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The platform launch marks the progression of CLEANOil\u2122 from concept to commercial reality, with market readiness having been achieved through a connected innovation ecosystem with full service beauty manufacturer THG Labs, integrating biotechnology development, formulation validation and the industrial scale-up of sustainable ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Developed using CFG’s proprietary fermentation technology and circular feedstocks such as surplus bread, CLEANOil\u2122 addresses multi-industry demand for high-performance ingredients with reduced environmental impact. The ingredient delivers the sensorial quality and functionality associated with premium oils -rich, silky, and naturally high in Omega 6 and 7 – while achieving a >95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional agricultural oils.<\/p>\n\n\n
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CLEANOil\u2122 reflects a broader shift in how ingredients are sourced and produced, demonstrating the role of biotechnology and circular feedstocks in enabling more sustainable supply chains.\u00a0The ingredient has been designed to meet both environmental and performance requirements and has been evaluated within real formulation systems. It is compatible across a wide range of formats, maintaining colour and odour stability while delivering an elegant sensorial profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scalability has been a core consideration in the development of CLEANOil\u2122. CFG’s fermentation platform and manufacturing process have been validated at scale, supporting consistent production and facilitating adoption by global brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CFG’s collaboration with THG Labs has supported the translation of the technology into a commercially viable ingredient. Through formulation expertise and product development capabilities, the collaboration has enabled CLEANOil\u2122 to progress beyond proof of concept, with demonstrated performance in finished products and across relevant application formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Neves, CEO of Clean Food Group, said:<\/strong> “The launch of CLEANOil\u2122 is a defining moment for us as a business. We have always believed biotechnology has the potential to fundamentally reshape how ingredients are made, and with CLEANOil\u2122, we are showing that sustainable alternatives can meet, if not exceed, the performance expectations of the beauty industry. Just as importantly, through our partnership with THG Labs, we have been able to translate that science into something brands can confidently formulate with today.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kristal Goodman, Head of Product Innovation at THG Labs (part of THG PLC), added:<\/strong> “What’s been exciting about working with Clean Food Group is the opportunity to support genuinely new biotechnology and help shape it for the industry. Our role has been to prove that CLEANOil\u2122 does not just work in theory – it works in formulation, at scale, and within the demands of modern beauty product development. That is what ultimately gives brands the confidence to adopt new ingredients.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n CLEANOil\u2122 will be showcased in the Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics Global, Paris, where CFG will present its approach to combining biotechnology and circular feedstocks in the development of next-generation cosmetic ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CFG expects that future ingredient innovation will be evaluated not only on performance, but also on production methods and supply chain impact. CLEANOil\u2122 represents a step towards this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CFG is a leading UK biotech manufacturer of sustainable oils and fats for the global food, cosmetic and pet food industries. Through its proprietary CLEAN OilCell\u2122 technology platform, CFG delivers functional oils (CLEAN Oil\u2122) and fats (CLEAN Fat\u2122) at price parity to agriculture alternatives, whilst meeting the growing need for local and sustainable production. In 2025, its CleanOil\u2122 25 product received approval to be used as a cosmetics ingredient in the UK, US and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 2022 after eight years of pioneering research, CFG manufactures its oils and fats from food waste, leveraging scalable yeast strains and fermentation technology to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional oil and fat ingredients. With the manufacturing process now validated at scale and significantly bolstered by the transformation acquisition of a 1 million litre fermentation facility in Knowsley, Liverpool in 2025, CFG has strategic and industrial collaborations in place with leading global FMCG and ingredients manufacturers and has a strong demand pipeline for its products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CFG has a vastly experienced management team with a successful track record in scaling businesses in high growth regulated industries. For more information on CFG, please visit Clean Food Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THG Labs is a UK-based leader in beauty product development and manufacturing, specialising in bespoke formulations for skincare, haircare, bodycare, and suncare. Its multidisciplinary team of in-house beauty experts includes world-class cosmetic scientists, regulatory specialists, packaging technologists, and highly experienced production professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Clean Food Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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