In 2019 there was little change to report in terms of biggest marine ingredient exporters and importers – Peru remained the main pelagic-based fishmeal and fish oil production and exporting country, while China stayed the biggest importer of fishmeal...
We look at industry exits and new appointments over the past four weeks. Our career gallery tracks appointments at single cell protein producer, Calysta, at feed additive supplier, AB Vista, new feed space entrants and more.
Demand for Australian wheat from Asia is expected to gain momentum in coming months, with the 2020/21 Australian crop estimated to be the largest crop in the past four years.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and over 60 US agricultural industry stakeholders voiced support for the World Trade Organization (WTO) yesterday [September 23] but they also encouraged WTO reform, calling some of its rules outdated.
The much-awaited September USDA WASDE has confirmed views that up to 10MT of US corn production has been lost following the storms and prolonged dry period, noted Peter Collier, analyst, CRM AgriCommodities.
Lighting innovator, Signify, and aquaculture industry advisor, ScaleAQ, have joined forces to boost fish welfare, production and yield for fish farmers by providing an optimal light spectrum, light distribution and control system for aquaculture producers....
DSM says it is building on its work to date on feed enzymes, on algae derived omega-3 and on methane emissions reduction to lead what it terms a robust and achievable transformation worldwide in sustainable animal protein production.
Australian feed manufacturer, Ridley Corporation, officially opened a new AUS $47m plant which will supply 350,000 tons of poultry and pig feed to farmers in central and northern Victoria.
German agrochemical giant, BASF, has announced the acquisition of Cloudfarms, a software company for livestock farm management, traceability and precision farming with a focus on pig production.
There is a lot of uncertainty around future feed demand, globally, given the profound impact that COVID-19 has had on the global livestock sector, noted the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) market monitor.
Swedish start-up, Volta Greentech, just closed a SEK 5m (US$500K) funding round to expand pilot production of a product derived from the red seaweed, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cows.
Australia’s livestock production representatives are exploring options to facilitate the safe import of feed grains, given that ongoing drought conditions are putting a squeeze on grain supplies for the country’s feedlots.
Australia feed manufacturer, Ridley Corporation, said, to date, there has been no direct interruption to its business from the COVID-19 outbreak, with it noting ongoing consumer need for animal proteins.
Regional weather conditions contributed to varying mycotoxin risks across geographies last year, found a 2019 global mycotoxin risk analysis report by Trouw Nutrition.
Paul Featherstone, procurement director at surplus food to animal feed processor, SugaRich, says, more than ever, we have to trust in the strength and resilience of the agricultural sector, work together, and make sensible, practical decisions to keep...
This week, via our linkup with Glowlit, we’re sharing insights into Vitamin D3 500, L-threonine 98.5%, Vitamin C 99%, and Vitamin K3 MSB pricing trends.
Traceable production and reduced reliance on land and water use are prompting Grōv Technologies to develop an indoor production system for dairy and beef cattle forage.
Registration for the Future of Fish Feed’s carnivorous fish feed sales competition is being extended to allow for challenges stemming from the ongoing, global COVID-19 outbreak.
Despite the challenge caused by the Australian drought in 2019, feed manufacturer, Ridley Corporation, posted profits following a recovery in the three months of the year.
Cargill is exploring the alternative protein sector with plant-based product development while maintaining its historic interest in feed and livestock production, says segment president.
Higher, if stable, feed prices and uncertainty tied to a global disease outbreak are not expected to reduce Brazil’s beef and pork production or export demand in 2020, says analyst.
AB Vista is highlighting the role its blended ingredient plays in prompting the monogastric gut microbiome to develop more rapidly and improve fiber degradation.
Evonik highlights the use of biostatistics to improve poultry production with the introduction of its flock data management and predictive software program, Porphyrio.
Industry members need to apply experience gained during previous disease outbreaks to improve biosecurity practices and prevent future disease transmission, says expert.
Agribusiness and grain results are boosting fourth quarter returns for Bunge Limited based, in part, on origination and improved farmer selling in South America.
US dairy producers are facing several challenges as the industry shifts production regions and consolidates, but steadying feed prices, trade deals and an upturn in milk prices could bring a better year.
Poor weather conditions in Canada have diminished wheat quality and resulted in an increase in the share of production going into feed wheat, compared to the previous marketing year, finds a USDA report.
Over the past few months, several of Japan’s largest meat processing companies have announced plans to develop plant-based alternative meat products for retail.
A survey of some 97 professional buyers, traders and producers of feed and food additives saw 35 respondents or 36% expecting a high, and 50 respondents or 51% a low impact of the coronavirus on ingredient supply.
The Dutch government has pledged funds to a financial mechanism for sustainable agriculture, a move that ensures the AGRI3 Fund will be up and running in the first half of 2020.
The global black soldier fly market will grow at a CAGR of 33.3% from 2019 to 2030 to reach US$2.57bn in a decade, according to new market analysis from Meticulous Research.
US animal production and corn use in feed is predicted to increase even as corn export sales cede market space to shipments from Brazil and Ukraine, say analysts.
Our January special edition is focused on protein innovation in animal feed, a topic that we also explored extensively in 2019. The photogallery provides highlights of that earlier coverage.
Bearish and bullish surprises in new feed crop production and use data. as the WASDE report shows an increase in corn and soybean yields balanced by a boost to corn feeding, says analyst.
The US Grains Council (USCG) is focusing on supporting trade in current markets and expanding into others over the coming 12 months. The US soy sector, among other priorities, is looking to address infrastructure challenges.
As global ending stocks increase, US corn and soybean production see yields remain steady and anticipated production declines may not materialize, says analyst.
Global demand is expected to remain high for beef, especially from China, even as the US sees limited production increases and export market competition from South America, say analysts.
TeleSense is creating a grain monitoring system – Cellular SensorSpear – that controls feed grain moisture and temperature post-harvest, with a focus on grain in transit or stored outside.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is focusing on developing a feed additive from regional seaweeds to reduce methane production and improve dairy cow health.
Global feed prices are expected to stay relatively neutral in 2020; there are ample supplies that should keep feed prices at reasonable levels, says Rabobank. It released its annual global animal protein outlook today.
Supplementing beef cattle diets with nitrate and canola oil lowered methane yield and daily methane production but it does not alter the flow of microbial non-ammonia nitrogen, researchers say.
Facing increasing global market competition from South America and the Black Sea Region, US feed crop producers are predicted to see shrinking market share for ingredients through 2028, say USDA economists.
