Peel Pioneers
Peel Pioneers manufactures ingredients extracted from citrus peels for food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. The company transforms citrus peel waste into essential oils, natural fibers, and other valuable ingredients through a circular economy approach that reduces food waste while creating sustainable raw materials. Peel Pioneers' extraction technology enables the recovery of high-quality pectin,…
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Peel Pioneers manufactures ingredients extracted from citrus peels for food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. The company transforms citrus peel waste into essential oils, natural fibers, and other valuable ingredients through a circular economy approach that reduces food waste while creating sustainable raw materials. Peel Pioneers' extraction technology enables the recovery of high-quality pectin, D-limonene, and other citrus-derived compounds that can be used in food products, personal care formulations, and industrial processes. The company sources citrus peels from juice manufacturers, creating a closed-loop supply chain that diverts organic waste from landfills. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Peel Pioneers has raised approximately $5.8 million in Series A funding from investors including BOM, DOEN Foundation, ABN AMRO, Climate KIC, ScaleUpNation, and ECBF.
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Crop Tech > Farm Inputs > Biologicals > Crop Nutrition > Food Waste,
Chemicals Tech > Green Chemicals > Additives > Cosmetic Ingredients
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