Herbalife, IIT Madras open India's first Plant Cell Fermentation CoE in Chennai
Herbalife India and IIT Madras have inaugurated India's first Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology in Chennai. The facility targets sustainable biomanufacturing of plant-derived wellness ingredients, with Himalaya Wellness among industry collaborators, aiming to cut India's import dependence on specialty botanicals.
Herbalife India and IIT Madras inaugurated India's first Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology in Chennai, targeting sustainable biomanufacturing of plant-derived health and wellness ingredients, with industry collaborations aimed at reducing import dependence.
Why this matters
Builds on Herbalife India's recent R&D and supply-chain push, following its dual procurement wins at the 5th Procurement Strategy India Summit 2026, signalling deeper local sourcing intent.
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