The Global Miller: March 2020

March 31, 2020

TSC Silos company profile

As a specialist in the building of square silos TSC Silos supplies an end product that meets the highest quality requirements and is used in a variety of industries.

According to TSC Silos, “We use our focus and expertise to design suitable rectangular silo installations of which we are proud. That is all we do: we design, calculate and build silos; day in day out, year in year out. For your benefit.”

The rectangular silo concept is characterised by an optimum storage capacity and flexible layout options. A clever design produces the best possible product discharge with maximum storage capacity.

With a TSC silo you are also investing in a safe, hygienic working environment.

The organisation is 100 percent focused on this silo concept, from sale and design to production and installation.

They are able to handle projects from A to Z: from the steel support structure to the insulating cladding and from functional design up to and including fitting.

At TSC safety is a given. Their well-trained engineers carry out sound calculations for your silo. TSC designs, calculates and manufactures all the silos in accordance with the latest standards (EN 1991, EN 1993 and EN 1090).

TSC Silos are familiar with ATEX, earthquake coefficients, snow loads and the effects of wind. Everything is worked out using advanced computer software down to the smallest detail.

If you so desire, you can have the calculations checked by independent parties; that’s not a problem.

Their experienced installation teams have all the necessary training and are at home on construction sites.

Visit the TSC Silos website, HERE.

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UK Flour Millers working around the clock to reduce shortages

The following is a statement from Alex Waugh, director general of the National Association of British & Irish Millers (nabim) – the trade association for UK flour millers – regarding the current shortages of flour in UK supermarkets and shops.

The UK is self-sufficient in flour, producing about 90,000 tonnes every week. Yet many people are experiencing shortages in supermarkets and shops.

To understand why this should be the case, it may be useful to offer an overview of how the industry operates on a typical, day-to-day basis.

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Most UK flour is produced in bulk and delivered either in tankers or in 16kg or 25kg bags to bakeries and other food manufacturers.

Only a small proportion – around four percent of the total flour milled is sold through shops and supermarkets.

Ordinarily consumers purchase about 3,000 tonnes of flour a week in the shops – equivalent to two million 1.5kg bags. On average, each of the 27.5 million households in the UK buys a bag of flour every 14 weeks.

However since the COVID-19 outbreak, and in response to the subsequent lock-down, both regular bulk buyers and consumers have been purchasing much more than normal. Inevitably, existing stocks have been quickly used up and many households have been unable to buy.

In response, UK millers have been working round the clock – genuinely milling flour 24-hours-day-seven-days-a-week to double the production of retail flour in an effort to meet demand. The equivalent of 3.5 million to 4 million bags have been produced weekly by running packing lines at maximum capacity. However, production is limited by the capacity to pack small bags, so even this is only sufficient for 15 percent of households to buy a bag of flour per week.

One option is for retailers and wholesalers to stock larger bags of flour, which might be suited to more regular home-bakers. This would require a change in shopping patterns, however.

Otherwise, it will be a question of time before the surge in demand reduces enough for this enhanced level of production to meet requirements and allow stock levels to be rebuilt.

Visit the nabim website, HERE.

Cereals 2020 goes online

The Cereals Event is to move online for the first time ever on 10-11 June, 2020, to support the industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Producers may not be able to physically visit the Cereals Event this year, but they won't miss out on any of the content as all the key features will now be delivered in a virtual sense, says event director Alli McEntyre. 'These are challenging times and while we are disappointed to have had to postpone the event, we are determined to do our utmost to support the industry,' she explains.

Image credit: Cereals

'It's really important to us that we deliver all of the content we had lined up for visitors so they can keep up-to-date with the latest information, products and innovations in the arable sector.'

The seminar sessions will now be run as video-based webinars, enabling attendees to collect valuable BASIS and NRoSO points. 'Farmers will be able to hear from top speakers covering a range of subjects, from the impact of coronavirus on trade to new plant breeding technologies, adapting to climate change, digital innovation and agricultural career options.'

Accessing the event via an interactive map on the Cereals website, producers will be able to 'visit' exhibitors and watch machinery demonstrations on 10-11 June, with live chats making for a fully interactive experience.

'We have had strong support from exhibitors for taking the event online, so there will be a full range of exhibitor led content on offer,' says Ms McEntyre. This will include video from crop plots, sprays and sprayers and working demonstrations, as well as exhibitors' own video content and new product launches.

'Visiting an online event is going to be a new experience for most people, but by working closely with exhibitors and stakeholders, we are aiming to make Cereals as interactive as possible,' says Ms McEntyre. 'Farmers are rightly being celebrated for the key role they play, and we are committed to supporting the industry by bringing everyone together during this difficult time.'

For more information visit the Cereals website, HERE.

March 30, 2020

Andritz company profile

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel Technologies is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technologies, systems and services for advanced industrial equipment for the animal feed, aqua feed and pet food industries, and for the biofuel pelleting industry.

The ANDRITZ concept
Their production lines are based on a full program of well-proven process machinery and equipment in combination with inteted IT solutions that ensure easy operation, high plant efficiency, and full process traceability. All ANDRITZ equipment and solutions take account of the demand for reliable processing, cost efficiency, and uniform, high-quality feed and biomass products.

Products and solutions
When choosing products and solutions from ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel Technologies, you will have a qualified and experienced partner with the ability to assist you all the way from the start to the finished product.

ANDRITZ offers
- Turnkey projects
- Single unit machines
- Technical consultancy
- Engineering services
- Local aftermarket service and support
- Key machinery and complete plant solutions

Visit the ANDRITZ website, HERE.

March 29, 2020

Silos Cordoba company profile

Silos Cordoba is a leading manufacturer of metal silos for grain storage (grain storage bins). In addition to a large selection of grain storage solutions, including flat silos, hopper silos, truck load silos and farm silos; they also manufacture a full line of handling equipment; livestock equipment, including ventilation systems, feeding and watering systems; metal structures and cladding.

The State-of-the-art manufacturing plant, equipped with the most advanced machinery and equipment, enables Silos Cordoba to meet the requirements of our most demanding clients worldwide.

Founded in 1975 by Juan López Lietor, the company is located in Córdoba, a historical city in Andalucia, southern Spain, where the most traditional arts and crafts such as pottery, jewellery, handmade leather goods and guitars coexist with the most advanced and cutting-edge technologies.

The scent of the orange blossom, the golden stone of the Mosque, the stern arches of the Roman bridge, the silver-shadowed streets of the Judería and the rich cultural heritage of its people make it possible.

According to their website: “We are committed to customer satisfaction. We look at the specific needs of each client to develop a personalised solution. We have a multidisciplinary team of qualified engineers that are experts on project development. We have a team of technicians and operators that are experts on facility assembly. We control the materials and monitor all the stages of the development and assembly processes to assure quality up to delivery”.

Through the use of the most up-to-date technologies, the support of an experienced team and the quality of our materials and processes, the goal of Silos Cordoba is to provide their clients with customised, high quality and cost-efficient solutions, innovate in product development, and meet their clients demands on time.

“We have developed a global network that guarantees an excellent service wherever you need it”.

Visit the website HERE.

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March 27, 2020

Statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey

The Republic of Turkish Agriculture and Forestry's Minister, Dr Ekrem Pakdemirli, gave information about diesel, fertilizer, rootstock, sheep and goats, cereals, legumes, corn, animal disease compensation and additional support to Angora goats, and informed producers that the payment of 1 billion 881 million TL (approx US $289.384.615) will start today.

The support amounts to be deposited according to the TCKN last digits of the producers are as follows:

Diesel, fertiliser: 20 provinces, 553.326 producers, 1.145 billion TL (approx $176.153.846)
Broodstock and goats: 80 provinces, 196.116 breeders, 580 million TL (approx $89.230.769)

Read more HERE.

An assessment of the agenda by TUSAF President Günhan Ulusoy

Turkey's Industrialists Federation (TUSAF) President Günhan Ulusoy shared his views about the agenda to a private television channel in Turkey. Indicating that the food and agriculture sector is as important as the health sector, Ulusoy stated that if we give the opportunity for a disruption in our food chain to evolve, it may cause larger problems in the future.

Ulusoy noted that Turkey's flour industry is very strong ad will continue to flourish.

Answering a question about transition to automation, Ulusoy expressed his thoughts as follows, 'There are 523 enterprises and 20,000 direct jobs in our industry. Very few people are needed during the production phase. The main need is people in the packaging area.'

TUSAF President Ulusoy also added that, even if a decision is made in this direction, it will take at least an average of six months to implement, and that automation in the enterprises depends on the machinery manufacturers.

In his statements, Mr Ulusoy also noted that looking at the flour consumption map per capita, there is more consumption in the east compared to the west, while the average is 160kg per person per year. The situation is now above average, the retail shelves are empty in the west and new products are replaced quickly.

Read more HERE.

March 26, 2020

Golfetto Sangati company profile

Over the last century, the Group’s history has followed the interweaving stories of its three consituent companies. These disparate paths have led to the current Golfetto Sangati, a company that represents the culmination of a long journey that started in the Twenties.

Golfetto, originally founded in Padua, specialised in the engineering of cereal manufacturing plants. Its foundation is the starting point from which all future events took place. It was followed by Sangati’s foundation, in 1929, a company that in just a few years became a renowned name in the milling industry.

In 1952, Berga S.p.A. was set up. At first the company specialized in milling machines and silos. It then widened its business to animal feed production. During the seventies it became a recognised leader in the engineering and building of mills, animal feed plants, cereal storage and handling for harbour terminals. The company expanded even further with the opening of new branches in Europe and Northern Africa.

Visit the website HERE.

The Global Miller

This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.

For additional daily news from milling around the world: global-milling.com

March 25, 2020

Global Agribusiness industry set to gather at Black Sea Grain 2020 in September

Global turbulence in the markets creates new risks in the agricultural business, and the most important task now is to adjust business strategies to the 'Era of Uncertainty'. UkrAgroConsult is still preparing for the 17th International Conference 'Black Sea Grain 2020' which will be held on September 2-3, 2020 in InterContinental hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine.

The 'Black Sea Grain' Conference is a recognised marketplace and a major annual meeting point for the top agribusiness community. It is a large communication platform, providing two days of exclusive agri-market insights from leading industry experts, coverage of the global macroeconomic and regional trends, long term forecasts on commodities market, effective networking and face to face contacts with 700+ delegates.

The conference agenda will cover the most important issues for all players in the agricultural sector, from farmers to multinational corporations, agri producers and exporters, market analysts and business owners, economists and opinion leaders to determine the world's most powerful market drivers.

Located in the heart of the Black Sea region, the conference annually brings together 700+ agribusiness professionals from more than 400 companies and 50+ countries worldwide, serving to adjust business strategies and promote international trade.

Make sure to keep pace with the times. Make sure to adjust your strategies to the Era of Uncertainty.

Conference Focus
• Era of 2020s: global transformation and uncertainty in commodity markets
• Black Sea region: key players, competition, expansion to the target markets
• South America, China, USA: what's next at the agri giants arena?
• Global financial outlook. Many uncertainties are ahead?
• Future 'demand shapers' in agribusiness. Case Study: Sellers' and Buyers' Strategies and Answers
• Big talk on Ukraine: land market, logistics, investments. Unchanged mantra? New mantra?
• Smart technologies to minimise weather risks or how to achieve 100 mmt grain crop

Confirmed Speakers
- Sergey Feofilov - Director General, UkrAgroConsult, Ukraine
- Pedro Dejneka - Partner, MD Commodities, Brazil
- Erwin Sudharma - Bogasari Flour Mills, Indonesia
- Gunhan Ulusoy - Chairman of the Board, Ulusoy Flour Mills, Turkey
- Mohamed Fouda - CEO, ICSE, Egypt
- Christopher Hyde - Weather Desk, MAXAR, USA
- Nikolay Gorbachev - President, Ukrainian Grain Association
- Dmitry Rylko - Director, Ikar, Russia
- Gilles Mettetal - Former Director, Agribusiness, EBRD.

For more information visit the Black Sea Grain website, HERE.

Maintaining high quality and increasing profitability with Bühler’s proven technology

by Bühler, Switzerland

Near Infrared Spectroscopy has been used in grain milling for many decades, increasing food quality and profitability. Bühler’s NIR Multi Online Analyzer (MYRG) provides continuous monitoring and analysis of the key attributes that determine the quality of a wide range of intermediate and final products.

The key advantage: the proven technology delivers accurate information without delay and allows for immediate adjustment where necessary thus contributing significantly to a mill’s bottom line. Recently the technology has been adopted by a growing number of corn mills, bringing these benefits to one of the most important crops in the global food industry.

In grain processing, timely and accurate quality control can make a significant difference to the bottom line. The characteristics of the raw material determine the price of the end product. As fluctuations can occur at any time in the process flow, spot checking is not a sufficient method to assure quality. For optimal results it is necessary to monitor the flow continuously.

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) that utilises the near-infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum has been reliably in use in the grain processing industry to do this for decades, resulting in significant additional revenues for mill owners.

Bühler’s NIR Multi Online Analyzer (MYRG) stands out for providing precise information on product quality in real time through continuous online testing via compact sensors that are easily retrofitted into existing plants. With its ability to measure several product parameters in parallel, the system has been adopted widely by wheat processors. But other grain processors too can benefit greatly from this technology – particularly those in the booming corn processing market.

Read more HERE.

Imeco company profile

Imeco is based in the very heart of the main agricultural area of Northern Italy, in Cremona, around 100km south east of Milan, which is also in the middle of one of the most advanced industrial areas of Europe.

This unique position blends the most modern hi-tech production and design compatibilities, with an understanding of the subtleties of nature and of its products.

At first the research then the manufacture and last but not the least the design makes Imeco one of the leaders specialist in dosing, weighing and packaging system for bulk products.

Visit the Imeco website, HERE.

March 24, 2020

Phytogenics: Green powerhouses amongst the available additives

by Anne Möddel, Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition, Germany

Improving both animals’ well-being and profitability
The growing demand for more animal-friendly production has developed into a global phenomenon. Animal welfare organisations, food retailers and consumers are all calling for solutions to improve animals’ well-being.

Relevant efforts have often been focused on production systems and management. However, there are many other ways to improve animal welfare. Examples thereof are breeding, transport, medication and, most of all, feeding. The common denominator in all these is that they require investment. The obvious question is: What’s the bottom line? We need solutions to increase animal welfare and profitability at the same time. And this is where phytogenic feed additives come into play.

From nature, for nature
Antibiotics are still the typical product of choice in many countries, since they appear to be a safe bet to ensure profitability. Their use in feed throughout the decades has shown that production can be increased by suppressing negative environmental factors. The penny has dropped: we have finally come to realise that this is not the way to go. In fact, it is a dead end. The incidence of antibiotic resistance, constantly on the rise, puts even more pressure on the production chain.

The focus on animal welfare in modern agriculture is no mere trend but a requisite, both from an ethical and from an economic point of view. It is a far-reaching issue that concerns all stakeholders in the food value chain, including suppliers, retailers and consumers.

Considering that feeding is the first link of the production chain, it seems logical to intervene at this level to improve animal welfare. Research has shown that feed additives can have a positive effect on animal welfare. And here, phytogenic substances are in the vanguard. Meanwhile, a number of studies have shown that combinations of phytogenic active ingredients could effectively replace antibiotics, preventing bacterial resistance and improving safety and animal welfare.

Depending on their components, phytogenics possess a broad spectrum of activities. For example, some support gastrointestinal health, others are anti-inflammatory. And they can achieve even more. Specific phytogenic feed additives have a positive effect on feed digestibility, on the gut microflora and, last but not least, on growth and performance. Since the available resources are used more efficiently, productivity increases.

Ultimately, it benefits both humans and animals because a healthy gastrointestinal tract improves litter quality, decreases emissions, reduces the amount of medication administered and makes food safer and healthier overall.

Read more HERE.

Bruks Siwertell secures high-capacity ship unloader contract for Taiwanese power plant

Bruks Siwertell has signed a contract that will see it deliver a high-capacity coal unloader for Taiwan Power Corporation's 5,000 MW Taichung power-generation facility. A condition of the contract is that the Siwertell screw-type ship unloader will be delivered completely assembled by February 2022.

'The delivery timescale was one consideration for the order, the others were that the unloader had to compete on three platforms: price, power consumption and operational costs,' says Per Karlsson, Siwertell President. 'In an open, international bidding process, the equipment that offered the lowest total cost, across all three factors, was awarded the contract; and that was us. The Siwertell ship unloader excelled in all areas.'

Image credit: Bruks Siwertell

The rail-travelling Siwertell 940 D-type unloader will have a rated coal-handling capacity of 2,200t/h, with a guaranteed average capacity of 1,650t/h; equivalent to 75 percent efficiency. It will replace two existing coal grab crane unloaders and will be delivered by heavy-lift ship.

'Taiwan Power Corporation knows what to expect from a Siwertell unloader,' Mr Karlsson adds. 'This is a returning customer with the first two units sold to the operator in 1982. After this we delivered two unloaders to its Hsinta power plant and then a further two to the Talin power station, both in Taiwan.'

The Hsinta and Talin power stations also operate Siwertell 940 D-type unloaders, putting Taiwan Power Corporation at an advantage when it comes to servicing and parts.

Visit the Bruks Siwertell website, HERE.

Biomin company profile

BIOMIN are dedicated to finding innovative, trend-setting solutions that empower their customers to master existing and future challenges in animal nutrition– the natural way. The application of their scientific know-how and expertise, based on an in-depth understanding of their customer’s needs and concerns, enables them to deliver solutions that support animal health, optimise performance and production efficiency.

Research and development is one of the cornerstones of BIOMIN. Their strong in-house research and development, and global cooperation with leading institutions and organisations form the basis by which innovative solutions are developed for their customers.

Through joint projects with renowned universities and research institutes, BIOMIN is constantly in touch with the latest scientific know-how, from which novel feed additives are developed and produced. Their global network of collaborating institutions has grown to over 100.

One of the cornerstones of BIOMIN’s success is the ongoing improvement of their inhouse quality standards. In 1997, BIOMIN introduced the international ISO 9001 standard. The HACCP system, introduced subsequently at BIOMIN’s production sites, provides the quality assurance our customers seek from them. In addition, the feed quality standards QS and GMP+ guarantee the utmost degree of control and quality for their products – from raw material inputs right through to the final product.

Concerns over climate change and the role of greenhouse gases continue to rise. In September 2011, BIOMIN was internationally recognised through the award of ISO 14040 ‘Life Cycle Assessment’ certification.

By optimising feed use and improving animal performance, it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations.Through innovative production technologies and advanced, scientific know-how, BIOMIN has pioneered several trend-setting solutions for a range of animal nutrition products, all of which utilise fully natural processes and ingredients.

An in-depth understanding of what the customer’s needs and concerns are has enabled BIOMIN to create and deliver solutions in-line with performance and efficiency goals.

Visit the company website HERE.

Cereals 2020 is rescheduled

Cereals 2020, the leading farming event in the UK, hs recently announced it will be rescheduled to June 2021. The event organisers sent a message to all attendees earlier today to inform them of the situation.

"Dear Cereals visitors, exhibitors and sponsors,

We understand these are challenging times and we recognise that many of you have been impacted by COVID-19. Our focus remains with the wellbeing of our team, exhibitors, visitors and the agricultural community.

Based on our exhibitors' and visitors' feedback as well as advice from global health responders, Cereals will be postponed until June 2021. We are extremely disappointed because our exhibitors, host farmer and team members have done a great deal in terms of the preplanning of Cereals..."

Read more HERE.

March 23, 2020

The Rex Wailes collection: Sails and earthquakes

by Mildred Cookson, The Mills Archive Trust, UK

Image credit: Mills Archive Trust

The Milling and Grain Room at the Mills Archive was set up with the help of Perendale Publishers to house the Rex Wailes Collection, the most important mill collection of the 20th century. To explain more of the context to visitors, our archivist, Nathanael has created three interpretative panels.

Using images from the collection that we have so far come across, they show the life and times of Rex himself, some of the gems already uncovered, and an idea of the amount of work needed to care for and save some of the damaged items. Many of the drawings are in need of conservation. An appeal has been set up to help with the funding of this and I hope it will enable us to be able to repair the damaged drawings so as to be able to allow access to them.

For more information see https://millsarchive.org/appeals/rex

Rex's background as an engineer served him well in understanding the function of the many types of mills and their machinery which he visited and wrote up in great detail. As well as his own photographs, documents and drawings, he was given much by local people on his travels in the UK and the rest of the world.

Read more HERE.

Symaga Silos remains operational during COVID-19

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Symaga Silos has activated COVID19 protocol, following the instructions of the government, to prevent the spread and reduce the health risks of their employees.

The protocol has rolled out a number of measures to guarantee the operability and productivity of our factory and offices and safety of our team.

Employees from offices are working remotely and all emails and phone lines will remain operative.

All employees in the production department are working to maintain full production capacity, and of course, have received a hygiene and contagion prevention training, with all the rules established by the government.

Regarding logistics, all drivers collecting or delivering goods are instructed by sign to remain in their trucks, so that Symaga Group employees load and unload the trucks distancing form the drivers and avoiding risks.

No visits to Symaga Group are to be received without prior agreement. Previously planned visits with customers are to be re-confirmed with the customer prior to the visit.

Symaga hope that this situation is solved at the soonest, and ask that you do not hesitate to contact them with any questions.

Visit the Symaga Silos website, HERE.

Port of Corpus Christi remains open as COVID-19 pandemic evolves

As area businesses close temporarily throughout the South Texas Coastal Bend community to combat evolving COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA) will remain open to provide critical infrastructure services and functions, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

In accordance with the President's updated 'Coronavirus Guidance for America,' CISA developed the 'Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers' list, which includes but is not limited to: medical and healthcare, telecommunications, information technology systems, defense, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, energy, water and wastewater, law enforcement and public works.

The statutory definition of critical Infrastructure is defined by USA Patriot Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C.5195c(e)), as 'systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.'

The Port of Corpus Christi meets the definition of a 'critical infrastructure industry' by CISA and thereby has a special responsibility to continue operations throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Federal guidance ensures that local orders will not significantly impact the Port of Corpus Christi if the State of Texas or Nueces County issues a shelter-in-place order.

Rather, the Port of Corpus Christi will remain accessible to Port Authority employees, marine terminal operators, labour, vessel pilots, tug and barge operators, seafarers, stevedores, vessel agents, line handlers and key personnel needed to maintain operations in support of the energy industry.

'As a major gateway for U.S. energy to other states and our global allies and trading partners, we have a distinct responsibility to our customers and stakeholders to continue business operations with as minimal impacts as humanly possible, keeping public health and safety at the forefront,' said Sean Strawbridge, Chief Executive Officer for the Port of Corpus Christi. 'These are certainly troubling times we are navigating. However, we are committed to protecting both lives and livelihoods by mitigating risks through appropriate screening protocols and social distancing while keeping critical services and infrastructure functioning as normal as possible.'

Visit the Port of Corpus Christi website, HERE.

FrigorTec company profile

FrigorTec took over the Refrigeration product section of the Axima Refrigeration GmbH (previously known as Sulzer Escher Wyss).

The new name stands for a young company that is backed by 50 years of experience. In development and production, they use this experience to the benefit of their customers.

FrigorTec supply grain cooler, crane air conditioning units, individual container cooler, and cooling units. Offer worldwide service and spare parts supply.

VIsit the FrigorTec website, HERE.

Quick method for determining starch quality: The new ViscoQuick from Brabender put through its paces at Kröner-Stärke

Laboratory device manufacturer Brabender from Duisburg, Germany has developed a new device for the rapid determination of viscosity called the ViscoQuick. This instrument was tested over a period of four months in the laboratory of the Kröner-Stärke, a producer of (organic) wheat starch and gluten from Ibbenbüren. In this article, wehoat an interview with Matthias Evers (ME), Quality Manager at Kröner-Stärke, about his experience with the machine.

Kröner-Stärke is a family-run business currently managed by the third generation of owners and looks back on more than 100 years of experience in the production of starches. For which sectors does Kröner-Stärke manufacture products, and who are its clients?

ME: Kröner-Stärke is a globally active company with representation in more than 20 countries and with approximately 110 employees. All products are produced in Ibbenbüren. In addition to the manufacturing of starch and gluten, Kröner-Stärke also develops tailored solutions for customers from the industrial, commercial, and skilled trades sectors.

The products are used primarily for the food industry, such as the baked goods industry, as well as in the pet food segment and many industrial sectors which perform further processing, whereby 40 percent of production is exported. Kröner-Stärke is also the leading provider of organic wheat starch and organic wheat gluten as well as gluten-free starches and flours. Kröner-Stärke has set itself apart from many other starch and gluten producers by not using microbiocides, extracting agents, additives, or enzymes.

What products does Kröner-Stärke manufacture, and what are the company's specialties?

ME: Kröner-Stärke offers a wide range of starches and flours. Options range from native starches, pre-gelatinised starches, wheat protein and pre-gelatinised flours to flour mixtures. Products made from various raw materials are also available in various quality levels.

A particular specialty of Kröner-Stärke is gluten-free products and organic products, for which the quality expectations of customers worldwide are particularly high. In addition, we develop and produce customer-specific products, such as flour mixtures, and assist customers with the implementation of our products in process workflows as well as the optimisation of production processes.

Read more HERE.

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