General Starch Ltd. appoints Barentz as strategic partner for Indonesia

General Starch Limited, one of Thailand’s leading modified tapioca starch manufacturers, has appointed Barentz as its strategic partner for the distribution of its starch portfolio in Indonesia, beginning 21^st April 2022.

‘We are looking forward to cooperating and achieving sustainable growth’, saidMr. Daniel Hitz, CEO Barentz APAC. ‘Together with the team at General Starch Ltd., our technical experts and application specialists will be able to develop better solutions for our customers and continue to find new opportunities for all business partners involved. General Starch’s high involvement in social and environmental projects perfectly fits into Barentz’ global ESG program’.

GSL appoints PT Barentz as its exclusive distribution partner to supply the strong and fast-growing food and beverage industry in Indonesia with a wide portfolio of modified tapioca starches and starch-based texturizing solutions that provide multi-functional properties to meet the varied needs of customers’ food processes.

Dr. Patricia Chong, VP - Food, at General Starch Limited added: ‘With Barentz’ network of global experts and their deep knowledge of the local markets, leveraging on GSL’s expertise and technical know-how, this will effectively generate greater opportunities for growth, as well as support new innovations and solutions in the future.  This focused partnership will deepen our commitment to our customers in Indonesia.’