News on Potato Starch

Earlier this year, Andre Heilemann took over as Head of Research and Development at Emsland Group from Henk Jaap Meijer. Here is a brief introduction of Andre Heilemann and his background.

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has started the campaign at production location Gasselternijveen. Growing conditions were excellent until early July, but heat and lack of precipitation in recent weeks is cause for concern.

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 approach blocks certain digestive enzymes

While many plant proteins are deficient in one or more essential amino acids necessary for optimal muscle growth and repair, a new randomized controlled study published in shows that plant-derived proteins can still induce strong anabolic responses.

As a result of COVID-19 prevention and control, STARCH EXPO 2022, ProPak China 2022 and FoodPack China 2022, will be postponed to 8-10 November 2022 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

Members of a Danish farmers co-operative experienced a packed 3-day tour of the Angus potato industry recently.

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 to alter the ratio of potatoes’

On Thursday, the 12th of May, Royal Avebe processed the last potatoes of the potato season; a season that completely went to plan. The quality of the potatoes is good with an average starch percentage of 20.6 percent.

The aim of the Südstärke sustainability report is to offer customers, suppliers, colleagues, shareholders, and site neighbors an insight into how they engage with nature and the environment.

David Fousert, CEO of Royal Avebe, and Avebe member Erik Emmens from Zeijen sign the contract for the purchase of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). With these GoOs, Avebe obtains certificates that further green Avebe's electricity consumption.

As the first in the world, the innovative Danish ingredients company KMC has managed to create textured potato protein that can be used as an ingredient in plant-based meat.

Sudstarke GmbH has concluded its 2021 potato starch production campaign. The 2021 production campaign was the most difficult in decades, even team members 40+ years with the company cannot remember anything close.

The Emsland Group has completed the construction of a 750 m2 building that holds new roller drying units with autoclaves. Nicknamed 'WaltrAut', the facility was designed for the production of plant-based products

Royal Avebe, a Dutch cooperative of starch potato growers whose potatoes are processed into high-quality food ingredients, invests EUR 66 million, mostly linked to the expansion of its Solanic potato protein production capacity.

The growing acreage of starch potatoes, especially outside the Netherlands, led to pressure on prices for native starch this year. Rising costs due to the corona crisis also depressed the performance price.

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced its venturing company, 199 Ventures, has entered into an exclusive partnership with The Better Meat Co. to bring new mycoprotein - produced by potato-based fermentation - and plant-based protein products to the marketplace.

Gracias al apoyo de Antamina los productores organizados de la localidad de Juprog, realizaron el lanzamiento de Misha, la marca de productos derivados de papa Huayro, nativa de esta localidad peruana.

Royal Avebe's potato campaign in the Netherlands has started. The first starch potatoes were delivered to the production location in Gasselternijveen.