Avebe and ChainCraft transform residual streams into fertilizers

Royal Avebe and ChainCraft have joined forces to convert residual streams of potato juice into circular fatty acids and fertilizers. This collaboration, formalized in a Heads of Agreement, represents a significant step toward a more sustainable agricultural sector. At Avebe’s Ter Apelkanaal site, an innovative facility is in development where ChainCraft’s technology can be applied. The companies aim to reduce environmental impact and add value to production processes.

From residual streams to valuable products

Avebe, known globally for its innovations in potato starch and proteins, is committed to sustainability and circular processes. Through ChainCraft's fermentation technology, potato juice—typically considered a residual by-product—can be converted into usable fatty acids and fertilizers. This approach not only reduces waste but also supports the transition to a circular economy, a key element in Avebe’s strategy to minimize its carbon footprint.

A shared step toward a circular bio-economy

ChainCraft’s technology enables organic residual streams, such as potato juice, to replace some fossil-based resources like petroleum and palm oil. This contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and preserving biodiversity. For ChainCraft, the partnership with Avebe is a pivotal milestone in advancing a circular bio-economy. “With this collaboration, we can scale up our technology and set a new standard in the industry,” says Niels van Stralen, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at ChainCraft.

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