News on Potato Starch

Western Polymer primarily supplies cationic starch to the paper industry and manufactures native and modified potato starch for food applications
March 03, 2019
Ingredion acquires potato starch manufacturer Western Polymer
Ingredient supplier Ingredion Incorporated has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a company focused on the production of native and modified potato starches for food and industrial applications
A large delegation from the European Parliament paid a visit to Avebe's high-tech vegetable protein plant in Gasselternijveen.
February 26, 2019
European interest in Avebe's potato protein
A large delegation from the European Parliament paid a visit to Avebe's high-tech vegetable protein plant in Gasselternijveen.
Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.
February 20, 2019
Starch Europe disappointed with extension of anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato Starch to China
Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.
British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping
January 13, 2019
British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping
Readers of The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom have been opening their weekend paper to find supplements wrapped in a compostable material made from potato starch.
Emir Suljic is Production manager at Avebe Stadex in Malmö, Sweden where a range of modified (potato) starches for food applications is produced.
January 01, 2019
Avebe Stadex production manager: 'Taking responsibility is the foundation of success'
In this interview for Avebe Magazine, Emir Suljic, Production manager at Avebe Stadex in Malmö, Sweden describes his position and how he sees his job.
On Friday Evening December 14 around 9.30 pm, a large fire broke out at the Foxhol site of Starch Manufacturer Avebe in a storage shed. The fire brigade was able to prevent expansion to the surrounding production area.(Courtesy: 112hoogezand)
December 15, 2018
Fire at Avebe Foxhol temporarily shuts down production
On Friday Evening December 14 around 9.30 pm, a large fire broke out at the Foxhol site of Starch Manufacturer Avebe in a storage shed containing a.o. wooden pallets.
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Yiwen Hao is the founder of Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory and farm-to-restaurant producer of potatoes that does everything from pr
December 06, 2018
Potato-based skincare line Pototaly launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.
Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand is founded by Yiwen Hao. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory producer of potatoes that does everything from processing to delivery.
In the 2017/2018 financial year, which ended on 31 July 2018, Avebe achieved a performance price of 85.81 Euros.
November 22, 2018
Potato Starch company Avebe achieved record performance price for season 2017/2018
In the 2017/2018 financial year, which ended on 31 July 2018, Starch company Avebe achieved a performance price of 85.81 Euros. That is more than 4% higher than the performance price of the previous financial year.
Clean label Potato Fibre Potex and Potex Crown can bring increased functionality, quality and potential cost savings to manufacturers of bakery, savoury and meat products.
November 13, 2018
Ingredion launches Potex potato fibers in partnership with Lyckeby
Food Ingredient company Ingredion has introduced a new clean label potato fibre to its portfolio in order to bring increased functionality, quality and potential cost savings to manufacturers of bakery, savoury and meat products.
Marijke Folkers-in ’t Hout (left) succeeds Hans Hoekman (right) as Chair of the Supervisory Board of potato starch manfacturer Avebe.
November 02, 2018
Marijke Folkers-in ’t Hout appointed as Chair of the Avebe Supervisory Board
In the last meeting of the Supervisory Board of potato starch manufacturer Avebe on November 1, Marijke Folkers-in ’t Hout (35) was appointed as Chair of this board.
Kim Jong-un visits the Samjiyon Potato Farina Production Factory (Courtesy: KCNA-Yonhap)
November 01, 2018
Kim Jong-un promotes Samjiyon as hub for potato production in North Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Samjiyon Potato Farina Production Factory for the second time this year, after a visit in July, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.
Perfectasol D520 is a unique combination of potato starch and potato protein and makes it possible to make a 100% plant-based pizza cheese, with the same properties as dairy-based cheese.
November 01, 2018
Avebe wins Most Novel Protein Ingredient Award for its potato based Perfectasol D520
Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE was awarded the Bridge2Food Protein Award 2018 in the category 'Most Novel Protein Ingredient' for its product Perfectasol D520.
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Potato Plastic is a biodegradable material made of potato starch that can be used for cutlery and straws and will decompose just two months after use (Courtesy: James Dyson Foundation)
October 19, 2018
Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist
Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
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October 04, 2018
Potatoes South Australia turns ugly taters into premium products
Potatoes South Australia is searching and finding new applications for potato waste
After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was inaugurated Friday by René Paas, Commissioner of the King for the province of Groningen (center).
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September 30, 2018
Innovation Centre Potato Starch cooperative Avebe to combine knowledge and stimulate cooperation
After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was inaugurated Friday by René Paas, Commissioner of the King for the province of Groningen
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September 23, 2018
AVEBE pays out full result to its starch potato growers and increases advance
Dutch potato starch manufacterer Avebe has announced that the advance payment for potatoes delivered is being increased to 67 euros a tonne and that the full result of the cooperative will go to the members.
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
September 18, 2018
Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
A combination of high temperatures and lack of rain have caused severe drought conditions in North-western Europe, including large parts of Germany.
August 31, 2018
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.

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