News & Analysis on the Global Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries
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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.
EuroTier 2024 highlighted groundbreaking innovation in poultry farming and feeding, addressing critical challenges such as animal welfare, health, and sustainable production.
Tyson Foods’ chicken business is booming once again and investors are flocking back to the company, which has spent years reenvisioning its poultry business to focus more on fundamentals, value-added products and “operational improvements.”
A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the increasingly important, crowded and confusing humanely-raised chicken...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, has signed into law an extension on the use of genetically modified feed, delaying a planned ban until 2030.
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 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.
New research is focused on how animal nutrition strategies can enhance immune response, reduce pathogens, boost productivity, and minimize antimicrobial use in chickens, when combined with sound farm management and biosecurity practices.
De Heus has bolstered its operations in Indonesia with the opening of a new production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java.
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 International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
US feed manufacturers may suffer severe financial impacts due to the ongoing port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, which began on Tuesday.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has officially broken ground on a new specialty feed production line in Tianjin in Northern China, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products.
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.
The EU must prioritize its poultry industry in upcoming trade negotiations and policy reforms, stresses AVEC.
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.
Danish biotechnology company, European Protein, has partnered with Malaysia’s Yenher Holdings Berhad to establish two fermentation plants aimed at creating sustainable, high-value animal feed in Southeast Asia.
Australian company, Food Recycle, says it has developed an innovative process to convert commercial food waste into "high performance" animal feed, offering a sustainable solution to a global challenge.
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
The addition of a water-soluble metallo-antimicrobial supplement significantly improved broiler chicken performance, even under heat stress conditions, according to a newly published study.
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
Kipster’s ongoing partnership with Kroger brings what it calls 'carbon-neutral' eggs—produced through its humane farming system—to the grocery chain from its North Manchester, Ind., farm, while also creating franchise opportunities for its proprietary...
Production of key ingredients used in vitamin and carotenoid manufacturing is not expected to resume until at least January 2025, according to BASF.
Purdue Foods is the only US poultry processor still holding fast to its No Antibiotics Ever commitment, and a food policy expert blames systemic failures, economics, and a lack of collaboration for the industry’s move away from antibiotic-free production.
Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?
One of Africa's most pressing challenges is achieving food security. A researcher proposes an innovative approach to chicken feed to address this issue.
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk evaluation for formaldehyde has ignited widespread concern among industry stakeholders, especially the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Finally, after years of work by US hemp organizations such as the Hemp Feed Coalition, a hemp ingredient has been green lit for use in commerical laying hen feed in the US.
Nasekomo has enhanced its neonate delivery service for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae by introducing a suspension technology that is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has released guidance on maximum PFAS concentration values in complete feed for various livestock.
Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.
UK feed and farming stakeholders are outlining their demands for the new Labour government.
A recent study by AVEC highlights the significant economic and environmental costs of European Chicken Commitment (ECC) production. However, campaigners argue that the report fails to fully account for the benefits of higher welfare systems.
Benson Hill, Inc. has received a preliminary, non-binding offer from Argonautic Ventures Master SPC and other co-investors [the investor group] to buy all the company’s remaining shares that they don't already own for $0.2236 per share in cash.
The global ag-food system has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with middle-income countries (MICs) in particular needing to reverse their collective role as the world’s largest emitters of GHGs related to ag-food.
The USDA has lowered its US egg production forecast due to recent discoveries of avian influenza in commercial laying flocks.
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, has announced an expansion of the recall initially issued in March and April this year.
A recent study commissioned by the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries (AVEC) indicates significant economic and environmental impacts of adopting European Chicken Commitment (ECC) standards across the industry.
Wheat prices have slipped further, weighed down by Turkey’s import curbs, while corn and soybeans made some gains, finds the latest oilseeds and grains market report from CRM Agri.
Feed processing innovation
Azomite (AZM) is a promising additive to enhance pellet production rates (PPR) when added to corn and soybean meal-based diets that also contain dicalcium phosphate and dried distillers' grains with solubles (DDGS), finds a study.
Will highly anticipated USDA measures protect contract broiler bird growers from monopolistic practices in the US poultry industry?