ZiZAN!A Biobotanica

Zizania

ZiZAN!A uses an upcycling process to transform plant waste into high-quality cosmetic products, thereby minimizing food waste. The cosmetics line is characterized by natural, sustainable ingredients and formulas.

How would you describe your solution in a few words?

ZiZAN!A is a spin-off from Zollinger Bio, a family-owned company founded in 1984 and Switzerland’s market leader for organic seeds. The harvested seeds are only a small fraction of the whole plants, and until recently, all the rest was discarded to the compost. ZiZAN!A developed unique upcycling processes to reduce waste and turn secondary products into valuable cosmetics.

Our cosmetics are unique in that they are not only natural and sustainable, but thanks to innovative formulas, offer dream-like textures that require no compromises on the pleasure of use.

Who are your customers?

We focus on Swiss consumers looking for high-quality natural cosmetics without compromises on the pleasure of use. They know the value of our products and have the required purchasing power.

What are the environmental benefits of your solution?

Upcycling of plant byproducts that would otherwise go to waste
Reduction of plastic waste thanks to solid cosmetics – 72’000 plastic bottles saved so far
Full circularity of resources thanks to recycled and recyclable packs
Less transport thanks to local production within 50km

How do you manage to exist on the market?

In the highly competitive cosmetics market, we differentiate through strong USPs. Only we offer natural cosmetics of such high quality, ensuring full pleasure of use, without compromises. Our brand is strong and immediately recognizable thanks to a colorful look in a sea of “minimalist” brands.

Thanks to our strong community of committed customers, we have an excellent base for growing our concept