
Emsland Group invests over 33.9 million euros in a new plant for drying and modification of potato starch
September 22, 2020
In the past few months, a lot has happened at the Emsland Group's headquarters in Emlichheim. The construction of a new plant for drying and modification of potato and pea starch is progressing rapidly.

BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
September 26, 2019
BASF enters the market for natural flavors and fragrances (F&F) by acquiring Isobionics, a leader in biotechnology serving the global market for F&F and through a cooperation agreement with Conagen, a leader in biotechnology research.

Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
August 31, 2018
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.

Turning Potato Starch into durable coatings to replace Paint and Varnish
January 03, 2018
If a surface has to be protected against corrosion, this usually takes place through coating it with paints or varnishes. Bio-based, environmentally-friendly solutions are hardly available. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute are developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials, potato starch in particular