11 Apr 2022 --- Avantium, a leading producer of PEF (polyethylene furanoate) bioplastic, has signed a conditional offtake agreement with Sukano, an expert in additive and color masterbatches and compounds for polyester and specialty resins, to produce PEF-based films. The masterbatches for PEF film applications are tailored to impart properties to plastics effectively to diversify and expand polymer applications. With PEF from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant, Sukano will develop masterbatches for PEF resins, facilitating fast adoption in diversified markets.