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October 15th 2019 International dialogue and cooperation between Starch associations. Today, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) joined the starch associations of China, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Turkey and the US are delighted to jointly announce the creation of the International Federation … Continue reading →

October 06th 2019 Swedish investment in manioc-based starch industry: organic cassava refining to be introduced in Sri Lanka. The farmer community in Sri Lanka is in for a bonanza soon when the Starch Industries (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lankan agri-pharma … Continue reading →

October 04th 2019 Compostable cucumber wrap based on starch delivers a win in war on plastic.   A fully compostable shrink-wrap for cucumbers has been developed in South Australia and is set to be launched on international markets. The compostable … Continue reading →

September 30th 2019 A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable. There is a growing concern over the environmental impact of textile production and many waterproof products on the market are prepared with toxic chemicals. This is increasing … Continue reading →

September 17th 2019 Starch conferences in Q4 2019. October 16-18, 2019, in Copenhagen, Denmark CMT’s 4th Starch World EUROPE brings to market a line up of authoritative panel of experts sharing their views and updates on the industry. Key highlights: … Continue reading →

September 11th 2019 Cargill launches new wet-end starch to improve packaging paper making process. Cargill has expanded its range of packaging ingredients with the launch of C*iBond 25957, a high-performance, cationic, wet-end starch specifically designed for packaging paper applications. The … Continue reading →

August 28th 2019 Cargill invests additional $75 million to propel PURIS pea protein production in the US to meet surging market demand. Cargill has invested an additional $75 million in PURIS, the largest North American producer of pea protein. The … Continue reading →

August 26th 2019 SiccaDania acquires the assets of Van Tongeren-Kennemer B.V. SiccaDania Group is pleased to announce that it has taken over the activities of Van Tongeren-Kennemer B.V (VTK) as of today. “The acquisition of VTK is an excellent step … Continue reading →

August 19th 2019 ‘Great taste, texture, stretch, and meltbehaviour’: Avebe innovates for vegan cheese market. The booming plant-based trend has seen a great number of meat and dairy alternatives enter the market, including vegan burgers, milk substitutes, and cheese analogues. … Continue reading →

August 05th 2019 Starch analysis: Brabender launches quicker and precise viscometer. Laboratory equipment manufacturer Brabender is releasing a new viscometer, touted as being able to deliver rapid and straightforward measurements. ViscoQuick uses an integrated heating and cooling feature to reduce … Continue reading →