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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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 →