At IMCD Italy, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond words, embracing tangible action.
That's why we're proud to announce a significant step in our integrated vision: the launch of our first corporate beehive in the heart of Parco Segantini, Milan. This initiative, in partnership with Apicoltura Urbana, beautifully blends science, biodiversity and environmental education, reflecting our deep respect for nature and true innovation.
Our collaboration has recently been featured in Ingredienti Alimentari, a respected industry magazine that highlights the latest trends and insights in food. The article explores how bees, pollinators of over 75% of food crops, inspire our approach to innovation, from food and nutraceuticals to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
As Marco Madeddu, Managing Director of IMCD Italy, explains: "Bees are nature’s lesson in harmony, intelligence and precision. Their work sustains ecosystems, while their products - honey, propolis, royal jelly - are essential ingredients in many of our sectors. Partnering with Apicoltura Urbana is more than a symbolic act: it’s a call to protect biodiversity and bring sustainability to life, every day."
Our Nutraceuticals and Food & Nutrition team also highlighted how pollination impacts the phytochemical profile of medicinal plants, improving their efficacy in nutraceutical applications. Ingredients like propolis, now available in standardised forms, are being developed alongside botanical extracts to respond to growing consumer demand for effective, natural wellness solutions.
From R&D to final formulation, our technical experts are committed to working with suppliers who protect biodiversity and promote regenerative practices, ensuring that every ingredient we offer contributes to a healthier planet and a more resilient food system.
Through our labs, our partnerships and our people, we continue to transform nature’s intelligence into high-performance solutions that shape the future of food, health and wellbeing.
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