Biochemistry company AVA-CO2 is a leader in the use of hydrothermal processes for material and energetic use of biomass. The range of services provided by the company include a patented process for large-scale production of bio-based platform chemical 5-HMF (5-hydroxymethylfurfural). This is a renewable substitute for petro-based raw materials in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and is also the basis for FDCA and therefore 100% bio-based PEF packaging. The Swiss company has its headquarters in Zug and subsidiaries elsewhere in Switzerland and Germany.