Ingredion Incorporated launched three new organic native starches for the US and Canada, PURITY® Bio 201 organic native corn starch, PURITY Bio 301 organic native tapioca starch and PURITY Bio 805 organic native waxy rice starch at SHIFT20.   

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50% production capacity increase at its facility in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Officials say a two-stage, $56 million expansion responds to rising customer demand for its rice starches and will lead to increased capacity by March 2022. 

Coffee specialties like cappuccino, latte macchiato and café au lait are all characterized by a creamy milk foam. CAVAMAX ® W6 cyclodextrin from WACKER improves the foaming properties of these barista toppings. Thanks to CAVAMAX ® W6, the toppings whether dairy or plant-based, feature a high foam volume, uniform structure and long-lasting stability.

Alland & Robert, international leader on the acacia gum market, and Biolaffort, leader in private research in oenology, have partnered to study the many properties of this 100% vegetable and natural gum widely used in the oenology sector.

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has expanded its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions. The launch of the new additions, comprising an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fiber, Orafti®Organic, paves the way for BENEO to strengthen its market leading position. 

The dietary fiber, originally launched in the Asia Pacific region, is recognized by Monash University as a Low FODMAP Certified product in the US and enables food manufacturers to develop high-fiber bakery and snack products that help support digestive wellness. 

The "clean label" trend is increasing the reliance on natural gums and fibers for stability, functional properties, quality, and safety.

Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, announced the most recent addition to its line of CLARIA® Clean Label Starches with the introduction of CLARIA EVERLAST®.

Driven by growing customer demand across the food and industrial segments worldwide, the company has made a substantial investment in new, state-of-the- art fermentation and purification equipment as well as a new, fully automated packaging line.

The board named David Colo, currently a director of MGP, as president and chief operating officer effective March 16 until he assumes the role of CEO upon Griffin’s retirement in May.