Lesaffre launches spinoff for value-added fermentation solutions

In France, Lesaffre announced the launch of Leaf Technologies (LESAFFRE ADVANCED FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES). Leaf Technologies will focus on the worldwide sales and market development of value-added fermentation solutions for fuel ethanol and bio-based chemicals producers.

Leaf Technologies’ mission is to reinforce Lesaffre’s current position on the first generation fuel ethanol market and continue innovating in the field of lignocellulosic ethanol. Using synergies within its team, the Lesaffre group and through academic and industrial partnerships, Leaf Technologies will also develop cutting-edge solutions for bio-based chemicals producers.

Utilizing the expertise of Lesaffre in the field of genetics, fermentation, yeast and yeast derivatives production, Leaf Technologies will continue to develop research programs for fuel ethanol and bio-based chemicals.