Amsterdam-based ChainCraft, an expert in the production of circular chemicals, and Royal Avebe, a leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, announced a collaboration to convert Avebe’s residual potato juice into high-value circular fatty acids using ChainCraft’s fermentation technology.
Fermentation Powers Sustainable Beauty Innovation
Per the companies, the technology enables the use of organic waste streams as a replacement for fossil feedstocks and palm oil as a raw material, to contribute to a lower CO2 footprint and preserve biodiversity by preventing deforestation. This, in turn, supports manufacturers of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances and others to meet their climate goals.
David Fousert, CEO at Avebe, commented, " ...[T]his collaboration ensures more circularity and also saves energy. It contributes to the further creation of efficient production processes. ... For the northern part of the Netherlands, this collaboration means a more sustainable agricultural sector and region. And it also contributes to more employment opportunities in the north.”
Collaborating for Full-scale Production
“At ChainCraft, our mission is to drive the transition toward a circular bioeconomy, and this collaboration with Avebe is a significant milestone,” said Niels van Stralen, founder and chief growth officer at ChainCraft. “Our fermentation technology is perfectly suited for transforming residual streams into high-quality raw materials, and working with a forward-thinking partner like Avebe allows us to scale up this process to a first-of-kind factory and demonstrate the full potential of our innovative solution.
"This marks the first of several commercial milestones we are going to meet in the coming period, in which we will start the fundraising process for the financing of our first full-scale factory and further specify the details of the long-term collaboration.”
Per the companies, this partnership not only underscores their commitment to sustainability, but also serves as a benchmark for how industry players can collaborate to solve environmental challenges through innovation.
