Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable polymer materials, has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Dutch packaging company Royal Hordijk. The deal guarantees Hordijk access to Avantium’s biobased polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate).
Hordijk plans to use PEF in trays and injection-molded packaging. The products will serve food, cosmetics, and consumer goods markets. The agreement ensures Hordijk will secure volumes of PEF from future license plants. This supports its long-term sustainability goals.
PEF, marketed under the brand name releaf®, is a recyclable, plant-based plastic. It offers a circular alternative to fossil-based materials. PEF is made entirely from renewable feedstocks. It has a lower carbon footprint than PET, glass, and aluminum.
The material provides superior barrier properties against oxygen, CO₂, and water vapor. These features help extend product shelf life and reduce food waste. PEF’s mechanical strength allows for lightweight packaging and flexible designs.
Hordijk is known for its focus on innovation and sustainability. By adding PEF to its offerings, Hordijk aims to reduce its environmental impact. The polymer enhances packaging performance, especially barrier and mechanical qualities.
The PEF to be supplied will be produced at future industrial-scale facilities licensed by Avantium. The multi-year reservation guarantees Hordijk preferred access to PEF volumes. This arrangement supports Hordijk’s effort to develop next-generation packaging formats.
Rik Hennink, CEO of Hordijk, said, “We are committed to innovation and reducing our environmental footprint. Partnering with Avantium helps us meet our sustainability goals.”
Bineke Posthumus, Commercial Director at Avantium, added, “This collaboration reflects the growing demand for plant-based, high-performance packaging materials. We are proud to support Hordijk’s leadership in sustainable packaging.”
The partnership aims to bring PEF-based solutions to market, advancing circular plastics and sustainable packaging innovations globally.
