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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 →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →