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July 12th 2022 Pea starch helps Lamb Weston reduce supply chain snags, trim food waste. Alternative ingredient usage has helped food and beverage companies maintain production levels in a time of frequent supply shocks. The global supply of wheat, which … Continue reading →

June 24th 2022 Starch-based fibers enhance protection and reduce spoilage. Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic … Continue reading →

June 24th 2022 Meade Farm showcases new starch-friendly potato varieties to World Potato Congress delegates. Viewing new starch-friendly potato varieties and learning more about the Meade Farm starch operation were top of the agenda for the recent visit of World … Continue reading →

June 22nd 2022 5th EU Starch Value Chain, 27-28 Sep, 2022 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands. At this conference following topics are being presented (with named presenter, position and company name): EU starch industry outlook for 2023 – Staying resilient and … Continue reading →

June 15th 2022 Approach is designed to slow starch digestion to avoid blood sugar spikes. Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the … Continue reading →

May 25th 2022 Researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes. Humble potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are learning how … Continue reading →

May 12th 2022 ADM continues evolution of carbohydrate solutions business with significant expansion of starch production in Marshall, Minnesota. Food commodities giant ADM will invest substantially in expanding its starch production facility in the US to meet the rising demand … Continue reading →

April 30th 2022 Hybrid electro-biosystem upcycles carbon dioxide into energy-rich long-chain compounds. Artificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy. However, compared with … Continue reading →

March 28th 2022 Lantmännen introduces gluten-free wheat starch to counter effects of celiac disease. In response to the growing number of gluten-intolerance diagnoses, Lantmännen Biorefineries has launched its gluten-free wheat starch from autumn wheat harvested in Sweden. The market for … Continue reading →

March 24th 2022 Study: Preparation and Properties of Pea Starch/ε-Polylysine Composite Films. In this study, the authors examined the composite films made of ε-polylysine (PL) and pea starch (St), where St and PL were utilized as the matrix and sodium … Continue reading →