Clean Food Group unveiled the CleanOil platform during the In-Cosmetics Global fair in Paris, held from April 14 to 16. The launch brought to the market CleanOil 25, an oil developed for skin care, hair care, and personal hygiene products, which uses yeasts fed with surplus bread as raw material.
The new oil features a rich texture and high performance, standing out for the natural presence of omega-6 and omega-7. In addition, its production reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 95% compared to conventional agricultural oils, which can represent an environmental advance for the cosmetic industry.
Clean Food Group’s pilot production in 2025 reached 60,000 liters, which corresponds to approximately two tons of the final product. The company has regulatory approval to market CleanOil 25 in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States, expanding its market potential.
Besides the launch, Clean Food Group acquired the assets of the company Algal Omega 3, including a 12-acre facility located in Knowsley, Liverpool. This acquisition strengthens the startup’s production structure, which also has a demonstration plant in Ledbury, forming an industrial hub in the British territory.
The development of CleanOil 25 began in October 2024, in partnership with THG Labs, from the British group THG, and Croda. The product maintains stability of color and odor, besides being compatible with different formulations, allowing its large-scale application in the sector.
The oil is presented as an alternative to replace traditional industry ingredients, such as tropical palm and coconut oils, as well as petroleum-derived mineral oils. This replacement becomes especially relevant in light of the regulation that the European Union plans to publish in December, which will prohibit the import of goods linked to deforestation.
Estimates indicate that 34% of palm oil imports may be associated with deforested areas. In force, European Union legislation provides fines that can reach 4% of global revenue for offenders, which directly impacts producers and distributors of this type of oil.
Funding for the development of Clean Food Group’s technology received a contribution of £7.5 million from the British government, aimed at research conducted at the University of Bath. This investment has driven the company’s growth in the sustainable fats segment produced by microbial fermentation.
Finally, Clean Food Group plans to complete the Series A investment round in the first half of 2025. This stage is crucial to expand production capacity and consolidate the company’s presence in the European and North American markets, as well as strengthen its offering for the cosmetics, food, and personal care industries.
