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Updated - June 25, 2026 at 03:10 PM.

| Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in collaboration with Herbalife International India has inaugurated the Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology. 

The Herbalife–IIT Madras CoE aims to enable sustainable and scalable production of herbal biomass, develop enriched herbal extracts and high-value phytochemicals, and bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and industrial applications.

Equipped with customized plant cell bioreactors, advanced analytical platforms and pilot-scale processing facilities, the CoE will serve researchers, students, entrepreneurs and industry professionals seeking to develop the next generation of plant-derived ingredients and health and wellness products through plant cell fermentation.

“By combining cutting-edge science with translational research and strong industry partnerships, we aim to accelerate innovation, nurture talent, and develop sustainable technologies that will shape the future of plant-derived health and wellness products,”Smita Srivastava, Head, Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology

“The establishment of the Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology represents an important investment in building scientific capabilities for the future. Through this initiative, we aim to create opportunities for researchers, students, and innovators to explore new applications of plant-based technologies and contribute to advancements in nutrition science,”Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India, added.

Published on June 25, 2026

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