An increase in regional protein production in Europe is possible, but any further development of regional raw feed protein cultivation is going to need a lot of support, both from feed manufacturers and policy initiatives.
German crop chemicals and drug group, Bayer, is said to be edging closer to getting EU backing of its proposal to acquire agribusiness company, Monsanto, sources told Reuters.
Single-cell protein-based bio-astaxanthin may offer the aquafeed industry an inexpensive form of carotenoid for salmonids and shrimp, says KnipBio CEO.
The US to forecast to see continuing low feed crop prices, a shift in feed crops planted and a drop in export market share in the coming decade, says the USDA.
AB Vista is working to highlight average levels of phytate in common feed ingredients to provide a guide for phytase use and cost-effective feed formulation, says global manager.
Listed South African agribusiness, Quantum Foods, expects a stable performance in its feed and farming operations and a hike in profitability in the egg business for FY2018.
Representatives of Dutch retailing group, Ahold-Delhaize, UK supermarket, Waitrose and food service giant, McDonalds, will participate in the Protein Challenge panel session at Protein Feed Vision entitled: Why is sustainable animal feed protein important...
Minneapolis headquartered agribusiness giant, Cargill, reported profits were down as it announced its 2018 Q2 financial results yesterday; however, it said its animal nutrition and protein segment was the largest contributor to adjusted operating earnings...
We caught up with WWF global soy lead, Jean Franҫois Timmers, to hear if the organization believes the feed sector has made large or small strides towards sustainable sourcing this year and what actions WWF is carrying out in this regard in 2018.
GMP+ International says the feed sector needs to be as alert as the horsemeat-hit food industry has shown itself to be in recent years in relation to fraud in the supply chain.
As vitamin E and A prices increase due to the recent supply constraints, animal nutrition companies are proposing interim strategies to lower financial stress for end users.
Feed additive producer, Nutriad, which operates four laboratories and five plants located in Belgium, Spain, the UK, China and the US, has been bought by Chinese group, Adisseo.
As reports of supplies of vitamins A and E become very tight, the industry worldwide will have to manage the shortfall for several months, says UK feed and crop protection sectors’ trade group, Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC).
Precision feed and nutrient recommendations for multiple sites and across time periods are some of the elements altered in a new style of feed formulation software.
Newly formed food and feed processing company Philafrica sets out plans for expansion across Southern Africa, where it plans to invest $50-100m over the next two years, with the feed sector earmarked as a focus for growth.
Sustainable production, regional market snapshots and feed ingredients to support raising robust fish were among the topics debated on the final day of this year's IFFO conference.
Production in Africa may offer options for feed exporters as industries grow, however some challenges to internal animal production remain, says analyst.
Profitability, in general, is back in French dairy farming, and the sector is becoming increasingly concentrated, a trend that is supporting Lallemand’s business strategy.
Special Edition: Middle East and African feed developments
An event last week focused on ways to improve feed mill operation costs, while also maximizing quality, hygiene and security of the feed at such facilities.
Special Edition: Middle East and African Feed Developments
Last week saw Olam International inaugurate its new poultry feed mill, hatchery and poultry farm in Kaduna State and its new integrated poultry and fish feed mill at Ilorin in Kwara State, in Nigeria.
Special Edition: Middle East and African Feed Developments
Two South African companies face charges over reportedly violating competition law in that market in relation to the supply of fruit juice byproducts for animal feed use.
Special Edition: Middle East and African Feed Developments
Volac, which among other activities, runs a global animal feed fats business with Wilmar, wants to help shape the future of edible fats and oils, such as those derived from palm, soy, and rapeseed.
Some perspective is required when evaluating the results of the recently published Chinse study identifying antibiotic resistant genes in fishmeal, argues the IFFO.
Danish fish feed producer, BioMar, is implementing a way of assessing its raw material supply chain that it says will reinforce the sustainability credentials of the ingredients it uses.
Will an acceleration in the meat reduction trend and the hunt for substitutes spell eventual doom for the feed sector and the livestock industry it serves? Yes, says Paul Cuatrecasas, CEO of Aquaa Partners. He claims there is increasing evidence that...
As Aller Aqua’s feed factory in Zambia is due to open in August, the company discusses formulating feed for African fish farming; it says the use of higher quality feed will encourage fast catfish and tilapia growth, and will make the difference in that...
