The “sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan” molecule marked the start of a fascinating success story in 1994. A small team working with Dr. Fred Zülli, Mibelle Biochemistry’s founder and Managing Director, developed the novel active ingredient CM-glucan which, due to its immune-boosting properties, is once again attracting great interest during the pandemic. Mibelle Biochemistry obtained a foothold in the international cosmetics market with CM-glucan and built up a distribution network in more than 50 countries.
International breakthrough with PhytoCellTec™ active ingredient
Mibelle Biochemistry has relied on innovation from the outset. However, it achieved a global breakthrough in 2008 with introduction of the PhytoCellTec™ Malus domestica active ingredient. Mibelle Biochemistry became the first company to offer an active ingredient based on plant stems cells to the cosmetics market. This technology achieved large-scale cultivation of callus cells from rare or protected plants, such as the “Uttwiler Spätlauber” apple variety. Launch of the apple stem cell product gained Mibelle Biochemistry a massive market presence and the PhytoCellTec ™ technology was even recognised at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) as an eco breakthrough.
New string to Mibelle Biochemistry’s bow in the rapidly growing Food & Health market
Four years ago, in addition to the global cosmetics industry, Mibelle Biochemistry developed a second product portfolio, called Food & Health, with active ingredients for food supplements. “In the next few years we anticipate great growth potential in this market”, said Dr. Fred Zülli.
Dual concept: “Inspired by nature, realized by science”
The “Inspired by nature, realized by science” slogan reflects Mibelle Biochemistry’s active ingredient development strategy. In this dual concept the company has combined the trend towards nature and sustainability, with the desire for science-based cosmetics. We are very proud of what we have been able to build with our customers, employees and partners in the last 30 years. We look forward to continuing this fascinating journey and delighting the markets with new, innovative and high-quality active ingredients.” declared Dr. Fred Zülli.
