Feed and nutrition strategies to optimize pig gut health
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Women in Feed.... and this week we focus on Vilomix
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients
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
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Increase in global fishmeal and fish oil production
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
How viable an alternative to soy is sunflower meal?
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.
Vitamin and amino acid markets: Price shifts, freight rate cuts, and evolving meat trade dynamics
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
Danish firm supports shift to local protein sources in Southeast Asia's feed market
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.
Food waste to feed: Food Recycle seeks licensees for global growth
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.
How will new US animal feed ingredient review process work?
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
Industry action urged amid vitamin supply crisis following BASF fire
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
Business giants pile on pressure to cut antibiotics in global food chain
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.
From Deep Branch to Aerbio: Rebranding, buyout, and the debut of gas to feed pilot facility
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
BASF delays production restart for vitamin and carotenoid products until 2025 following plant fire
Production of key ingredients used in vitamin and carotenoid manufacturing is not expected to resume until at least January 2025, according to BASF.
Energy value of wheat comes out close to corn in meta-analysis
The discovery that the energy value of wheat is much closer to corn than previously documented “really helps the economics of wheat” when formulating feeds, say researchers.
Rising from the ashes: EasyMining champions recycled feed phosphorus from sewage sludge
Swedish firm EasyMining is hoping that s project designed to determine the digestibility of recycled feed phosphate in weaned pigs will bring it a step closer to EU market entry.
Formaldehyde fallout: Why the EPA's risk evaluation has industry on edge
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).
Nasekomo upgrades neonate tech to boost insect protein production
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.
Entocycle raises $2.6m for international expansion as new insect facility opens in Leeds
Insect farming technology developer, Entocycle, has secured an additional $2.6m in funding to support its growth plans across Europe and beyond.
5 key trends shaping the global pork market in 2024
A new report reveals positive trends for global pork markets, driven by a favorable cost environment and strong demand.
German risk assessor: PFAS limits in feed needed to enhance food safety
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has released guidance on maximum PFAS concentration values in complete feed for various livestock.
Unfinished business: UK feed industry urges new Labour government to tie up loose ends on essential policy issues
UK feed and farming stakeholders are outlining their demands for the new Labour government.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s Swine Technical Meeting
How can bile acids influence the microbiota in piglets?
Research is shedding new light on the potential metabolic pathways that exist between the gut microbiota and bile acids.
UK team investigates the impact of zinc oxide ban in pig diets
A consortium led by the Roslin Institute has been awarded £1.1m (US$1.39m) by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to study the effects of the ban on zinc oxide in UK pig diets, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and...
Benson Hill recevies preliminary buyout offer
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.
Feed additive tracker: Freight costs could soar to pandemic heights
Strong demand for sea freight has surprised markets, and a surge in the upcoming peak season could drive costs back to the mid-2021 levels when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force, says a market intelligence firm.
Urgent need for ag-food sector in middle-income countries to ramp up emissions reduction efforts: World Bank report
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.
Understanding of pellet binding properties key for use of fibrous co-products
A Netherlands-based project finds that including fibrous co-products in feed instead of cereals requires a better understanding of pellet binding properties.
ADM expands feed product recall
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, has announced an expansion of the recall initially issued in March and April this year.
EU animal feed sector urged to innovate as former foodstuff utilization stagnates
About 5m tons of former foodstuffs are processed into animal feed in Europe annually. However, participants in a panel debate in Brussels last week questioned why this volume hasn't increased in the past decade.
Protein and high value raw materials from grass: €9m project kicks off across Ireland and Denmark
Ireland's Munster Technological University (MTU) is leading an international green biorefinery demonstration initiative.
How to reduce EU dependency on imported feed proteins
A new study commissioned by the EU highlights ways to support and increase the production of protein-rich crops within Europe.
US farm organizations urging Congressional action on Prop 12
US farm organizations are demanding that the US Congress tackle Prop 12 in the forthcoming farm bill.
African swine fever: Significant increase in EU pigs in 2023
Last year saw a five-fold increase in ASF outbreaks in pigs in the EU compared to the previous year.
Resurgence of profitability in global pork industry
Rabobank’s Global Pork Quarterly Q2 2024 heralds a pivotal moment in the global pork sector, signaling a slowdown in herd contraction and a return to profitability.
Innovafeed aims to advance sustainable insect protein production in North America
Innovafeed recently inaugurated an insect innovation center in Illinois, US, marking a milestone in its pursuit of global insect-based ingredient production.
Feed additives tracker: Potential supply issues for carotenoids and vitamins A, E
Feed additive markets are steady, but with a heightened focus on vitamin E, according to a recent market intelligence report.
Phibro snaps up Zoetis' medicated feed additive portfolio for $350M
Phibro Animal Health is to acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio focused on cattle, swine, and poultry production, along with certain water-soluble products and related assets for US$350m.
Copper beads may offer a glimpse into the future of precision nutrition in pig farming
A study delves into the utilization of copper beads to enhance gut health in pigs.
Waste to worth: Japan has the ultimate model for managing surplus food to feed
Japan is a pioneer in the food waste to animal feed production process, says Dr Jerry Shurson, an animal science professor at the University of Minnesota.