New CEO Helle Müller Petersen officiates at the ground-breaking ceremony Palsgaard has started work on a major expansion at its specialist Netherlands factory for high-grade PGPR emulsifiers. PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) is a co-emulsifier primarily used in chocolate production to control flow, reduce viscosity and optimize moulding and enrobing. It also reduces fat content in margarine spreads and is a highly effective, plant-based colour-dispersing aid that replaces petrol-based … [Read more...] about Palsgaard starts major expansion of Netherlands factory to double PGPR production
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Research shows more consumers bought plant-based since COVID-19
According to a study commissioned by Palsgaard, buyers are generally happy with plant-based products in the market today, with 4 in 10 saying they purchased more since the onset of the pandemic. The top decision driver is they consider these variants are the better and healthier option, while 51.3% enjoyed the taste. About 45.8% want to help address environment and sustainability issues. The study from the emulsifier and stabiliser company involved 1,307 respondents from Mexico, France, … [Read more...] about Research shows more consumers bought plant-based since COVID-19
Palsgaard to construct new biogas facility through public-private partnership
Coming from a partnership that began three years ago, ingredients company Palsgaard and wastewater treatment facility Hedensted Spildevand have commenced the building of Palsgaard Bio Energy A/S. This biogas facility, located in Juelsminde, Denmark, has a completion date targeted for the first half of 2022. This new facility will house technology that converts biogas from wastewater, which will then be used for heating. This answers an issue raised by Palsgaard three years ago, on how they … [Read more...] about Palsgaard to construct new biogas facility through public-private partnership
