News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
National Starch is to be sold to US-based Corn Products International for US$1.3bn, current owner Akzo Nobel has confirmed. The news ends over two years of speculation over the business’ future and propels CPI into the European market.
Both xanthan and xanthan–guar gum blend incorporated into rice cake production can help manufacturers overcome some of the structural challenges involved in gluten free bakery, claims a new study.
Indian flexible packaging company Uflex has announced a US$250m expansion programme as it seeks to boosts its market share across the globe over the next two years.