W.LAST - WHO WE ARE

W.Last has been working with herbs and botanicals for over a century. Founded in 1907, the company has grown alongside the pharmaceutical, natural health, cosmetic, and food industries—adapting, evolving, and staying relevant every step of the way.

What sets W.Last apart is a deep respect for both tradition and innovation. While ethanol extraction has long been the industry standard, W.Last has gone further, becoming a leader in alternative extraction methods. Today, the company produces botanical extracts using ethanol-free and sugar-free hydroglycerol (glycerite) processes, as well as propylene glycol extracts widely used in the perfume, cosmetic, and vape industries.

With decades of hands-on experience, the W.Last team is passionate about creating botanical extracts known for their consistent quality, manufacturing reliability, and excellent sensory characteristics. There is a growing demand for botanical extracts that are easy to formulate with while offering an improved taste profile—an area in which W.Last has built a strong reputation.

By investing in advanced technologies, including ultrasonic extraction, W.Last has positioned itself at the forefront of botanical innovation in Africa. This modern approach allows for clean, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible extraction while helping preserve the integrity of the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents.

Today, W.Last proudly supplies high-quality, locally produced botanical extracts to local and international markets, blending over a century of knowledge with forward-thinking solutions for the future of botanical extraction.