News on Potato Starch

European interest in starch potato protein

February 26, 2019

European interest in Avebe's potato protein

A large delegation from the European Parliament paid a visit to Avebe's high-tech vegetable protein plant in Gasselternijveen.

February 20, 2019

Starch Europe disappointed with extension of anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato Starch to China

Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.

Guardian switches to potato starch wrapping

January 13, 2019

British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping

Readers of The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom have been opening their weekend paper to find supplements wrapped in a compostable material made from potato starch.

January 01, 2019

Avebe Stadex production manager: 'Taking responsibility is the foundation of success'

In this interview for Avebe Magazine, Emir Suljic, Production manager at Avebe Stadex in Malmö, Sweden describes his position and how he sees his job.

December 15, 2018

Fire at Avebe Foxhol temporarily shuts down production

On Friday Evening December 14 around 9.30 pm, a large fire broke out at the Foxhol site of Starch Manufacturer Avebe in a storage shed containing a.o. wooden pallets.

Potato-based skincare line launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.

December 06, 2018

Potato-based skincare line Pototaly launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.

Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand is founded by Yiwen Hao. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory producer of potatoes that does everything from processing to delivery.

November 22, 2018

Potato Starch company Avebe achieved record performance price for season 2017/2018

In the 2017/2018 financial year, which ended on 31 July 2018, Starch company Avebe achieved a performance price of 85.81 Euros. That is more than 4% higher than the performance price of the previous financial year.

November 13, 2018

Ingredion launches Potex potato fibers in partnership with Lyckeby

Food Ingredient company Ingredion has introduced a new clean label potato fibre to its portfolio in order to bring increased functionality, quality and potential cost savings to manufacturers of bakery, savoury and meat products.

November 02, 2018

Marijke Folkers-in ’t Hout appointed as Chair of the Avebe Supervisory Board

In the last meeting of the Supervisory Board of potato starch manufacturer Avebe on November 1, Marijke Folkers-in ’t Hout (35) was appointed as Chair of this board.

November 01, 2018

Kim Jong-un promotes Samjiyon as hub for potato production in North Korea

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Samjiyon Potato Farina Production Factory for the second time this year, after a visit in July, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.

November 01, 2018

Avebe wins Most Novel Protein Ingredient Award for its potato based Perfectasol D520

Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE was awarded the Bridge2Food Protein Award 2018 in the category 'Most Novel Protein Ingredient' for its product Perfectasol D520.

Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition

October 19, 2018

Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist

Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.

Potatoes South Australia turns uglie tatties in

October 04, 2018

Potatoes South Australia turns ugly taters into premium products

Potatoes South Australia is searching and finding new applications for potato waste

New Innovation Centre Avebe to combine knowledge and stimulate cooperation

September 30, 2018

Innovation Centre Potato Starch cooperative Avebe to combine knowledge and stimulate cooperation

After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was inaugurated Friday by René Paas, Commissioner of the King for the province of Groningen

September 23, 2018

AVEBE pays out full result to its starch potato growers and increases advance

Dutch potato starch manufacterer Avebe has announced that the advance payment for potatoes delivered is being increased to 67 euros a tonne and that the full result of the cooperative will go to the members.

September 18, 2018

Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches

Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.

August 31, 2018

Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group

The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.

August 29, 2018

Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.