Who We Are

Introducing NaturaYuva

As a sustainable specialty ingredients supplier, NaturaYuva unleashes the power of nature.

 

By working with a large network of smallholder farmers in India, we transform plant species into a wide variety of specialty aromatic and medicinal ingredients for food and beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and natural cosmetic manufacturers.

 

We address some of the biggest challenges faced by these industries by providing access to high-quality, organic certified, traceable ingredients from sustainable sources. We work collaboratively with our smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and connect them to consumer brands around the world. With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we are motivated by the positive impact we have on the livelihoods of the individuals working on these farms, the knowledge there is to gain from these partnerships, and the habitats we restore through regenerative agroforestry.

 

  • We offer natural ingredients in the form of powder from dried biomass, plant ethanolic extracts, essential oils and tea cuts.
  • We have two production facilities, with a capacity to produce 650MT per annum. 
  • Our Quality-by-Design Framework incorporates Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) and Critical Process Parameters (CPP) for quality management. 
  • We offer R&D for new ingredients to support our clients new product development programmes. 
  • We have our own Agroforestry Research Station (ARS), for the research and cultivation of plant species for commercialisation. 

 

Our Customers

 

For our customers in the Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Natural Cosmetics sectors, we are a trusted source for premium quality botanical ingredients from Indian medicinal and aromatic plants.

 

Whether you are responsible for:

  • The purchasing of natural ingredients,
  • Ensuring compliance with your ethical sourcing policies,
  • Identifying ingredients for product development projects, or
  • Confirming that your quality and safety standards are adhered to

NaturaYuva brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure that you receive the finest plant-based ingredients for your products.

 

Why Choose NaturaYuva?

 

Sustainable Sourcing

At NaturaYuva, we are committed to sustainability. In collaboration with our farming communities, you will be able to source ingredients that meet the highest environmental and ethical standards.

 

Quality Consistency

We understand the importance of consistent quality in your products. Our quality-by-design framework ensures that each batch of plant-based ingredients meets our stringent quality standards, providing you with the reliability you need for your formulations.

 

Certified Excellence

Rest easy knowing that our botanical ingredients come with the necessary certifications, whether it's organic, non-GMO, or other relevant safety and quality standards. We prioritize transparency, and work diligently to verify compliance with all regulations.

 

Traceability You Can Trust

NaturaYuva believes in transparency and prioritizes traceability, allowing you to know the journey of each ingredient from farm to your facility. We provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly where your botanicals come from.

 

Adaptability to Trends

The need for ingredients is ever-changing, and we embrace innovation, ensuring that you have access to the latest and most sought-after botanicals for your cutting-edge products.

 

Seasonal Availability

We manage seasonal variations to provide a steady supply throughout the year, using our warehousing facilities in India and Europe, and logistical experience.

Our Team

Executive Team

15 years + experience in agribusiness and chemicals companies internationally. Previously Head of EMEA Business Development and Strategy at Syngenta AG.

Arko Chatterjee

Arko Chatterjee

Founder and CEO

10 years of experience in phytopharmarmaceutical and health sector. Responsible for farm impact implementation and monitoring - in particular empowerment of women.

malabika.chatterjee@naturayuva.com
Malabika Chatterjee

Malabika Chatterjee

Co-Founder and Director

15 years experience as corporate lawyer and legal expert in India with exposure to the chemicals sector. Previously Head Legal at Lanxess India.

sreeram.venkey@naturayuva.com
Sreeram Venkey

Sreeram Venkey

Legal and Corporate Affairs Director

10 years experience in sustainable finance and business consulting. Previously Senior Analyst at J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management.

invest@naturayuva.com
Guillaume Krepper

Guillaume Krepper

Strategy and Finance Director

10 years experience in laboratory analytics and industrial processes in the health care and engineering sectors. Previously consultant at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

anil.nimkar@naturayuva.com
Anil Nimkar

Anil Nimkar

Executive Director Quality and Analytics Management

25 years experience as ethnobotanist researcher heading projects with applications in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals market.

aroumougame.s@naturayuva.com
Souprayane Aroumougame

Souprayane Aroumougame

Technical Director

Global sales and marketing professional with a record of driving profitable revenue growth through robust strategic planning, sales and marketing plans, in dynamic and demanding environments. Former global head of marketing of Swiss Post Solutions. 

david.dorling@naturayuva.com
David Dorling

David Dorling

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Esther Evelikar

Business Service Manager India

>25 years experience in sales marketing and general management positions in various life sciences verticals

diana.rudolph@naturayuva.com
Diana Rudolph

Diana Rudolph

CEO NaturaYuva Deutschland GmbH


Advisory Board

Investor and Advisor with 20+ years of experience in pharma/biotech business and neuroscience research. Currently COO of Sonnet BioTherapeutics CH SA

Gael Hedou

Gael Hedou

Professor emeritus Department of Botany, University of Basel; Involved in Indo-Swiss biotech and AgTech research projects.

Andres Wiemken

Andres Wiemken

Cosmetics actives R&D veteran in the Swiss industry; Currently senior scientist at Mibelle Biochemistry.

Frank Gafner

Frank Gafner

Investor and advisor with 30+ years of senior management experience in the Food, Flavour and Fragrance Industries.

Cosimo Trimigliozzi

Cosimo Trimigliozzi

Senior independent board member of various Swiss companies and funds with leadership experience in Agribusiness and Finance. Former head of Diverse Field Crops Syngenta Seeds and Executive Leadership team member of Syngenta Seeds and DeLaRue Group 

Serge Zybach

Serge Zybach

Senior investment banker and sustainable finance specialist. Former head of energy for HSBC

Christine Baker

Christine Baker

Advisory Board Member

We disrupt the natural ingredients market to the benefit of consumers, global manufacturers of natural products (our clients), farmers and nature.

Arko Chatterjee, Founder and CEO Naturayuva