
On October 10, the Associations of Starch Producers of China, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Turkey and the United States announced the establishment of the International Federation of Starch Associations (IFSA). The IFSA goal is to promote active industry dialogue, as well as coordination and sharing of resources. Common strategic priorities are healthy nutrition, workplace safety, environmental sustainability, product safety and environmental issues, as well as coordination of efforts to communicate the benefits of starch based products. The IFSA will also strive to…