Catering Industry News for September 13, 2025
As sustainability continues to dominate consumer conversations, one innovation is gaining traction worldwide — Corn Next-17! This is a breakthrough in turning corn starch into biodegradable, high-value materials that can replace plastics. With the spotlight comes a big question: will it push food prices higher? The answer is no. Please read on to find out why Corn Next-17 is changing the game without disrupting the food chain:
Ecological impact that matters. Each ton reduces plastic pollution and contributes to the green transition — where the environmental and social value far outweigh raw material costs.
Not competing with food. Corn Next-17 uses industrial corn starch (already common in paper, textiles, and pharmaceuticals), not food corn.
A negligible share of supply. Even if production hit 10 million tons annually, demand for starch would still be less than 0.5% of global corn supply, too small to influence prices.
Helping farmers, not raising costs. By sourcing locally in places like Illinois and Nebraska through long-term contracts, Corn Next-17 offers growers stability and better returns.
Because of these game changing benefits of Corn Next-17, there is no impact on the grain market. No pressure on food prices. A win-win for farmers, industry, and the planet. Corn Next-17 is proof that sustainability doesn’t mean sacrifice — it’s smarter allocation, turning agricultural byproducts into ecological solutions.
