date:Jul 27, 2012
The move represents the firms first MCC manufacturing site in Asia, adding to current facilities in Europe (Ireland) and the US (Delaware).
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a multifunctional ingredient that can be used as a texturizer, emulsifier, fat substitute, a bulking agent or an extender in a wide range of food applications.
The US$100m facility will be located in the central Thailand city of Rayong and is set for completion in the last quarter of 2014.
Michael Wilson, president of F