IFF celebrated the 40th anniversary of LMR Naturals, and the legacy of its visionary founder, Monique Remy, at this year’s SIMPPAR exhibition in Grasse. The was commemorated with the launch of an exclusive book, a retrospective of Remy’s life and achievements, published by Nez Editions.
“The Art of Naturals, Monique Remy and 40 years of Natural Ingredients” is now available in French (in English by June 26), at https://shop.bynez.com/categorie-produit/editions-nez/nezlmr-cahiers-des-naturels/.
“For four decades, LMR has pioneered the creation of natural perfumery ingredients that harness the beauty and quality of nature,” comments Bertrand de Préville, LMR’s General manager. “We have always stayed true to the values of sustainability, respect, and innovation, instilled by our founder, Monique Remy. For instance, we secured the perfume industry’s first-ever third-party certification of a natural supply chain in 2014 after launching the first collection of upcycled fragrance ingredients in 2013. Those were just two of many significant achievements. Today, as demand for natural ingredients spirals, LMR Naturals is well-positioned to serve a market driven by a consumer desire for quality, differentiation, and a commitment to sustainable choices.”
As a part of the Scent business unit of IFF, LMR Naturals is designed to bring together the best of nature and cutting-edge technology to create a wide range of ingredients for the perfume, personal and home care markets.
“Even at a time that the industry was moving away from pure naturals, LMR advocated the power and beauty of nature,” continues de Bertrand de Préville. “Building on Monique’s determination, ambition, and expertise, IFF has created a unique business, which we are proud to showcase ‘at home’ in Grasse later this month. We’re looking forward to engaging in more discussions with partners about the unique properties of our ingredients and the comprehensive support and creativity we can offer customers looking to develop their next innovations. Monique remains an inspiration to us all, and our carefully curated book, L’Art du Naturel is a demonstration of that. It showcases the work and the legacy of a fierce entrepreneur who was undoubtedly a visionary ahead of her time.”
