- In October 2022, Roquette Freres launched a new range of organic pea ingredients, including pea starch and organic pea protein, across North America, Mexico, and Europe. This launch underscores the company's commitment to providing plant-based solutions to meet diverse consumer demands for organic and sustainable ingredients
- In May 2021, Gillco Ingredients and Cosucra Inc. formed a distribution partnership, enabling Gillco to distribute specialty ingredients such as Nastar native pea starch to end customers across various consumer sectors in the U.S. This collaboration enhances accessibility to innovative pea-based solutions in the U.S. market
- In August 2020, COSUCRA launched a line of pea-based ingredients in North America, featuring Nastar native pea starch. With applications in plant-based meat, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and snacks, it offers gelling properties and resistance to shearing, acid, and heat. Available in neutral-tasting powder and pregelatinized formats, this expansion boosts COSUCRA's global presence in the pea starch market
- In March 2020, Roquette Frères expanded its footprint by inaugurating new Research & Development Laboratory facilities in Panevezys, Lithuania. This strategic move bolsters the company's presence in Northern Europe, empowering it to address industrial, nutritional, and health challenges with enhanced research capabilities and localized support
