News on Potato Starch

 BASF
June 11, 2009

Safety Amflora GMO potato reconfirmed by EFSA

German chemical maker BASF (BASF.DE) said on Thursday its genetically modified potato, Amflora, designed to yield industrial starch, has again been described as safe for humans in a recommendation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). "T...
 IFT
June 08, 2009

IFT highlights Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

Resistant starch may help control diabetes, aid in weight management and reduce colon cancer risk, according to new studies presented at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 2009 Annual Meeting and Food Expo®. Suzanne Hendrich, Ph.D., professor of...
Starch-based flocculation agents of Emsland Group can replace synthetic polymers
June 02, 2009

Starch-based flocculation agents of Emsland Group can replace synthetic polymers

In cooperation with scientists of the University of Hamburg and the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) Emsland Group conduct successful attempts, where starch-based flocculation agents could replace synthetic polymers for the use in the Hamburge...
China Essence Group growth dampened by tough economic climate
May 26, 2009

China Essence Group growth dampened by tough economic climate

China Essence Group Ltd., one of the largest, leading integrated producers of potato products in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), announced results for the year ended 31 March 2009 (“FY2009”), reporting a 4% increase in revenue over the previous...
Solanyl Biopolymers Inc
May 16, 2009

Solanyl Biopolymers Inc turns potato starch into biodegradable plastics

When waste byproducts are recycled and reused, it is always good for the environment. That means potato product producers in Portage la Prairie are doing some good things for the environment. Simplot Canada Ltd. in Portage la Prairie goes through a...
 Avebe
May 07, 2009

Avebe vraagt toelating voor teelt Modena

Avebe heeft een toelating aangevraagd voor de teelt van het genetisch veranderde aardappelras Modena. Het aardappelzetmeelconcern verwacht dat de toelatingsprocedure een aantal jaren zal vergen. Avebe heeft het Modena-dossier ingediend bij het Bureau...
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 Amflora Starch Potato (GMO)
May 04, 2009

Germany to allow GMO potato trials

Germany's Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner said on Monday she will allow test cultivation of a potato containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Open air trials of the GMO potato Amflora, developed by German chemicals group BASF presented no t...
April 15, 2009

"Strandbakje": Frietbakje gemaakt van aardappelafval

Gedeputeerde Staten van Zeeland hebben een bedrag van 16.750 euro beschikbaar gesteld voor het plan van Eric Odinot uit Zierikzee om een duurzame frietbakje te ontwikkelen. De kunstenaar wil het biologisch afbreekbaar bakje tijdens het evenement Conce...
China Essence CEO increases stake in the company, comments on loan obligations
March 27, 2009

China Essence CEO increases stake in the company, comments on loan obligations

China Essence Group Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer Mr. Zhao Libin, purchased a total of 1,000,000 Company shares from the open market yesterday, at an average price of S$0.1137 per share.With the latest ...
March 19, 2009

Instalarán en Andahuaylas primera planta industrial de procesamiento de almidón de papa del Perú

A fines de abril, entrará en funcionamiento la primera planta de procesamiento de papa del Perú en la provincia de Andahuaylas (Apurímac) y producirá en el primer año unas 324 toneladas de almidón para abastecer el mercado nacional, principalmente hosp...
 Fiberbind potato fibre from KMC
March 18, 2009

KMC launches Fiberbind, functional potato fiber

In a world where obesity and overweight are a growing concern for many people and where the well being of each and every one of us is becoming more important, KMC has launched FiberBind, a range of potato fibers that not only offers the individual ben...
 Avebe
March 15, 2009

Avebe schrapt markttoeslag

Zetmeelcoöperatie Avebe betaalt dit seizoen geen markttoeslag op de prijs voor zetmeelaardappelen. De afzet en prijs van aardappelzetmeel staat als gevolg van de economische crisis onder druk. Avebe heeft een hogere voorraad aardappelen dan gebruike...
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 Avebe
March 14, 2009

Crisis dwingt Avebe tot ingrijpen

Sinds november is het tij op de wereldmarkt voor aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe plotseling helemaal omgeslagen. Alleen de verkoop van zetmeel aan de voedingsindustrie is nog normaal. De prijzen dalen door de een terugval van zeker 10 procent in de vraag...
 AKV Langholt
March 13, 2009

AKV Langholt awarded for cooperation between employees and management

The Danish Potato Starch Manufacturer AKV Langholt has received an award for the best cooperation between employees and management.AKV Langholt was selected from over 2000 companies because of the progress made, according to the "Cooperaration Boa...
 Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV)
March 07, 2009

NAV schat kostprijs plus marge bij zetmeelaardappelen op 10,6 eurocent

De gemiddelde kostprijs van zetmeelaardappelen bedraagt voor oogst 2009 9,7 eurocent per kilo, excl. btw. Tellen we daar een ondernemersmarge van 10% bij op dan zouden telers 10,6 eurocent per kilo voor hun zetmeelaardappelen moeten ontvangen op basis ...
 Avebe
March 05, 2009

Avebe present at European Coatings show

AVEBE will be present at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nürnberg. Avebe invites you to visit their stand at Hall 7, Stand 103.The Exhibition Centre Nürnberg once again becomes the industry’s renowned get-together for high-grade coatings, paints, s...
March 04, 2009

Instituto mexicano procesara hidrolizado de almidon de papa

Ante la necesidad de los productores de papa, de la región del Cofre y el Valle de Perote, de aprovechar una parte importante de su cosecha que no se logra comercializar, con el apoyo del trabajo científico Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Perote, se ...
 China
February 26, 2009

China: Potato and Frozen Potato Products 2009 (Gain Report)

China's fresh potato production in MY08/09 is forecast at 65 million metric tons (MMT), not much change from the previous year. In the past two years, about 10 percent of China’s potato acreage shifted to other plantings due to the growth in grains pro...

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