PEFERENCE - PEF bottles for retail, wine and carbonated drinks

PEF bottles for retail, wine and carbonated drinks

Lightweight, fully recyclable bottles made from 100% bio-based PEF for retail, wine and carbonated-drink packaging.

Product details

Application area
Packaging
Product type
Finished products
Specific feedstock
Plant-based renewable resources
Feedstock type
Pure sugars
Programme
BBI JU
Related projects

About

The PEFerence project has demonstrated a range of lightweight bottles made from fully recyclable, 100% bio-based polyethylene furanoate, or PEF, marketed as releaf®. These include bottles already used for products available at Albert Heijn supermarkets, as well as bottle formats for wine and carbonated soft drinks.

The bottle range shows how bio-based PEF can meet the requirements of different beverage and food-packaging applications. It combines low weight with strong oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier properties, helping preserve product quality and extend shelf life while remaining compatible with existing production and recycling systems.

Key benefits

  • Reduces reliance on fossil-based plastic and glass  
  • Provides strong oxygen and carbon dioxide barriers  
  • Supports longer shelf life and lightweight packaging  
  • Demonstrates the market potential of bio-based PEF

Application

  • Retail bottles  
  • Wine bottles  
  • Carbonated soft-drink bottles  
  • Other high-barrier food and beverage packaging