Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the expansion of the partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. (Royal Avebe). The expanded distribution agreement now offers Royal Avebe potato starch and protein products to Brenntag customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, in addition to a broad range of markets and countries in Europe already served.

Royal Avebe is the world’s largest producer of potato starch and potato protein. Product applications include food, animal nutrition and the construction industry. Brenntag initially announced the partnership with Avebe in June of 2023.

Jerzy Jasiński, Global President Nutrition and President Brenntag Specialties EMEA, comments: “We can offer our Nutrition customers in more and more regions access to our innovative product portfolio from excellent, high-quality supply partners like Avebe. Avebe's product portfolio is in line with the global trend in the food industry towards more plant-based foods. It fits very well with Brenntag's sustainability strategy and is an important step in our 'Strategy to Win'. I am therefore pleased that this further expansion of our Nutrition offering is now proving successful.”

Chris Hollebek, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Avebe, added: “Having already recognized Brenntag as a trusted partner with global distribution reach in previous regions, we are delighted to extend our partnership to the United Kingdom to accelerate and strengthen our offering of products and services to even more customers locally.”