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The Female Vision: Women in Feed… and this week we focus on the Kerry Group

04-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies

25-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Regulatory update: ASC certification, EFSA call on trace minerals and FDA guidance

24-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients

09-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.

Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus team up on enzyme development

09-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.

Tentative US ports labor agreement

04-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has crippled East and Gulf Coasts ports since Tuesday.

How viable an alternative to soy is sunflower meal?

20-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

Rapeseed meal, sunflower meal and other plant-based proteins have shown potential as partial replacements for soybean meal (SBM) in animal diets, though outcomes depend on protein levels and dietary adjustments.

Argenta identifies key takeaways for feed sector from new EFSA guidance

11-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

Argenta has compiled a comprehensive overview of the most significant regulatory updates impacting the EU feed industry.

How will new US animal feed ingredient review process work?

10-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.

Using seaweed and mushroom waste in chicken feed could boost Africa's food security

13-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

One of Africa's most pressing challenges is achieving food security. A researcher proposes an innovative approach to chicken feed to address this issue.

FDA and AAFCO to dissolve partnership on animal food ingredient approvals

02-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

The US FDA and AAFCO have announced that they will be ending their longstanding relationship for the review of new animal food ingredients in October.

FEDIAF annual congress: Prioritizing pet food in EU regulations

01-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

The Federation of European Pet Food Manufacturers' Associations (FEDIAF) held its annual congress in Poland last month, focusing on the complexities of the authorization process for additives used in animal nutrition.

US soy group proves biggest winner in USDA funding round

23-May-2024 By Jane Byrne

What will the USDA goal to cultivate increased demand for US agricultural exports in markets globally mean for commodities like soy?

New xylanase product by EW Nutrition unveiled at Victam

20-Mar-2024 By Jane Byrne

EW Nutrition says its xylanase product puts it at the forefront of enzyme technology innovation in animal nutrition.

Novus acquires enzyme maker to expand innovation pipeline

06-Mar-2024 By Jane Byrne

Novus International is set to bolster its innovation pipeline through the acquisition of US enzyme company BioResource International (BRI).

ADM snaps up Nutreco subsidiary in Indonesia

22-Dec-2023 By Jane Byrne

ADM has reached an agreement to acquire premix manufacturer, PT Trouw Nutrition Indonesia, a subsidiary of Nutreco.

Chr. Hansen and Novozymes unveil future merged company name: ‘Novonesis’

13-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Danish bioscience companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have disclosed the name of their upcoming merged entity.

BioMar reports solid third quarter earnings

14-Nov-2023 By Jane Byrne

BioMar saw a 5% year-on-year increase in volume sales in the third quarter of 2023 with positive contributions from all divisions.

Cargill: Next generation phytogenics can optimize animal performance

26-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the US company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive.

Hired and Retired: People on the Move

12-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

Who is changing hats, taking on new roles in the feed industry this month?

Feed additive supply and demand trends: Is market recovery in 2023 still likely?

09-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

This week is characterized by the Chinese market returning from mid-autumn and national day holidays, reports Kemiex.

Enzymatically modified canola meal may enhance broiler gut health

11-Sep-2023 By Jane Byrne

A Canadian study finds that enzymatically modified canola meal can add value to broiler chicken production in terms of boosted gut health.

Steering the microbiome for improved poultry gut health

31-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Adjusting the feed formula for optimal digestion of protein may help prevent dysbiosis and support intestinal health in birds, finds a paper in the June 2023 edition of Animal Nutrition.

Study: Beta-glucan supplementation coupled with high vitamin C and E levels can boost antioxidant capacity of shrimp

27-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Results of a study suggest that beta-glucan supplementation combined with higher levels of vitamin C and E can boost the antioxidant capacity of whiteleg shrimp post larvae.

Environmental footprint of feed: dsm-firmenich looks to support industry on Scope 3 reporting

10-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

dsm-firmenich's animal nutrition and health (ANH) business unit has launched a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) initiative, aimed at providing credible Scope 3 reporting to help customers reach emissions pledges.

IFF secures EU approval for phytase enzyme

06-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Axtra PHY GOLD has won regulatory approval for in-feed use for poultry and swine in the EU market.

Novus rebranding as an ‘intelligent nutrition’ company: ‘It is about getting that differentiation in the marketplace’

27-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Missouri, US headquartered Novus said its 'intelligent nutrition' rebranding exercise is about reflecting the 32-year-old feed additive company’s promise to deliver more to its customers using advanced technology and leveraging global scientific...

UK feed and animal nutrition research fund seeks proposals

13-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

A research scholarship for feed technologists with a £2K (US$2.5K) prize fund has opened for applications.

US: New pathway proposed for approval of feed additives

12-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has come out in support of a bill that it says offers a new way for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to evaluate feed additives and spur innovation in the US livestock sector.

Two enzymes and an L-arginine source secure EU approvals

29-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Several feed additives were granted EU marketing authorization this month.

New IFF enzyme blend targeted at better utilization of high fiber piglet diets

23-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition and Health (IFF) has launched a new enzyme blend to address challenges in piglet production, with the US market the first in terms of a multi-country roll-out.

China’s soybean imports expected to slow down and eventually decline through 2030

09-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

China will reduce the amount of soybeans it imports over the next seven years, in progressive fashion, due to slower livestock production growth, continuous improvement in farming practices, and widespread adoption of a low-soymeal inclusion ratio in...

Novozymes, Chr. Hansen merger: ‘The combination…will show the world the true power of biosolutions’

12-Dec-2022 By Katy Askew

Danish enzyme and cultures suppliers Novozymes and Chr. Hansen plan to merge their businesses in a move they say will create a ‘leading global biosolutions partner’.

US senators call on FDA to give livestock farmers the tools to cut methane emissions, but what nutritional approaches are effective?

12-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Last week saw US senator, Tammy Baldwin, lead a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the US FDA encouraging the agency to review the role that feed additives play in achieving the Biden Administration’s goal of halving economy-wide GHGs by 2030...

Lallemand Animal Nutrition stepping up its game in the pet food space

08-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has been expanding its reach in the global pet food business, and this year saw it broaden its companion animal team, which now comprises five specialists, who are based across North America and Europe.

ICCF seeks feedback to inform environmental risk assessment of feed ingredients

02-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

The ICCF has released a draft guidance document for public comment, one that is focused on an environmental risk assessment approach for feed ingredients.

AFIA reiterates need for FDA to modernize feed policy to support environmental goals

18-Nov-2022 By Jane Byrne

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is again urging the US FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to keep pace with advances in animal nutrition.

A trip through the archives: Mycotoxin management insights

25-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

We look back on some of the highlights of our mycotoxin news coverage of the past 12 months.

BASF to expand vitamin A formulation plant in Ludwigshafen, sets up new nutrition unit

21-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

Specialty chemicals giant, BASF, says it is to increase its vitamin A powder output for the animal nutrition industry.

New tools to manage heat stress in cows and rumen acidity

10-Jun-2022 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has developed a tool to predict the negative impact that heat stress has on milk yield and milk quality for dairy cows, milk yield for dairy sheep and goats and growth for beef cattle.

Kerry acquires German and Mexican biotechnology companies

15-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

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.

Animal nutrition business delivered 10% volume growth for DSM in 2021

15-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

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.

DSM and Novozymes launch new phytase targeting monogastric and aquaculture production

03-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

HiPhorius is designed to help poultry, pig and aquaculture species producers achieve sustainable and profitable protein production.

BASF expands feed enzyme production capacity

27-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

BASF has expanded the production capacity of its feed enzymes plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Dansico looks to improve starch digestion in beef cattle with new enzyme technology

20-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition has expanded its ruminant portfolio, introducing a new enzyme into the US and two probiotic products in the Middle East.

DSM revamps animal nutrition and health business

14-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

DSM has reorganized its animal nutrition and health division, with it now underpinned by three business lines aimed at addressing the industry’s biggest challenges.

High feed prices, inflationary pressure and supply chain disruptions to be common themes again in 2022

13-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

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.

Cargill leveraging AI tools to optimize broiler production

12-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Technology like AI can help poultry producers improve the efficiency and health of flocks, identify previously unknown problems and anticipate outcomes, says Cargill.

Optimal use of feed additives could promote intestinal health in pigs

11-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Understanding the roles of intestinal microbiota and their interaction with the host is essential in feed formulation and dietary supplementation in the swine industry.

US academic recognized for animal feed enzyme work

21-Dec-2021 By Jane Byrne

In recognition of his pioneering work on livestock nutrition, Xingen Lei, professor of animal science at Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) was named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on December 7.