Cassava – manihot esculenta and its value chain
Chimeremeze EmehA firsthand account of turning a traditional cassava variety harvested near my home in Abia State into garri, and the observations that only come from doing this work for over 3 decades.
A firsthand account of harvesting a traditional cassava variety near my home in Abia State, Eastern Nigeria, and what comes next.
Cassava processing leaves behind tonnes of peels, bagasse, and stems that most factories burn or dump. Converting that residue into biochar creates a carbon-rich soil amendment that improves fertility and sequesters carbon for centuries.
Farmers harvest cassava roots and leave behind stems, leaves, and peels worth more than most realize. These residues can rebuild soils, feed livestock, generate energy, and reduce the cost of running a cassava farm.
Millions of tonnes of cassava waste pile up annually across processing factories in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. What if that waste could rebuild depleted soils and replace costly chemical fertilizers entirely?
Cassava starch is transforming cosmetic formulation, giving manufacturers a clean-label, skin-compatible, biodegradable alternative to synthetic thickeners and talc that performs reliably across a wide range of personal care applications.
Tapioca, derived from the starchy root of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), has long outgrown its reputation as a simple food ingredient. Today, the processed derivatives of tapioca are deeply embedded in some of the world’s most demanding industrial supply chains, from pharmaceutical manufacturing in Germany to paper production in Indonesia. This guide focuses specifically … Read more
Factories across the globe use modified tapioca starch to achieve superior binding in paper production and reliable adhesion in packaging. This cassava-based material withstands processing challenges better than many synthetic options available currently, leading to improved efficiency and output quality.
Cassava sweeteners are transforming food manufacturing, beverage production, and industrial processing across the globe. Learn how this tropical root crop delivers functional, allergen-friendly, and commercially viable sweetening solutions.
Cassava is quietly becoming one of the most important raw materials in global sweetener manufacturing. From beverages to pharmaceuticals, its derivatives are replacing conventional sugar sources across industries worldwide.