We develop bio-based materials and alternatives to fossil-based products in industrial applications from renewable resources, offering functional properties and CO2 emission reductions.

PIONEER OF THE BIOECONOMY

The EU starch industry is a pioneer of the bioeconomy, producing renewable plant-based ingredients for food, feed, fuel and industrial applications.

For the last 30 years, the EU starch industry has been producing bio-based products that are used as raw materials, generally replacing fossil-fuel-based ingredients, in the fermentation, chemical, cosmetics, textile, paper, plastics and detergent industries.

40% of our starch production goes to industrial uses

INVESTING IN THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL

The bioeconomy is already worth more than €2 trillion annually and employs over 18 million Europeans

Given the right conditions and a stable investment and policy environment, the bioeconomy can help reduce reliance on resources of fossil origin, boost competitiveness and job creation, and contribute to policy goals and initiatives, including in the fields of climate and sustainability

The EU starch industry firmly believes that investment in, and the development of, the European circular bioeconomy is essential to achieve climate neutrality and deliver on the objectives of the European Green Deal.

UNIQUE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Evolving continuously to meet changing consumer demands, the European starch industry today delivers unique solutions that cater for expectations of  more sustainable products.

On top of the more traditional industrial outlets like paper, cardboard and textiles, the EU starch industry today produces bio-based ingredients that are used as raw materials in the construction, chemical, cosmetics, fermentation, packaging, plastics and detergent industries.

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OTHER KEY MESSAGES

1. Innovation

The European starch industry is built on constant innovation

The European starch industry is a long-established part of the agri-food value chain, built on constant innovation to meet societal demands and consumer expectations.

2. Rural Strength

We strengthen rural areas with essential sources of income and employment

We strengthen rural areas by providing an essential source of income and employment, both directly and to the farmers who supply the raw materials used to make our ingredients.

3. Plant-based

We offer a vast range of plant-based ingredients improving food and drink.

We offer a vast range of plant-based ingredients, including carbohydrates, proteins and fibres, to make food and drink taste better, last longer, and be more sustainable and nutritious.

5. Sustainability

The EU starch industry is a pillar of the sustainable food system.

By valorising the entire crop to serve food, feed and industrial customers, while reducing our environmental footprint, the EU starch industry is a pillar of the sustainable food system.