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July 14, 2008
Avebe will buy Ter Apelkanaal gluconate plant from Purac (CSM)
CSM N.V. said that it will sell the gluconates production plant of unit PURAC in Ter Apelkanaal to AVEBE, for an undisclosed amount.From the archive
July 10, 2008
Ukraine Oilseed and Products 2008
The record high price for rapeseed and strong export demand resulted in record high exports from the Ukraine. Sunflower seeds and sunflower oil were subject to export quotas in April and May 2008. The sunflower sown area for marketing year 2008/2009 is...From the archive
June 17, 2008
Bert Jansen to become CEO AVEBE
The Supervisory Board of AVEBE U.A. has the intention to appoint Mr. Bert Jansen as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors per September 1st, 2008. Until 2006 Bert Jansen was member of the Executive Board of Campina BV and in this position respons...From the archive
June 13, 2008
Helft Horeca frituurt in gezond vet
De groei van het aantal bedrijven dat 'gezond' frituurt, stagneert. De helft van de horecazaken gebruikte vorig jaar vloeibaar frituurvet. Dit aantal is gelijk aan een jaar eerder, blijkt uit een rapport van de Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit (VWA). KHN ...From the archive
May 27, 2008
EU moves to restrict Ukrainian sunflower oil imports
The European Commission has set tough import standards for Ukrainian sunflower oil following the recent discovery that some products were contaminated. On 16 May, following further investigations, Brussels recommended that all imports of sunflower o...From the archive
May 12, 2008
Gain Report: Discussion Paper of German Ag-Industry about EU Biotech Policy Implications
A group of German food and feed industry associations released a discussion paper expressing the industries' concerns about the negative implications of the EU biotech policy. The industry is highly concerned that the EU policy on biotechnology will...From the archive
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May 05, 2008
EU, Ukraine take action against contaminated sunflower oil
All necessary measures have been taken to remove the contaminated Ukrainian sunflower oil imported into Europe in recent weeks from the market, says the European Commission. Most of the oil, which was contaminated with a lubricant mineral, has been d...From the archive
April 29, 2008
Solanic witnesses 'phenomenal response' to its potato protein portfolio
Newly- formed Dutch firm Solanic witnesses 'phenomenal response' to its potato protein portfolio, confirming growing market demand from food makers for vegetable-derived proteins as rising raw material costs continue to bite and the galloping health tr...From the archive
April 18, 2008
BASF threatens EU over Amflora Starch Potato
For nine months, the European Commission has been considering whether to approve the cultivation of Amflora, a genetically engineered starch potato. On Thursday, the company involved said it would take the EU executive to court if it doesn't decide s...From the archive
April 14, 2008
Potato Starch Manufacturers see commercial opportunity for amylopectin starch from GMO potatoes
AVEBE, Emsland and Lyckeby, the three leading European potato starch producers, are calling on the European Commission to approve Amflora for commercial cultivation in Europe. Amflora is a genetically enhanced starch potato developed by BASF Plant Sci...From the archive
April 09, 2008
KMC partner in Danish Potato Genome Study
A Danish academic and industry initiative is focused on using genomics research into the potato to develop the potato plant into “a high-efficient, low-maintenance and multipurpose crop” for both food and energy production, CLC Bio, one of the partners...From the archive
March 28, 2008
New flavours from Fairfields Farm Crisps
Two additional flavours have been added to the Fairfields Farm Crisps range, which prides itself on using natural locally sourced ingredients. Wicks Manor Smoky Bacon And Sunday Roast Potato Flavour Crisps have been launched alongside Parsnip Crisps W...From the archive
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March 19, 2008
Major expansion at KMC Derivat
Soon after the launch of KMC’s new product lines, EmulsiForm and CheeseMaker it became evident that increased capacity at KMC's modification plant would be necessary. Since year 2000 the production of modified potato starch at KMC Derivat – KMC’s Brand...From the archive
March 18, 2008
Sustainability, Eco-Efficiency, Traceability initiative BASF helps ensure food safety, measure sustainability
BASF has developed a tool for its customers in the food industry which affords detailed information on the composition of products and manufacturing methods, including levels of sustainability achieved in production. The SET data is available to custom...From the archive
March 13, 2008
AVEBE: High quality process water for production of potato starch
AVEBE U.A. and North Water BV have signed a contract for the construction of a new process water treatment plant at the AVEBE location in Ter Apelkanaal last week. Various starch products used for applications including food production are manufacture...From the archive
March 11, 2008
Agrifirm introduces Avebe fibre starch as a new wet feed for dairy cows
The product, manufactured by Avebe is obviously high in starch and reduces the urea content of the milk. In addition, the high glucose content of the product also stimulates the milk production. Starch fibre has a dry matter content of approximately 5...From the archive
March 10, 2008
Justitie onderzoekt lozing meststoffen Avebe
Medio vorig jaar is het bestuur van aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe op de hoogte gebracht van mogelijke overschrijdingen van de normen voor meststoffen bij het gebruik van zuiveringsslib in Ter Apelkanaal en Gasselternijveen. Avebe heeft toen meteen m...From the archive
March 07, 2008
Hoe ziet de verwerkende industrie de toekomst van de aardappelsector?
De evoluties in de graan- en suikermarkt doen vele vragen stellen omtrent de toekomst van de akkerbouwsector. Ook de aardappelsector komt daarbij prominent in beeld. Welke zijn de ontwikkelingen die we in die sector kunnen verwachten? Marcel Delamilli...From the archive