Enzymes

New xylanase product by EW Nutrition unveiled at Victam

20-Mar-2024 By Jane Byrne

EW Nutrition says its xylanase product puts it at the forefront of enzyme technology innovation in animal nutrition.

Novus acquires enzyme maker to expand innovation pipeline

06-Mar-2024 By Jane Byrne

Novus International is set to bolster its innovation pipeline through the acquisition of US enzyme company BioResource International (BRI).

ADM snaps up Nutreco subsidiary in Indonesia

22-Dec-2023 By Jane Byrne

ADM has reached an agreement to acquire premix manufacturer, PT Trouw Nutrition Indonesia, a subsidiary of Nutreco.

Chr. Hansen and Novozymes unveil future merged company name: ‘Novonesis’

13-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Danish bioscience companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have disclosed the name of their upcoming merged entity.

BioMar reports solid third quarter earnings

14-Nov-2023 By Jane Byrne

BioMar saw a 5% year-on-year increase in volume sales in the third quarter of 2023 with positive contributions from all divisions.

Cargill: Next generation phytogenics can optimize animal performance

26-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the US company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive.

Hired and Retired: People on the Move

12-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

Who is changing hats, taking on new roles in the feed industry this month?

Feed additive supply and demand trends: Is market recovery in 2023 still likely?

09-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne

This week is characterized by the Chinese market returning from mid-autumn and national day holidays, reports Kemiex.

Enzymatically modified canola meal may enhance broiler gut health

11-Sep-2023 By Jane Byrne

A Canadian study finds that enzymatically modified canola meal can add value to broiler chicken production in terms of boosted gut health.

Steering the microbiome for improved poultry gut health

31-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Adjusting the feed formula for optimal digestion of protein may help prevent dysbiosis and support intestinal health in birds, finds a paper in the June 2023 edition of Animal Nutrition.

Study: Beta-glucan supplementation coupled with high vitamin C and E levels can boost antioxidant capacity of shrimp

27-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Results of a study suggest that beta-glucan supplementation combined with higher levels of vitamin C and E can boost the antioxidant capacity of whiteleg shrimp post larvae.

Environmental footprint of feed: dsm-firmenich looks to support industry on Scope 3 reporting

10-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

dsm-firmenich's animal nutrition and health (ANH) business unit has launched a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) initiative, aimed at providing credible Scope 3 reporting to help customers reach emissions pledges.

IFF secures EU approval for phytase enzyme

06-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Axtra PHY GOLD has won regulatory approval for in-feed use for poultry and swine in the EU market.

Novus rebranding as an ‘intelligent nutrition’ company: ‘It is about getting that differentiation in the marketplace’

27-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Missouri, US headquartered Novus said its 'intelligent nutrition' rebranding exercise is about reflecting the 32-year-old feed additive company’s promise to deliver more to its customers using advanced technology and leveraging global scientific...

UK feed and animal nutrition research fund seeks proposals

13-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

A research scholarship for feed technologists with a £2K (US$2.5K) prize fund has opened for applications.

US: New pathway proposed for approval of feed additives

12-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has come out in support of a bill that it says offers a new way for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to evaluate feed additives and spur innovation in the US livestock sector.

Two enzymes and an L-arginine source secure EU approvals

29-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Several feed additives were granted EU marketing authorization this month.

New IFF enzyme blend targeted at better utilization of high fiber piglet diets

23-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition and Health (IFF) has launched a new enzyme blend to address challenges in piglet production, with the US market the first in terms of a multi-country roll-out.

China’s soybean imports expected to slow down and eventually decline through 2030

09-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

China will reduce the amount of soybeans it imports over the next seven years, in progressive fashion, due to slower livestock production growth, continuous improvement in farming practices, and widespread adoption of a low-soymeal inclusion ratio in...

Novozymes, Chr. Hansen merger: ‘The combination…will show the world the true power of biosolutions’

12-Dec-2022 By Katy Askew

Danish enzyme and cultures suppliers Novozymes and Chr. Hansen plan to merge their businesses in a move they say will create a ‘leading global biosolutions partner’.

US senators call on FDA to give livestock farmers the tools to cut methane emissions, but what nutritional approaches are effective?

12-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Last week saw US senator, Tammy Baldwin, lead a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the US FDA encouraging the agency to review the role that feed additives play in achieving the Biden Administration’s goal of halving economy-wide GHGs by 2030...

Lallemand Animal Nutrition stepping up its game in the pet food space

08-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has been expanding its reach in the global pet food business, and this year saw it broaden its companion animal team, which now comprises five specialists, who are based across North America and Europe.

ICCF seeks feedback to inform environmental risk assessment of feed ingredients

02-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

The ICCF has released a draft guidance document for public comment, one that is focused on an environmental risk assessment approach for feed ingredients.

AFIA reiterates need for FDA to modernize feed policy to support environmental goals

18-Nov-2022 By Jane Byrne

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is again urging the US FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to keep pace with advances in animal nutrition.

A trip through the archives: Mycotoxin management insights

25-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

We look back on some of the highlights of our mycotoxin news coverage of the past 12 months.

BASF to expand vitamin A formulation plant in Ludwigshafen, sets up new nutrition unit

21-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

Specialty chemicals giant, BASF, says it is to increase its vitamin A powder output for the animal nutrition industry.

New tools to manage heat stress in cows and rumen acidity

10-Jun-2022 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has developed a tool to predict the negative impact that heat stress has on milk yield and milk quality for dairy cows, milk yield for dairy sheep and goats and growth for beef cattle.

Kerry acquires German and Mexican biotechnology companies

15-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

Ingredients group, Kerry, confirms it has acquired Mexico-based enzyme manufacture, Enmex, and that it has also reached agreement to buy German biotechnology company, c-LEcta.

Animal nutrition business delivered 10% volume growth for DSM in 2021

15-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

The animal nutrition business delivered 10% volume growth for DSM last year, revealed the company as it released its full year and Q4 2021 financial results.

DSM and Novozymes launch new phytase targeting monogastric and aquaculture production

03-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

HiPhorius is designed to help poultry, pig and aquaculture species producers achieve sustainable and profitable protein production.

BASF expands feed enzyme production capacity

27-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

BASF has expanded the production capacity of its feed enzymes plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Dansico looks to improve starch digestion in beef cattle with new enzyme technology

20-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition has expanded its ruminant portfolio, introducing a new enzyme into the US and two probiotic products in the Middle East.

DSM revamps animal nutrition and health business

14-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

DSM has reorganized its animal nutrition and health division, with it now underpinned by three business lines aimed at addressing the industry’s biggest challenges.

High feed prices, inflationary pressure and supply chain disruptions to be common themes again in 2022

13-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

We hear from Danisco Animal Nutrition, Hamlet Protein, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Novus, and Cargill Animal Nutrition on their projections for the industry, the likely headwinds and opportunities.

Cargill leveraging AI tools to optimize broiler production

12-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Technology like AI can help poultry producers improve the efficiency and health of flocks, identify previously unknown problems and anticipate outcomes, says Cargill.

Optimal use of feed additives could promote intestinal health in pigs

11-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

Understanding the roles of intestinal microbiota and their interaction with the host is essential in feed formulation and dietary supplementation in the swine industry.

US academic recognized for animal feed enzyme work

21-Dec-2021 By Jane Byrne

In recognition of his pioneering work on livestock nutrition, Xingen Lei, professor of animal science at Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) was named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on December 7.

BASF: New enzyme technology boosts nutrient digestibility, makes feed more cost-efficient

20-Dec-2021 By Jane Byrne

BASF says its new enzyme product is designed to improve nutrient digestion and make feed more cost-effective and sustainable.

Brenntag expanding Polish premix site to boost EMEA animal nutrition and pet food market share

14-Dec-2021 By Jane Byrne

Chemicals and ingredients distribution company, Brenntag, is expanding its site in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland, investing in production efficiency, capacity and capabilities aimed at widening its customer base in the animal nutrition and pet food industries....

Canadian firm looks to unlock prebiotics and proteins from plants for use in pig and poultry feed

30-Nov-2021 By Jane Byrne

Canadian organization, Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), is investing over CA$110,000 in Calgary-based CBS Bio Platforms, backing a feed innovation research program.

Lift off for US feed sustainability project

25-Nov-2021 By Jane Byrne

The US Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), along with agribusiness consultants, the Context Network, launched a project this month to develop a sustainability roadmap for the US feed and pet food industries.

Animal health, welfare and environmental challenges on ADM’s radar as it opens new Swiss lab

18-Nov-2021 By Jane Byrne

As ADM unveiled its new animal nutrition lab in Rolle, Switzerland, expanding its R&D capabilities, we get the low down on the company’s goals for its feed additive portfolio.

BASF and Cargill to develop enzymes to tackle productivity and sustainability challenges

21-Oct-2021 By Jane Byrne

Their extended enzyme alliance looks to further innovation aimed at reducing nutrient waste, improving feed efficiency, and promoting animal growth and wellbeing.

Is management of microbial ecosystems the key to better broiler performance?

12-Oct-2021 By Jane Byrne

Multi-strain yeast fractions could be used in combination with a traditional coccidiostat to reduce the negative effects of an Eimeria spp. challenge and preserve broiler growth performance.

Danisco blames 'unprecedented' costs escalation for feed additive price hike

08-Oct-2021 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition is to increase prices, by up to 10%, across its entire product portfolio.

Foods of Norway project: ‘Large-scale production of feed products from wood is possible’

09-Sep-2021 By Jane Byrne

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Lallemand Animal Nutrition, and Borregaard say they have nailed large-scale production of yeast from local, sustainable resources.

Feed additive tracker: Is the recent upward price trend of vitamin C broken?

02-Sep-2021 By Jane Byrne

After slow market activity during July and August, momentum is back in the international feed additives markets.

Victam, VIV to run joint event in Bangkok in September next year

02-Sep-2021 By Jane Byrne

Victam Asia, in co-location with Health & Nutrition Asia, is now scheduled to run in September 2022.

Scientists still searching for solutions to alleviate mycotoxins from grains

13-Aug-2021 By Lynda Searby

Next generation sequencing combined with functional metagenomic analysis and genetic engineering have the potential to expedite the development of enzymes for the control of mycotoxins at a feed level, says academic.

DSM acquires next-generation eubiotics platform start-up

27-Jul-2021 By Jane Byrne

DSM has acquired Midori USA, Inc, a biotechnology start-up with a novel precision platform developing breakthrough targeted eubiotics that improve the health and environmental impact of animals.