Brenntag Specialties and Royal Avebe expand distribution agreement for Food & Nutrition in the U.S.

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the expansion of the business collaboration with Royal Avebe into the U.S. market. Through this additional agreement, Brenntag Specialties will supply its U.S. customers with potato starch and derivatives from Royal Avebe as the supplier ventures into the North American market.  

Royal Avebe is an international farmer cooperative that produces potato starch and potato protein. Their products are used in the food, animal feed and construction industries. Brenntag originally began its collaboration with Avebe in 2023 covering Turkey and has since expanded into Benelux and several Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) and Baltic (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) countries.  

Kevin Hack, regional president Nutrition North America, Brenntag Specialties, commented, “Together with Avebe, we're proud to offer innovative plant-based potato ingredient solutions that address the growing consumer demand for sustainable, clean-label products. This collaboration enables us to meet consumer demands for premium quality ingredients, while driving our shared vision of a more sustainable and nutritious future.”  

“Our partnership with Avebe signifies an exciting expansion of our global reach, allowing us to offer their high-quality potato starch, protein and fiber products to the North American market,” said Eric Laramee, director IMM Nutrition North America, Brenntag Specialties. “By building upon our established European presence and joining forces with Avebe, we are not only strengthening our global footprint but also providing sustainable and innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our customers.”  

Goos Wierbos, global business lead Food, Royal Avebe, added, “Partnering with Brenntag allows us to bring our high-quality, potato-based ingredients to customers across the U.S. with broader local support, expertise and reliability customers expect from Avebe. Together, we're making it easier than ever for food producers and manufacturers to innovate with confidence.”  

“By partnering with Brenntag, we're able to target specialized markets with even greater precision—delivering plant-based food ingredients to bakery, confectionery, dairy and meat segments,” said Joe Lombardi, sales director Food Americas, Royal Avebe. “With our tailored solutions in functional proteins and specialty starches, we bring added value and innovation to customers seeking next-level ingredient expertise.”