AFYREN and MINASOLVE announce partnership agreement to jointly develop key biobased molecules for the fragrances industry at industrial scale

5 November 2026

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Clermont-Ferrand/Lyon, November 5th, 2026, 07:45 am CET – AFYREN, a greentech company offering manufacturers biobased and low-carbon products through its unique fermentation technology based on a fully circular model, announces today a partnership to market a select number of key biobased molecules with MINASOLVE the green chemistry arm of the Minafin Group and a recognized leader in bio-based solvents, specialty intermediates and ingredients for various industries.

Meeting strong market expectations

The ingredients used in the fragrance industry are complex molecules offering a wide range of olfactory properties — most notably the ability to replicate and often enhance the scents of natural flowers and plants on an industrial scale, with consistent properties and foreseeable costs. Today, these molecules are still frequently derived from petroleum sources, falling short of customer expectations for natural, responsibly sourced products with a lower environmental footprint.
Key players in the cosmetics and beauty sector are actively seeking biobased alternatives. By combining their expertise, AFYREN and MINASOLVE aim to bring to market a select number of key biobased molecules that meets the quality requirements of the most demanding markets, combining natural and fully traceable origins with a significantly lower carbon footprint than petrochemical equivalents, while also ensuring stable and predictable costs.

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