CELLULOSE GEL MARKET ANALYSIS

Market News

Key Developments:

• In September 2017, Itacel, a Brazil-based company was acquired by Roquette. The acquisition helped Roquette to maintain its foothold in the global MCC market by becoming one of a major supplier of MCC.
• In November 2017, DowDuPont acquired FMC Corporation’s health & nutrition business. Through this acquisition, DowDuPont expanded its capabilities by acquiring new ingredients for MCC.
• In March 2015, DFE Pharma GmbH, a German company, had partnered with DKSH Management Limited., for distribution of DFE's Pharma grade MCC across Europe.
• Various companies are focusing on developing new products in order to diversify their product portfolio. For instance, in August 2015, DFE Pharma GmbH had launched a low moisture content MCC under the name Pharmacel 112. This product was developed for use in wide range of oral dosage forms.
• In March 2013, FMC Corporation announced investment of more than US$100 million on its new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. This will be the first fully integrated colloidal MCC manufacturing facility and blending site in the region.