EUDR ‘no risk’ status at risk as member states object
The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European Parliament, in last week’s vote to delay the regulation by a year.
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May 2025 deadline set for probe into 2 Sisters owner’s feed deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a 6 May 2025 deadline for its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of two feed mills owned by ForFarmers UK by Boparan Private Office.
Feed and nutrition strategies to optimize pig gut health
Mark your calendars. FeedNavigator is hosting a free live webinar on swine gut health on December 11.
EuroTier 2024: Medal winners for innovation in poultry farming tech
EuroTier 2024 highlighted groundbreaking innovation in poultry farming and feeding, addressing critical challenges such as animal welfare, health, and sustainable production.
Pet food market round-up
Deals, partnerships, and R&D in the global pet food sector
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
Women in Feed.... and this week we focus on the DLG Group
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
Trump’s second term set to spark grain market turmoil
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves through grain markets.
Adapt or die: FLAG sectors face funding squeeze as lenders watch their climate game
As the cost of capital aligns more closely with sustainability standards, companies in the forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sectors that lag will face difficulties accessing funds, a new report suggests.
Innovafeed gets $11m USDA grant to bring insect fertiliser to the US
French insect company Innovafeed is celebrating after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded it an $11 million grant as part of its Fertiliser Production Expansion Programme (FPEP).
Controversy over ‘no risk’ class as MEPs back EUDR delay
The EU Parliament has voted to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates that products sold in the EU must not originate from deforested land anywhere globally.
Meatly: Lab-grown meat feeding trials with dogs prove successful
Lab-grown meat startup, Meatly, has successfully completed feeding trials in dogs, with results showing that pets found its cultivated chicken to be “highly palatable” and there were no safety concerns.
Tesco and Arla launch UK dairy partnership to reduce on-farm emissions
Tesco, and milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland, are working in unison to drive down emissions and elevate animal welfare standards across the dairy sector.
What solutions does the UK agri-supply industry want to achieve resilience?
A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.
Spotlight on sustainability models at EuroTier 2024
Companies across the food and feed sectors now face increasing pressure to assess, report, and mitigate their environmental footprints.
BioMar’s parent company considers separate listing for aquafeed major
Schouw & Co has announced that it has begun evaluating the potential for a separate stock exchange listing of its aquafeed subsidiary, BioMar.
BioMar Chile achieves ASC feed certification across all sites
BioMar Chile has successfully obtained the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) feed certification for each of its three production facilities, which are located in Ercilla, Pargua, and Castro.
Key strategies for sustainable production: Feed efficiency, high-quality forage, coproduct use, and reduced crude protein
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
How are grain and oilseed markets faring after US election?
Grain markets bounced back after an initial drop following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, with expectations that his policies might boost economic growth.
Salmon deaths: Mowi Scotland tackles rising temperatures and hidden threats
Mowi Scotland, one of that country’s largest salmon producers, continues to grapple with the effects of rising seawater temperatures.
Feed and farmer groups warn of negative impact of UK budget
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has voiced concerns over the 2024 UK budget, while the National Farmers Union (NFU) has rapidly stepped up its lobbying and campaigning against some of the proposals.
New law undermines Brazil’s historic soy moratorium, threatening Amazon conservation
The Soy Moratorium, a historic agreement that helped reduce deforestation in Brazil's Amazon for nearly two decades, has been undermined by a new law in Mato Grosso, the country's largest soybean-producing state, according to an AP report.
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2 Sisters owner feed deal may raise prices for farmers, CMA finds
An investigation has found that the move by Boparan Private Office to acquire a ForFarmers-owned feed mill in East Anglia could result in higher feed prices.
Non-GMO supply chain unites against NGT deregulation
Operators across Europe’s non-GMO supply chain are uniting against proposed deregulation of new genomic techniques (NGTs), with a strong call for choice and transparency emerging from the recent non-GMO Summit in Frankfurt.
The Female Vision: Women in Feed… and this week we focus on the Kerry Group
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries. In our latest instalment, we profile Sara Llamas-Moya, global applications director, animal performance solutions, Kerry.
BioMar: Novel ingredients can drive fish health and aquaculture sustainability
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
Carve-out of DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition business progressing at pace
DSM-Firmenich’s Q3 trading update reveals it is making strides in reshaping its portfolio, including the planned carve-out of the animal nutrition and health (ANH) business and a restructuring of its vitamin operations.
Pork industry remains cautious amid trade, disease, and consumption uncertainties
Political challenges are heating up, creating potential trade challenges for the pork sector along with other markets in 2025, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
How can industry engage farmers and collaborate to achieve methane reduction?
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
Is there a link between declining marine osmolytes in feed and rising winter wounds and ulcers in salmon?
Dr Antony Prabhu Philip, a senior scientist at NOFIMA, believes so.
Global investments and technology advances in insect protein: Spotlight on Tebrio, Entosystem, Entocycle and EnviroFlight
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
Move on to reboot rapeseed cultivation in UK
A campaign is underway in the UK to reinvigorate the struggling oilseed rape (OSR) sector.
How can AI tools optimize phage technology to tackle AMR?
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
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Pure Pet Food secures £15m investment
Pure Pet Food has secured £15m of investment to help support growing demand after a period of rapid growth for the business.
Regulatory update: ASC certification, EFSA call on trace minerals and FDA guidance
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Fungal protein may enhance dog health and digestion
The results of a new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition at Brazil's Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) suggests that fungal protein can improve dog health and digestion.
Poland delays ban on GMO feed until 2030, citing lack of alternatives
Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, has signed into law an extension on the use of genetically modified feed, delaying a planned ban until 2030.
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Wheat and corn markets face weather disruptions
Sub-optimal weather in Russia and Ukraine is threatening the sowing of winter crops, including wheat, while heavy rains are delaying France’s corn harvest, according to a report from the AHDB.
Boosting fish health and milk production in Norway with seaweed
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
BASF further delays vitamin and carotenoid production restart
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
EU Council agrees to extend timeline for EUDR implementation
The Council of the EU has agreed to back the EU Commission’s proposal, announced on October 2, to postpone the application timeline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months.
ABN explores pulses as alternative to imported soy in pig diets
ABN, a British pig and poultry feed manufacturer, is advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on imported soy, a major contributor to the carbon footprint of pig diets.
Agrifirm names new chief executive officer
Netherlands based animal feed and agribusiness group, Agrifirm, has announced a successor to its current CEO, Dick Hordijk.
Aldi backs Arla farmers’ emissions reduction efforts
Farmers supplying the UK’s largest dairy co-op will benefit from £30m ($39.2m) of total investment to bolster sustainability.
Algiecel secures €6.5m to help scale microalgae technology
Copenhagen-based biotech company, Algiecel, has raised DKK 50 million (€6.5m or US$7.11m) in equity funding, with the round led by West Hill Capital.
The Female Vision: Women in Feed.. and this week we focus on ForFarmers
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
Phage company wins €100K in investor backed dairy challenge
PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge.
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Denmark: Outlier or pioneer?
Will Denmark’s unprecedented carbon tax be replicated in other countries? Or is it simply another example of its unique willingness to challenge the status quo?
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Pets Choice acquires brands from Petlife International
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.