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Protein and fat recovery process helps increase yields for meat processor

04 February 2022

Elemental, a UK-based Agri-food tech company, has signed its first licensing agreement for its protein and fat recovery process technology with a food processor. 

The partnership with Dawn Meats & Dunbia represents a significant milestone for Elemental as it expands the use of its patented process technology.

Dawn Meats & Dunbia supply major retailers, manufacturers and food service operators across the globe, processing 300,000 tonnes of meat each year. Elemental’s technology will enable Dawn Meats & Dunbia to capture up to 15% more human edible food products for every carcase processed using its  technology and will help to reduce related emissions from transport.
Elemental’s food manufacturing process technology connects directly to existing operations to recover food extracts in the form of high-quality proteins and fats which would otherwise be lost from the human food chain, producing fully traceable, sustainable, authentic food ingredients which can be used in a variety of products including ready meals, gravy and soup.

Commenting on the agreement, Dean Hislop, chief executive of Elemental said: “This deal marks a significant moment for Elemental, kickstarting the roll out of our technology. We have ambitious plans for sustained growth and helping to drive innovation in the meat industry. This agreement represents a major step forward in delivering on those plans.

“The agreement enables Dawn Meats & Dunbia to create new products and unlock new revenue streams while also reducing its carbon footprint and improving carcase utilisation.”

Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats & Dunbia said: “We are constantly looking for ways to increase the efficiency and sustainability of our operations. Elemental’s technology will assist us in the capture of valuable food grade ingredients. The resulting yield improvement is the meat equivalent of 30 - 40 kgs per carcase, adding value across the supply chain. The installation of this new technology is also expected to deliver 20% of our annual Scope 1 reduction target, helping us to achieve an ambitious 58% overall reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.”


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