With locust bean gum at record-high prices, many brands are looking for replacements. However, Israeli player CarobWay says it is combining advanced ag-tech with traditional knowledge to identify and ...
The problem has been building for some time given the peculiarities of the carob supply chain (it takes years for trees to become productive, while attempts to establish new plantations have delivered ...
Iru or African locust bean is one of West Africa’s oldest and healthiest superfoods. It is derived from the seeds of the African locust bean tree, a leguminous plant native to the savannahs and ...
Most people detest the locust beans because of the unpleasant smell but unknown to them, locust bean is beneficial to its consumers. The plant commonly referred to as Iru by the Yoruba speaking part ...
Chances are that you’ve got a carob or a honey locust (depending on your location) tree near you. The pods from these trees can be turned into naturally sweet powders that are healthy, tasty, ...
The French supplier says its acquisition of Swiss-based locust bean gum specialist UNIPEKTIN Ingredients will allow it to push into new markets and applications. Nexira, a specialist in acacia fibre ...