ECOFRY Cooking Oils

What ECOFRY Cooking Oils does

ECOFRY Cooking Oils is an Australian privately-held company that operates a closed-loop cooking oil management service for hospitality venues and food manufacturers. The company supplies premium Australian-grown canola oil from the Riverina region of NSW under two SKUs (ELITE premium and SUPER cost-effective), delivered via 15L bag-in-box, 150L stainless steel tanks, and 600L pods; on the back end it offers a free, fully compliant used cooking oil collection service using proprietary Tip-In, Vacuum, and SK150L tank systems installed and maintained in customer kitchens. The upcycled oil is converted into renewable fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), through a strategic partnership with Neste Corporation (announced January 2024), which the company credits with enabling greenhouse-gas reductions of up to 80% versus conventional jet fuel.

The business is built around a sales-led go-to-market executed by Business Managers who conduct free on-site assessments and tailor oil management plans, supported by direct field sales for the bulk-manufacturer vertical and a website quote-request channel. Revenue is generated primarily through fresh oil sales (hospitality and bulk manufacturer orders from 1,000L to 30,000L+), while used oil collection is provided free of charge and monetised via Neste's biofuel offtake. ECOFRY holds five quality and dietary certifications (NON-GMO Project Verified, HACCP, SQF, Halal, Kosher) and operates from its headquarters at 1 Hume Road, Smithfield, NSW.

ECOFRY traces its roots to Sydney Recycling Services (and Coastal Cooking Oils), which operated for over 30 years in used oil recycling before the 2024 rebrand to its current identity. The company is founder-led by Managing Director Blair Kerr, with leadership including National Sales & Marketing Manager John McFadden (joined March 2025) and Business Manager Tony Furnari (joined May 2021). It serves 150+ NSW hospitality venues across Sydney, Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, and the Hunter Region, upcycles approximately 5 million litres of oil annually, and is a partner of Vinnies NSW for community used-oil recycling. The company has no disclosed external funding, is not listed, and operates as a subsidiary-style arm of the Sydney Recycling Services group.

Name

ECOFRY Cooking Oils

Legal name

Ecofry

Website

https://ecofry.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ECOFRY Cooking Oils is an Australian, NSW-based closed-loop cooking oil management company that supplies Australian-grown canola oil to 150+ hospitality venues and food manufacturers, collects used oil free of charge, and upcycles it into Sustainable Aviation Fuel via partner Neste.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cooking Oil Supply

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC), Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial cooking oil
• Used oil collection
• Canola oil supply
• Biofuel recycling
• Hospitality oil management

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh Canola Oil Sales: EcoFry supplies premium Australian-grown canola oil to hospitality venues and food manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the sale of cooking oil products delivered in various formats (150L tanks, 15L bag-in-box, bulk tanker/IBC). Oil is sourced from Riverina region NSW farmers.
2. Used Cooking Oil Collection (Free Service): Used oil collection service is provided free of charge to customers. Revenue is generated by upcycling collected oil into renewable biofuels (SAF, biodiesel) through partnership with Neste, creating a circular economy revenue stream.
3. Bulk Oil Supply for Food Manufacturers: EcoFry supplies bulk canola oil to food manufacturers across Australia, providing certified bulk oil with delivery flexibility and commercial reliability. Available from 1,000L to 30,000L+ per order in IBC or direct tanker formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECOFRY supplies premium Australian-grown canola oil (EcoFry ELITE and EcoFry SUPER) to hospitality venues and food manufacturers across Australia, complemented by a free used cooking oil collection service. Collected oil is upcycled into renewable biofuels (Sustainable Aviation Fuel and biodiesel) through partnership with Neste Corporation, completing a closed-loop farm-to-kitchen-to-biofuels model. The company also provides and maintains stainless steel tank systems and Bag-in-Box packaging as part of its integrated oil management service.

Product overview

EcoFry offers a unified closed-loop cooking oil management system combining premium Australian canola oil supply with used cooking oil collection and upcycling into renewable biofuels. The core product portfolio centers on EcoFry ELITE Frying Oil (premium) and EcoFry SUPER (cost-effective) varieties, delivered via flexible packaging options including 15L Bag-in-Box and 150L Stainless Steel Tank systems. The integrated offering comprises Fresh Oil Delivery, Used Cooking Oil Collection & Upcycling, and Bulk Oil Supply for food manufacturers. Storage and collection equipment (Tip-In Tanks, Vacuum Storage Tanks, 600L pods) is supplied and maintained as part of the service. The company transforms collected waste oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biodiesel through partner Neste, completing the circular economy model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOFRY ELITE: Premium canola frying oil with high smoke point (400-450°F), neutral flavour, and longer frying life - approximately 20% oil usage savings compared to alternatives.
• ECOFRY SUPER

Products and services

• EcoFry ELITE Frying Oil Premium Australian-grown canola oil with high smoke point (400-450°F/204-230°C), neutral flavour, and approximately 20% longer frying life compared to other oils. Sold to hospitality venues across NSW as a core frying oil product. Sourced from Riverina region NSW farmers.
• EcoFry SUPER Canola Oil Cost-effective base canola oil option available in 15L Bag-in-Box format for venues seeking a budget-friendly frying oil with the same Australian quality standard.
• Fresh Oil Delivery Service Premium Australian canola oil delivery service to hospitality venues across NSW with flexible delivery schedules tailored to kitchen volume and needs. Includes provision of stainless steel tank and Bag-in-Box packaging options.
• Used Cooking Oil Collection & Upcycling Service Free, fully compliant used cooking oil collection service for hospitality venues across NSW. Equipment (storage tanks, collection systems) is supplied, maintained, and cleaned by EcoFry at no cost. Collected oil is upcycled into renewable biofuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biodiesel through partnership with Neste Corporation.
• Bulk Canola Oil Supply for Food Manufacturers Certified bulk canola oil supply service for food manufacturers across Australia, delivering consistent specification oil in quantities from 1,000L to 30,000L+ per order. Available via IBC (Intermediate Bulk Containers) or direct tanker delivery with commercial reliability and contract supply options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 20% savings on oil usage due to longer frying life compared to other oils
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025EcoFry partners with Vinnies to support the Vinnies Used Cooking Oil Recycling Program. EcoFry supplies fit-for-purpose storage equipment, manages compliant collections, and ensures all recovered oil is processed responsibly. The partnership helps hospitality venues generate funds for people experiencing hardship across NSW while managing waste oil safely and contributing to circular economy solutions.
• Neste CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024EcoFry partners with Neste Corporation to transform collected used cooking oil into renewable biofuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biodiesel. Neste is recognised as one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies (Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, ranked 19th). Used cooking oil upcycled through this partnership can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Global environmental services company with significant Australian operations in waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery. Runs collections that compete with EcoFry's hospitality UCO collection in NSW and other states.
• Cargill Australia: Global agribusiness and oilseed processor with presence in Australian canola origination and oil supply. Directly comparable to EcoFry in cooking oil supply, particularly the bulk oil-for-food-manufacturers offering, and a potential competitive threat.
• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness and oilseed processor with significant canola/rapeseed operations globally. Comparable to EcoFry in the upstream oilseed-to-oil value chain and as a bulk supplier into food service and food manufacturing customers.
• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest waste management and resource recovery company. Operates used cooking oil collection services nationally as part of a broader waste/industrial services portfolio, directly comparable to EcoFry's free UCO collection service though at vastly larger scale.
• Manildra Group: Australia's largest flour miller and a major industrial user/processor of grain and oilseeds, including canola. Comparable to EcoFry in the Australian grain-and-oilseed value chain and as a potential supplier or competitor in bulk canola oil supply.
• Wilmar International: One of the world's largest edible oils and oleochemicals producers, with Australian oilseed processing operations. Comparable to EcoFry in the vegetable oil value chain and a potential competitor specifically in bulk canola supply.

Direct peers

• PFD Food Services: One of Australia's largest foodservice distributors, supplying restaurants, hotels, and catering operators nationwide. Comparable to EcoFry as a hospitality supply channel; overlaps with EcoFry's bulk oil supply into commercial kitchens.
• Bidfood Australia: Major foodservice distributor supplying restaurants, pubs, and clubs across Australia. Directly comparable to EcoFry as a hospitality supply channel and a potential channel partner or competitor for cooking oil and back-of-house consumables.
• MSM Milling: Australian canola crusher and refiner based in Manildra, NSW. A direct upstream/downstream comparable to EcoFry: both source canola from Australian growers and produce refined canola oil for food service and food manufacturing customers.

Others

• Neste Corporation: EcoFry's named downstream partner and one of the world's largest producers of renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from waste and residues. Comparable through the UCO-to-biofuel circular economy model central to EcoFry's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecofry-cooking-oils

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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