Hyfé uses a proprietary thermochemical refining process to convert food waste into high‑purity, label‑friendly ingredients such as bioactives, fibers, oils, cellulose, lignin, and glucose. By co‑producing multiple fractions from a single, feedstock‑flexible stream, the technology supplies sustainable, food‑grade inputs for manufacturers in the food, beverage, personal‑care, nutraceutical and specialty chemical sectors while reducing waste handling costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Large volumes of food waste are generated on farms and in processing facilities, with up to 90 % of harvested produce discarded or sold at minimal value. This waste contains specialty ingredients and chemicals that remain locked within the plant biomass, representing untapped economic and environmental potential.
Solution
Hyfé applies a proprietary, label‑friendly thermochemical refining process to convert food waste into high‑purity, market‑ready ingredients. The technology efficiently dissolves tightly bonded plant fibers, separating the biomass into fractions such as bioactives, fibers, oils, cellulose, lignin, and glucose. By co‑producing all fractions, the process maximizes material utilization and generates multiple revenue streams from a single feedstock. The system is feedstock‑flexible and can be sited onsite at harvest or processing locations, reducing handling costs, preventing spoilage, and enabling immediate offtake. The resulting ingredients are suitable for food, beverage, personal‑care, nutraceutical, and broader chemical manufacturing, providing a sustainable alternative to petroleum‑derived inputs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers in the food, beverage, personal‑care, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking sustainable, high‑value ingredients derived from waste streams.
Features
- Thermochemical refining that breaks down plant fibers to release core building blocks at competitive cost
- Integrated separation platform that co‑produces bioactives, fibers, oils, cellulose, lignin, and glucose from a single feedstock
- Feedstock‑flexible operation allowing use of diverse food‑waste streams and on‑site deployment for rapid offtake
- Label‑friendly process delivering high‑purity, food‑grade ingredients compliant with industry standards
- Scalable industrial design leveraging oil‑refining and chemical engineering expertise for reliable large‑scale production