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.
Camelina seed can be used to produce a low-carbon oil for renewable diesel but it can also work as a sustainable, plant-based replacement for fish oil, says a US innovator.
Plenty of careers buzz this month as execs from Cargill, FrieslandCampina and Elanco Animal Health move on. And this time out, it is a female dominant line-up.
Chinese producers have resumed trading in vitamin B5 or Calpan and insiders say it may take a few more weeks before there is full understanding of how the market is reacting to that turn of events.
Kemin Industries has become a member of the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI), an independent organization aimed at developing a freely and publicly available feed LCA database and tool.
We hear from Danisco Animal Nutrition, Hamlet Protein, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Novus, and Cargill Animal Nutrition on their projections for the industry, the likely headwinds and opportunities.
Markets have had a mixed reaction to the January WASDE. Initially, falling following the publication of the USDA’s report, they recovered quickly, thereafter.
Technology like AI can help poultry producers improve the efficiency and health of flocks, identify previously unknown problems and anticipate outcomes, says Cargill.
Understanding the roles of intestinal microbiota and their interaction with the host is essential in feed formulation and dietary supplementation in the swine industry.
A study, undertaken as part of the EU-funded Feed-a-Gene project, found that near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) tools enable more accurate digestible energy predictions in pig feed ingredients than those done using in vitro assays (EDOM).
As the Omicron variant is driving an unprecedented wave of coronavirus infection globally, resulting in mass absences of staff in multiple industries, due to infection or quarantine, we track the impact on the European feed sector.
A report on a new Cargill premix plant, a piece on likely insect protein production output by 2030, stories on new protein developments, along with news about PAP legislation in the EU were some of the most shared articles on social media sites this year
Global wheat markets have become marginally better supplied, mainly from a large Australian wheat harvest, a development that is pressuring not only domestic Australian markets, but also global ones, finds CRM Agri in its latest grain market analysis.
Global poultry markets are expected to be strong in 2022, on the back of reopening economies, increasing vaccination levels, and stronger economic conditions, according to Rabobank.
Palm oil production is set to recover next year in Malaysia, while soybean production in Brazil is forecast to reach record levels. Although, La Niña is set to play a critical part in the ultimate outcome of the latter, said the CRM Agri team.
UK agri-feed company, GLW Feeds, says it has sealed a refinancing deal with HSBC UK to support the company’s future growth and to enhance its sustainability credentials.
Chemicals and ingredients distribution company, Brenntag, is expanding its site in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland, investing in production efficiency, capacity and capabilities aimed at widening its customer base in the animal nutrition and pet food industries....
Danisco Animal Nutrition has received final authorization from the European Commission to expand the use of a multi-strain probiotic product to the European turkey production market.
Projects aimed at improving the feeding of broilers during and after a coccidiosis challenge through the use of functional amino acids and understanding the contribution of the gut microbiota to mucosal immunity in poultry have secured an industry research...
An aquaculture start-up is working with Farm491, an agritech hub based at the UK’s Royal Agricultural University, to create the largest land-based production facility for shrimp in the UK.
The was limited revision to soybean and corn estimates in the latest WASDE but the global wheat supply and demand this month has eased slightly, with the report forecasting an increase in global production estimates.
The UK Former Foodstuff Processors Association (UKFFPA) and UK feed industry representatives, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have released the first verified carbon footprint scores for former food products used in feed.
UK feed company, AB Agri, is partnering with GMP+ International to officially launch a new online training academy for feed chain professionals to improve safety in the global feed industry.
Global brewing group, Asahi, is the lead investor in a CHF 4.5m (US$4.87m) Series A financing round for Embion Technologies, a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).
UK animal feed additives manufacturer, Anpario, has been granted a UK patent for its Orego-Stim product that seeks to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
French company, METEX, which is developing a proprietary bacterial strain for the production of L-Valine, in its goal of manufacturing new types of amino acids to address key animal production challenges, reports a production milestone.
Avril, the parent company of leading French feed player, Sanders, says it is committed to reducing its CO2 emissions from transport in France by 60% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline.
Nutreco has finalized the acquisition of Danish farm minerals, concentrates and piglet feed company, Nutrimin, following on from the approval of the deal from the authorities in Denmark.
Using nutrient kinetics as part of diet formulation enables pig producers to use raw materials in a targeted way, allowing higher inclusion levels of more cost-effective local feedstuffs, say two animal nutrition specialists.
An investigation by Global Witness alleges that global commodity traders, ADM, Bunge and Cargill, are dealing in ‘conflict-tainted soy’ sourced from powerful agricultural producers in Brazil.
Dutch animal feed cooperatives, ABZ Diervoeding and De Samenwerking, have drafted a proposal for an amalgamation of the two entities from January 1, 2022.
UK animal feed, nutrition and technology firm, AB Agri, is collaborating with US biotech, Intralytix, to explore the use of bacteriophages in feed as an alternative to antibiotics and other drugs.
Total cereals demand for UK animal feed production next year is likely to be 247K tons lower than 2020/21, coming in at 12.990 Mt, according to a new report.
