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Univar Solutions and Ashland Forge Exclusive Partnership for Cellulose Ethers in Food and Beverage Sector Throughout EMEA
Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "The Company"), a leading global solutions provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an exclusive distribution partnership between their Foodology by Univar Solutions business and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH). Ashland is a global, consumer-focused additives and specialty ingredients company recognized for its leading cellulose ether derivatives and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP). Beginning Janu
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