Some media reports have implied poultry litter as a potential cause for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus spread in US dairy cattle, but it's unlikely the illness originated from animal feed, says AAFCO.
The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) has launched a free online training platform designed for companies to learn how to achieve sustainable supply chains for food and agriculture.
The fourth annual soy trader assessment by the Soy Transparency Coalition (STC) has highlighted significant gaps in efforts toward achieving fully deforestation- and conversion-free soy.
The EU is intensifying efforts to develop enforceable limits on Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in animal feed, building upon last year's regulation targeting PFAS levels in food.
WHO’s chief scientist has called for increased monitoring and preparedness as he warns the bird flu virus that's now affecting US dairy cows could start spreading ‘in different ways’.
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.
AFIA feed and pet food manufacturing members are gravely concerned about US dependency on China for vitamins and other critical inputs for livestock feed and pet food.
Current food labelling schemes fail to accurately convey the environmental and welfare impact of pork products and lead to misconceptions over their sustainability, according to a new report.
Enhancing the EU's strength in protein supply for feed and food stands is a critical priority for the region, according to a gathering of EU ministers for agriculture and the EU Commission in Limburg, Belgium.
In response to safety concerns, ADM Animal Nutrition has announced a recall of certain pig and poultry feeds after it emerged that certain lots could contain harmful levels of essential minerals.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the first cow-to-human transmission of the novel avian influenza virus in Texas. Suspected cases of cow-to-cow transmission also emerge.
Operators and traders strive to comply with EUDR but face challenges: gaps in information, technical solutions, and supply chain complexities, claim FEFAC, FEDIOL, and agribusiness groups.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Food Safety, and Food Animal Concerns Trust filed a lawsuit this week demanding the US FDA provide a response to a 2012 rulemaking petition urging restrictions in the use of ractopamine...
A new EU funded project, DARWIN, is set to deliver validated analytical and digital tools for screening, detection, identification, and quantification of NGT products in the food chain under an interdisciplinary and co-creative approach.
Tech startup TRACT has unveiled further capabilities for its platform, enabling users to streamline adherence to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Importers of palm oil and its derivatives, such as palm kernel oil and meal, are devising strategies to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in the short term.
Thailand may implement a ban on corn imports from neighboring countries associated with agricultural burning, a move aimed at curbing air pollution, an official announced on Wednesday.
Rumours are rife that the EU is planning to delay the EUDR deadline past 30 December 2024. But is this true, and if not, are suppliers and manufacturers ready?
After weeks of delay, the CSDDD has finally gained EU backing. However, with a range of concessions and changes made to the legislation, what does the revised CSDDD look like?
EU and US trade associations in the feed and soy industry are ramping up their efforts to disseminate information about their collaborative endeavors aimed at bolstering feed sustainability both sides of the Atlantic.
A lawsuit filed against meat processing giant JBS in the US should serve as a “wake up call” for food and drink manufacturers when publishing environmental targets, Dr Emily Pope of Trinity AgTech has said.
After frequent delays caused by the abstention of Germany, France and Italy, the CSDDD has not been endorsed, in its current form, by the EU. As legislators race to make the directive more acceptable to these countries in order to push it through, how...
Significant doubts remain as to whether the EU’s new deforestation workstream model will be sufficient to allay fears raised by palm oil producing nations, especially in relation to sustainability and smallholder farmers.
Palm oil giant Asian Agri’s commitment to sustainable practices and attainment of specific certifications, alongside its No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) commitment feature heavily in its latest sustainability report.
In readiness for the UK general election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto outlining three key asks of MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates on behalf of the agri-food supply chain.
China is highly exposed to ecosystem damage in Brazil but collaboration between the two countries has the potential to transform the entire sector, according to supply chain transparency experts.
The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) establishes a target for the EU to restore a minimum of 20% of its land and sea areas by 2030, with a broader objective of revitalizing all ecosystems in need by 2050.
NARA urges the EPA, USDA, and FDA to recognize the pivotal role played by the US rendering industry in curbing food loss, waste, and minimizing the overall ecological footprint of food production.
Agriculture and over-fishing have been identified as two key factors responsible for almost half of the world’s migratory species showing population declines, according to a major UN wildlife conservation conference
Progress has been achieved in advancing EU regulation concerning gene-edited plants, but there remains a need for refinement, highlight FEFAC and FEDIOL.
In Thailand, a pressing environmental concern has emerged as animal feed-driven corn cultivation is said to be a significant contributor to toxic air pollution.
Leah Wilkinson, vice president of public policy and education at the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), addressed the complexities of navigating Washington DC during an election year, at IPPE last week.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), following two years of evaluation, has granted Ÿnsect the first authorization for the commercialization of defatted mealworm proteins in the US.
CP Foods subsidiary, Bangkok Produce Merchandising (BKP), and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have formalized a collaboration aimed at leveraging satellite mapping solutions and traceability data points to create sustainable and deforestation-free supply...
The redirection of former foods towards the biogas sector, for use as a waste stream, poses a significant challenge given the competing need for enhanced UK food security, says UKFFPA.
A total of 23 trade bodies have called for the swift approval of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which will make it easier to export EU agri-food products including key dairy commodities to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and vice versa.
In late December, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released an update on its efforts to reduce the use of soybean meal (SBM) in animal feed.
Agrifood research recognises Europe’s efforts to boost supply chain traceability with robust regulations and technological advancements, yet more can be done to enhance its capabilities.
In 2023, a pivotal year of transition unfolded, marked by notable global achievements like COP28 and significant European milestones, including the adoption of ground-breaking legislation such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).