Functional additives

Collaboration key to ensuring traceability and responsible best-practice, says Skretting

26-May-2020 By Jane Byrne

The topic of sustainability is one that is more important than ever following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Skretting CEO, Therese Log Bergjord.

Leading licorice supplier targets feed industry

22-May-2020 By Jane Byrne

Ingredients producer, BGG, says its manufacturing site in Xinjiang, China has become the first licorice production facility in the world to obtain GMP+ FSA certification based on GMP+ C6 of the GMP+ international standard, allowing it to boost its feed...

Production in China back to pre-crisis levels, but will back-shoring and sourcing diversification talk shift future trade flows?

20-May-2020 By Jane Byrne

The past few months has seen a dependence on a few sources of raw materials by feed, food and pharmaceutical producers becoming a visible business risk again, says trade platform and data provider, Kemiex.

Special Edition: Feed Safety

The safety challenges around liquid pig feeding

19-May-2020 By Jane Byrne

Preserving and maintaining the shelf life of liquid pig feed requires nutritional and microbial knowledge, says Trouw Nutrition feed safety expert.

Biomin America to press on in alleged trade secret violation case, settles with US government over Cuban sales

14-May-2020 By Jane Byrne

A Kansas federal district court ruled that Biomin did not have a case in a trade secrets dispute between it and Lesaffre.

Alabama’s attorney general files suit against Tyson Foods over river spill

30-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

Alabama’s Attorney General (AG) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) against Tyson Foods Inc over two river spills...

Exploring the use of nanobodies to help prevent diarrhea in piglets

24-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

A Danish project, called Ablacto+, will determine the efficacy and safety of using a nanobody-based product in piglets to prevent outbreaks of E. coli induced post-weaning diarrhea.

BioMar looks to bolster position in global shrimp industry

24-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

There will be a growing market for high quality shrimp feed in Vietnam, says Carlos Diaz, CEO, BioMar.

US group to seek approval of hemp seed meal for chickens

21-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

A US industry and policy stakeholder group is planning to submit an application in August this year to get approval for the use of hemp seed, meal and cake as protein supplements for use in the diets of layers and broiler chickens.

Global price of Vitamin C 99% continues to rise

20-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

This week, we’re sharing insights into Vitamin B6, Vitamin C 99% and Folic Acid.

Coronavirus: UK businesses get guidance on reformulation and labelling of feed

17-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has provided legal clarification on reformulation and feed labelling in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) and other UK organizations had requested the guidance.

COVID-19: Likely drop in EU feed demand in H2 2020 due to market disruptions

16-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

The EU feed sector has noted significant improvement of the COVID-19 outbreak triggered EU ‘Green Lane’ system over the past week, said FEFAC. However, it is still not business as usual throughout the feed supply chain, other obstacles remain.

Relief on Threonine prices, supply issues for Vitamin B2

14-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

This week we get insights into price developments around L-Threonine, Vitamin B2 80% and Vitamin B12 1%.

Anpario is getting ahead of the COVID-19 curve

03-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

Volume demand is buoyant, noted UK headquartered feed additive company, Anpario, last week as its CEO debriefed us on the company’s coronavirus contingency plans.

FEFAC: Feed safety will not be compromised by new EU Commission COVID-19 measures

01-Apr-2020 By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission published measures on March 30 that allows member states to carry out official controls on the agri-food chain - animals, plants food and feed - on a more flexible basis, in order to tackle the specific challenges of the situation due...

White Dog Labs adds site to expand novel protein production

01-Apr-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

White Dog Labs is expanding its production of fermented single-cell protein and a related feed additive for use in aquaculture and animal feeds with the acquisition of a new facility in Minnesota.

Can broiler breeder nutrition influence progeny productivity and resilience?

31-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

Manipulation of breeder diets could result in hatching eggs enriched with antibodies, says Canada based animal scientist.

What impact do resin acids have on broiler intestinal health?

30-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

The chicken gut is constantly exposed to harmful molecules and microorganisms that endanger the integrity of the intestinal wall. Strengthening intestinal mucosal integrity is a key target for feed additives that aim to promote intestinal health in broilers,...

Glowlit sees staggering increase in the price of Vitamin D3 500 in last month, tracks L-threonine movements

27-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

This week, via our linkup with Glowlit, we’re sharing insights into Vitamin D3 500, L-threonine 98.5%, Vitamin C 99%, and Vitamin K3 MSB pricing trends.

US organic brand looks to feed, dairy production in ambition to be carbon positive

27-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The newly announced goal of Horizon Organic, a brand owned by Danone North America and the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand globally, is to be the first dairy brand in the US to be carbon positive throughout its supply chain by 2025.

Coronavirus outbreak delays aqua feed contest kick-off

25-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Registration for the Future of Fish Feed’s carnivorous fish feed sales competition is being extended to allow for challenges stemming from the ongoing, global COVID-19 outbreak.

Brazil: Reducing antibiotic use in swine through feed and management changes

24-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Changing elements in swine feed to boost nutritional content and improving management practices to address hygiene, biosecurity and stress help farms reduce the overall use of antibiotics in production, says Trouw Nutrition following a project in Brazil....

Coronavirus: US federal guidance highlights essential role of feed producers, employees

23-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

In the context of the COVID-19 outbreak, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued guidance, saying US feed and ingredient company employees along with feed crop producers are essential for critical infrastructure.

Brazil: Study shows probiotics boost broiler growth, bird well-being

19-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Swapping an antimicrobial growth promoter for a blended probiotic improved broiler growth, well-being and reducing the incidence of the ‘spaghetti breast’ myopathy, say Brazilian team.

US feed companies must provide data to aid exports to China

18-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

As elements of the phase one trade deal between the US and China are implemented, the US Food and Drug Administration is gathering details about feed companies that wish to export to China.

Arbiom: Promising LCA data for wood to feed protein

18-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Arbiom says its wood-to-food protein demonstrates lower impact on climate change compared to other proteins, making it one potential candidate to plug the protein gap.

COVID-19: Feed industry and ingredient supplier protocols

17-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

Feed industry representatives, feed manufacturers and ingredient suppliers have been reacting to the outbreak of coronavirus, putting protocols in place to ensure continuity of production and feed supply, while protecting workers.

Jump in online animal feed sales in China due to coronavirus

12-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

E-commerce sales of animal feed have risen in the past few weeks in China, according to Alibaba’s Taobao marketplace, as reported by Reuters.

Evonik cites Covid-19 for feed additive shortage

12-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Evonik Nutrition and Care GmbH is declaring a force majeure for the supply of an amino acid product generated at production facilities that have closed in response to the ongoing disease outbreak.

Citrus pulp boosts piglet fecal consistency, gut health

11-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding citrus pulp to weaned piglet diets improves fecal consistency and, when added to a low-protein feed reduces the growth of coliform bacteria in the hindgut post weaning, say researchers.

The second of a two-part dive into US trade deals

US trade deals spell change for the feed industry

09-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Improving facility, product registration and renewal processes and ending ingredient bans were top priorities for the AFIA during trade deal negotiations with China, says expert.

Coronavirus impact on Chinese feed demand, US corn and soybean prices

06-Mar-2020 By Jane Byrne

The coronavirus outbreak has undermined feed use in China and hit poultry production hardest.

special edition: reports from IPPE

California's plan supports ag sector and research, while lowering emissions

03-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

California’s methane-target program shows how partnerships can support livestock producers and research while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says expert.

special edition: reports from IPPE

Feed mills should watch ingredients, traffic in biosecurity plan

29-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

High-risk ingredients, mitigation plans, limiting on-site travel and preventing facility cross-contamination are some of the steps feed producers need to consider when facing disease challenges, says expert.

Danish scientists look to curb methane emissions in dairy cows

28-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

Aarhus University says it is leading a new research project aimed at paving the way for more climate-efficient dairy production.

Hormel Foods cuts ractopamine use in swine supply

28-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

As part of a company focus on meeting product demand in international markets, Hormel Foods is set to stop sourcing pigs raised using, or having been exposed, to the feed additive ractopamine.

special edition: reports from IPPE

AFIA outlines feed industry priorities at IPPE

28-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The American Feed Industry Association is promoting steps to improve feed industry biosecurity and supporting US-based and international work to improve feed ingredient registration, says VP.

special edition: reports from IPPE

US feed industry talks sustainability at IPPE

26-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) sponsored an Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit at IPPE to address how to optimize US feed and animal production practices...

Coronavirus: Spike in demand for feed, food and pharma ingredients

24-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

The coronavirus outbreak has triggered a spike in spot demand for food, feed and pharma ingredients along with price volatility in the past two weeks, says Kemiex.

Part 1 of a two-part dive into US trade deals

US trade deals spell change for the feed industry

24-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The revised trade agreement negotiated by the US, Mexico and Canada is expected to improve provisions on sanitary and phytosanitary measures and reduce non-trade barriers, says expert.

special edition: reports from IPPE

AB Vista showcases gut-training ‘stimbiotic’ additive at IPPE

21-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

AB Vista is highlighting the role its blended ingredient plays in prompting the monogastric gut microbiome to develop more rapidly and improve fiber degradation.

special edition: reports from IPPE

Novus head looks to support employees, streamline focus

20-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A review of core business and acquisition opportunities is underway at Novus International, along with moves to ensure staff are empowered, says incoming CEO.

Pulse-feeding probiotics boosts tilapia weight gain, growth

20-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing tilapia feed with probiotics for short periods boosts fish growth performance, but continual supplementation provides the best protection against pathogenic bacteria, say researchers.

Adding DHA-rich biomass raises omega-3 levels in eggs, hens

19-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing laying hen diets with omega-3 rich biomass increases presence of the fatty acids in eggs and bird tissue and may provide an alternative market for spent laying hen meat, say researchers.

special edition: Reports from IPPE

Zinc type key in bid to ensure egg production in heat-stressed layers

14-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The type of supplemental zinc provided to laying hens experiencing heat stress challenges may alter egg production, as zinc that is more available boosts layer performance.

Cargill, Diamond V open US$29m expanded animal nutrition plant

14-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Minnesota-based agri-giant, Cargill, has expanded the Diamond V animal nutrition production facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to address the increasing demand for animal health products.

What is the likely post-Brexit scenario for feed businesses in Northern Ireland?

14-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

Declan Billington, chief executive of John Thompson & Sons Ltd, Northern Ireland’s largest animal feed processor, debriefs on this in the latest episode of our podcast series, Feed Matters.

DSM sees volume gains in animal nutrition business

13-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

The animal nutrition business delivered a solid result with strong sales growth across regions and species, said DSM, as it announces its Q4 and FY2019 results.

Special edition: Reports from IPPE

Layn highlights broiler weight gain, gut health at IPPE

12-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Layn Corp is launching new botanical-based poultry feed additives and highlighting their role in broiler weight gain following a series of feeding trials.