01 Jun 2015 --- The avian flu H5N2 virus that is spreading across the Midwest of the US, leading to the destruction of millions of egg-laying hens, is presenting an opportunity to one US producer of fiber-based ingredients that can be used as partial egg replacers. Until recently, Fiberstar’s Citri-Fi tapped into the market for plant-based, clean label, gluten-free alternatives and non-GM foods that maintain moisture and product integrity. Chief executive John Haen spoke to FoodIngredientsFirst about how winning a Silver Award for Most Innovative Food Ingredient in 2007 catapulted Fiberstar on to the world stage, and how today’s egg crisis puts a new spin on the business.
