NoPalm Ingredients’ Yeast-Based Oil Reaches Industrial Scale, Cutting Emissions by 90%
Dutch biotech company NoPalm Ingredients has scaled its fermentation-derived oil production to an industrial level of 120,000 liters, a first in the sector. The company successfully completed the production run at a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO), demonstrating the feasibility of converting food industry side streams into food-grade oils using yeast-based fermentation. The development presents a promising alternative to palm oil and other tropical fats, addressing supply chain concerns and environmental impacts associated with traditional oil production. According to NoPalm Ingredients, its fermentation process results in 90% lower carbon emissions and requires 99% less land use compared to palm oil production. “Three years ago, we were fermenting at benchtop scale. This summer, we hit 5,000L, and today we’ve successfully scaled to 120,000L. With palm oil demand …
