Vantage Specialty Chemicals has acquired Desert Whale Jojoba Company, a US grower, producer and processor of jojoba and jojoba-based derivatives, oils and specialty ingredients. The purchase includes Desert Whale’s farms where the company grows and harvests jojoba. The acquisition complements Vantage Specialty Chemical’s global personal care business under the Lipo brand, strengthening its offering of natural, Ecocert and organic solutions to marketers of formulated skin and hair care produ...