Brenntag expands strategic partnership with Royal Avebe in UK and Ireland

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announces the expansion of its partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe UA (Royal Avebe). The expanded distribution agreement now provides Royal Avebe potato starch and protein products to Brenntag customers in the UK and Ireland, in addition to the wide range of European markets and countries already served.

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

Jerzy Jasiński, President of Brenntag Global Nutrition and President of Specialties EMEA, commented:"We can offer nutritional customers in a growing number of geographies an innovative portfolio of products from outstanding, high-quality supply partners such as Avebe. Avebe's product portfolio aligns with the global trend for more plant-based foods in the food industry. It fits perfectly with Brenntag's sustainability strategy and is an important step in our Winning Strategy. Therefore, I am delighted that the further expansion of our nutritional offering has now proven successful."

Chris Hollebek, chief commercial officer at Royal Avebe, added:"We already recognize Brenntag as a trusted partner with a global distribution network in previous regions and we are delighted to extend our partnership into the UK to accelerate and enhance the products and services we offer to more local customers."