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Pond Technologies dives into aqua feed ingredient market

27-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Pond Technologies looks to generate algae-based protein, feed ingredients for use in aquaculture while reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions.

US feed group partners to bring cost savings to feed, grain trade documents

21-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) in the US is working to establish an electronic method to account for grain trading and movement by barge to reduce industry costs and streamline current practices.

Trout favor omega-3 rich feeds

20-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

French research confirms that rainbow trout prefer a diet containing high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

Is particle size important for the diets of young pigs?

20-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

At YAN20, Francesc Molist from Schothorst Feed Research in the Netherlands will be talking about the optimum particle size for pig feed.

Vermeer acquirers cattle feed production equipment company

20-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Vermeer Corporation expands its feed production technology options with the acquisition of Schuler manufacturing.

Nutreco partners with cell-based seafood startup

16-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Nutreco has announced a strategic partnership with US cell-based seafood startup, BlueNalu. This announcement comes only a week after the Dutch animal nutrition and fish feed group reported it was collaborating with cellular meat pioneer, Mosa Meat.

High moisture content in US grain raises safety concerns

14-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Conditions of feed grains and ingredients at harvest is raising concerns about safety as wet grain can lead to storage problems and prompt grain bin entry, says safety expert.

UK microalgae startup secures £1m in funding

10-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Edinburgh-based biotech startup, MiAlgae, has received investment of £1m (US$1.3m) in total to focus on the commercialization of its microalgae product, targeting the aquaculture and pet food sectors.

Nutreco gets behind Dutch cultured meat pioneer

09-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Dutch animal nutrition and fish feed group, Nutreco, has announced a strategic partnership with Mosa Meat, the company behind the world’s first cell-based or cultivated hamburger.

USDA: Expected hike in export taxes in Argentina spurred soy product sales

08-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Feed crop producers in Argentina increased forward sales of some oilseed based feed ingredients in the last quarter of 2019 in anticipation of a change in export taxes.

Special Edition: Novel Proteins

Brassica byproducts provide alternative protein source for layers

06-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding extruded expeller canola cake and solvent-extracted canola meal supports layer production and egg quality, researchers say.

Special Edition: Novel Proteins

Finnish team bringing dormant SCP production process back to life for use in fish feed

02-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Finnish researchers are using industrial side streams – from the forestry sector or the bioethanol industry - that contain renewable carbon sources to produce Pekilo mycoprotein, a form of single cell protein (SCP) derived from fungi.

Slow harvest leads to drying challenges, fire prevention focus

20-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A wet and delayed feed crop harvest season in the US is being punctuated with reports of fires in grain dryers; however, there are ways to help prevent incidents and reduce the cost of drying, says industry expert.

Canadian feed ingredient, grain seller sites new elevators in Alberta, Saskatchewan

17-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

G3 Canada Limited is starting work on two new grain elevators as part of its ongoing plan to develop a rapid and reliable network for grain selling and exporting across Canada.

US renderer, feed ingredient producer faces FDA warning

13-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US Food and Drug Administration calls on Valley Proteins to improve some company practices and undertake corrective actions regarding identifying and controlling some potential hazards for animal feed ingredients.

ADM opens animal nutrition technology center highlighting aquafeed, enzymes

13-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

ADM Animal Nutrition is focusing on developing feed ingredients and nutritional products for aquaculture, along with the broader animal nutrition industry, and customer collaboration at the new site in Decatur, Illinois.

Land O’Lakes, Bidco Africa open expanded feed facility in Kenya

12-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

US agribusiness, Land O’Lakes, and edible oils and fats maker, Bidco Africa, have just opened a $12m backed feed production site in Kenya this week as part of their JV; the plant sees increased production, new feed lines and improved feed quality and...

Funds secured to boost safety and technology training for US grain and oilseed sector workers

06-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A US$4m funding goal has been reached by a foundation charged with continuous training of operatives working in the US grain and oilseed supply chain.

Cottonseed cake provides soybean meal alternative for lactating cows

06-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Mid-lactation cows can eat cake, cottonseed cake, in place of soybean meal or expeller soybean meal, and maintain milk yields and body condition, say researchers.

Purina seeks to boost sustainability with feed tub, packaging recycling program

05-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Purina Animal Nutrition is working to expand its pilot program aimed at increasing the recycling of used feed tubs and packaging material as part of a company focus on developing sustainable solutions.

Another Spanish acquisition for De Heus

29-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

De Heus has announced the acquisition of the Spanish compound feed plant, Evialis Galicia, from Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM).

Canadian salmon feed producer sinks CAD $20.3m into site expansion

27-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Canada's Northeast Nutrition is concluding work on its multi-year, CAD $20.3m revamp and expansion project intended to increase the amount of salmon feed generated on site and support industry growth.

Production resumes at Evonik methionine plants in Antwerp

26-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

Evonik says the force majeure it announced on November 12 in relation to DL-methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium, has been lifted.

Farmed tilapia see growth, meat quality boost from nerolidol supplement

22-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding supplemental nerolidol to diets of farmed tilapia improves fish growth and performance along with increasing meat quality, researchers say.

special edition: feed sustainability

AgriProtein seeks to extend its global footprint with US facility

21-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Global expansion efforts for AgriProtein look to bring commercial-scale insect production and an alternative use for organic waste to California.

Special Edition: Feed Sustainability

ForFarmers seeks next generation ideas on circular farming

18-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

Twelve Netherlands-based students are working for ForFarmers on a sustainability case in relation to circular farming over the next few weeks as part of a Dutch initiative called the Sustainable Business Challenge.

Fire at Devenish feed storage unit in Belfast and at newly renovated Cargill facility in Texas

18-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

The weekend saw firefighters continuing to deal with the aftermath of a fire at premises in Northern Ireland belonging to animal nutrition group, Devenish.

Stable fishmeal supply is expected for 2020

18-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

The fishmeal market will see both lower supply and lower demand in 2020, says Rabobank.

Special Edition: Feed sustainability

Cereal Docks' soy crushing plant gets RTRS certification

14-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

Cereal Docks, an Italian group, operating as a global agribusiness company in primary feed and food processing, said it has recently acquired chain of custody certification under the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) for its GMO soy crushing plant...

special edition: feed sustainability

Indigo Agriculture program supports regenerative feed crop production trend

14-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Indigo Agriculture is developing a multi-tier support program to address producers transitioning to the use of regenerative practices in the production of feed and grain crops.

Supply issue forces shutdown of Evonik's methionine plants in Belgium

12-Nov-2019 By Jane Byrne

Evonik has declared a force majeure for its DL-methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium, temporarily shutting down production of that amino acid there, following an outage in terms of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) supply.

Wilbur-Ellis acquires aqua, livestock feed player

12-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Wilbur-Ellis is expanding its footprint in aquaculture and livestock feed production through the acquisition of Rangen, Inc.

special edition: feed sustainability

US: Fluker Farms aiming to scale up production of black soldier fly larvae

08-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Fluker Farms is seeking to establish its legacy by developing a pilot black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) program; it is also working with Louisiana State University (LSU) to improve campus sustainability.

ADM sees support from nutrition business in third quarter

01-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Nutrition returns help balance challenging trade, ethanol and crush environment for Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in the third quarter.

Nutreco tie-up expands feed production business in Portugal

31-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Nutreco is acquiring Cargill’s compound feed business in Portugal to expand production and strengthen its base on the Iberian Peninsula.

special edition: aqua feed innovation

Aquaculture producer sees $100K USDA grant to feed, raise land-based oysters

25-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Maine Shellfish Developers is working to develop novel feed for farmed oysters and expand a new land-based production system to commercial scale.

Special Edition: Aqua feed innovation

Israeli insect farming startup, Flying Spark, strikes investment deal with Thai Union

24-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

Israeli insect farming startup, Flying Spark, which has just announced a strategic partnership and investment deal with seafood producer, Thai Union, is exploring feed as well as food applications for its protein meal.

Special Edition: Aqua Feed innovation

Lab-scale testing of novel fish feed ingredients is a growing trend: Brabender

24-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

German equipment manufacturer, Brabender, has been working with research institutions and aqua feed producers on novel feed formulations for a range of farmed fish and crustacean species in its application lab.

Changing soybean import polices may boost protein meal production, use in India

24-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Lowering barriers to imported soybeans could improve use of crush capacity, reduce costs and support the expansion of the livestock sector in India, says analyst.

Cargill earmarks $225m for soy facility expansion, modernization

24-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill is expanding its integrated soybean crush and refined oils facility in Sidney, Ohio.

Innovative thinkers wanted – UK feed manufacturer ‘throwing open’ the doors to the industry

23-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

ABN, the UK manufacturer of pig and poultry feed, says it is working hard to encourage the next generation to move into the industry and, in that context, is offering scholarship placements of 12-months duration to UK two university students.

Educating the feed industry’s next generation

22-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) in the US is set to work with the National FFA Organization to develop new educational programs highlighting feed production to interest students in feed-related careers and outreach.

Bühler, Halverson partner to streamline feed, food facility construction

21-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

To streamline feed mill, grain and flour mill design and construction along with expanding services in the western US, Bühler Group and Halverson Company are establishing a partnership.

Feed mills can be part of an historical record

16-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

French photographer, Laurent Bellec, is putting together an encyclopedia of images of feed mills from all over the world, including photographs he has taken over the past 10 years.

special edition: aqua feed innovation

Arbiom reports success for its alternative protein in salmon trial

16-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Arbiom continues feeding trials to expand the breadth and the depth of assessments done on its novel protein ingredient as the company focuses on the path to commercialization.

Northern Irish feed company fined after worker’s arm is amputated

11-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

A feed manufacturing firm, located in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland, has been fined £20,000 (US$25K) following an incident at its production site.

US: Michigan joint venture soy processing facility takes shape

11-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Quality Roasting invests $12m in soy processing facility in Michigan, US, as part of a joint venture to strengthen and expand the company’s dairy feed market reach.

Wenger Group acquires new feed mill in Risser Grain tie-up

08-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Wenger Group expands its feed production and grain handling operations with the acquisition of Risser Grain’s business and facilities.

Iowa State University sees $1.5m gift for new feed mill facility

07-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Iowa Crop Improvement Association is supporting Iowa State University’s work on a new feed mill and grain science complex with a $1.5m gift to help fund construction and development.

Safety performance at US poultry production facilities and feed mills recognized

03-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Mountaire Farms was one of several US poultry companies with multiple feed mills, along with other production facilities, that earned awards of distinction for safety practices at the US National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry.