Nutramedic &Cosmetics
Green Technology for Vidya Europe Vidya Europe, the French subsidiary of the international Vidya Herbs group, has inaugurated a new industrial unit using eco-friendly supercritical CO2 technology. This project has been financed by the French Government.
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idya Europe specialises in the development, manufacture and distribution of plant extracts and ingredients for the Nutraceuticals, Food, Animal Nutrition/Petfood and Cosmetics industries. To strengthen its development, this subsidiary of the Indian group Vidya Herbs is bolstering its green technology industrial facilities. This year, it acquired an innovative production facility based on supercritical fluid extraction technology. Thanks to support from the France Relance programme, a brand new 1,400 m2 unit has been built. This unit, which can process up to 3x400-litres at a pressure of 1,000 bars, will be dedicated to the manufacture of innovative, solvent-free and organic plant extracts. This very rare piece of equipment will be accompanied by similar smaller-scale facilities to enable the company to develop and produce smaller quantities with much higher added value. As part of its development and to enhance its extraction expertise, the company intends to streng then its position by mastering green technologies.
Towards more natural and sustainable products
Strong trends in health, well-being and healthier, more sustainable food are increasingly reflected in consumer behaviour. Initially confined to the Nutraceuticals sector, where products concentrated in active ingredients reinforce, compensate for and enrich the diet, this need for more natural, naturefriendly products now extends to the agri-food, animal feed, pet food and cosmetics sectors. The Vidya Herbs group and its subsidiaries, including Vidya Europe, have been part of this funda-
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mental trend since its creation, and are major players in the manufacture and distribution of plant extracts, and one of the pioneers of organic extracts.
The new factory
Located near Chartres, the new plant, supported by the French government, is set in a bucolic setting covering an area of 1,400 m². It includes 5-, 25- and 3x400-litre supercritical CO2 extraction units, capable of working at pressures of up to 1,000 bars. Equipped with all the associated accessories, this unit can develop and produce solvent-free biological lipid extracts. The 3x400-litre unit enables mass production, while the smaller units enable very high added-value production.
Vidya Europe
Vidya Europe is the European subsidiary of the Indian group Vidya Herbs, based in Eure et Loir (production units) and in the south-west Paris region (head office, Research & Innovation centre and logistics platform). This international group was founded in 2000 by Mr Shyamprasad Kodimule, who is currently its CEO. Vidya Herbs specialises in the production and distribution of plant-based ingredients and active ingredients for the B2B market. The company has a total of fifteen production facilities in India, France, the United States and Japan, as well as a worldwide commercial presence. Vidya Herbs is recognised as one of the world leaders in turmeric and plays a significant role in the coffee sector. For further information visit: https://vidyaeurope.com/