Under the agreement, Hoogesteger secures access to future production volumes of releaf from planned licensed plants. Capacity reservations represent commitments for volumes from future industrial-scale facilities to be built and operated by Avantium’s licensees. Avantium has now secured capacity reservations for well over 100 kilotonnes of releaf®, exceeding the output of a single 100 kilotonnes licensed plant.
Releaf® is a plant-based and recyclable polymer designed as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. It offers superior barrier properties that help keep juices and smoothies fresher for longer, while also reducing the carbon footprint. The collaboration between Avantium and Hoogesteger reflects a shared ambition to make packaging more sustainable without compromising on quality or product integrity. Building on the earlier offtake agreement and now this reserved capacity, the partnership outlines a clear pathway toward large-scale adoption of releaf across both retail and foodservice markets. Hoogesteger supplies a broad customer base, including supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and wholesalers including Sligro and Hanos, as well as hospitality and foodservice groups such as Van der Valk and corporate catering.
