{"id":174021,"date":"2025-03-27T11:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/?p=174021"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:13:23","slug":"aio-a-new-member-of-the-tehnopol-healthtech-community-is-revolutionising-fat-and-oil-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/aio-a-new-member-of-the-tehnopol-healthtech-community-is-revolutionising-fat-and-oil-production\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c4IO, a new member of the Tehnopol HealthTech community, is revolutionising fat and oil production"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biotechnology company \u00c4IO has joined the Tehnopol, bringing an innovative approach to the production of sustainable fats and oils. \u00c4IO aims to reduce the use of palm oil and coconut fats by offering environmentally friendly alternatives that do not require the destruction of tropical forests. Joining the Tehnopol HealthTech community supports \u00c4IO\u2019s growth by helping them reach new partners and markets and accelerating the industrial implementation of their research-intensive solutions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s origins trace back to a research group at TalTech, where co-founders Petri-Jaan Lahtvee and Nemailla Bonturi initiated scientific projects to find sustainable alternatives to palm oil and coconut fats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00c4IO\u2019s innovative technology utilizes microorganisms to convert industrial by-products and biomass residues into high-quality fats and oils. This approach enables the use of next-generation fats and oils across various industries, from food production to cosmetics and household chemicals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why \u00c4IO? What drives the team?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00c4IO\u2019s mission is to combat climate change and reduce the environmental damage caused by traditional palm oil production, which is one of the leading causes of tropical deforestation. Their solution is highly resource-efficient, requiring up to 90% less land, ten times less water, and ten times less energy compared to conventional methods. Additionally, their technology fosters food industry innovation by providing healthier and more sustainable fat alternatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s main goals include launching palm oil alternatives that do not contribute to deforestation, scaling up industrial production to replace environmentally harmful fat sources, and establishing a new biotechnology standard that promotes circular economy-based solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does \u00c4IO stand out from competitors?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00c4IO differentiates itself in several key ways:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n