14 Oct 2019 --- A joint venture (JV) between Italian-based Silvateam Food Ingredients and German JRS Group has been closed. The companies will join forces in the production and sales of pectin and texturizing systems as well as in the distribution of tara gum. According to the announcement, the JV will invest significantly in the development and production of novel vegetable-based texturizing solutions that have high consumer acceptance. This is in response to the increasing demand for label-friendly food ingredients.