Delivering on our mission

Since its inception, Pectin 360 has made significant strides in building Australia’s first local pectin and fibre production capability in over four decades. Our progress demonstrates our commitment to innovation, sustainability, circular economy and sovereign manufacturing.

Key milestones

  • Secured federal government investment via grant funding to establish a state-of-the-art pilot plant ($4.9m) and validate our advanced, energy-efficient process.

  • Planning, including design and engineering, is underway for our pilot plant facility, paving the way for scalable production and customer validation of ingredients.

  • Established partnerships with growers, processors and research organisations to secure supply chains and accelerate innovation.

  • Through robust techno-economic evaluation, confirmed the efficiency of our energy-assisted technology, utilising significantly less energy compared to conventional pectin production. Yields and quality are optimised through shorter and more efficient processing.

  • Pectin 360 has been proudly selected for Hort Innovation’s prestigious AGI Build Program, recognising leadership in sustainable, IP-driven pectin and fibre innovation, supporting Australian growers and food ingredients manufacturers.

    Key business support is provided through the Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program, backed by Hort Frontiers and delivered by Startupbootcamp as recognition of the innovation, business model and potential impact.

Oranges moving on a metal conveyor belt in an industrial processing plant.

Innovation highlights

  1. Zero-Waste Manufacturing – Every part of the fruit is used to produce valuable products, including pectin, dietary fibre, and orange oil.

  2. Sustainable Advantage – Diverts organic waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to ESG and carbon reduction goals.

  3. Vegan, Plant-Based Solutions – Providing a natural, plant-based alternative to animal-derived setting agents, meeting growing consumer demand.

Driving impact

Our achievements aren’t just technical — our bio-refinery business model is reshaping the future of food and agriculture in Australia:

  • Supply Security – Reducing reliance on imported pectin, improving resilience for Australian manufacturers.

  • Regional Development – Creating jobs and supporting supply chains in regional communities.

  • Export Potential – Positioning Australian-made pectin and fibre as premium, traceable ingredients in global markets.

Apple sorting and washing machine at an apple processing facility with apples on a conveyor belt.