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AVA Biochem is a Swiss renewable-chemistry company focused on the production and supply of high-purity 5‑hydroxymethylfurfural (5‑HMF) from renewable feedstocks. Using proprietary hydrothermal processing, the company converts sugars into bio‑based platform molecules for use as drop‑in or next‑generation intermediates. AVA Biochem serves industrial and research customers with 5‑HMF in various grades, supported by application development and analytical capabilities.
Based in Muttenz, Switzerland, the company targets markets across polymers, resins, specialty chemicals, food ingredients, and pharmaceuticals. 5‑HMF is a key precursor to derivatives such as 2,5‑furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) for bio‑based polyesters like PEF, as well as a building block for additives and performance materials. AVA Biochem’s activities center on advancing bio‑based routes to chemical intermediates and enabling customers to integrate renewable raw materials into their products and processes.
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The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.
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