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What Is Fusel Oil? Uses, Composition and Industrial Applications
FUSEL OIL — WHAT IT IS, WHERE IT’S USED, AND WHAT BUYERS NEED TO KNOW Fusel oil is a natural by-product of fermentation and distillation. It is a mixture of…
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Organic Alcohol for Cosmetics & Personal Care: What Buyers Need to Know
For cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, organic alcohol is increasingly a formulation requirement rather than a premium option.
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Why RTD Producers are Rethinking Their Bulk Alcohol Sourcing
Every ready-to-drink product needs a base spirit upstream. As the category has scaled, getting sourcing right is of the most important decisions in your production process.
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A Walkthrough of Sasma’s Warehouse Process
How Sasma's Halsteren facility moves bulk alcohol from receiving to automated, weight-controlled filling to shipment — step by step.
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Local Press Visits Halsteren: “Sasma Has Customers All Over the World”
As we close out Q3, we share the key developments shaping our industry: global trade agreements & tariff shifts, products where we see strong opportunities, & more.
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Sasma Opens Advanced Blending, Storage, and Logistics Facility in Halsteren
Halsteren, The Netherlands – May 2026 – Sasma is set to open its new Halsteren facility in June 2026: a purpose-built warehouse and processing site designed to significantly expand the…
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How Alcohol is Made: Production Methods Explained
From vodka to disinfectants, all alcohol starts with the same chemistry: sugar, yeast, heat, fermentation, and distillation.
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What is Denaturation of Alcohol?
Denaturation of alcohol is the process of making ethanol unfit for human consumption by adding specific chemicals called denaturants. The ethanol itself doesn’t change—it’s a blending process—but the result is…
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Q&A: Understanding US vs. EU Metrics in the Bulk Alcohol Trade
Precision in measurement is critical in the global alcohol trade. From customs documentation and excise tax calculations to pricing and logistics, understanding how alcohol volume and strength are measured across…
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The Different Types of Ethanol: Uses, Purity & Applications Explained
Ethanol is used across a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to food production & manufacturing. While often referred to as ethanol or ethyl alcohol, its function depends entirely on…
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Meet Sasma’s New Warehouse Manager in Halsteren
Mark shares his background, his vision for safe & efficient operations, and how Halsteren will serve as a natural extension of Sasma’s team in Zoetermeer.
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Is Ethyl Alcohol Halal?
Ethyl alcohol is widely used acrossmany supply chains, where it primarily serves as a functional ingredient rather than a consumable product.
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What Is A CAS Number and Why Is It Important?
Quality at Sasma more than a standard we adhere to. we're suppliers of bulk spirits & alcohol, from sourcing and production to documentation and delivery.
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The Sasma Standard: A Commitment To Quality & Consistency
Quality at Sasma more than a standard we adhere to. we're suppliers of bulk spirits & alcohol, from sourcing and production to documentation and delivery.
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Halsteren Update: Storage, Blending, and Logistics Services
As Sasma prepares to open its new warehouse & blending facility in Halsteren, we sat down with Hans van der Kloot to discuss how the project is progressing.
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How EU-Mercosur Deals Could Reshape Ethanol & Alcohol Trade
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur reached a political agreement on trade in December 2024, but the deal is not yet active.
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Bourbon Whiskey Imports into the EU: Tariffs & Trade Flows
Examining US-EU tariff disputes and suspensions from 2018 to 2025.
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EU Suspends Tariff Privileges for Pakistani Sugar Cane Alcohol: What It Means for the Ethanol Market
On 20 June 2025, the European Commission officially suspended Pakistan’s GSP+ tariff privileges for ethanol.
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RTD Market Momentum: What’s Trending and How Sasma Can Support
The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) market continues to surge globally, with innovation accelerating across every corner of the beverage industry.
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evofenedex: Training Increases Efficiency at Wholesaler Sasma
An English translation of the Sasma Logistics Team's interview with Dutch entrepreneurs' association evofenedex’s Globe Magazine.
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Everything You Need To Know About Agave Spirits
Once a niche category largely defined by tequila, agave spirits are now celebrated by connoisseurs for their complexity and deep cultural roots.
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Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned bulk alcohol and spirits suppliers. Since 2002, we have supplied brand owners, bottlers, and private label producers in over 70 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are certified to FSSC 22000 — one of the highest internationally recognised food safety management standards — ensuring traceability and compliance across our supply chain.
Our sales, logistics, and operations teams support every order from first inquiry through to final delivery. Contact us by phone or email, or submit an inquiry using the form linked below.
