F&F industry : Allchemix is a specialized consultancy on natural and synthetic ingredients for fragrances, flavours, cosmetics, food products.
Allchemix provides advisory board services, supports M&A activities and commercial Due Diligence.
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Medical : Allchemix also interacts with pioneering diagnostic technology for the early detection of certain cancers and Parkinson's disease, based on the science of human and canine odour receptors.
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We all know that our nose detects smells. Indeed, our 400 different types of human olfactory receptors are mainly expressed, by the millions, in the very narrow olfactory epithelium of the nose. However, many people are unaware that olfactory receptors are also expressed in vast tissues outside the nose, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including sperm chemotaxis, muscle regeneration, bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation, inflammation, appetite regulation and energy metabolism.
The elucidation of the physiological role of these receptors reveals potential therapeutic and diagnostic applications in wounds, hair loss, asthma, obesity and cancer, among others.
Recently, a Belgian company has discovered one olfactory receptor expressed in skin cells and has found the way to modulate this receptor in order to increase natural melanin production and so increase the pigmentation of the skin. This is improving UV skin protection even before the skin is exposed to any sun. This new technology enables consumers to be naturally and better prepared for UV exposure, thus considerably reducing the incidence of UV-induced skin cancers. It also can substitute traditional self-tanning products which provide a false sense of sun protection.
The same company has found the way to reverse the skin pigmentation in a controlled way.
Another Belgian company, related to the previous one, designs the first medical diagnostic tools based on knowledge of human and canine DNA: as an example, dogs are capable of detecting certain types of cancer, Parkinson's disease and tuberculosis, and are even accurate in detecting many pathologies at an early stage sometimes years before they manifest themselves. Many human pathologies are associated with olfactory biomarkers, more easily detected by dogs thanks to their 800 different types of olfactory receptors. Current technologies enable us to screen the activity of each olfactory receptor - expressed in vitro - when exposed to pathological biomarkers. The olfactory receptor protein, associated with a specific disease, can be endlessly replicated and integrated with microelectronic components to develop diagnostic tools. When a patient exhales into these devices, they detect potential diseases, allowing for early-stage identification when treatment is most effective. This innovation has the potential to save millions of lives.
These olfactory receptor-based detection systems have a wide range of other potential applications, from medicine (cancers, epilepsy, Parkinson's, viruses, etc.) to security (detection of harmful chemicals), to industrial engines (early detection of engine fatigue), and also to agronomy with the detection of warning VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in fields.
More than ever, understanding odours and their perception plays an essential role in our society.
Alain Frix, IFEAT World Magazine n°63, July 2024
The science of olfaction is set to become an essential component of medical therapies and early cancer diagnosis by 2030.
Allchemix Consultancy in a nutshell...
Allchemix Consultancy has 30 years of experience in ingredients to F&F, Food and Cosmetics
It works in 3 areas:
* Expertise : as a fully independent company, Allchemix takes care of providing the best advice to its clients, on strategic matters and also on various domains requiring market and product knowledge.
* Education : Allchemix aims to contribute to education, by publishing in various magazines, presenting at conferences, and sharing some of its studies and reflections on its website www.allchemix.com.
* Mergers and Acquisitions : the Consultancy has been increasingly involved in commercial due diligence, supporting the search for the right partner for alliances, acquisitions, or for the sale of assets. This industry-based M&A approach creates a solid and cost-effective dynamic, perhaps a good preparation prior to involving financial institutions in the process. This promotes better long-term viability.
Services provided by Allchemix-Biom, backed by 30 years of industry experience:
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Merge, Alliances and Acquisitions
o Commercial due diligence to assess best product and company fit in various sector
o Valuation of businesses, creative solutions and prospects under confidentiality protocol​s
o Discussions with various Capital and Equity companies, as well as private investors
o Organization of meetings to foster M&A dynamics according to client requirements​
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Sales & Marketing, Product Development
o Market intelligence and trends
o Evaluation of realistic commercial opportunities
o In-depth competition analysis, hidden strengths and weaknesses
o Product mapping on >500 products in Synthetics, Essential Oils, Forest products, Biotech
o Facilitating sales of your ingredients to various F&F manufacturers and CGC
o Exploring new Extraction techniques, access to Olfactory Receptors based technologies, etc
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Sourcing & Sustainability Scorecards
o Production of Realistic Sustainability Scorecards for CGC
o Contingency : in-depth assessment of feedstock impact
o Renewability assessment & improvement
o Sourcing of rare products, sourcing more renewable products
o Climate change : mapping and anticipation of migration of some naturals
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Strategic SupportAdvisory Board
o Strategic thinking, Industry overview and its dynamics
o Thinking outside the box
o History on what failed in F&F and why, not repeating same errors
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Advisory Board
o Combination of all above, with extended network, is a solid base to provide advices to customers in full confidentiality
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"If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing." - Coco Chanel
I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Peter Sokolowski, my mentor for many years and a global expert in synthetic ingredients, and to Mr. Hugo Bovill of Ajowan Consulting, world expert in natural products. It has been a privilege to have had your support and guidance for decades. Thank you for giving me wings to fly.
Allchemix Consultancy is a proud and active Member of eight renowned associations