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Avantium N.V.<\/a>, a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama<\/a>, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n Through the collaboration, Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium\u2019s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf\u00ae, from licensed plants using Avantium\u2019s proprietary YXY\u00ae Technology for the production of releaf\u00ae. By combining Avantium\u2019s breakthrough material with Packamama\u2019s expertise in innovative, lower-emissions wine bottles, the partnership aims to accelerate the development of next-generation, low-carbon-footprint packaging solutions for the wine industry.<\/p>\n Packamama is internationally recognized for its lightweight, shatterproof, and fully recyclable bottles, which significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional glass bottles. The company\u2019s distinctive flat-pack bottle design optimizes space efficiency in transport and storage, further reducing emissions across the supply chain. Currently made from 100% recycled PET (rPET), Packamama\u2019s bottles support circularity and sustainability in the wine sector.<\/p>\n With the introduction of releaf\u00ae, Packamama takes sustainable innovation in wine packaging to another level. Releaf\u00ae offers a unique sustainability advantage: It is plant-based, recyclable, and delivers a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional materials such as glass or conventional, virgin plastics. Beyond its environmental benefits, releaf\u00ae provides superior barrier properties that protect wine quality, making it an ideal choice for premium, sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n