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.

THE MOST COMMON CARBOHYDRATE

Starch is a natural carbohydrate found in many grains and vegetables. It is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is an essential source of energy for our brains and muscle.

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS

A mix of protein sources are increasingly valued in food preparations. Our plant-based proteins offer innovative EU-grown solutions to better accommodate changing dietary habits, making our industry a key contributor helping Europe move towards a more sustainable food system.

STARCHES & DERIVATIVES

From native starches to modified starches to maltodextrins and starch based sugars to polyols, all starch based ingredients have unique properties which help make final food and drink products taste better and last longer.

FIBRES

The many innovative fibres we produce enable our customers to deliver more nutritious food products, and helps consumers towards healthier diets

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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.

4. Bioeconomy

We develop bio-based materials and alternatives to fossil-based products

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

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.