Value Factory invests in Cano-ela
Summary
Value Factory is proud to announce that, together with existing investor Oost NL and Ecoseed, it has invested in Cano-ela, an innovative startup developing plant-based ingredients from rapeseed. With this 1.6 million funding round, Cano-ela can enter its next growth phase and scale up production towards market introduction.Unlocking the full potential of rapeseed Based in Ede, the Netherlands, at the heart of Food Valley, Cano-ela is a pioneer in developing three innovative ingredients derived from one of the most nutritious yet underutilized natural resources: rapeseed (canola seeds). Yet, conventional processing methods extract only the oil, leaving behind valuable nutrients that are either discarded or used as low-value animal feed. These natural ingredients replace synthetic emulsifiers, stabilizers, and texturizers, offering a clean-label and sustainable alternative for food producers.With this new funding, Cano-ela will scale up its production process and move closer to commercial launch. Juliana Romero, co-founder and CEO at Cano-ela: We are entering an exciting phase as we prepare to bring our innovative ingredients to the market.