Shrimp farming has encountered a series of new hurdles in recent years, challenging its traditional success model. Oversupply, plummeting farm gate prices, reduced demand due to inflation, higher production costs, and recurrent disease outbreaks have...
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.
Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.
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.
De Heus has been actively pursuing its global expansion strategy, with the Dutch feed maker focused on establishing a local presence to offer farmers top-tier animal feeds and guidance.
The US government is set to invest $18.8m in algae research aimed at developing feed and biofuels, as part of its efforts to advance decarbonization initiatives.
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.
M&S, the UK retail group, has announced a £1 million (US$1.3m) investment in altering the diet of pasture-grazed cows within its milk pool to mitigate methane emissions.
An ING report scrutinizes various strategies aimed at slashing on-farm emissions, spotlighting those garnering significant attention within the dairy industry, while also delving into their potential and cost implications.
In a year marked by volatility, Alltech's Agri-Food Outlook for 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate dynamics shaping the feed production industry worldwide.
In a bid to drive sustainability initiatives within the UK’s feed manufacturing sector, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has announced its membership of the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI).
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...
The scale-up of novel protein resources to deliver significant volumes of raw materials for use in aquaculture feed still requires further development, according to a recent paper.
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.
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Tech startup TRACT has unveiled further capabilities for its platform, enabling users to streamline adherence to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Marloes Roetgerink is set to make history as the first female executive board member of Dutch animal feed giant, ForFarmers, upon her appointment as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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.
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?
Wheat prices opened the week with vigor as renewed Russian assaults on Ukrainian ports heightened tensions. Damage inflicted by Russian air strikes on port infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolaiv rekindled concerns over the Black Sea conflict, despite Ukraine's...
The expert generative AI system has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users.
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.
Kuenhle AgroSystem (KAS), a startup focused on producing high value products from microalgae for the food, feed, and health industries, has raised $3m in a Series A2 funding round led by S2G Ventures.
The team behind Fytera Perform, the phytogenic product developed by Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, say it diminishes intestinal inflammation, leading to improved broiler performance.
LiveEO, a Berlin-based provider of satellite analytics, has launched TradeAware Lite, a free version of its software platform, TradeAware, designed to help companies achieve compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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...
The EU and UK are enacting more stringent laws regarding deforestation-free sourcing, and companies will be forced to act quickly to address issues in their supply chains. Tools such as an ESG screen can enable companies to identify risks in their sourcing...
Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT), headquartered in the UK, reports a significant competitive advantage with the issuance of a new patent by the UK Intellectual Property Office.
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.
A strong Q4 2023 performance drove a record-high full-year EBITDA for Danish aqua feed manufacturer, BioMar, with the business performing better than had been expected due to improvements in the salmon division.
The production of pork significantly contributes to environmental concerns, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To enhance the sustainability of pig husbandry, a thorough understanding of the factors influencing these emissions is...
Despite predominant uncertainties stemming from sea freight, feed additive markets have been exhibiting reduced volatility in the pre and post Chinese New Year period compared to previous years, finds Kemiex.
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.
BASF's new vitamin A1000 formulation plant at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, is experiencing a delay in startup, contrary to the initially planned schedule.
