London-based biotech company, Clean Food Group, has secured £1m funding to advance novel, low-emission food production systems in the UK. The funding, awarded by Innovate UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, will help the company to scale up its manufacturing capability and develop next-generation, high-value microbial oils. Through this support, Clean Food Group aims to grow its business and deliver a market-ready technology that will enable a more local, sustainable, and healthy food production system. The funding will also facilitate collaborations with the University of Bath, which has exceptional research capabilities in biotech.
Clean Food Group possesses a proprietary technology platform that converts food waste into sustainable alternatives to traditional oil and fat ingredients. The company’s technology utilizes tested, scalable yeast strains and fermentation technology. CFO and Co-founder, Tom Ellen, expressed delight at securing the grant, emphasizing that it is a huge validation of their technology platform and commercialisation strategy. This financial support will provide for rapid scaling of Clean Food Group’s manufacturing capabilities and regulatory pathways to achieve the necessary regulatory approvals for their products.
Chris Chuck, Professor of Bioprocess Engineering at the University of Bath, commented on the importance of ensuring a secure and sustainable future food production system. Chuck also commended the UK’s lead in driving innovation in this regard and creating a more sustainable, healthy, and secure food system for future generations.
In conclusion, this funding will enable Clean Food Group to pursue its ambitious growth plan, develop high-value microbial oils, and deliver a market-ready product. The company’s technology platform promotes a sustainable and healthy food production system and will benefit from collaborating with the exceptional research capabilities of the University of Bath.
