THG Labs partners with bio-tech business to 'create revolutionary new raw materials'
THG Labs has today announced its new partnership with UK-based bio-tech business Clean Food Group. Together, they plan to harness the power of cutting-edge oils and fats technology powered by food waste to drive innovation and sustainability in the cosmetics industry.
THG Labs and Clean Food Group plan to create revolutionary new raw materials, starting with a low-impact, high-performance oil, for use in beauty and personal care products.
Providing the cosmetics industry with more sustainable, effective, and responsible bio-equivalent alternatives to commonly used, more agriculturally intensive ingredients, the partnership will see the transformation of food waste into new and valuable resources for the cosmetics industry.
Professor Chris Chuck, Technical Lead at Clean Food Group, said: "We are delighted to be collaborating with THG Labs, as a leading innovator and full-service manufacturer in the cosmetics industry. With the help of THG Labs, we are excited to bring to market a range of science-led cosmetics and personal care products that put sustainability at their core."
Kristal Goodman, Head of Product Innovation at THG Labs, added: "Building on THG Labs' passion for biotech and commitment to a more sustainable future, we are thrilled to be collaborating with Clean Food Group on a new era of innovation in sustainability. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to improve the environmental impact of our products, not only within the manufacturing facility but also in the supply chain of our raw materials."
The genesis for the partnership came after eight years of pioneering research led by Professor Chris Chuck, Technical Lead at Clean Food Group. The proprietary technology platform uses proven, scalable non-GMO yeast strains and fermentation technology and harnesses bread waste as its food source, to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional oil and fat ingredients.
Goodman concluded: "The work carried out by Professor Chris Chuck and his team has inspired a journey to explore the full potential of Clean Food Group’s revolutionary technology, with the Innovation team at THG LABS championing this project and helping to drive progress with more sustainable solutions for the cosmetics industry."
Recently, THG Beauty, the owner of Lookfantastic, Dermstore and Cult Beauty, also announced the expansion of its partnership with Provenance, a sustainability data platform designed to validate and amplify green claims.
Following its five-year partnership with Cult Beauty, Provenance’s platform will be rolled out to Lookantastic and Dermstore. With this, THG Beauty’s brands will be able to publish transparent, fact-checked, and credible sustainability claims, ensuring customers can make informed choices at checkout.
