The global cassava starch market reached a production volume of 8.8 Million Tons in 2020. Cassava starch, or tapioca, is procured from cassava roots through the process of washing and pulping.

New ways to utilize starch from cassava can provide food to an additional 30 million people without taking more arable land than today. By 2030, the figure will be 100 million.

There are also types with different tuber sizes, growth rates, starch production and drought tolerance. Their diversity is prized, and they are often given fanciful names .

Using the famous CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors, plant biotechnologists at ETH Zurich have been able to improve cassava. The new variety has amylose-free or 'waxy' starch, which is preferred by industry.

“Special cassava farms will be established in each zone, where participants will cultivate cassava for pharmaceutical-grade starch production. “The agency will provide support and guarantee a ...

Dublin, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 'cassava starch market, size, global forecast 2023-2027, industry trends, growth, share, outlook, impact of inflation, opportunity company analysis ...

New Delhi, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific cassava starch market was valued at USD 1,965.2 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 3,357.0 million by 2032 at a CAGR of 6 ...

In December, a ton of cassava was sold for N120,000 and above, depending on location. However, the current price crash point is at N80, 000 to N90, 000 per ton, with one processor suggesting 'it ...

Cassava is a good source of resistant starch, which supports gut health and blood sugar management. It also contains vitamin C, a key micronutrient that can enhance immune function and collagen ...