Monthly Archives: September 2018

Ingredion Announces Capital Investments In Asia-Pacific

September 26th 2018 Ingredion looks east: Specialty ingredients giant to invest US$60 million in APAC expansion. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, today announced US $60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business … Continue reading

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EU And British Starch Industry Associations Voice Joint Call On BREXIT

September 20th 2018 Starch Europe and BSIA call for a BREXIT deal that secures the least disruptive impact on trade and on the food supply chain between the UK and the EU. In the current context of uncertainty on the … Continue reading

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Cargill Launches Label-Friendly Potato Starches

September 13th 2018 Cargill introduces a new range of label-friendly potato starches for meat, meat alternatives and culinary products. Additions to SimPure™ portfolio deliver on consumer preference for simple ingredients with superior texture. Cargill is expanding its portfolio of label-friendly … Continue reading

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Cassava With Improved Starch

September 09th 2018 A new non-transgenic technology to produce cassava. Using the famous CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors, plant biotechnologists at ETH Zurich have been able to improve cassava. The new variety has amylose-free or ‘waxy’ starch, which is preferred for applications. … Continue reading

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Sharp Rise In Wheat Prices

September 06th 2018 Sharp rise in wheat prices as dry weather scales back output prospects. The FAO Food Price Index remained stable in August, as cereal prices rebounded while vegetable oils and sugar declined. The monthly index, released today, averaged … Continue reading

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European Drought: Potato Starch Prices Will Significantly Increase

September 06th 2018 European drought: Potato starch supplier Emsland warns of “dramatic” cost increase to raw materials. The European potato harvest will be at a historically low level this year and present a massive challenge for growers, processors and their … Continue reading

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