- In May 2025, Roquette Frères expanded its texturizing solutions portfolio by introducing four new tapioca-based cook-up starches: CLEARAM® TR 2010, TR 2510, TR 3010, and TR 4010. These hydroxypropylated starches are tailored to meet diverse texture needs in food applications such as sauces, dairy desserts, and bakery fillings. Designed to enhance viscosity, elasticity, and consistency, they also offer clean taste, excellent clarity, and high heat resistance. Naturally allergen- and gluten-free, the new CLEARAM® TR range supports label-friendly formulations and reinforces Roquette’s commitment to plant-based innovation
- In April 2021, Cargill Inc. partnered with Starpro, Thailand’s leading food-grade tapioca starch producer, to expand its specialty tapioca starch offerings across the Asia Pacific region. The collaboration covers a full range of locally manufactured modified tapioca starches, supporting the processing needs of food manufacturers and meeting the sensory expectations of Asian consumers. This move aligns with Cargill’s strategy to strengthen its regional presence by leveraging local manufacturing, technical expertise, and cost optimization, while promoting the use of non-GMO, texturally versatile starches in diverse applications—from noodles and snacks to beverages and sauces
- In January 2021, Tate & Lyle expanded its tapioca-based starch portfolio with the launch of REZISTA® MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL® gelling starches. These innovative ingredients were developed to meet the evolving needs of food and beverage manufacturers, offering enhanced process tolerance, mouthfeel, and texture across applications such as dairy desserts, soups, sauces, dressings, and confectionery. The REZISTA® MAX line delivers superior stability under extreme processing conditions, while BRIOGEL® starches provide soft gel textures ideal for processed cheese and gummy candies. This expansion followed Tate & Lyle’s acquisition of Thailand-based Chaodee Modified Starch Co., Ltd., reinforcing its commitment to plant-based, label-friendly solutions
- In March 2022, Ingredion introduced two new clean-label rice starches—NOVATION® Lumina 8300 and 8600—designed to enhance color and flavor release in food applications, particularly in white or delicately flavored products. These functional native starches offer a smooth, creamy texture with hypoallergenic properties, high digestibility, and low viscosity development, making them ideal for a wide range of clean-label formulations. The launch reflects the industry’s growing emphasis on natural, minimally processed ingredients that meet evolving consumer expectations for transparency and simplicity in food labelling
- In November 2021, Ingredion launched FILMKOTE® 2030, a sustainable barrier starch designed to deliver high-performance oil and grease resistance for food service packaging in the U.S. and Canada. Derived from corn, this plant-based starch offers an eco-friendly alternative to fluorochemicals (PFAS), which are commonly used in fast-food packaging but raise environmental and health concerns. FILMKOTE 2030 is suitable for a wide range of applications—including wraps, bags, and boxes—and features shear-thinning rheology for improved runnability and film formation. The launch supports Ingredion’s commitment to sustainable innovation and helps manufacturers meet their corporate social responsibility goals
