Archives for November 12, 2019

ASF: Producer organization stresses safety of European PAPs

The European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA) is looking to reassure users and importers of European processed animal proteins (PAPs) and animal fats that those materials pose no risk in terms of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFv)...

Supply issue forces shutdown of Evonik's methionine plants in Belgium

Evonik has declared a force majeure for its DL-methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium, temporarily shutting down production of that amino acid there, following an outage in terms of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) supply.

special edition: feed sustainability

Taurine supplementation could support protein substitution in fish feed

Supplementing sea bass diets with a higher level of taurine boosts fish growth and feed efficiency when using a low-fishmeal, high soy protein diet, researchers say.

US: Agricultural cooperative partners to expand

Superior Ag, a feed producing and grain merchandising cooperative active in parts of Indiana, Kentucky and along the border of Illinois, seeks to expand its regional grain market and feed footprint with a Kentucky-focused partnership, says CEO.

Wilbur-Ellis acquires aqua, livestock feed player

Wilbur-Ellis is expanding its footprint in aquaculture and livestock feed production through the acquisition of Rangen, Inc.