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 escalation of military activity around the Red Sea is causing shipping prices on affected routes to skyrocket and global shipping capacity to tighten.
Petsource by Scoular, the US-based manufacturer, is expanding its operations to cater for the growing demand for freeze-dried pet food in North America.
The pet food market is becoming a target for cultivated meat; a small number of lab meat producers are targeting the sector, attracted by its volume growth, and commercial potential.
Necrotic enteritis remains a big challenge for broiler producers, not only in the US, but globally, costing the global poultry industry upwards of $5 to 6bn a year, maintains Elanco.
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.
dsm-firmenich intends to separate its animal nutrition and health (ANH) business from the rest of the group and focus on human health, nutrition, and beauty.
The use of highly bioavailable chelated trace minerals can improve the ecological credentials of broiler production by reducing environmental excretion, claims Novus.
Benson Hill has successfully completed the divestiture of its Creston, Iowa, soy processing business to White River Soy Processing (WRSP) for gross proceeds totaling $72m.
The latest Rabobank quarterly pork report signals a concerning trend of contraction in key regions' sow herds, casting a shadow over the global pork market.
A collaborative partnership is propelling Bond Pet Foods, which produces animal proteins through precision fermentation, onto the next stage of its growth journey.
Speakers at a conference organized by the AFIA at IPPE 2024 provided insights into how sustainability within the feed industry fits into the broader food supply chain and provides solutions for its customers.
Soybean futures faced a setback following the USDA's highly anticipated monthly WASDE crop report, which revealed a larger-than-expected upgrade to its projections for US stocks in the 2023/24 season, according to insights from CRM Agri.
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.
Calysta has received official approval from China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) for the utilization of its single-cell protein (SCP) product, FeedKind, in aquaculture feeds for fish and shrimp in China.
Scientists have developed new prediction models that bring them a step closer to being able to meet the metabolizable protein requirements of beef cattle without under- or over-feeding.
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.
Evonik's methionine production facility in Singapore has successfully completed the initial phase of its upgrade, with the company saying the move will help ensure security of supply.
ADM shares plummeted by a staggering 24%, according to media reports on Monday, following the decision to place its CFO, Vikram Luthar, on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into accounting practices within its nutrition business.
Weather conditions have improved for farmers grappling with rain in Europe and enduring drought in Brazil. However, this does not translate into smooth sailing for grain markets.
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is allocating over $203m to support nearly 70 agricultural organizations in their efforts to expand export markets for US food and agricultural products.
At the onset of the week, US grain prices experienced an increase, but later faced downward pressure following the release of the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE).
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have forged a partnership aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture and achieving deforestation and conversion-free production.
The Consumer Price Index released today shows the price of eggs is climbing again as producers scramble to contain a highly contagious outbreak of avian flu that the US Department of Agriculture estimates has infected more than 50 flocks in the last 30...
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading indicates that farmers have more moderate inflation expectations compared to a year ago, but many are still worried about input costs.
We track various incidents in the past week impacting the US feed and pet food sectors from a damaged pipeline serving a Bunge soy processing site in Indiana, to a lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods and an expanded recall of pet food.
Benson Hill reports significant strides in its push for innovation in seed development for broadacre applications catering to aquaculture, pet food, swine, and poultry markets.
As the new year unfolds, the grain markets see a subdued start, following a year marked by notable declines in major contracts, as observed by analysts at CRM Agri.
Professor Roel Veerkamp of Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands is leading a program to coordinate and accelerate global efforts to breed cattle with reduced methane emissions.
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for US lawmakers, with critical legislative actions on bills—such as the farm bill, appropriations, defense, and trade agreements—on the docket. Several policy issues are poised to challenge US animal food manufacturers,...
Arch Pet Food is a relatively new entrant to the pet food industry based in the US. Established around two years ago, the startup is exploring the use of alternative ingredients in cat and dog diets.
The feed ingredients basket has seen substantial turbulence throughout 2023. As in the past, resilience has prevailed. Priorities should remain volumes, responsible sourcing, and accountability, Petter Martin Johannessen, director general of the IFFO,...
In 2023, the startup ecosystem faced persistent challenges due to economic uncertainties, anticipated interest rate increases, and the lingering effects of previous bank failures, as reported by EY.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned that funding to support climate-smart agrifood systems is ‘strikingly low’ and has plummeted in the past year despite the growing urgency to stave off climate change.
The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives on December 7. Supporters describe it as an important piece of legislation that will improve the regulatory environment for new feed ingredients
After Perdue Farms received unsolicited but ultimately what it characterized as “fair” criticism for its approach to animal care years ago, the protein producer began inviting annually animal welfare advocates, farmers, academics and stakeholders from...
