In 2006, Planta Analytica expanded into the agrochemical industry. We aimed to resolve the challenges experienced with regulatory requirements for naturally derived agrochemicals. Companies did not have the experience or internal capability to deal with these issues. Our expertise in natural products profiling, isolation, and elucidation helped companies bring their products to market efficiently and fulfill the evermore complicated regulatory requirements. Through our exclusive catalog of reference standards and in-house analytical expertise, we continue to support companies with their regulatory needs.

Planta Analytica’s expansion into the functional foods and flavors industries was in response to the market shift towards natural alternatives to their products. Around 2010, many companies wanted to learn what health benefits their products could offer. Our collaboration with The Hershey Company helped develop the understanding of antioxidants in cocoa, later becoming the basis of a major marketing campaign. During this time, Planta Analytica expanded two crucial technologies to further support natural products discovery. Our HTS platform helped companies screen for new natural flavors, while our method development platform helped companies develop food-safe manufacturing methods.