EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, Jan 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
Ceapro Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CZO) has signed two US distribution agreements
for its certified-organic(TM) lines, with KAH Specialty Products of New
Jersey and Harris & Ford in the Midwest. Both are specialists in the
growing organic natural ingredients sector (1).These signings build on
the recently announced European distribution agreement with Laserson S.A.
in France.
Said Mark Redmond, President and CEO of Ceapro, "Our focus is on
expanding the markets for Ceapro's ingredients by geography and market
sector to include the organic personal care markets and pharmaceutical
clients. These are important new partners for Ceapro, granting access to
markets and customers complimentary to those served by our existing
distribution network."
Ceapro's commitment to natural ingredients is comprehensive; products are
derived from plants grown under recognized organic farming methods and
are officially certified as organic. Ceapro's manufacturing facility has
organic certification allowing for certified organic plants to be
processed. Manufacturing uses solvents and chemicals certified as GRAS
(Generally Recognized as Safe), and new techniques have been developed to
help reduce water waste and emissions
About KAH Specialty Products, LLC
KAH is a distributor of specialty ingredients for use in creams, lotions,
make-ups and other cosmetic product types, including sunscreens, actives,
functionals and botanical ingredients. KAH offers custom-made, highly
specialized ingredients for the nutraceutical and cosmetics markets.
About Harris & Ford
Located in Indianapolis -- the Crossroads of America -- Harris & Ford is
a major distributor of chemicals, ingredients and related products and
services to food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, water and industrial
customers. With more than 35 years of combined experience in chemicals,
ingredients and related products and services, Harris & Ford is well
respected for the vision, integrity and proficiency it brings to the
distribution business.
About Ceapro Inc.
Ceapro Inc. is a Canadian growth-stage biotechnology company whose
primary business activities relate to the development and
commercialization of organic products for medical, cosmetic and animal
health industries using proprietary technology and natural, renewable
resources. We will also be applying our technology to become an active
participant in the bio-energy sector. We have introduced health and
wellness services employing our CeaProve(R) diagnostic technology. To
learn more about Ceapro, visit www.ceapro.com
(1) A study from Kline & Co shows demand for personal care products
derived from natural ingredients in the USA and Western European consumer
markets is registering double-digit expansion, and is projected to
total roughly $7 billion by 2012.
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Contacts:
Ceapro Inc.
Dr. Mark Redmond
President and CEO
(Edmonton): 780-421-4555
info@ceapro.com
Sun International Communications
Nicole Blanchard, B.Sc., B.Comm.
Managing Partner
(Montreal): 450-973-6600
nicole.blanchard@isuncomm.com
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