Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate) is a 100% plant-based, fully recyclable polymer and offers a renewable and circular packaging solution for Royal Vezet’s salad bowls. Avantium is set to start-up the world’s first commercial plant in Delfzijl for 5 kilotons of FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid), the key component of PEF, with commercial production expected to begin in 2025. Following this, PEF production will be scaled up to plants of 100 kilotons and beyond, enabling large-scale production of FDCA and PEF through technology licensing.
Royal Vezet produces 6 million consumer units per week. The company prides itself on its innovative approach, strong regional ties, and dedication to sustainability and quality. “Partnering with Avantium aligns with our mission to make tasty and healthy food available for everybody, while minimizing our environmental footprint,” states Anouk Wissink, CEO of Royal Vezet. “We are eager to demonstrate the potential of PEF-based packaging and its benefits for our products and Albert Heijn’s customers.”
