BOTENEGA

Innovative Plant solutions

At Botanega, we transform nature’s untapped potential into high-value solutions.

By harnessing the power of local plants and underutilised forages, we develop premium functional compounds that drive sustainable innovation, empower farmers, and elevate local industries, including health, wellness, cosmetics, and animal nutrition.

About Us

We extract high-value functional compounds from natural sources, enabling diverse applications across industries, including antimicrobial agents, probiotics, feed enhancers, and nutraceuticals. Based in Aberystwyth, in the heart of Ceredigion, we aim to empower local farmers by revaluing farming production and creating sustainable, cost-effective solutions to level up local industries.

OUR MISSION

At Botanega, we strive to drive the growth of Welsh industries, including health, wellness, cosmetics, and animal nutrition, by delivering premium plant-based alternatives sourced from local and sustainable resources. Through our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, we contribute to climate change mitigation and promote a healthier environment, while creating meaningful income opportunities for local farmers and communities.

OUR VISION

To lead the way in sustainable biorefining, offering innovative, safe, and quality-assured solutions from local resources, promoting health and environmental conservation for current and future generations in Wales and beyond.

OUR VALUES

01.

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

02.

INNOVATION

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SUSTAINABILITY

OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Driven by the need for selective antimicrobials and sustainable livestock farming, Botanega specialises in the large-scale extraction and production of plant-derived active compounds. Our solutions not only promote antibiotic-free animal nutrition but also offer applications for human health, combining efficacy with sustainability.

ANTIMICROBIALS

ANIMAL FEED ENHANCER

NEUTRACEUTICALS

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BESPOKE PLANT SOLUTION

Partner with us to transform your vision into sustainable and innovative products. Leveraging our expertise and state-of-the-art biorefining technology, we craft bespoke plant-based solutions tailored to the unique requirements of your industry.

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PARTNERS

At Botanega, we collaborate with leading universities, state-of-the-art research laboratories, forward-thinking industries, and local farmers to develop the most innovative, sustainable, and cost-efficient plant extracts.

MEET OUR TEAM

Maria Luisa de la Puerta Fernández

Director, Researcher & Project Manager

John Goodwin

Director, Head of R&D

Natalie Papageorgiou

Research Assistant

CONTACT US

+44 7786 007979
info@botanega.com
Aberystwyth University
Penrhyn-Coch, Plas Gogerddan
Aberystwyth SY23 3EE
Wales, United Kingdom