Bunge has announced the signature of a definitive agreement to
acquire Corn Products International for around $4.8bn, a major deal
that plunges it into the high-potential sweeteners market.
Starch from grass pea could be an alternative to chemically
modified starch for the food industry, says a new study from Poland
that assessed its rheological properties.
Cargill's finalised acquisition of a major Thai tapioca flour
business in Thailand underlines its commitment to establishing a
globalised ingredient-sourcing network.
Could enzymatic changes in complex carbohydrates improve the
nutrient content of food and animal feed? European researchers
suggests their findings will not only benefit processing
technologies but also improve the quality of a variety...
European-based starch producer Cerestar announced recently that,
together with Chinese company, the Jiliang Group, it is to open a
maize processing plant in Northern China.