Categoriearchief: News

February 25th 2021 Tuas (Singapore) fire: The explosive danger of potato powder, sugar, flour and other dust particles. Potato starch powder has been pinpointed as the source of a explosion at an industrial building in Tuas (Singapore) on Wednesday (Feb … Lees verder →

February 19th 2021 Tate & Lyle completes acquisition of tapioca business in Thailand. Tate & Lyle has completed the acquisition of an 85% shareholding in Chaodee Modified Starch, a tapioca modified food starch manufacturer located in Thailand. The signing of … Lees verder →

February 04th 2021 Gigantic Tummers washing line for Danish potato starch producer. The results of a Tummers starch production line at a Danish starch factory are right to be called astonishing! Between September and December last year, this process line … Lees verder →

February 01st 2021 Cargill is expanding its portfolio of label-friendly SimPure starches, adding tapioca starches to its existing lines of corn- and potato-sourced starches. The new tapioca starches enable brands to create process-tolerant textures, while appealing to consumer preferences for … Lees verder →

January 20th 2021 cph Deutschland Chemie, has developed a new labeling adhesive based on wastewater potato starch. cph Deutschland Chemie, in partnership with Novidon, has developed Regain, a new labeling adhesive based on wastewater potato starch ideal for the food, … Lees verder →

January 18th 2021 Modified starch ‘ink’ developed for 3D printing: ‘They’re simple, cheap and easy to implement on an industrial scale’. ‘Ink’ used to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing have been developed by food engineers from modified … Lees verder →

December 31st 2020

December 10th 2020 Rising food consumption drives Cargill’s expansion of cold-water swelling starch production in Indonesia. Expansion will double production capacity to better serve food manufacturers, particularly in the convenience and foodservice categories. Food manufacturers across the world today are … Lees verder →

December 09th 2020 S.Africa’s Tongaat sells starch business to Barloworld unit for $353 million. South Africa’s Tongaat Hulett said on Wednesday it had sold its starch business to a subsidiary of Barloworld for 5.260 billion rand ($353 million) based on … Lees verder →

Novermber 25th 2020 Cargill invests US $100 million in facility in Pandaan, Indonesia. Investment in new corn wet mill and starch dryer increases production of starches and sweeteners to meet growing demand in food, industrial and feed markets across region. … Lees verder →

December 07th 2020 Dry heating treatment: A potential tool to improve the wheat starch properties for 3D food printing application. Brazilian and French scientists working out of the University of São Paulo and the Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, … Lees verder →

November 23rd 2020 Beneo unveils first-ever instant functional rice starch for sauces, dressings and fillings. Beneo has revealed its latest creation for enhancing clean label claims in foods. Remypure S52 P is a precooked functional native rice starch that can … Lees verder →

November 18th 2020 Roquette’s innovative plant-based solution unlocks possibilities for veggie softgel market. Roquette has unveiled Lycagel, a pea starch technology positioned as a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations. As it meets both US and EU pharmacopeia standards, … Lees verder →

November 17th 2020 Israeli start-up launches clean label native chickpea starch. The Israeli foodtech start-up says its new ingredient extracted from chickpeas offers food and drink manufacturers a pure, high-value, functional ingredient. Foodtech start-up ChickP Protein has launched a new … Lees verder →

October 29th 2020 Starch manufacturer seeks $2.6M tax break for expansion plans. An Indianapolis City-County Council committee has advanced a $2.6 million tax abatement request for a starch and sweetener producer that plans to expand the capacity of its facility … Lees verder →

October 28th 2020 Tate & Lyle to acquire tapioca business in Thailand. Agreement to purchase 85% shareholding in Chaodee Modified Starch in support of strategy to grow texturant portfolio. Tate & Lyle PLC (“Tate & Lyle”), a leading global provider … Lees verder →

October 19th 2020 CMT’s 1st series of Starch Europe webinar will keep the industry connected to latest news and highlight the dynamic changes of the starch sector. Managing Covid impacts, disrupted supply chain & uncertain grain production in EU & … Lees verder →

September 22nd 2020 R5.35bn starch sale a relief for Tongaat Hulett. The R5.35 billion sale of Tongaat Hulett’s starch business to Barloworld got the green light after an independent third party, Rothschild & Co, found that no material adverse change (MAC) … Lees verder →

September 08th 2020 “Project WaltrAut” — Construction of new roller drying plant is on schedule. In the past few months, a lot has happened at the Emsland Group’s headquarters in Emlichheim. The construction of the new roller drying plant with … Lees verder →

September 07th 2020 Emsland Group offers new waxy potato starch solution. EMWAXY® is based on high amylopectin potatoes, containing more than 99% amylopectin, resulting in high quality end products. This natural potato variety is being cultivated through traditional, non-GMO breeding … Lees verder →

September 01st 2020 German personal care major has developed a hair styling blend with saccharose and starch replacing synthetic polymers. Writing in its international patent, Henkel said it had developed the natural blend using saccharose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and carboxymethyl starch. … Lees verder →

July 15th 2020 Ingredion launches range of PURITY Bio Organic native starches. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, today launched three new organic native starches for the U.S. and Canada, PURITY Bio 201 organic … Lees verder →

July 09th 2020 50% Capacity expansion of production facility in Belgium by 2022. BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50 percent production capacity increase at its Wijgmaal facility to respond to rising customer demand … Lees verder →

July 08th 2020 Tongaat, Barloworld appoint third party to check for material adverse change. JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)-listed companies Tongaat Hulett and Barloworld have appointed Rothschild and Co South Africa as the independent third party to evaluate whether a material … Lees verder →

July 07th 2020 Tongaat Hulett welcomes approval of Starch business acquisition by Barloworld subsidiary. Agriculture and agri-processing company Tongaat Hulett said today it was pleased at the decision by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal to approve the acquisition of its Tongaat … Lees verder →

June 30th 2020 Tropical plants could provide clean label starch solution. The international starch production sector for the food industry is somewhat restricted in the use of chemically modified starches due to country-specific regulations. Therefore, concentrated efforts are needed to identify … Lees verder →

June 25th 2020 Emsland Stärke finds cooperation in partnership with plant-pased JUST Egg. With another forward-looking cooperation, the Emsland Group presents its work with the American company JUST (Eat JUST, Inc.). The company applies cutting-edge science and technology to create … Lees verder →

June 17th 2020 BENEO has announced the expansion of its rice starch ingredient portfolio with a new organic solution. The launch of the new addition, comprising an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, paves the way for BENEO … Lees verder →

June 05th 2020 Tongaat not backing down in battle with Barloworld over R5.3bn starch deal. Sugar producer Tongaat Hulett on Friday rejected concerns raised by Barloworld over the profitability of its starch business, which Barloworld is in the process of … Lees verder →

June 05th 2020 Tate & Lyle announces major sustainability investment at its facility in Lafayette South, Indiana, U.S., on World Environment Day. Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is pleased to … Lees verder →

June 04th 2020 Ingredion debuts new starch for Asian markets. Ingredion has launched Precisa Cream 7310 starch, a cold-water swelling starch, that delivers an instant thickening effect to a variety of oil- and water-based applications. Specifically, the starch is ideal … Lees verder →

June 03rd 2020 High-Performance texturisers enable manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for “Natural” products. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, today launched a new addition to its range of clean label texturizers, NOVATION® … Lees verder →

May 29th 2020 The Emsland Group is delighted to announce its new strategic partnership with Brenntag Food & Nutrition in Russia. The Emsland Group’s sales structure in Russia is being reorganized as a result of this strategic partnership. As of … Lees verder →

June 04th 2020 S.Africa’s Barloworld hits hurdle over Tongaat’s starch business deal. South African equipment maker Barloworld Ltd said on Thursday it was unable to reach an agreement with Tongaat Hulett over a condition set during the signing of an … Lees verder →

May 12th 2020 South Africa’s Tongaat, Barloworld in deadlock over starch business deal. South Africa’s heavily indebted sugar producer Tongaat Hulett is in a deadlock over the sale of its starch business to Barloworld (BAWJ.J) over a condition set during … Lees verder →

April 08th 2020 Ingredion to build an integrated modified starch facility in China more than doubling current capacity. Company advancing its growth strategy in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, investing in a new modified starch complex to increase production capacity and … Lees verder →

March 05th 2020 This new kind of starch/cellulose plastic is made to degrade in seawater. At five sites in the world’s oceans, plastic waste accumulates in large swirling gyres, the largest of which is three times the size of France. … Lees verder →

February 28th 2020 South Africa’s Tongaat Hulett to sell starch business to Barloworld. Tongaat Hulett, South Africa’s heavily indebted sugar producer, said on Friday it would sell its starch business to Barloworld for 5.35 billion rand ($351.10 million), including debt. Tongaat … Lees verder →

February 21st 2020 KIST researchers develop high-capacity EV battery materials that double driving range. Dr. Hun-Gi Jung and his research team at the Center for Energy Storage Research of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Lee Byung … Lees verder →

February 13th 2020 South Africa – Tongaat Hulett to sell starch operations. South Africa’s heavily indebted sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Ltd has entered negotiations on the potential sale of Tongaat Hulett Starch, it said on Thursday, without providing details on … Lees verder →

January 31st 2020 AGRANA acquires US-based organic distribution company Marroquin Organic International. Fruit, starch and sugar group Agrana is expanding its distribution activities in the starch segment with the acquisition of Marroquin Organic International Inc., a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based distributor … Lees verder →

January 23rd 2020 Tate & Lyle expands portfolio of non-GMO ingredients to meet growing consumer demand. Tate & Lyle announces several new additions to its portfolio of Non-GMO texturisers. These include new gelling starches designed to optimise texture in jelly … Lees verder →

January 22nd 2020 Novel ‘waxy’ wheat variety makes commercial debut in Kellogg’s Hi! Happy Inside. A new type of wheat developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) breeders and collaborators has made its first appearance in a breakfast cereal made by … Lees verder →

January 07th 2020 Vietnam to face difficulties in cassava starch exports. It is expected that throughout 2020 China will continue making adjustments to the Value Added Tax for cassava starch that are imported through official channels from 13 per cent … Lees verder →

January 02nd 2020 Early modern humans cooked starchy food in South Africa 170 000 years ago. According to a statement released by the University of the Witwatersrand, researchers including scientists Lyn Wadley and Christine Sievers have found evidence that early … Lees verder →

December 20th 2019 Ingredion employees cheer Cedar Rapids plant’s 125-year history. Even more than a century ago, representatives from what now is Ingredion’s plant in Cedar Rapids were bullish on its future in the city. “There has been a general … Lees verder →

December 19th 2019 Partnership with IMCD expands access to ADM Starch portfolio. Archer Daniels Midland Company will expand the reach of its starch portfolio to the Canadian market through a partnership with IMCD, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and … Lees verder →

December 10th 2019 Nouryon introduces natural starch for the personal care market. Nouryon has introduced a certified natural starch that can replace petrochemical-based products in a variety of personal care applications. Amaze™ Nordic Barley, derived from barley starch, addresses the … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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: … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

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. … Lees verder →

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 … Lees verder →

July 31st 2019 Availability of substitutes offers stiff competition in modified starch market. According to a new study by FMI, sales of modified starch are expected to surpass US$ 10,000 Mn in 2019. The increase in demand for processed food … Lees verder →

July 15th 2019 Colorcon announces new starch manufacturing plant in Europe. Colorcon Inc. is pleased to announce its investment to build a new starch manufacturing plant close to Amsterdam in The Netherlands.  By 2022, this new facility is planned to … Lees verder →

July 10th 2019 Ancient grains: Kröner-Stärke launches spelt gluten and starches. German flour and starch company Kröner-Stärke is expanding into one of the oldest grains, with its Vital Spelt Gluten and Spelt Starches range. The clean label products are marketed … Lees verder →

July 09th 2019 Cargill diversifies its plant-protein and specialised starches portfolio with addition of wheat capacity. Cargill is diversifying its starches and sweeteners portfolio with a US$200m investment that will see it start producing wheat-based ingredients at its manufacturing facility … Lees verder →

July 05th 2019 Starch innovations identified by Innova Market Insights. The use of starches in food & beverage launches is increasing globally, featuring a +8% year-over-year growth when comparing 2018 and 2017 launches. In 2018, the top categories of global … Lees verder →

July 01st 2019 Starch Europe welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members. Starch Europe, the trade association representing the European starch industry, has announced the addition of two new members, taking its total membership to 27 starch producers across Europe. The … Lees verder →

June 14th 2019 Starch event: 4th Starch World Europe, October 16-18, 2019 in Denmark. The 04th StarchWorld Europe will be taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark October 16-18, 2019. The venue will be the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. Key Highlights: Sustainable … Lees verder →

June 11th 2019 The underestimated importance of resistant starch in our diet. Studies show that resistant starch can reduce the glycemic (blood sugar) response to foods when it substitutes for flour or other high glycemic carbs in food; that it … Lees verder →

June 03rd 2019 Ingredion launches NOVATION Lumina functional native starches for unmatched performance and sensory experience  in clean label food applications. High-performance texturizers enable manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for “natural” products. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of … Lees verder →

May 21st 2019 Genetic discovery may improve corn quality and yields. Rutgers-led study could benefit millions who rely on corn for nutrition. Researchers may be able to improve corn yields and nutritional value after discovering genetic regulators that synthesize starch … Lees verder →

May 17th 2019 Earliest evidence of the cooking and eating of starch. Early human beings who lived around 120 000 years ago in South Africa were “ecological geniuses” who were able to exploit their environment intelligently. New discoveries made atthe … Lees verder →

May 15th 2019 A new study clarifies how the pursuit of starch may have driven evolutionary adaptations in mammals. Starch, a complex carbohydrate, is a vital source of nutrition for many mammals. Humans farm it in the form of rice, … Lees verder →

May 14th 2019 Ingredion introduces new clean label starch to reduce fat and build indulgent textures. Global ingredient solutions provider Ingredion has added a functional native starch to its portfolio of clean and simple co-texturisers with the launch of NOVATION® … Lees verder →

May 08th 2019 Personalized platform potential: genetic differences may impact how people digest starch.  The US study highlights the need for personalized nutrition as the industry becomes increasingly engaged with the platform.  A new Cornell University study has found that … Lees verder →

May 06th 2019 4th Cassava and Starch Africa on May 22nd & 23rd in Accra, Ghana. “Driving Sustainable Development through Innovative Value Chains” 4th Cassava & Starch Africa Summit brings together industry stakeholders to discuss innovations in farm mechanization, new … Lees verder →

March 28th 2019 MGP Ingredients receives FDA approval of Fibersym® RW and FiberRite® RW as a dietary fiber source. MGP Ingredients, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal approval of its citizen petition requesting dietary fiber status under the new … Lees verder →

March 26th 2019 Building starch backbones for lab-grown meat using Lego pieces. A new technique to spin starch fibers using Lego pieces could have future applications for lab-grown “clean” meat, according to a team of food scientists from Penn State … Lees verder →

March 20th 2019 Self-healing coating made of corn starch makes small scratches disappear through heat. Superficial micro-scratches on the car body or on other high-gloss surfaces are harmless, but annoying. Especially in the luxury segment such surfaces are characterized by … Lees verder →

March 01st 2019 Ingredion acquires Western Polymer; expanding capacity for higher-value specialty ingredients. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced today that it has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a privately held, U.S.-based … Lees verder →

  February 28th 2019 “Starch Europe” statement on the decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China. Starch Europe regrets the decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce … Lees verder →

February 20th 2019 Scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology found a new alternative to plastic cutlery, a material that decomposes in three months. The ingredients of the fully organic bioplastic include potato and corn starch. The material has proved firm … Lees verder →

February 19th 2018 U.S.-based food to retail company Cargill to infuse 20 million euros ($22.7 million) in its starch production facility in Sas Van Gent, the Netherlands. Cargill is investing EUR20m in its starch production plant in Sas Van Gent, … Lees verder →

February 16th 2019 Starch from lotus stem, whey and isabgol to develop biodegradable film. “To minimise the use of petroleum-based plastics, there has been an increase in the research to develop biodegradable packaging materials using natural agro-based polymers.” Indian researchers … Lees verder →

February 15th 2019 Bridging the fibre gap: High amylose wheat flour could ‘open new area of food formulation’. Although high amylose starches are associated with a number of health benefits their use is not widespread in the food industry. The … Lees verder →

February 13th 2019 Grain processing company Viresol opens US$117m wheat starch plant in Hungary. Hungarian grain processing company Viresol has opened a new wheat starch processing plant worth US$117.66 million (33 billion forints) in Visonta, in northeast Hungary. The plant … Lees verder →

February 07th 2019 “Organic farming is a key driver in creating sustainable structures”. European starch producer Kröner-Stärke is reacting to consumer concerns over sustainability and transparency in the food chain with an enhanced range of organic starches and gluten, as … Lees verder →

January 14th 2019 8th Starch World Asia. January 23-24 2019 the 8th edition of Starch World Asia is to be held in Bangkok, THAILAND. Themed “Fast – changing dynamics of the cassava markets with looming shortage and spreading of disease” … Lees verder →

December 17th 2018 Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood. A biodegradable, edible film made with plant starch and antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to a group of international researchers. “We have the … Lees verder →

December 08th 2018 Upcoming Starch Conventions 1st half of 2019. CMT’s 8th StarchWorld Asia (Bangkok, Thailand), January 23th – 24th 2019. Starch Convention with Exhibition (Detmold, Germany), April 09th – 10th 2019. International Starch & Starch Derivatives Exhibition (Shanghai, China), … Lees verder →

December 05th 2018 Slowing starch digestibility in foods: formulation, substantiation and metabolic effects related to health. Worldwide, the number of people with metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is rapidly increasing, especially in South Asia. Development of … Lees verder →

November 29th 2018 SiccaDania proudly announces the acquisition of NivobaHovex. “This acquisition is a very important milestone in the development of SiccaDania as a leading supplier of high quality advanced process solutions to the global starch industry. Through this acquisition, … Lees verder →

November 21st 2018 Comparison of a sports-hydration drink containing high amylose starch. Australia-based Flinders University start-up, Preserve Health, has launched a twostep hydration system backed by more than 20 years of medical research between Flinders and Yale Universities. The system, … Lees verder →

November 02nd 2018 Scientists find a ‘switch’ to increase starch accumulation in algae. Results from a collaborative study by Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tohoku University, Japan, raise prospects for large-scale production of algae-derived starch, a valuable bioresource for biofuels … Lees verder →

October 24th 2018 Cargill launches the Waxy Corn Promise™, a farm-based program raising food starch sustainability across Europe. The Waxy Corn Promise supports farmers to continuously improve their practices and reduce their impact on the environment in corn growing areas. … Lees verder →

October 16th 2018 Ingredion pumps up starch production business in China with new investments. The US firm announced a US$60 million investment to grow its specialty food ingredients business in APAC recently. China will be one of the investment priorities. … Lees verder →

October 11th 2018 PURIS to debut pea-based alternative to gelatin for gummies. Addressing a perceived market need, PURIS will debut a plant-derived alternative to gelatin for gummies at the upcoming Supply Side West trade show (https://west.supplysideshow.com/en/home.html). The new product is … Lees verder →

October 06th 2018 Innovating together for a sustainable food system. Meeting tomorrow’s demands on our agricultural resources. Starch Europe is honoured to host its annual conference, taking place on the theme Innovating Together for a sustainable Food System: Meeting tomorrow’s … Lees verder →

October 04th 2018 EU starch industry looks to protein & plastic potential following isoglucose ‘disappointment’. In Belgium, StarchEurope told FoodNavigator (https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/10/03/EU-starch-industry-looks-to-protein-plastic-potential-following-isoglucose-disappointment) that the European starch industry will start looking towards innovations such as bioplastics in an effort to compensate for … Lees verder →