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Global Industrial Starches Market: Key Developments
- In April 2021, Cargill Inc. a global food corporation, partnered with Starpro to expand its specialty tapioca starch offerings in the Asia Pacific region. The agreement would cover a full range of locally manufactured modified tapioca starches for the food industry across markets in Asia- Pacific and globally. In addition, Cargill also offers a comprehensive portfolio of starches and starch-based texturizing solutions across different raw materials that provide multi-functional properties to meet the varied needs of Asian customers' food processes and cuisines.
- In January 2021, Cargill Inc.doubled its production capacity of cold-water swelling starch (CWSS) at its Pandaan sweetener plant in Indonesia. CWSS is ideal for cold-prepared dairy products, snacks, bakery products and fillings, and sauces and dressings
- In November 2021, Ingredion, which refines corn and produces sweeteners and starches, launched Sustainable Barrier Starch-FILMKOTE®2030 for High-Performing Oil and Grease Resistance in Food Service Packaging in the U.S. This helps manufacturers to replace fluorochemicals with a sustainable alternative.
- In November 2021, Ingredion Incorporated launched sustainable barrier starch FILMKOTE 2030 for high-performing oil and grease resistance in food service packaging in the U.S. and Canada. This helps manufacturer replace fluorochemicals with a sustainable alternative.
- In April 2021, Cargill Inc. announced its plans to expand its specialty tapioca starch offerings for the Asia Pacific region. Cargill partnered with Starpro. With this, it plans to expand in the Asia-Pacific region in order to support the product processing requirements of food manufacturers and the expectations of consumers.
- In January 2021, Tate & Lyle announced the expansion of its line of tapioca-based starches. The expansion includes the launch of new REZISTA MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL gelling starches.