Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations

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Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations

techcrunch.com/2025/09/17/terra-oleos-tiny-oil-producing-microbes-might-replace-sprawling-palm-oil-plantations

Terra Oleo had operated in stealth for years, developing yeast strains capable of producing high-value oils that don't need refining. It has raised $3.1 million.

This story appeared on techcrunch.com, 2025-09-17 13:10:00.