In 1998 Bourgogne Alcools who wanted to diversify by bringing value to one of its product (Grape Seed), met Arkopharma around a common project for developing a new and innovative process of Botanical Extracts production.

After one year of intensive R&D work, including Lab research, pilot trials and engineering design of apparatuses, they created a common joint venture: Burgundy Botanical Extracts as an independent company.

They decided together to built a completely new factory which starts its production activity beginning October 2000.