What Yelo does

Yelo Enterprises Ltd is a UK-based rapeseed processing company founded in 2016 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered commodity trader RCMA Group Pte Ltd. It operates a single greenfield production facility in Atherstone on Stour, Warwickshire — described as the first major new-build oilseed rape processing plant in the UK in thirty years. The asset uses solvent-free mechanical pressing rather than hexane-based chemical extraction, yielding two revenue streams from one UK-grown rapeseed input stream: refined rapeseed oil for food applications and a high-protein rapeseed cake processed into NovaPro, a high-energy rumen bypass dairy feed.

The facility is engineered around differentiated process technology: ~85% of oil is expelled through mechanical pressing (leaving residual oil in the solid fraction to enhance feed nutritional value), NovaPro applies Borregaard's licensed Xylig wood-sugar technology to protect rapeseed protein from rumen degradation, and the site generates its own heat and power from UK-sourced low-grade biomass — positioning it as one of the most energy-efficient oilseed processing facilities in the UK.

Yelo sells refined rapeseed oil in bulk to food manufacturers and food service businesses (used in mayonnaise, butter spreads, snacks, cooking) primarily through direct relationships supported by SCOPA-registered haulier delivery. NovaPro is routed to dairy farmers via two channel partners — AB Agri and Trident Feeds — and is supported by FEMAS assurance and BRCGS 'AA' certification. Pricing is quote-based bulk B2B; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no venture funding in the data set.

Name

Yelo

Legal name

Yelo Enterprises Ltd

Website

https://yelo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yelo Enterprises Ltd is a UK rapeseed processor using solvent-free mechanical pressing to produce refined rapeseed oil for food manufacturers and NovaPro rumen bypass protein feed for dairy farmers, sold bulk via partners AB Agri and Trident Feeds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford-upon-avon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rapeseed Oil Sales: Sale of mechanically-pressed, refined rapeseed oil in bulk to food manufacturers, food service businesses, and cooking applications. The oil is used in products such as mayonnaise, butter spreads, and food/snack production.
2. Animal Feed Sales (NovaPro): Sale of high-energy rumen bypass protein feed (NovaPro) to dairy farmers, distributed through partnerships with AB Agri and Trident Feeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yelo operates a state-of-the-art rapeseed processing facility near Stratford-upon-Avon that uses a solvent-free mechanical pressing process to produce refined rapeseed oil for food manufacturers and food service businesses, and NovaPro, a high-energy rumen bypass dairy feed for farmers. The facility processes nearly 15% of the annual UK rapeseed crop and is powered by renewable biomass energy.

Product overview

Yelo is a dual-product food and agricultural company producing rapeseed oil and animal feed from UK-grown rapeseed. The company operates a state-of-the-art production facility near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, which uses a unique mechanical pressing process without solvents. Their flagship product is Yelo Rapeseed Oil - the UK's only mechanically-pressed refined rapeseed oil for food applications. The companion product is NovaPro - a high energy rumen bypass dairy feed for the agricultural sector. Both products derive from the same rapeseed processing operation, with the oil extracted for food use and the remaining protein-rich cake processed into the animal feed product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NovaPro: High energy rumen bypass dairy feed product made from rapeseed, designed to replace imported soya in dairy rations. Produced using technology licensed from Borregaard.

Products and services

• Yelo Rapeseed Oil Mechanically-pressed and refined rapeseed oil that is GMO-free, produced from Red Tractor approved, 100% UK-grown rapeseed. The UK's only pressed, refined rapeseed oil, preserving natural micronutrients through a solvent-free mechanical pressing process. Used in food manufacturing, mayonnaise, butter spreads, and everyday cooking applications by food manufacturers and food service businesses.
• NovaPro High energy rumen bypass dairy feed that serves as an alternative to imported soya. NovaPro supplies quality rumen bypass protein that is highly digestible and more performant than traditional soya meals. University trials demonstrated it increases milk yields by 1.7 litres per cow per day. Produced using Xylig wood sugars technology licensed from Borregaard. Sold to dairy farmers through AB Agri and Trident Feeds distribution partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% of UK's food grade rapeseed oil demand can be met by Yelo's refinery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AB AgricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAB Agri provides animal nutrition and agricultural services in over 70 countries. Their feed products are distributed to the farming community through this partnership.
• Borregaard LignoTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationBorregaard is a leading producer of lignin-based products. Yelo uses their technology under license for feed products, specifically the Xylig wood sugars technology for rumen bypass protein enhancement.
• Frontier AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's leading crop production and grain marketing business. Yelo sources its rapeseed exclusively from Frontier Agriculture, ensuring quality UK-grown raw materials.
• RCMA GroupcoreOthersYelo Enterprises Ltd is a member of RCMA Group Pte Ltd, a diversified global physical commodity trading business based in Singapore. RCMA Group acquired Yelo in 2010 and invested in the greenfield facility in 2016.
• Trident FeedscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest supplier of animal feeds in Great Britain, distributing NovaPro via a network of merchants, blenders and compounders. Partnered for university trials of NovaPro.
• CamgrainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmer-owned central storage co-operative established in 1983. Located as neighbors in Atherstone on Stour. Provides cost savings and shared assets for member farmers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hillfarm Oils: UK family-owned producer of cold-pressed rapeseed oil from East Anglian farms, selling retail and food service brands. Comparable to Yelo in UK-sourced rapeseed oil production, but at a much smaller craft scale and without the integrated feed co-product or mechanical pressing scale.
• KTC Edibles: UK-based edible oils specialist manufacturing and bottling vegetable oils including rapeseed oil for retail and food service. Comparable to Yelo's rapeseed oil business in product and geography, though focused on bottled retail rather than bulk food-grade supply.

Broad incumbents

• AB Agri: UK-based animal nutrition and agricultural services business operating in 70+ countries, and Yelo's exclusive feed distribution partner. Comparable via animal feed production and dairy nutrition, with much broader portfolio (compound feeds, premixes, ingredients) and global reach.
• Bunge: Global oilseed processor and one of the world's largest oilseed crushers, with European operations including rapeseed processing. Comparable to Yelo in oilseed processing and vegetable oil production, but at a vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• ADM: Global agribusiness and major oilseed processor with significant UK oilseed crushing and refining capacity. Operates one of the larger UK rapeseed refineries, directly competing with Yelo for food-grade oil volumes. Broad incumbent with portfolio including animal nutrition.
• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global commodity trader and major oilseed processor with significant European and UK presence. Comparable to Yelo's parent RCMA Group in commodity trading scope, and operates oilseed crushing facilities that compete with Yelo for rapeseed feedstock and oil output.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and one of the largest oilseed processors in the world, with a major UK presence including oilseed crushing. CEO Doug King previously led Cargill's UK non-grain import and grain businesses. Comparable via oilseed processing and food-grade oil output, but vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• De Heus: Dutch-headquartered global animal feed producer with significant European and Eastern European operations. Comparable to Yelo via dairy compound feed and specialty protein ingredients, though larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• ForFarmers: Largest feed producer in Europe with significant UK operations, supplying compound feeds and feed ingredients to dairy, beef, poultry, and pig farmers. Comparable to Yelo via dairy feed supply and rumen-protected protein offerings, primarily serving UK/European markets.

Direct peers

• AAK: Swedish-Danish specialty oils and fats company with major UK operations that refines vegetable oils (including rapeseed) for food manufacturers. Yelo's Operations Director Paul Foreman joined from AAK, underscoring operational similarity. Closest direct comparable by business model and product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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