CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY Group Sustainable development Activities and products Why join us? Our news Candidate Your profile RAW MATERIAL Potatoes Tereos is a leading player in potato starch, used in a vast range of high value-added products, including human nutrition, animal feed, cardboard and paper. Key figures 1 production facility in Haussimont, north-eastern France 328000t. of potatoes processed in 2020/21 by Tereos in France A strong position in Europe Potatoes are tuberous plants rich in starch. The starch extracted from potatoes has specific properties that differentiate it from wheat and corn starches. Tereos Starch & Sweeteners acquired the Haussimont starch facility in France in 2011. In the course of just a few years, the site has experienced substantial developments. The campaign has been extended considerably and significant investments have been made. Over the past twenty years, Tereos has become number three on the European starch market and one of the leading processors of cereals and starch potatoes in France. Industrial process To extract starch from the natural raw material, the potatoes are shredded, opening the tuberous cells to release the grains of starch. Starch milk in suspension is separated from the cellulose part (fibres) then purified, and the residual juice is extracted, along with impurities. After being dried by rotary, a white powder is obtained. Potato starch is characterised by a neutral taste, good clarity, strong binding power and a long texture. 5 tonnes of potatoes are needed to produce 1 tonne of starch. Varied applications Potato starch is an ingredient of choice for the food industry. In addition to its nutritional and energy values, it helps bind, thicken, texture and stabilise food without modifying its taste. It is also widely used for noodles, cocktail biscuits and sauces. Potato starch is also used in the textile, cardboard and paper and cosmetics industries, as well as in the manufacture of biodegradable plastic bags and as a support for aromas and scents in our daily lives. The processing of potato starch forms part of a circular economy. Alongside the production of potato starch, the Group produces pulp for animal feed as well as a natural fertiliser for agriculture. In addition, water recuperated during the transformation process is recovered and spread on local farmland. New opportunities Tereos is undertaking a performance improvement plan for its sites, and intends to optimise its production capacities while aiming for a high level of quality. New opportunities are emerging for the Group, particularly in cardboard, a market whose growth has been accelerated by the increase in online sales. Featured product lines Starches and derivatives Discover Featured markets Food and Drink Paper and corrugated cardboard Pharmaceuticals Discover our featured raw materials Sugar beet Discover Corn Discover Wheat Discover Your contacts Credits Legal notices Personal data Cookies Configures cookies management EN We use certain cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site, as well as to improve the quality of your experience on this site. By clicking "Allow", you allow these cookies, but you can change these preferences at any time in the Cookie Settings. To personalise your preferences or to refuse cookies, select "Personalise". Please note that blocking certain types of cookies could affect your use of the website and some of its features. To learn more about our cookie policy, or to change your cookie preferences, see our "Cookie Policy". Allow Disallow Personalise