As a leading supplier of botanical extracts to global health & beauty brands, Indfrag manufactures a wide range of botanical extracts as per the specifications provided by its clients
Philip Samuel, Founder & Chairman
Various industries rely on botanical extracts to infuse the goodness of natural botanicals into products such as perfumes, nutraceuticals, and even food. These potent extracts are pivotal in modern industries seeking to blend organic magic into their products, increasing the demand. The shift towards amalgamating natural substances is growing daily within the health and beauty sector, also driving the manufacturing industry of herbal extracts. The name Indfrag Biosciences shines as a beacon of excellence and consistency in this industry. Established in 1989, Indfrag Biosciences is a leading manufacturer and exporter of superior-quality botanicals extracted from the best raw materials from different parts of the world. The company stands out for its product consistency and communication practices, which are issues clients often face with other manufacturers. Following the principles of Environmental Sustainable Governance (ESG), Indfrag resolves these challenges and provides a hassle-free client experience.
Custom Extractions
As a leading supplier of botanical extracts to global health and beauty brands, Indfrag manufactures a wide range of botanical extracts as per the specifications provided by its clients. As a contract manufacturer of specific flavor ingredients for the food industry, the company also extends its manufacturing expertise to food industry giants. Operating out of multiple manufacturing units and working with a global network of raw material suppliers, the company is efficient and reliable in meeting diverse client demands.
“We operate five manufacturing units of varying capacities in three sites, which allows us the flexibility to supply extracts from milligram quantities to several tons to our customers’ specifications. We have a vast global network of raw botanical suppliers developed over the past 34 years, ranging from Eastern Europe to places like Ghana, Madagascar, and Indonesia. Three of our factories are located in India. We also have offices in India, Singapore and USA, with warehousing in India, USA, and France. We supply our cosmetic active ingredients to leading brands and companies in the EU, North/South America, and Asia,” shares Philip Samuel, Founder and Chairman of Indfrag Biosciences.
The company’s USP lies in ensuring the consistency of the quality of extracts. A comprehensive extraction process incorporating green chemistry methodologies is undertaken to ensure this uniformity. The company understands the client's specifications in the sections and sources raw materials (plants) to fulfill this requirement. Indfrag also develops the extraction technology needed for various extractions, which will help achieve the desired results. The firm then extracts the biologically active molecules from the plants and eliminates all unwanted parts of the plants. Utilizing an intricate procedure, the content of the active molecules is enhanced. After that, the extracts are transformed into a powder form as per each client's unique needs, which they can easily use in any manner.
Indfrag excels in research and development, which helps the company find the best places to source its raw materials from, and also stays ahead of the curve in terms of trend and technology adoption. Although there is not much advancement regarding technology adoption within this industry as it is bound to nature, there are various global trends that Indfrag has expertly incorporated within its operations. For instance, the focus on sustainability and ESG initiatives is something that Indfrag has included within its ethos. Moving away from toxic solvents to ethanol, a green solvent, the company has altered its manufacturing methodologies to enhance eco-friendliness.
Moreover, the company has also incorporated ESG measures, particularly regarding improving the living wages of farmers and suppliers. This step has been significant in the industry, and the firm has also been recognized as one of the top suppliers providing comfortable living wages to the staff.
The Journey & the Future
For over 34 years, Indfrag has been a dominant force in this industry, standing out for the expertise and ethics it extends into every aspect of the business. Having started its journey from manufacturing fresh flower extracts for perfumery, the company has evolved significantly over the years, experiencing steady and unshakeable growth. From the perfumery industry, the company shifted focus to extracting molecules for the healthcare and nutraceuticals industries, moving on to cosmetics and eventually expanding into the food industry.
As a leading supplier of botanical extracts to global health & beauty brands, Indfrag manufactures a wide range of botanical extracts as per the specifications provided by its clients Philip Samuel, Founder & Chairman
“We started with a turnover of 1.50 Cr. but we have only been growing ever since. Several companies have also approached us to purchase our business, and in 2016-17, we sold our health and nutrition company, which was about 90 percent of our business. As a result, our revenue decreased to 12 Cr. in the first years, but we have since propelled to exceptional growth. In the last five years, we have seen exemplary growth with our revenue going from 12 Cr. in 2017 to 220 Cr. this year,” further shares Samuel.
Having covered a long and successful development path over the decades, the company is now gearing up for the next expansion stage, focusing on acquiring sick units and companies and growing from there. Its philosophy is “Science with a conscience".
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