Somerset, NJ and Madera, CA—Botanical and herbal extracts manufacturer, Cepham Inc., and minerals provider, Cypress Minerals, are joining forces to help advance solutions-based ingredients and purpose-led impact. In an effort to support their long-term vision of strengthening one another's influence on innovation, scientific integrity, supply chain excellence, and social impact throughout the industry, the partnership will marry both companies' areas of expertise.

"At the core of this partnership is a shared belief that innovation should be grounded in science, transparency, and purpose,” shared Cepham COO Sameer Joshi. “This collaboration brings together Cepham’s expertise in clinically studied, branded botanical and specialty ingredients with Cypress Minerals’ portfolio of high-quality, resilient mineral ingredients.”

Building upon a relationship

Cepham and Cypress Minerals have a long history of partnering together. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, A Thousand Plus, is their co-owned organization set up with the goal of changing the trajectory of underserved women and children around the world. Now with their next joint venture, the companies are looking to reinforce their delivery of responsibly developed, high-quality ingredients while simultaneously contributing in a positive manner, well beyond the supply chain.

“This is a natural evolution of the partnership Cepham and Cypress developed surrounding our non-profit work with A Thousand Plus," shared Cypress Minerals President and COO Michelle Martin. "Cepham is a trusted science-first partner in our industry, and this collaboration reflects our mutual commitment to raising the bar on innovative, quality ingredients and customer experience. Together, we’re advancing ingredient innovation and demonstrating how purpose-driven partnerships can benefit all of our stakeholders.”

Additional details of this development, including joint initiatives, educational programs, and new product concepts, will be shared throughout 2026 during key industry events. Stay tuned to WholeFoods magazine for more. 

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