Innovation by nature since 1919

About us

Creating value

Sustainable future

About us

In 1919, a group of Dutch farmers realised there was more potential in the starch potatoes they were growing. Instead of selling their crops themselves, they started a cooperative.

Our locations

Our members

Our locations

Valthermond, Averis Seeds

Innovation starts at the source. Avebe subsidiary Averis Seeds focuses on the development of (new) sustainable potato varieties, aiming for resistant to diseases and higher productivity in the field.

Lüchow and Dallmin

We also process potatoes into potato starch and products for the food industry at our German locations in Lüchow and Dallmin. In Lüchow, we also produce protein products for animal feed.

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

PB cheese
Processed cheese
PB meat
Dairy

North America

Key trends

Customers are increasingly seeking sustainable and healthy building material additives. High potential exists in developing markets for chemical-free alternatives and sustainable adhesives. Growth opportunities include ready-to-use glue, biodegradable (food) packaging, and dry-mortar mixes, driven by demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious products.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Ter Apelkanaal

Ter Apelkanaal is our largest production location for food ingredients. At this location we process potatoes into potato starch, food ingredients, animal feed proteins and dextrins.

Gasselternijveen

At Gasselternijveen, we process potatoes into starch and proteins for both human food and animal feed. This location focuses on producing innovative products for the food industry.

Foxhol

Production of primarily industrial products takes place at our location in Foxhol, which includes the multi-purpose factory, the extruder factory and the rolling mill.

Malmö

Avebe’s production location in Malmö, Sweden, processes potato starch into high-quality food derivatives. These are mainly sold in Japan and other Asian markets.

Dallmin

We also process potatoes into potato starch and products for the food industry at our German locations in Lüchow and Dallmin. In Lüchow, we also produce protein products for animal feed.

Innovation Centre

In 2018, we’ve opened the Innovation Centre on the Zernike Campus in Groningen, focusing on starch potato innovation. The Centre hosts agri & food start-ups, laboratories, test facilities, and a Customer Experience Centre. Surrounded by knowledge institutions, our experts collaborate to develop new products, respond to trends, and create value for members and customers.

Veendam

Avebe’s headquarters is located in Veendam. As the central hub, our headquarters oversees the production of potato starch and protein products used in various industries, including food, animal feed, and industrial markets.

Our locations

Our members

headquarters

production-location

sales-location

other

Our members

Royal Avebe is a cooperative of more than 2,000 arable farmers in the Netherlands and Germany. Each year, the starch potatoes of those members are processed into high-grade ingredients based on potato starch and protein; they add value to food products but also to industrial applications worldwide.

100% transparant coorperation
Together we thrive for more value in our chain
New Averis- potato varieties
Total solution
Reliable and solid

Our locations

Valthermond, Averis Seeds

Innovation starts at the source. Avebe subsidiary Averis Seeds focuses on the development of (new) sustainable potato varieties, aiming for resistant to diseases and higher productivity in the field.

Lüchow and Dallmin

We also process potatoes into potato starch and products for the food industry at our German locations in Lüchow and Dallmin. In Lüchow, we also produce protein products for animal feed.

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

PB cheese
Processed cheese
PB meat
Dairy

North America

Key trends

Customers are increasingly seeking sustainable and healthy building material additives. High potential exists in developing markets for chemical-free alternatives and sustainable adhesives. Growth opportunities include ready-to-use glue, biodegradable (food) packaging, and dry-mortar mixes, driven by demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious products.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Ter Apelkanaal

Ter Apelkanaal is our largest production location for food ingredients. At this location we process potatoes into potato starch, food ingredients, animal feed proteins and dextrins.

Gasselternijveen

At Gasselternijveen, we process potatoes into starch and proteins for both human food and animal feed. This location focuses on producing innovative products for the food industry.

Foxhol

Production of primarily industrial products takes place at our location in Foxhol, which includes the multi-purpose factory, the extruder factory and the rolling mill.

Malmö

Avebe’s production location in Malmö, Sweden, processes potato starch into high-quality food derivatives. These are mainly sold in Japan and other Asian markets.

Dallmin

We also process potatoes into potato starch and products for the food industry at our German locations in Lüchow and Dallmin. In Lüchow, we also produce protein products for animal feed.

Innovation Centre

In 2018, we’ve opened the Innovation Centre on the Zernike Campus in Groningen, focusing on starch potato innovation. The Centre hosts agri & food start-ups, laboratories, test facilities, and a Customer Experience Centre. Surrounded by knowledge institutions, our experts collaborate to develop new products, respond to trends, and create value for members and customers.

Veendam

Avebe’s headquarters is located in Veendam. As the central hub, our headquarters oversees the production of potato starch and protein products used in various industries, including food, animal feed, and industrial markets.

Our locations

Our members

headquarters

production-location

sales-location

other

Our members

Royal Avebe is a cooperative of more than 2,000 arable farmers in the Netherlands and Germany. Each year, the starch potatoes of those members are processed into high-grade ingredients based on potato starch and protein; they add value to food products but also to industrial applications worldwide.

100% transparant coorperation
Together we thrive for more value in our chain
New Averis- potato varieties
Total solution
Reliable and solid

Creating value

Based on trends & customer needs, we develop high-quality potato-based solutions that maximise value within food and non-food. With our technical support & service, our customers are using our solutions to create products consumers love.

Food market

Non-food market

Food market

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, plant-based cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

Plant-based cheese
Processed cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

Building
Adhesives

India

Key trends

Consumers in lower- and middle-income countries are increasingly seeking convenient, processed foods due to a growing middle class. This trend presents growth opportunities in meat, dairy, dressings, sauces, and confectionery, driven by demand for accessible, tasty, and affordable options.

Key markets

Meat
Dairy
Sauces & dressings

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

PB cheese
Processed cheese
PB meat
Dairy

Africa

Key trends

Consumers in lower- and middle-income countries are increasingly seeking convenient, processed foods due to a growing middle class. This trend presents growth opportunities in meat, dairy, dressings, sauces, and confectionery, driven by demand for accessible, tasty, and affordable options.

Key markets

Meat
Dairy
Sauces & dressings

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label. Plant-based products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences. Companies are responding to consumer demands with storytelling, sustainable practices and innovative product offerings.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy
Meat
Confectionery

North America

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Building
Packaging
Adhesives

South America

Key trends

Similar to other regions, health consciousness has been on the rise. Specifically younger generations are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label. The costs of products is an important factor in buying behaviour. And with varied preferences among countries, meat, cheese and convenience foods are still an important part of the diet.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy
Meat

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

North America

Key trends

Customers are increasingly seeking sustainable and healthy building material additives. High potential exists in developing markets for chemical-free alternatives and sustainable adhesives. Growth opportunities include ready-to-use glue, biodegradable (food) packaging, and dry-mortar mixes, driven by demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious products.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Food market

Non-food market

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Map info (Food-market)

This map data is based on:

Euromonitor and Innova Market Research 2024

Food market

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, plant-based cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

Plant-based cheese
Processed cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

Building
Adhesives

India

Key trends

Consumers in lower- and middle-income countries are increasingly seeking convenient, processed foods due to a growing middle class. This trend presents growth opportunities in meat, dairy, dressings, sauces, and confectionery, driven by demand for accessible, tasty, and affordable options.

Key markets

Meat
Dairy
Sauces & dressings

Asia

Key trends

Consumers in Asia are driving demand for sustainability and health on the one hand and convenience on the other. They seek products like cheese, PB cheese, dairy, bakery, and meat, despite price challenges.

Key markets

PB cheese
Processed cheese
PB meat
Dairy

Africa

Key trends

Consumers in lower- and middle-income countries are increasingly seeking convenient, processed foods due to a growing middle class. This trend presents growth opportunities in meat, dairy, dressings, sauces, and confectionery, driven by demand for accessible, tasty, and affordable options.

Key markets

Meat
Dairy
Sauces & dressings

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label. Plant-based products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences. Companies are responding to consumer demands with storytelling, sustainable practices and innovative product offerings.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy
Meat
Confectionery

North America

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Building
Packaging
Adhesives

South America

Key trends

Similar to other regions, health consciousness has been on the rise. Specifically younger generations are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label. The costs of products is an important factor in buying behaviour. And with varied preferences among countries, meat, cheese and convenience foods are still an important part of the diet.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy
Meat

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

North America

Key trends

Customers are increasingly seeking sustainable and healthy building material additives. High potential exists in developing markets for chemical-free alternatives and sustainable adhesives. Growth opportunities include ready-to-use glue, biodegradable (food) packaging, and dry-mortar mixes, driven by demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious products.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Europe

Key trends

Consumers are looking for healthy, protein- enriched products with a clean label and the right texture and taste. Products that support their health and that of the planet, fit within their budgets and yet are simple to prepare and deliver delightful sensory experiences.

Key markets

Plant-based dairy
Plant-based cheese
Plant-based meat
Dairy

Food market

Non-food market

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Map info (Food-market)

This map data is based on:

Euromonitor and Innova Market Research 2024

Sustainable future

By reaching our own sustainability goals, we help our customers & farmers reach theirs. From field, to lab to factory, we take responsibility for the whole process, minimising the environmental impact at each stage.

Our contribution

Our achievements

Footprint of our products

Our contribution

We are working towards a sustainable system with our members, customers, employees and other stakeholders. Our focus is based on long-term value creation with our activities and more short-term strategic targets per year. We link our long-term impact to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); our compass for delivering value.

Our strategy

Our compass for delivering value

Our strategy

Reduce footprints in plant-based food, construction and packaging

Biobased ingredients and protein solutions

Improve our carbon footprint, reduce our water consumption and make use of our residual flows circularly. Besides, we have committed ourselves to the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative).

Collaborate with member-growers for profitable and sustainable potato cultivation

Result strategy ’18 – ‘23

Ambition | target 2030

-28%

CO₂ emissions

-30%

CO₂ emissions

-22%

Water usage

-30%

Water usage

-20%

Waste production

-30%

Costs and carbon footprint of residual flows

Our compass for delivering value

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Zero hunger

Everyone should have access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. Our ambition to continue to grow in good food and plant-based applications contribute to this. We are also committed to sustainable growing methods, a sustainable food system and resilient agriculture

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Affordable and clean energy

We are committed to renewable energy through our solar parks. This is how we improve access to sustainable energy. We also aim to further reduce carbon emissions.

8

Decent work and economic growth

Avebe attaches importance to growers and employees being able to work under good conditions, now and in the future. We accept our responsibility for this and work on sustainable production chains.

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Life on land

Together with our growers, we work on the most sensible and efficient use of the available land. Our ambitions to reduce the environmental impact of cultivation contribute to this.

6

Clean water and sanitation

Avebe considers it important to make efficient use of water. The water used for production is well purified. We also re-use some of the water as process water. We continue to strive for higher efficiency in water use.

9

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

We optimize our processes to develop cleaner and more environmental friendly technologies. We invest in innovations and improve our processes. That way, we not only create sustainable production, but also work on the digital exchange of information.

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Responsible consumption and producttion

Responsible Consumption and Production

Avebe considers it important to treat raw materials and energy sustainably and efficiently. We focus on the reuse of residual flows, sustainable energy and reduction of water consumption. Our product development, focused on plant-based, also contributes to a more sustainable diet.

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Partnerships for the goals

Avebe works actively with governments, knowledge institutions and other organizations to achieve its sustainability ambitions. This is how we can collectively achieve SDGs at local, regional, national and international level.

Our achievements

Our efforts for sustainability are recognized by external audits and certifications.

Achievements

Certificates

Achievements

Reduction in CO₂ emissions and less water due to our DUCAM installation

Instead of evaporating, we (ultra) filter our potato water with a unique patented process called DUCAM, which allows us to reduce our water consumption and save 10.000-ton CO₂

The use of sustainable energy

E-boilers assist us on our journey toward becoming climate neutral. The necessary green electricity is partially sourced from the solar parks at our locations.

Towards climate neutral

Our CO₂-neutral factory: Malmö

Background information

Our DUCAM installation

We extract starch from potatoes at our potato starch factories. The potato juice that remains contains potato protein. The potato protein is very diluted, i.e. protein with a lot of water. To extract that protein, the water has to be boiled and evaporated. DUCAM first passes the water through an ultrafiltration unit. This means that much less water remains in the potato protein. That leaves much less water to be heated and evaporated. The water that has passed through the ultrafiltration system is now run through an even finer filter. This process, called reverse osmosis, even retains dissolved salts. This leaves clean water that we reuse.

DUCAM leads to a reduction in CO₂ emissions, water and costs.

Background information

Avebe is constantly looking for new initiatives to improve its environmental performance. In addition to measures to save energy, Avebe reduces its CO₂ emissions by switching from natural gas to electricity. With electric steam boilers (e-boilers) at its production sites in Ter Apelkanaal and Gasselternijveen, Avebe can use electrically generated steam for its production process 20 percent of the time. The required green electricity comes from solar parks near the sites.

Background information

In 2021, our Malmö factory became Avebe’s first CO₂-neutral factory by switching to sustainable electricity for steam production and purchasing green gas for remaining gas consumption.

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Certificates

2024

Royal Avebe is awarded with a Gold EcoVadis medal

Gold EcoVadis

In 2024, we proudly secured a gold EcoVadis score for the second year, placing us among the top 5% of companies in their sustainability audit. We undergo this assessment annually.

EcoVadis is a system checking how well a company does with sustainability. The assessment focuses on 21 sustainability criteria, related to the environment, labor rights, ethics, and procurement. EcoVadis gives a score to compare with other companies, and they can get bronze, silver, gold, or platinum medals.

2024

Royal Avebe has completed the SMETA-audit of Sedex

Sedex

As a Sedex member, we are committed to responsible business practices. Through the SMETA audit provided by Sedex, we actively manage and enhance the ethical performance of our supply chains. In 2024 we completed the audit which had a positive result.

Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) does audits (the SMETA audit) and provides a platform for companies to share ethical data with suppliers about labor, safety, the environment, and business ethics.

2024

Royal Avebe is ISO 14001 certified

ISO 14001

Avebe holds ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating our compliance with the international standard for environmental management systems.

This certification helps organizations handle their impact on the environment. It keeps them from polluting too much, makes sure they follow laws, and encourages them to always strive for improvement.

Footprint of our products

Our (bio-based) products have a lower environmental footprint compared to other starch, protein crops, and animal-based alternatives. Detailed Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are available which helps you precisely track the environmental impact of each product, focusing on water, land use and global warming.

Product life cycle assessment

Background life cycle assessment

Product life cycle assesment

Potato

ETENIA® 457

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of ETENIA® 457.

The total ecological footprint is 1,623 kg CO₂/kg product. To put it in perspective, producing 1 ton of ETENIA® 457 results in emissions equivalent to roughly making 2 round trips from Veendam to Madrid in a gasoline-powered car.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than ETENIA® 457, please reach out to the sustainability team

PerfectaSOL® S200

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of PerfectaSOL® S200.

The total ecological footprint is 9,234 kg CO₂/kg product.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than PerfectaSOL® S200, please reach out to the sustainability team

PerfectaGEL® MPT

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of PerfectaGEL® MPT.

The total ecological footprint is 1,623 kg CO₂/kg product. To put it in perspective, producing 1 ton of PerfectaGEL® MPT results in emissions equivalent to roughly making 2 round trips from Veendam to Madrid in a gasoline-powered car.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than PerfectaGEL® MPT, please reach out to the sustainability team

PerfectaBIND® C

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of PerfectaBIND® C.

The total ecological footprint is 1,623 kg CO₂/kg product. To put it in perspective, producing 1 ton of PerfectaBIND® C results in emissions equivalent to roughly making 2 round trips from Veendam to Madrid in a gasoline-powered car.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than PerfectaBIND® C, please reach out to the sustainability team

CasuCOL® 301

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of CasuCOL® 301.

The total ecological footprint is 1,251 kg CO₂/kg product.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than CasuCOL® 301, please reach out to the sustainability team

PerfectaFILM®

ProtaSTAR®

Background information

An example Life Cycle Assessment of one of our products is the LCA of ProtaSTAR.

The total ecological footprint is 2,625 kg CO₂/kg product.

We have Life Cycle Assessments available for all our products we produce ourselves.

If you want the detailed footprint of a specific product other than ProtaSTAR, please reach out to the sustainability team

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Sustainability datasheet

Potato

Avebe's potato starches has the lowest carbon footprint

Avebe’s potato protein has the lowest footprint

Avebe's solutions have a lower carbon footprint compared to (animal) alternatives

Avebe's solutions have a lower carbon footprint compared to (animal) alternatives

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Background life cycle assessment

Life Cycle Assessments available for all Avebe products

So our customers can easily calculate the footprint of their products.

Avebe's potato starch has the lowest carbon footprint

Background information

We have a detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) available for all our products we produce ourselves and can provide you with this data.

This helps you precisely track the environmental impact of each product, from cultivation to it leaving our factory (cradle-to-factory gate). An LCA looks at 19 impact categories. At Avebe, we focus on three of them: water, land use, and global warming.

We derive data directly from our members and factories. This data is supplemented by databases.

To create a sustainable value chain, we engage with our suppliers about their products’ footprints and communicate sustainability datasheets to our customers of Avebe’s products’ footprints

Background information

To determine the environmental performance of our products, Avebe uses Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Using this methodology all relevant energy and material inputs, as well as emissions associated with the production process, are quantified from ‘cradle-to-factory gate’. In practice this means we quantify the footprint of our products from cultivation our potatoes to it leaving our factories.

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