More sustainable innovations with validated lower CO2 footprint
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Demand for plant-based food ingredients with a lower CO₂ footprint is growing. Governments, customers and value-chain partners expect food producers to demonstrably reduce their environmental impact. This calls for both strong innovation capabilities and close collaboration across the value chain. At Aviko, we are therefore working on the development of future-proof, plant-based ingredients with a lower CO₂ footprint. In 2025, Aviko Rixona took an important step with the introduction of so-called lower-carbon potato flakes and granules. With these future-proof ingredients, we support customers in achieving CO₂ reduction across the value chain (scope 3), without compromising on quality or functionality.
More sustainable production, validated lower impact
The lower-carbon potato flakes and granules are produced entirely using energy from renewable sources. Thanks to the hybrid steam system – which uses natural gas, biogas and green electricity – the CO₂ intensity of production is reduced. This reduction is reflected at product level and results in ingredients with a proven lower CO₂ impact, aligned with the sustainability ambitions of customers and value-chain partners.
Transparent monitoring and validation
To make the impact of future-proof ingredients based on a mass balance system transparent and substantiated, we developed a monitoring system for product carbon footprints (the CO₂ footprint of a product) together with our parent company Cosun. The calculated footprints have been validated by an independent third party. This robust approach strengthens the confidence of customers and the market.
“Aviko Rixona heeft de ambities om in 2030 65% minder CO2 uit te stoten ten opzichte van 2021 en om in 2050 volledig CO2 neutraal te opereren.”
Joint steps across the value chain
Aviko Rixona aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by 65 percent by 2030 compared to 2021 and to operate fully CO₂-neutral by 2050. These targets are achieved through intensive collaboration across the value chain, in projects spanning scopes 1, 2 and 3. The development of lower-carbon potato flakes and granules is a concrete example of a joint step towards more sustainable, plant-based solutions.