Dutch biotech firm NoPalm Ingredients has made a significant advancement in sustainable ingredient production, becoming the first company globally to scale the fermentation of oils and fats from food industry side streams to an industrial scale of 120,000 litres.

This milestone represents a significant step toward reducing dependence on palm oil and other tropical fats, aligning with environmental goals and evolving market demands.

The successful fermentation process, conducted at a contract manufacturing organisation (CMO), demonstrates NoPalm Ingredients’ ability to convert food waste into high-quality, food-grade oils through yeast-based fermentation.

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This innovative approach not only provides a sustainable alternative but also offers substantial environmental benefits, with reported reductions of 90% in CO2 emissions and 99% less land use compared to traditional palm oil production.

Lars Langhout, CEO and Co-founder of NoPalm Ingredients, said: “Three years ago, we were fermenting at benchtop scale. This summer, we hit 5,000 litres, and today we've successfully scaled to 120,000 litres.”

He continued: “With palm oil demand forecasted to grow by 4% annually and RSPO-certified supply unable to keep pace, the need for sustainable alternatives has never been more urgent. Our fermentation-derived oil is a true drop-in replacement – at price parity with the potential to reshape the industry.”

The urgency for sustainable alternatives is underscored by forecasts indicating a 4% annual growth in palm oil demand, coupled with challenges in maintaining RSPO-certified supply levels.

The new fermentation-derived oil is positioned as a drop-in replacement for palm oil, available at price parity, and is poised to reshape the industry landscape.

NoPalm Ingredients is currently engaged in industrial-scale testing with commercial partners to validate the performance of their product in real-world applications, which is essential for securing commercial contracts and moving towards the establishment of their First-of-a-Kind Demonstration factory.

Langhout noted the importance of this milestone, noting the dedication and ingenuity of the NoPalm team. “Now, it's time to capitalise on this momentum and scale toward full commercial deployment,” he added, inviting potential customers and investors to engage with their innovative technology.

Founded in 2021, NoPalm Ingredients focuses on producing sustainable yeast oils and fats through the fermentation of upcycled agricultural food side streams. The company’s proprietary process utilises non-GMO yeasts and a patented low-capital expenditure (CAPEX) technology, enabling price parity with palm oil while significantly lowering carbon emissions and land use.

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