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November 28th 2019 9th Starch World Asia. Key Highlights: An update on the Cassava Mosaic Disease, extent of the damage and how the industry is tackling this issue Changing dynamics of the Thai root market and implications for starch and … Continue reading →

Novermber 25th 2019 Tapioca imports to Japan surge, thanks to bubble tea popularity. Taiwan has overtaken Thailand as top tapioca starch supplier. The huge popularity of bubble tea in Japan is driving an import boom in tapioca. Japan imported some … Continue reading →

November 12th 2019 Cassava roots: Bioplastic from cassava starch is as tough as traditional plastics made of petroleum. A team of scientists in Brazil has developed a biodegradable plastic that could be used for food packaging or carrier bags, by … Continue reading →

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 →