Key Highlights:
- dsm-firmenich has partnered with Interstellar Lab to advance the production of botanical ingredients, focusing on natural innovation in agrotech.
- This collaboration will research the impact of environmental conditions on plant yield and phenotype evaluation, aiming to make farming more climate-friendly and biodiversity-conscious.
- Leveraging AI-controlled biofarming solutions, the initiative seeks to optimize resource use and reduce carbon footprint in perfumery ingredient production.
Collaborative Effort in Agrotech Innovation
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and Interstellar Lab, a biotech startup specializing in biofarming solutions, have announced a partnership aimed at driving advancements in the production of botanical ingredients. This collaboration is set to explore new avenues in agrotech, focusing on sustainable innovation and the olfactive richness of natural ingredients in perfumery.
Research Program Targets Environmental Impact
The joint effort centers on an ingredient research program that examines how environmental conditions affect plant yield and phenotype. Utilizing Interstellar Lab’s cutting-edge, AI-controlled environment and biotech expertise, the partnership is poised to address the environmental impacts of farming and support biodiversity in critical ecosystems.
Xavier Brochet, Global Head of Natural Innovation at dsm-firmenich, stated, “Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually expand the horizons of natural ingredients. By exploring cutting-edge agrotech advancements, we’re reshaping the landscape of species selection and prioritizing the highest quality of ingredients.”
Interstellar Lab, known for its development of advanced biofarming platforms, aims to accelerate plant growth and trigger specific molecule production in plants. Barbara Belvisi, CEO and Founder of Interstellar Lab, highlighted the platform’s potential, saying, “Our biofarming platform represents a revolution in the perfumery landscape, providing renewable ingredients that are responsibly sourced and produced.”
Advancing Natural Perfumery
The partnership aligns with dsm-firmenich’s strategic goals of valorizing natural ingredients and pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in the perfumery industry. Michal Benmayor, VP Perfumery Innovation and Sustainability at dsm-firmenich, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, noting, “Our partnership with Interstellar Lab represents another avenue of exploration in agrotech, expanding our ability to harness the synergy of nature and science.”
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