A major issue in the transformation of the perfume value chain, extraction techniques for natural ingredients are undergoing a revolution. Climate change and new consumer expectations are accelerating the drive towards greater sustainability. Perfume companies have been innovating to offer solutions that reduce the use of petrochemicals and resources, while maintaining high-quality olfactory profiles for the new ingredients. Here is an overview of these advances, all converging towards the.
L'Oréal-incubated startup Interstellar Lab will start deploying its biopharming platform at French flavours and fragrance company Robertet in early 2024. We spoke to CEO Barbara Belvisi to find out more.