The inclusion of fermented rice bran in broiler rations enhances the birds’ growth and reduces their blood cholesterol levels, finds research from Bangladesh Agricultural University.
Asterarcys quadricellulare (AQ) is a microalgal species with potential applications in improving the quality of animal feed, but, to date, safety studies on this species had been lacking, say Alltech based researchers.
Methionine producers in China and elsewhere are analyzing the sudden volatility of petrochemicals and feedstocks arising out of the escalation in the Black Sea conflict, reports Kemiex.
A new Kenya and Uganda focused project is looking to make insect production for livestock feed sustainable and efficient through the application of selective breeding.
Leading European feed manufacturer, ForFarmers, expects raw material and energy prices to remain high, given the worrying political situation between Russia and Ukraine.
Bioiberica has just announced a strategic partnership with Mill Tech Co Inc. for the distribution of its hydrolyzed protein range for animal nutrition, Palbio, in South Korea.
UK based analysts say it is impossible to forecast whether the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine will have an impact on physical supply of grains.
The main challenges facing the Northern Ireland agri-food sector, according to an independent review, are the environmental footprint of NI agriculture, particularly emissions associated with cattle farming.
A House of Lords committee has raised concerns about proposed regulatory changes related to the release of gene edited plants for use in field trials in England, announced last month.
Aquaculture genetics company, Xelect, says a trial it has been running with Australis Aquaculture shows that there's huge potential to select genetically for fish that are economical with their feed requirements.
Animal nutrition and aqua feed group, Nutreco, along with Norwegian seafood player, Holmøy, are investing in Andfjord Salmon, as part of a NOK 38 million (US$4.3m) private placement.
US company, Amlan, launched mineral clay feed additives at IPPE last month to meet growing consumer demands for animal protein raised without antibiotics.
US industry and regulatory groups are calling on US state leaders and lawmakers to support scientific research to ensure the safety of hemp as an animal-feed ingredient prior to any federal or state approval.
Bühler says innovative services it introduced in 2021 in relation to pelleting and moisture control for feed millers reduces the energy consumption of the feed pelleting process and lowers the C02 footprint of feed plants by 4%.
South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC (SDSP) is to construct a multi-seed processing plant near Mitchell, South Dakota, in the US. The facility is pegged to come on stream in 2025.
Ingredients group, Kerry, confirms it has acquired Mexico-based enzyme manufacture, Enmex, and that it has also reached agreement to buy German biotechnology company, c-LEcta.
The animal nutrition business delivered 10% volume growth for DSM last year, revealed the company as it released its full year and Q4 2021 financial results.
US headquartered technology provider, Centaur, says it has reached a milestone in terms of its work to preserve quality and maximize profitability across the food and commodities supply chain.
This month sees us report on career development activity at AB Agri, the marine ingredients organization, IFFO, single cell protein producer, Calysta, and others.
Boulder, Colorado headquartered, DMC Biotechnologies, saw Continental Grain Company, through its venture arm Conti Ventures, and Toyobo join its Series B fundraising round at the end of last month, bringing the total raised to US$39m.
Skretting ARC has been renamed and restructured into a multi-functional unit incorporating the global marketing, sustainability, and digital teams, along with its experts involved in basic and applied research.
Commodity trader, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), has committed to eliminate deforestation and conversion of native vegetation of high conservation value for agricultural purposes from all its supply chains by December 2025.
Impact investors including European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), BNP Paribas, the Prince Albert II Foundation and The Good Investors have participated in a funding initiative for Protix valued at €50m (US$57.1m)
French innovator, InnovaFeed, has announced a strategic partnership with ADM Petfood to pioneer large scale commercialization of insect protein in pet food in the US.
Swedish startup, Volta Greentech, which is developing a supplement derived from the red algae, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cattle, reports a research milestone.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says it has received mandates from the EU Commission for a scientific opinion on Ochratoxin A (OTA) in feed and the same on bromine in feed.
ADM Animal Nutrition presented at the International Poultry Science Forum (IPSF) at IPPE 2022 on feed additives that can impede Salmonella, necrotic enteritis, and coccidiosis linked challenges in broilers.
Challenging market conditions, a pig backlog on farms, record pig feed costs and falling pig prices, mean farmers in the UK have been losing around £25 (US$33.7) per pig for nearly a year, according to the UK National Pig Association (NPA).
