Danimer Scientific awarded grant to research high-oleic soyabean oil as base for bioplastics
27th September, 2021
Biopolymer manufacturer Danimer Scientific has received funding to expand its research into high-oleic soyabean oil (HOSO) as a base for biodegradable plastics, Biomarket Insights reported on 14 September.
China turns to Brazil for soyabeans due to urgent demand and tight US supply
27th September, 2021
Soyabean importers in China have turned to Brazil to secure soyabean supplies as tight supplies have made it difficult for the USA to meet urgent demand, trading sources told AgriCensus.
Real-world processing reduces start-up risk at Crown’s Global Innovation Center
15th September, 2021
For manufacturers seeking to develop new ideas, test, toll process and scale up in a confidential, controlled environment that minimises risk, Crown’s Global Innovation simulates real-world processing with a large-scale, fully functional pilot plant.
Latest issue: September/October 2021
Our September/October 2021 issue features a special focus on logistics issues in Paraguay, including the effects of current low water levels on the Paraná River.
We also look at the growth of Vietnam’s bakery and confectionery sector, the latest developments in rendering and the growth of Identity Preserved (IP) palm oil.
The issue also includes a round-up of global developments in instrumentation and a digest of plant, equipment and technology news.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
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NatureWorks to go ahead with second PLA facility in Thailand
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Fact File
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3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE - A new challenge
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3-MCPDE and GE - Good practices
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Acrylamide
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Activated carbon
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Ahiflower
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Algae
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Antioxidants
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Biofuels - HVO takes off in Europe
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Bleaching earths
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Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
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