The French producer of high-end cosmetics has opened a vertical farming laboratory to produce herbs for organic cosmetics. The new facility is based at Capsum’s existing R&D site at its plant in Marseille, France. It is the result of a joint project with Helsinki-headquartered iFarm, announced in late 2021.
Capsum will now be able to cultivate its own organic ingredients for new cosmetic formulas. The French designer and manufacturer of microfluidic skin care formulas has partnered with.
From vertical farming to greenhouses and plant factories, Controlled Environmental Agriculture could help address the global challenge to produce more food with less environmental impact. But a state-of-the-industry study reveals proponents are concerned overblown environmental claims could undermine the credibility of the sector.