Monthly Archives: May 2025

May 28th 2025 International trade fair for starch and starch derivatives; June 24th – 26th 2025. The “Starch Expo China” is a international trade fair focusing on the starch industry and its diverse applications. Its name derives from the main … Continue reading →

May 16th 2025 Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, study finds Bioplastics, heralded for supposedly breaking down more quickly, can cause similar health problems to other plastics. Starch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable … Continue reading →

May 07th 2025 Oxford University biostimulant could boost wheat yields. Enhancing wheat plants’ sugar signaling ability could deliver increased yields of up to 12% — besting annual yield increases currently being achieved through breeding, according to U.K. researchers from Rothamsted, … Continue reading →