Apr 17 (BNP): Herbalife International India Private Limited and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have entered into a partnership to set up a Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology at IIT Madras Research Park.

The centre will focus on advanced research in plant cell fermentation, a biotechnology process used to grow plant cells in controlled environments to produce useful compounds such as herbal ingredients and bioactive substances.

The initiative aims to:

• Promote research in plant-based biotechnology and fermentation science
• Support development of scalable and sustainable production methods
• Encourage collaboration between academia and industry
• Provide training and innovation opportunities in bio-manufacturing

This facility is intended to strengthen translational research, helping move scientific discoveries from the lab toward practical applications in health, nutrition, and wellness industries.