UMeWorld Limited Outlines Strategy 2026: Scaling Global Biofuel Infrastructure and Functional Nutrition Platforms

MIAMI, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMeWorld Limited (OTC: UMEWF), a Delaware-incorporated company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, today announced Strategy 2026, outlining its transition from technology validation to disciplined, industrial-scale commercialization across global energy and wellness markets.

Strategy 2026 prioritizes the scaling of UMeWorld’s Malaysia-based biofuel platform to address the global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) opportunity, alongside continued expansion of its DAGola™ functional nutrition platform.

Strategy 2026: Global Industrial Execution

Industrial Biofuel Infrastructure

UMeWorld is advancing a planned 10,000-tonne annual capacity enzymatic biofuel facility in Malaysia. The plant is designed to utilize local waste-based feedstock, including used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent (POME), and is engineered to meet ReFuelEU Aviation carbon-intensity requirements, positioning the project for eligibility under EU sustainability frameworks.

International Revenue Traction

The Company is experiencing sustained commercial momentum across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Preliminary January 2026 regional revenue is projected to exceed USD $1.10 million, providing a self-funded base to support continued international expansion. In parallel, UMeWorld is actively advancing market-entry initiatives in South Korea and Japan to support long-term regional growth.

B2B Ingredient Strategy

Building on the commercial validation of DAGola™, UMeWorld is expanding its enzymatic processing capabilities into a high-margin B2B ingredient strategy, supplying global food and ingredient manufacturers with clinically validated diacylglycerol (DAG) oils designed to improve lipid metabolism in consumer products.

Capital Markets Readiness

The Company is preparing for a potential uplisting to the NYSE American or Nasdaq, leveraging its Delaware corporate structure and international operating footprint to attract institutional ESG- and energy-transition-focused capital.

Biofuel Platform: Addressing the SAF Feedstock Constraint

UMeWorld’s biofuel strategy targets one of the primary bottlenecks limiting global SAF adoption: the scalable availability of low-carbon, waste-based feedstock.

Malaysia Pilot Facility

Capacity: 10,000-tonne annual nameplate capacity
Feedstock: Locally sourced POME, used cooking oil, and animal fats
Regulatory Alignment: Engineered to meet EU ReFuelEU Aviation carbon-intensity thresholds

As part of its execution strategy, UMeWorld has received a proposal from an experienced international biofuel engineering group to support detailed process design, plant engineering, and project management for the Malaysia facility. The proposed scope includes process integration, equipment specification, construction oversight, and commissioning support, with the objective of accelerating industrial validation while maintaining capital discipline. The engineering group under consideration has prior experience supporting the delivery of waste-based biofuel and renewable diesel facilities at commercial scale.

In parallel, UMeWorld has identified a qualified general contractor with experience in industrial energy and biofuel infrastructure to support construction execution for the Malaysia pilot facility. The Company is currently advancing site selection within Malaysia, evaluating locations based on feedstock availability, logistics access, utilities, permitting considerations, and development timelines. To support local development, permitting, and project execution, the Company plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia to serve as the operating entity for the biofuel pilot facility.

“The Malaysia facility is the cornerstone of our industrial strategy,” said Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer of UMeWorld. “By validating our enzymatic process configuration and operating model at industrial scale, we are establishing a replicable blueprint for future SAF deployment while maintaining execution discipline.”

Functional Nutrition: Regional Validation and U.S. Expansion

UMeWorld’s DAGola™ brand serves as the commercial proof-of-concept for the Company’s enzymatic processing platform and its ability to execute localized production and distribution strategies across markets.

APAC Performance: Following a late-December 2025 regional launch, DAGola™ generated approximately USD $132,934 in initial unaudited revenue.
January 2026 Outlook: Based on secured distributor orders, management expects January regional revenue to scale to approximately USD $1.10 million, representing an eight-fold increase over the launch period.
United States Production & Expansion: DAGola™ products for the U.S. market are bottled in California, supporting regulatory compliance, supply-chain resilience, and brand positioning. In addition, localized production and bottling mitigate tariff exposure and cross-border trade friction. The Company intends to pursue similar localized production and bottling strategies in other international markets, where appropriate, to improve logistics efficiency, tariff management, and market responsiveness.

Corporate Governance and Capital Markets Readiness

In October 2025, the Company completed a statutory merger under which UMeWorld Inc., a Delaware corporation, became the surviving legal entity. Operations are conducted through the Delaware entity, supporting the Company’s U.S. reporting framework and global operating strategy.

Because the Company’s shares trade on the OTC Markets, certain corporate actions associated with the merger, including issuer name changes and related matters, remain subject to review and effectiveness by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Until that process is completed, public disclosures continue to reference UMeWorld Limited (OTC: UMEWF) for trading and reporting purposes.

The Company’s operational activities are centered in Miami, Florida, with Asia-Pacific operations being established in Malaysia to support regional management, manufacturing coordination, and future growth initiatives.

Uplisting Preparation

UMeWorld has engaged investment banking advisors to support a potential uplisting to the NYSE American or Nasdaq, subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions. Management believes such a transition would enhance trading liquidity, broaden institutional participation, and support the Company’s long-term growth strategy.

2026 Outlook

Entering 2026, UMeWorld believes it is positioned with:

Demonstrated commercial revenue traction across international markets
A scalable enzymatic platform spanning functional nutrition and renewable energy
A defined, EU-aligned pathway toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) commercialization
A focused U.S. expansion strategy for DAGola™, supported by localized production
Strengthening corporate governance and capital markets infrastructure

“Our focus in 2026 is execution,” Lee added. “We are building credibility through real commercialization and disciplined growth, with the objective of creating durable long-term value for shareholders.”

About UMeWorld

UMeWorld is a Delaware-based company advancing renewable fuel production and functional nutrition through enzymatic processing technologies licensed and configured for its commercial operations. Its biofuel platform converts waste-based feedstocks into low-carbon fuels, while its DAGola™ products support metabolic health through improved lipid metabolism. To learn more, visit www.umeworld.com

About DAGola Inc.

DAGola Inc. is the U.S. branch of UMeWorld Limited. It focuses on selling innovative food products in North America. To learn more about DAGola Inc., visit www.dagolaoil.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, regarding UMeWorld's expectations, beliefs or intentions regarding, among other things, its product development efforts, business, financial condition, results of operations, strategies or prospects. In addition, from time to time, UMeWorld or its representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "should" or "anticipate" or their negatives or other variations of these words or other comparable words or by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. These forward-looking statements may be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made by UMeWorld with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of UMeWorld's authorized executive officers. Forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause UMeWorld's actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause UMeWorld's actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors summarized in UMeWorld's filings with the SEC. In addition, UMeWorld operates in an industry sector where securities values are highly volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond its control. UMeWorld does not undertake any obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please see the risk factors associated with an investment in our securities which are included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F and other periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements also include, but are not limited to, the potential development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways.

CONTACT:
Michael Lee
CEO, UMeWorld Limited
Email: investors@umeworld.com

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