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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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

September 28th 2018 New Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was officially opened. New innovation centre combines knowledge and stimulates cooperation. After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the … Continue reading →

September 26th 2018 Ingredion looks east: Specialty ingredients giant to invest US$60 million in APAC expansion. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, today announced US $60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business … Continue reading →

September 20th 2018 Starch Europe and BSIA call for a BREXIT deal that secures the least disruptive impact on trade and on the food supply chain between the UK and the EU. In the current context of uncertainty on the … Continue reading →

September 13th 2018 Cargill introduces a new range of label-friendly potato starches for meat, meat alternatives and culinary products. Additions to SimPure™ portfolio deliver on consumer preference for simple ingredients with superior texture. Cargill is expanding its portfolio of label-friendly … Continue reading →