Polyethylene furanoate news

All news on Polyethylene furanoate (also known as PEF and Polyethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

20 January 2026

Avantium Achieves Triple ISO Certification

Avantium's FDCA plant in Delfzijl earns ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 certifications, affirming its commitment to environmental, safety, and quality standards.
15 January 2026

Avantium and Packamama Partner for Sustainable Wine Packaging

The partnership secures plant-based PEF for wine bottles, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability with government support.
16 December 2025

Avantium Updates on Government Funding Timeline

Funding timeline delayed due to extended government procedures. Avantium remains confident in securing support after ongoing discussions.
16 December 2025

Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch

Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
11 November 2025

Avantium and Logoplaste Partner to Boost Releaf® Packaging Innovation

The agreement reserves future volumes of plant-based polymer PEF, enhancing sustainable packaging innovation and supporting the development of high-performance solutions.
23 September 2025

Avantium, LVMH, Tereos Partner to Scale Releaf® in Europe

The alliance aims to industrialize PEF production in Europe, leveraging plant-based feedstocks and proprietary technology to replace fossil-based plastics.

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