Plantus Industry, headquartered in Nísia Floresta, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a trailblazer in the sustainable biotechnology and organic ingredients sector. Founded in 2010 by Zelita Maria Santos Rocha, the company operates at the intersection of science, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive business, delivering premium organic and biotechnological inputs for the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Plantus Industry offers a wide array of naturally derived and biotech-enhanced ingredients, structured into the following core categories:
- Essential Oils: Certified organic essential oils extracted from Amazonian and Caatinga biomes.
- Fixed Oils and Butters: Cold-pressed oils and plant butters used in personal care and food products.
- Plant Extracts and Botanical Powders: Standardized herbal ingredients with bioactive properties.
- Biotechnological Lines:
- Symbiomic – Microbiota-friendly raw materials supporting skin barrier and gut health
- Mycellium – Mushroom-derived extracts rich in adaptogens and functional compounds
- Pre-, Pro-, and Post-biotic Oils – Engineered lipids supporting skin microbiome balance
- Waxes, Pigments, Enzymes, and Biopolymers: For application in skincare, pharma formulations, and green food tech.
These product lines are designed to meet the needs of formulators and manufacturers seeking potent, clean-label, and traceable inputs for high-performance applications.
Certifications and Quality Assurance
Plantus Industry operates under a robust compliance and certification framework, including:
- IBD Organic Certification, aligned with:
- IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements)
- USDA/NOP (National Organic Program, USA)
- SISORG (Brazilian Organic Standards)
- Demeter (Biodynamic Agriculture)
- FDA Registration for select exports to the United States
- Cosmetics GMP Certified Facility through its Prolab Aromatique division
These certifications ensure global acceptance and high market credibility across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Infrastructure and Capabilities
The company’s vertically integrated operations span:
- Agroforestry Production Systems: Owned and partnered farms utilizing regenerative agriculture to grow biodiversity-rich plant species.
- Biotechnology Facility: Specializes in fermentation and cell cultivation processes to produce postbiotics and bioactives.
- Prolab Aromatique Plant: A GMP-certified cosmetics ingredients production and formulation center.
- R&D Labs: Equipped for phytochemical analysis, product innovation, and performance validation.
This infrastructure supports both scalable B2B supply and co-creation partnerships with global brands.
Workforce and Inclusive Impact
Plantus employs over 70 full-time professionals, with a significant commitment to diversity:
- 60% of employees are from marginalized backgrounds
- 35% of employees are women, contributing across farming, lab work, and operations
- Trains and mentors youth and women in green jobs and agro-industrial skills
The company’s social impact strategy integrates socioeconomic inclusion with environmental regeneration.
Global Market and Export Reach
Plantus supplies ingredients to more than 20 countries, serving formulators, labs, and multinational corporations in:
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Active ingredients for skincare, haircare, and wellness products
- Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods: Prebiotic oils, adaptogenic mushrooms, and enzyme-rich botanicals
- Pharmaceuticals & Dermatology: Therapeutic essential oils and actives with antimicrobial and healing properties
Strategic export markets include Germany, France, Japan, USA, and South Korea.
Innovation and R&D Excellence
The company’s biotechnological research distinguishes it as a global innovator:
- Collaboration with universities and research centers for biotech advancements
- Use of AI-assisted bioprocessing and fermentation modeling to develop novel ingredients
- Pipeline includes anti-aging peptides, microbiome-supportive prebiotic systems, and phyto-retinoid complexes
Plantus invests significantly in research to ensure ingredient efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Sustainability and Environmental Leadership
- Operates on regenerative agriculture principles
- Practices zero-waste extraction methods
- Supports biome preservation and carbon sequestration through reforestation and biodiversity corridors
- Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for climate, life on land, and gender equality
These environmental commitments are integrated into every aspect of production and community engagement.
Brand Architecture
- Plantus – Corporate and raw ingredient brand for industrial clients
- Prolab Aromatique – Premium formulation and branded cosmetic ingredients division
This dual-brand structure enables Plantus to cater to both ingredient buyers and R&D collaborators.
Key Achievements
- Recipient of national innovation and green economy awards in Brazil
- Recognized by Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) for sustainable industry innovation
- Continues to drive biotech exports from the Northeast region of Brazil, bringing global attention to Caatinga biome resources
Plantus Industry stands at the forefront of global natural ingredient innovation, marrying science, biodiversity, and social purpose to build a regenerative future for the biotech and personal care industries.
