四月 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
四月 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
四月 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
四月 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
三月 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
三月 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
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三月 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
三月 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
三月 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
三月 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
三月 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
二月 25, 2008
Tate & Lyle makes massive fairtrade sugar switch
Tate &Lyle is to convert its entire retail sugar range to fair trade in the largest fair-trade switch ever made by a UK company. The firm said that it is too early to say if its move to the ethical trading scheme will spread to its ingredient divi...From the archive
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二月 22, 2008
Muslims shocked to learn that potato chips may contain traces of alcohol
Senior Muslim figures have said that they are shocked that a number of Walkers snacks contain traces of alcohol and eating them is therefore against their religion. A tiny amount of alcohol is used in some products as a chemical agent to extract flavou...From the archive
二月 21, 2008
Extra toeslagen Avebe medio april uitbetaald
Na een eerdere prijsverhoging in november naar €6,50, doet zetmeelaardappelconcern Avebe er nu nog eens een schep van €3,50 bovenop. Daarmee komt de markttoeslag voor het seizoen 2007/2008 op 10 euro per ton fabriekers.From the archive
二月 14, 2008
Time to prepare for the less saturated fat storm, says ADM
The food industry has a window to research ways to reduce saturated fat in products before the UK's FSA starts its consumer awareness campaign at the end of this year, says an expert from ADM who is anticipating a swell of interest from manufacturers. ...From the archive
二月 13, 2008
'Avebe voorbereid op toekomst zonder EU-steun'
Avebe heeft er alle vertrouwen in dat het concern ook zonder Europese steun blijft bestaan. "Avebe is al langer bezig zich voor te bereiden op de situatie dat er geen Europese steun meer is", zegt woordvoerder Johan Russchen. "We vertr...From the archive
二月 08, 2008
Food industry must adapt to commodity shortages
The independent research organisation Chatham House has launched a project to examine how the UK can best secure its food supply in the face of global food production shortages. One thing seems clear to the project's authors: "Britain as a society...From the archive
二月 06, 2008
Nieuwe CAO voor AVEBE
De leden van de vakbonden CNV, FNV en De Unie zijn akkoord met een nieuwe cao voor Avebe. Volgens woordvoerders van de vakbonden waren de werknemers in ruime meerderheid voor het principe-akkoord dat vorige week was bereikt met de aardappelzetmeelfabri...From the archive