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Increasing transparency in animal feed sector: WWF and Global Salmon Initiative unveil ESG risk assessment tool for buyers

11-Mar-2024 By Jane Byrne

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...

Navigating the 2024 policy landscape for US animal food production

22-Dec-2023 By Jane Byrne

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,...

New interactive tool designed to show country-specific supply chain regulations

15-Aug-2023 By Jane Byrne

Risk assurer, LRQA, has published a map outlining country-specific supply chain and ESG legislation.

Alltech: ‘As we look to 2023 and much further into the future, we have every reason to be confident’

08-Nov-2022 By Jane Byrne

A recent downgrade of Alltech’s business from stable to negative by Moody's was the focus of Irish media coverage over the weekend.

Sanders to provide €6m in aid to French livestock farmers

15-Sep-2022 By Jane Byrne

Avril’s animal feed arm, Sanders, has launched a €6m ($5.9m) once-off aid package for livestock farmers in France.

COFCO Intl secures new $1.6bn sustainability linked loan

13-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

COFCO International has inked an additional US$1.6bn sustainability linked credit facility.