During the first 6 months of 2020 the world has inevitably changed: face masks and sanitizing gel have turned to be an integral part of everyday life and due to the recent lockdown almost all companies involved in the production of raw materials for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic sector have changed their way of doing business dramatically.
As a matter of fact, it was necessary to review working methods as well as to reorganize production and orders, on the other hand this situation has opened up great opportunities for some sectors and products.
Covid-19, insecurities and opportunities for companies: Zuplex, the company we represent
Zuplex Botanicals, a South African company manufacturing botanical extracts with innovative technologies, is an example of how new business opportunities have been opened up during a global pandemic.
When Covid-19 first appeared in South Africa, the demand for sanitizing gel immediately skyrocketed just like the rest of the world. At the beginning of lockdown, the products available on the market were not fit to cope with the emergency, but in a very short time Zuplex was able to study, formulate and manufacture a safe, tested solution, which could be accessible to all.
To date, the production of Zuplex hand sanitizing gel is 40K liters. One of the features of this product is the addition of Tea Tree Oil – manufactured by the company itself – which is a natural antimicrobial.
Covid-19, insecurities and opportunities for companies: the interest in medicinal herbs
Another interesting and unexpected implication of the Covid-19 pandemic noted by Zuplex was the growth of the interest in the healing properties of wild medicinal herbs from South Africa. Nowadays, the individuals want to maintain their immune system healthy, which has resulted in an increase of the demand for new formulations of products to be included in this niche.
They are special products for the respiratory tract, for the physical well-being of men and women, anti-stress .. and much more.
Covid-19, insecurities and opportunities for companies: Zuplex Green Roobois
The demand for cosmetic oils for direct application and extracts is growing, too. An example is Green Roobois Zuplex, i. e. a firming, skin-soothing extract along with a powerful mix of antioxidants providing inflammation relief.
You can find Green Roobois in the Carlo Sessa Product Catalogue.