Avantium, a global leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging. 

 

The deal ensures Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF, branded as releaf, produced using Avantium’s proprietary YXY Technology.

 

The partnership aims to fuse Avantium’s breakthrough materials with Packamama’s expertise in low-emission, innovative wine bottles, accelerating the development of next-generation, low-carbon packaging solutions for the wine industry.

 

Packamama is already internationally recognized for its lightweight, shatterproof, fully recyclable bottles, which cut carbon emissions compared to traditional glass. Its signature flat-pack design maximizes space efficiency during transport and storage, further reducing emissions across the supply chain. Currently, Packamama bottles are made from 100% recycled PET (rPET), supporting circularity and sustainability in wine packaging.

 

“With the introduction of releaf, Packamama takes sustainable innovation in wine packaging to another level,” the companies said in a joint statement. Releaf is plant-based, recyclable, and boasts a significantly lower carbon footprint than glass or conventional plastics, while offering superior barrier properties to preserve wine quality—making it ideal for premium, sustainable packaging.

 

Supporting this initiative, Packamama has secured an AU$1 million grant from the Australian government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), which Avantium backed. The grant will aid efforts to decarbonize Australian wine packaging, highlighting the growing global demand for sustainable alternatives.

 

“Packamama is delighted to partner with Avantium to bring the plant-based polymer releaf into our wine bottle solutions,” said Santiago Navarro, CEO & Founder at Packamama. “We have been searching for a material that meets our performance standards and sustainability requirements, and is made from plants. We believe that releaf offers a unique combination of high performance, environmental responsibility, and appealing consumer messaging.”

 

Bineke Posthumus, Commercial Director at Avantium, added: “Packamama’s innovative approach to wine packaging and commitment to sustainability make them an ideal partner for Avantium. Their decision to test and adopt releaf is a strong endorsement of our material’s potential to transform to iconic, premium packaging applications. We look forward to working closely with Packamama to drive meaningful progress in sustainable packaging.”