IMR International

Agar Profile

The second quarter 2006 issue of The Quarterly Review of Food Hydrocolloids incorporates a special profile on agar. Included is a worldwide list of suppliers and capacities, historical and current prices, consumption data, strategic and competitive analysis, and summary by grade. For pricing information, please contact IMR International by phone at 858-451-6080, by fax at 858-451-0428, or by e-mail at dseisun@hydrocolloid.com

2nd Quarter 2006 Table of Contents

NEWS AND EVENTS IN FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
Correction – Cargill Acquisition of Degussa
IFT Orlando, June 24-28, 2006
Agar Nutritional Supplement
Cellulosic Approval in EU
CP Kelco Expands Xanthan Capacity
Fenugreek Gum from Emerald Seed
Gelatin Safety – Perceptions and Facts
Hercules JV in China for MC/HPMC
INEC Lobbying Activities
Lonza Acquires Larex
Kimica and Qingdao Bright Moon Jv
Kosher Hydrocolloids
New Hydrocolloid Systems
Pectin From Sunflower Seeds
Philippines Expansion of Carrageenan Production
IMR Hydrocolloid Conference – Cartoon
Wolffe Cellulosics Divestment
Warburg Pincus Acquisition of “Gum”
Xanthan Gum – Future Producer in China

NEW SUPPLIERS OF HYDROCOLLOIDS
Guar Gum – New Supplier
Cellulosic Production – New Raw Material Source
Hydrocolloid Supplier

HYDROCOLLOID PRICES AND TRENDS

AGAR PROFILE
Introduction
Overall Market
Capacity by Country
Major Producers
Major Applications
Consumption By Region
Competitive Hydrocolloids & Realistic Market Potential
Price and Price History
Forecast
Raw Material Supply and Process Yield
Regulatory and Consumer Image
U.S. Agar Imports

APPENDIX A
Hydrocolloid Price Tables and Charts – Last Five Quarters

APPENDIX B
CP Kelco Expansion in China

APPENDIX C
Lonza Acquisition of Larex Assets

APPENDIX D
Emerald Seed Product Specs

APPENDIX E
Kimica & Qingdao Bright Moon

APPENDIX F
Hercules Tianpu – Methylcellulose Joint Venture Begins Operations in China

APPENDIX G
FMC New Avicel Products