We Are All One Hive™ | Our Sustainability Initiative
At Koster Keunen, we know the world is interconnected and that is reflected in our corporate choices at all levels; from raw material traceability, to the source for our waxes, and the people we do business with. We believe firmly in leaving the world better than we found it that we started the initiative we call We Are All One Hive™.
Sustainable Yellow Beeswax
Koster Keunen is the worlds leader in beeswax. We are dedicated to our Sustainable Beeswax initiative, supported by our Lomé, Togo facility. Our Sustainable Yellow Beeswax supply chain in West Africa is a long-term commitment with cooperative and beekeeper groups. Our program improves the lives of beekeepers, farmers and the quality of their product. The results of this work can bee seen in the quality of wax produced, the recurrent income at the local level, and professionalization of the local beekeeping society.
Sustainable White Beeswax
Koster Keunen is the worlds leader in beeswax. We are dedicated to our Sustainable Beeswax initiative, supported by our Lomé, Togo facility. Our Sustainable White Beeswax supply chain in West Africa is a long-term commitment with cooperative and beekeeper groups. Our program improves the lives of beekeepers, farmers and the quality of their product. The results of this work can bee seen in the quality of wax produced, the recurrent income at the local level, and professionalization of the local beekeeping society.
Stop by the Koster Keunen Booth at the 2021 NYC Suppliers Day
To be in the know, you won’t want to miss the Society of Cosmetics Chemists Suppliers Day show November 10-11, 2021. Koster Keunen will be on hand to share our expertise, so come by booth #1419 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to learn about ways we can help you stay on trend.
Supporting Vegan Formulations
Replacing animal derived waxes can be a challenge. Koster Keunen has a map that can help you.
In-Cosmetics Global Formulation Launches
Product development continues even while the world changes arounds us. Koster Keunen’s R&D team has created 8 new formulas, originally slated for launch at In-Cosmetics based on global market trends for all segments.
Care for Your Wood Furniture with Waxes
Wax is time-honored way to keep wood looking its best. Beeswax has been used for millennia to not only give wood a glowing surface, but also to protect it from wear and water. Time and innovation have been good to wood.
Start the Year Thinking Sunny Thoughts with Sunflower Wax
With the winter solstice past and days starting to get longer, who can blame us if our minds turn to sun-drenched days and hours of outdoors activities?
Respect for the World We All Share
The careful collaboration between the local population and the leading beeswax producer in West Africa creates an excellent boost to the rural economy around the national park centered on sustainability.
Naturally Soften the Skin and Delight the Senses with Orange Wax
Orange wax helps to protect the interior of fruit from drying out, and to keep harmful things out of the fruit. It can also bring these benefits to your products.
Creating the Perfect Lip Balm: Styles, Trends, & Textures
Lip balms are universally and perennially popular, whether to keep lips smooth in winter, or to protect against sun damage in summer.
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