Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd is the Asia-Pacific regional arm of Avebe U.A., a Netherlands-based global leader in potato starch and starch derivatives. Located in Singapore, Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd plays a strategic role in serving the fast-growing Asian markets with innovative and sustainable plant-based ingredient solutions. The company acts as a hub for sales, technical support, and distribution across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Company Overview

Avebe is a cooperative of over 2,200 Dutch farmers and has a legacy of over 100 years in potato starch innovation. The Far East entity operates as a fully owned regional office to cater to local customer needs in food, paper, building materials, and industrial applications.

Core Business & Product Portfolio

Key Product Categories:

• Native Potato Starch:

  • Used in noodles, snacks, coatings, and soups for thickening and texturizing
  • High purity and neutral taste profile

• Tapioca Starch:

  • Versatile plant-based starch alternative for gluten-free and clean-label applications
  • Sourced and processed to meet food-grade specifications

• Modified Starches for the Food Industry:

  • Functional starches designed for freeze-thaw stability, viscosity control, and shelf-life extension
  • Used in dairy, processed meat, sauces, and bakery sectors

• Modified Starches for Textile & Industrial Use:

  • High-performance binders and sizing agents
  • Tailored for the textile weaving, paper, and adhesives industries

R&D and Innovation

Avebe invests approximately €15 million annually in R&D, with a focus on:

• Clean-label functional ingredients
• Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives
• Texturizers for low-fat and low-sugar foods

Through its Innovation Centre in Veendam, Netherlands, and partnerships with regional application labs, the Far East unit brings localized formulations and technical services to clients in Asia.

Brands

• Eliane™: A specialty range of waxy potato starches with excellent freeze-thaw stability and clarity, used in sauces, dressings, and desserts.

• Solanic™: Potato protein with excellent emulsifying and gelling properties, marketed for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives (availability depends on region).

Market Presence & Target Industries

Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd supplies a broad range of industries, including:

• Food & Beverage: Thickening agents, texture enhancers, fat replacers
• Textiles: Sizing agents for warp yarns
• Paper: Coating binders for improved surface properties
• Construction Materials: Adhesion improvers in tile adhesives and plasters

Regional Reach & Customers

• Headquarters in Singapore serves over 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Major markets include China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and India.
• Customer base includes multinational food manufacturers, regional distributors, and industrial processors.

Export & Shipment Insights

While specific shipment volumes for Avebe (Far East) are not disclosed, trade and import databases reflect:

• Regular exports of native and modified starches into Southeast Asian markets
• High frequency of B2B transactions involving processed food manufacturers and chemical distributors
• Shipment volumes aligned with industrial-scale usage, often in 20-25 MT containers

Compliance & Certifications

Avebe maintains strict quality and safety standards across all its global and regional operations, including:

• FSSC 22000
• ISO 9001
• Kosher and Halal Certifications
• GMO-Free and Allergen-Free Assurance
• Sustainable Agriculture Certification (for Dutch-sourced potato starch)

Sustainability & Cooperative Model

Avebe distinguishes itself by operating as a farmer-owned cooperative, reinvesting profits into sustainable farming, innovation, and member value. The company is committed to:

• Circular economy principles
• Carbon footprint reduction
• Sustainable potato cultivation practices
• Partnering with Asian clients to reduce animal-based and synthetic ingredients in food products

Competitive Edge

• 100% European-sourced potato starch
• Deep technical support and co-development capabilities
• Strong local supply chain presence in Asia
• Ability to deliver customized functional starch solutions at industrial scale

Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd continues to empower the region’s food and industrial sectors with versatile, sustainable, and functional plant-based ingredients, leveraging Dutch innovation and regional expertise to meet evolving consumer and manufacturing demands across Asia.