02 Dec 2014 --- FMC Corporation has announced global price increases, effective January 2 2015, on its alginate, carrageenan, Avicel microcrystalline cellulose, pectin and other hydrocolloid products of up to 10 percent or as contractually determined in food, personal care and other market segments, including certain pharmaceutical segments. The increase varies by product family and may exceed 10 percent on some specialty products.