Royal Avebe
At Royal Avebe, the starch potato is the starting point for value creation. What begins in the field is transformed into high performing starch, protein and flakes/granulates ingredient solutions for food, feed and industrial applications. By combining cooperative roots with innovation and scale, we connect agriculture, science and production – creating value across the chain and contributing to healthier, more sustainable solutions for the future.
About us
We are Avebe
Royal Avebe
The Avebe logo is a simplified representation of our pride and reflects the cooperative that has existed for more than 100 years. It symbolizes the starch potato, the foundation of all Avebe’s innovative products.
Innovation
This shape symbolizes progress and innovation at Avebe. The orange color represents passion, and together we are working towards the future of food, focused on creating value for our members, customers, and society.
by Nature
The circle symbolizes the planet and awareness of sustainability and health. By making the most of this versatile crop, we contribute to a sustainable future. Blue represents water, the source of life.
More value with less impact
Sustainability is an integral part of how Royal Avebe creates value. We continuously work to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen our value chain and support responsible growth. Our approach is focused, measurable, and embedded across our organisation. From agriculture and operations to product development and partnerships.
Sustainability
By combining cooperative roots with innovation and scale, we connect agriculture, science and production – creating value across the chain and contributing to healthier, more sustainable solutions for the future.
Our supply chain
We work closely with our growers, we have full insight into our raw materials. This enables us to translate customer requirements into tailored ingredients with consistent functionality, performance, and traceability across a wide range of applications.
Casestudies
Innovation and information
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Coating that sticks through frying, freezing and the supply chain
Producers of plant-based chicken nuggets, fish fingers and breaded meat alternatives face a coating challenge that conventional binders cannot solve cleanly. Egg white and wheat flour provide adhesion, but they introduce allergens and prevent clean-label positioning.
Friday, 29 May 2026
Fast bonding, strong board: potato starch adhesives in corrugated board production
Natural, high-performance adhesion for corrugated board
Avebe’s potato starch-based adhesives deliver fast, consistent bonding for high-speed corrugated board production. The natural properties of potato starch support strong fibre adhesion, stable performance and reliable process control, helping manufacturers improve board strength and production efficiency while providing a biodegradable adhesive solution.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Potato protein: the pet food ingredient that ticked every box
Vobra Special Petfoods was founded in 1932 and has nearly a century of experience in producing pet food. Harold Tiekstra, Account Manager Feed and Pet Food: “The first order was placed with Avebe in 2003. Vobra returned in 2005 and they been a regular and very satisfied customer since 2007.”
Careers at Royal Avebe
At Royal Avebe, we get the most out of every potato. As a cooperative with deep roots in the north of the Netherlands and a global impact, we have been processing potatoes for over 100 years, turning them into starch, protein, and fibers that form the basis of smart, sustainable ingredients for food, feed, and industrial applications. Together with our member farmers, we drive innovation, improve results, and build a future‑proof cultivation system. By combining the power of people, technology, and entrepreneurship, we continue to grow and push the boundaries of what our ingredients can achieve. This is how we unlock the full potential of every potato. Will you grow with us?
