Sub-optimal weather in Russia and Ukraine is threatening the sowing of winter crops, including wheat, while heavy rains are delaying France’s corn harvest, according to a report from the AHDB.
Fermented plant-based proteins are emerging as a promising ingredient category in feed, with two US-based companies at the forefront of this innovation: Green Plains, headquartered in Nebraska, and Houdek, based in South Dakota.
Ahead of November’s US presidential election, farmer sentiment has dipped to levels not since April 2020 – with key indices at their lowest in 8 years.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has crippled East and Gulf Coasts ports since Tuesday.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
Thousands of dockworkers at key US East and Gulf Coast ports have launched an indefinite strike, creating the potential for significant trade disruptions just ahead of the presidential election.
At the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA) this week, global leaders endorsed a new political declaration to combat what they see as the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is highlighting once again the critical vulnerabilities in the US food supply chain as the Securing American Agriculture Act is introduced in the Senate.
Concerns are mounting in the US over how a potential supply chain disruption could impact not just the agricultural sector, but also the wider economy, especially with the presidential election approaching.
The FDA warns that samples of five of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has expressed serious concerns over the potential impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the feed and livestock sectors, particularly in relation to soy supply chains.
Australian company, Food Recycle, says it has developed an innovative process to convert commercial food waste into "high performance" animal feed, offering a sustainable solution to a global challenge.
A relatively rare pasture crop may be key to reducing the risks of pregnancy loss in dairy cattle – but questions about its potential as a viable feed alternative have lingered for decades.
The addition of a water-soluble metallo-antimicrobial supplement significantly improved broiler chicken performance, even under heat stress conditions, according to a newly published study.
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
The pet food industry is evolving, and recent weeks have seen a major acquisition, innovative ingredient developments, strategic partnerships, and a new sustainability initiative.
The dairy soils programs launched by Truterra, Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, can bring benefits to both suppliers and eco-conscious food manufacturers alike.
Kipster’s ongoing partnership with Kroger brings what it calls 'carbon-neutral' eggs—produced through its humane farming system—to the grocery chain from its North Manchester, Ind., farm, while also creating franchise opportunities for its proprietary...
The discovery that the energy value of wheat is much closer to corn than previously documented “really helps the economics of wheat” when formulating feeds, say researchers.
Purdue Foods is the only US poultry processor still holding fast to its No Antibiotics Ever commitment, and a food policy expert blames systemic failures, economics, and a lack of collaboration for the industry’s move away from antibiotic-free production.
Macro-economic headwinds have induced caution in the pet food space, but opportunities still abound in high-growth segments for those companies who target the right subthemes, according to Houlihan Lokey.
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk evaluation for formaldehyde has ignited widespread concern among industry stakeholders, especially the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Finally, after years of work by US hemp organizations such as the Hemp Feed Coalition, a hemp ingredient has been green lit for use in commerical laying hen feed in the US.
Nutreco’s new cell feed production facility represents a significant milestone for the cultivated meat industry, addressing key challenges related to cost and scalability.
Several significant milestones have been reached in the regulation and in the research and development of cultured meat for pet food in the EU, UK, and US.
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.
Australian company, Rumin8, has secured a provisional registration with New Zealand's Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) agency for its first methane reducing feed additive.
Achieving a 30% reduction in methane emissions in cattle by 2030 will require a multi-faceted approach, combining actions to improve feed quality and manure management with financial instruments to support farmers in their transition.
As Cargill reports that it has surpassed the 50% completion milestone for its new canola processing facility at the Global Transportation Hub in West Regina, Saskatchewan, we track how Canada is making strides to boost its canola industry
