million - Export Share: Over 40% of Concepta’s revenue - Top Export Markets: United States, France, Germany, Japan, Canada ## Shipment Records According to trade intelligence data: - Export Destinations: Over 30 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia - Volume: More than 1,200 metric tons of native oils, syrups, and proteins exported in 2023 - Shipping Formats: Bulk drums, IBCs, sachets, and B2B retail packs - Certifications for Export: USDA Organic, EU Organic, Kosher, Halal, GMP, ISO 22000 ## Target Market Concepta Ingredients primarily supplies to: - Cosmetic and personal care brands focused on clean beauty - Natural food and beverage manufacturers - Nutraceutical and supplement companies - Flavor and fragrance houses - Private label and contract manufacturers ## Capabilities - State-of-the-art facility in Valinhos, SP with cold-pressing, refining, and drying lines - R&D and Application Lab: For formulation testing, organoleptic profiling, and stability analysis - Sustainability Monitoring Tools: Traceability systems and social impact tracking - Innovation Pipeline: Focus on novel bioactives and rare Amazonian species ## Certifications and Compliance - ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System - USDA Organic and EU Organic - Fair for Life Certified - Rainforest Alliance Partner - IBD Certifications for organic and sustainable raw materials - Vegan, Kosher, and Halal Certifications (product-specific) ## Customer Testimonials > “Concepta’s Brazil nut oil gave us a powerful story and a high-quality ingredient to formulate our hero facial oil product. The transparency of sourcing is unmatched.” > — Senior Product Developer, Clean Beauty Brand (USA) > “Their organic inverted sugar not only met our performance needs but also aligned with our sustainability goals for our new organic soda range.” > — R&D Director, Functional Beverage Brand (Germany) ## Major Achievements - Recognized as a Top 10 Sustainable Ingredients Innovator by Latin America Green Awards - Partnership with Nigay SAS (France) to distribute caramel specialties across LATAM - Export expansion to 30+ countries with multilingual sales and formulation support - Launched the Arboreto line of premium native proteins in 2022 with over 90% purity profiles - Integrated over 1,500 smallholder families into formalized, ethical sourcing programs - Developed in-house Biodiversity Sourcing Charter aligned with Nagoya Protocol Concepta Ingredients is redefining ingredient sourcing by combining ethics, science, and biodiversity to deliver premium, functional ingredients that nourish consumers while regenerating the environment and empowering communities.
