Live! IPPE 2017 Day 2

This year’s International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) is set to involve more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from multiple countries, said event organizers.

The expo is sponsored by the America Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). It runs through February 2 and takes place in Atlanta, Georgia.

In addition to the trade show portion, all three organizations offer their own educational tracts.

For feed producers the show offers a look at industry trends, like a focus on animal welfare, environmental awareness and consumer perception of feed ingredients along with training aimed at helping industry members meet new federal regulations like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

This year’s show again offered AFIA training on FSMA, this time with a look at using a new tool for AFIA members that’s been designed with the University of Minnesota to aid in conducting a hazard analysis, said the association.

“The tool developed by the University of Minnesota helps identify the severity and probability of hazards that could affect animal food facilities and will aid firms to mitigate their risks from these hazards,”​ said Richard Sellers, AFIA senior vice president of public policy and education. “The training is hands-on, helping facilities take that knowledge and incorporate it in to their facility-specific hazard analysis.”​

Follow our coverage of the show on social media from Day 1 and Day 2 below:

Day 2 @IPPEexpo. @FeedNavigator and @Globalmeatnews on-site interviews. Tweet us to learn more! pic.twitter.com/SW4p92VMTM

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 1 February 2017

Congratulations to @trouw_nutrition, the 2016 #FFY overall winner! @IPPEexpopic.twitter.com/MmZttnzxoP

— AFIA (@FeedFolks) 1 February 2017

Alltech: China is looking to consolidation in feed and animal production as a safety factor. #IPPE

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017

We watched Reiser demo their food packaging systems @IPPEexpopic.twitter.com/a97msheujB

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 1 February 2017

Do you know what this is?@ImpexBarneveld demos this and more @IPPEexpo#IPPE17pic.twitter.com/GR9mWL8Ng1

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 1 February 2017

How can the Ag and feed industries engage the next generation? Another perspective: pic.twitter.com/saSJDa33OP

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017

Don't forget to stop by B7481 and give us your perspective or thoughts for interesting the next generation in the feed industries! #IPPE

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017

Thank you @FeedFolks and Richard Sellers for stopping by our booth! #IPPE17pic.twitter.com/ZA5MzSmnp2

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 1 February 2017

.@Nor_Feed stops by to say a few words to @FeedNavigator reporter... pic.twitter.com/idYpABhyqX

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 1 February 2017

What's next for NIR technology and feed formulation? Details to come after a chat with AB Vista. #IPPE

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017

Another thought on what it takes to engage youth with feed and Ag, this time from Chuck Warta: pic.twitter.com/LjbmNY2ZZd

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 2 February 2017

Enzyme and yeast technology may offer an environmentally friendly production boost says Canadian Bio. #IPPE

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017

Wrapping up the last hour of #IPPEexpo. pic.twitter.com/ILl6xuX1Su

— FeedNavigator (@FeedNavigator) 31 January 2017

That's a wrap for day two. Make sure to stop by B7481 in the morning! #IPPEpic.twitter.com/rDkb3xSowi

— Aerin Curtis (@Aerin_EC) 1 February 2017