Do you know about Frementation and Frementation co.LTD?
Fermentation is the change that occurs when microorganisms multiply in food. This phenomenon is called fermentation. Spoilage is also a change that occurs due to the increase of microorganisms in food. Both are microbial activities.
Fermentstation is an R&D startup that creates a circular economic society by regenerating and recycling unused resources through its original fermentation technology.
They produce alcohol by fermenting and distilling unused resources. The fermented residue will be used as functional cosmetic ingredients, animal feed for hens and cattle, and furthermore, by using the manure from the animals as fertilizers, They are creating a zero waste sustainable circular society with local communities. They incorporate sustainable circulation into all processes and develop cosmetics, daily necessities, and miscellaneous goods through collaboration with Their partners.
CEO
Fermenstation Co., Ltd.
Lina Sakai Watanabe, CEO
The purpose
Fermenstation
She came up with the idea for Fermenstation when she was working at a large financial institution. She was seconded to a foundation where she had the opportunity to work with a number of not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) both in the US and Japan. The NPOs were tackling environmental, welfare, education, poverty, and other numerous societal issues, and she was fascinated by the people working there. She wanted to follow their path, but at the same time, as a finance professional, she also understood the importance of the role of business and its impact in society.
Having seen both worlds, the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, she became passionate about creating a new business that addressed both business feasibility and societal issues.
The other factor behind Fermenstation was her interest in environmental issues. She was involved in a number of global infrastructure financing projects and became particularly interested in the environmental factors of energy projects. She also felt awkward at the room service meals during her business trips that she could not possibly finish, and she became ever more conscious of how we can utilize resources more efficiently and to lead a more environmentally friendly life.
That is when she learned about fermentation technology. She thought that by utilizing fermentation technology, she could turn waste into something useful, or she could create a society where there is no futility. She also thought that by learning and applying such technology, she could run a business that addressed business feasibility and societal issues. With this in mind, she left her job in finance and entered the Tokyo University of Agriculture to study fermentation.
She has come a long way and encountered so many people since then. She is excited to see what the future holds for Fermenstation, and she is confident that the company can make a positive impact on the world.
Their Job
MATERIALS / DEVELOPMENT
Utilizing their original fermentation technology, They develop sustainable novel clean beauty materials like no other.
OEM / ODM / NOVELTY
From material supply, product development to designing promotional merchandise, we can develop an original clean beauty merchandise, totally organic, of your choice with a story.
BUSINESS CO-CREATION
They welcome establishing partnerships with companies aiming to create a circular society utilizing unused resources and turning them into value-added products.
Their Products
They develop and produce cosmetics, home care products, aroma products, disinfecting products, skin care products, hair care, hand and body care products, and more.
Reflection
I didn't know much about fermentation technology, but through this lecture, I learned what fermentation technology is and what kind of products the company develops and sells. I thought.