dsm-firmenich announces its partnership with Interstellar Lab, a biotech startup that develops biofarming solutions. The partnership is designed to spearhead advancements in botanical ingredients production, which is said to mark a significant leap forward in dsm-firmenich’s quest to expand and explore the boundaries of natural innovation in agrotech.
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This collaboration aims to pioneer an ingredient research program focusing on the impact of environmental conditions on plant yield and phenotype evaluation. Leveraging Interstellar Lab's AI-controlled environment and biotech expertise, the partnership seeks to reduce the climate impact of farming and preserve biodiversity in critical ecosystems.
Interstellar Lab specializes in developing and operating advanced biofarming platforms to
accelerate plant growth and trigger specific molecule production in plants.courtesy of dsm-firmenich
"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, anticipating challenges of production and sourcing, and prioritizing the highest quality of ingredients. This dedication ensures we deliver the purest, and most authentic natural extracts for perfumery,” says Xavier Brochet, Global Head of Natural Innovation at dsm-firmenich.
“At dsm-firmenich, we valorize natural ingredients and continuously push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability for perfumery. Our partnership with Interstellar Lab represents another avenue of exploration in agrotech, expanding our ability to harness the synergy of nature and science, breaking the conventions to uncover unparalleled excellence in both olfactive quality and sustainability for our creations,” adds Michal Benmayor, VP of Perfumery Innovation and Sustainability at dsm-firmenich.
