Protein & amino acids

Brenntag and Avebe ink potato starch and protein ingredients distribution deal in Turkey

04-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

Chemicals and ingredients distribution company, Brenntag, has announced a partnership with the Netherlands headquartered Avebe, a farmer cooperative producing potato starch and potato protein for food, animal nutrition and other applications.

Global poultry industry sees reduced production costs as feed prices drop

04-Jul-2023 By Jane Byrne

The poultry sector is experiencing relief from high production costs as cheaper grains and oilseeds permeate poultry value chains, alleviating cost pressures on the industry and making chicken products more affordable for consumers, reports Rabobank....

Scaling novel ingredients: ‘Offtake agreements as currency with feed producers are absolutely critical’

30-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

There are a range of new raw materials entering into the aqua feed value chain such as algal, black soldier fly, and bacterial ingredients but barriers remain in terms of getting those inputs to scale, according to a panel at the Blue Food Innovation...

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...

EFPRA: Use of animal by-products in EU feed formulations is climate smart

27-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Lifecycle analysis (LCA) has shown the carbon footprint benefits of using animal by-products (ABP) in feed, according to data released by the European Fat Renderers and Processors Association (EFPRA).

Bunge Ventures backs Singapore based insect ingredient firm

27-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Bunge Ventures, the principal investing arm of Bunge, is funding Singapore headquartered insect ingredient producer, Nutrition Technologies.

Finnish insect protein startup supplying organic layer producer

22-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Finnish insect ingredient company, Volare, is supplying its protein product to a local poultry feed manufacturer, having previously only had a focus on pet food.

European supermarkets launch investigations into Bunge’s links to Cerrado deforestation

22-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

A report by Mighty Earth, in partnership with Repórter Brasil and Instituto Centro de Vida (ICV), links US soy trader, Bunge, to the equivalent of 15,897 soccer fields of recent deforestation in the threatened Cerrado savannah in Brazil.

Greening the financing of animal protein players: Banks assess mounting risks, opportunities, and impacts

19-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

There is increasing pressure on lenders today in terms of evolving regulation aimed at greening the financial system.

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.

Marine ingredients organization IFFO calls Peru’s decision to cancel the critical first anchovy fishing season ‘wise’

12-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Late last week, Peru's ministry of production announced it was cancelling the first fishing season for anchovy in the north-central zone.

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.

Canada: Entosystem’s new insect ingredient factory boasts ‘largest production capacity’ in North America

07-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Entosystem Inc, a Canada-based BSF based producer, recently inaugurated its new plant in Drummondville, Quebec.

Volta Greentech and Protos launch next phase of climate-friendly beef project in Sweden

07-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Methane emissions reduction focused biotech, Volta Greentech, and food company, Protos, are teaming up again to release climate-friendly beef in Sweden.

Study looks to plug knowledge gaps around nutritional value of camelina co-products for pigs

06-Jun-2023 By Jane Byrne

Camelina sativa by-products are potential sources of energy and protein for pigs, finds a new study.

Reports from the World Nutrition Forum in Cancun, Mexico

Aquaculture: Can we scale up novel feed raw materials in a sustainable way?

26-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

The aquaculture industry’s progress on sustainability relies on diversifying the types of ingredients it uses in its feed formulations but the drive to extend the raw material basket with novel inputs such as insect meals, single cell proteins and algal...

Feed additive market tracker: Methionine producers show caution; threonine and lysine production capacity push

25-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

The first quarter of 2023 brought some long-awaited, yet below average, feed additive replenishment buying; however, April was a weak month for global trade flows in the sector, finds a report from Kemiex.

Ÿnsect shores up its pet food market development strategy with dedicated range

17-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

French mealworm ingredient producer, Ÿnsect, recently launched Sprÿng, a B2B2C brand for the pet food market.

AI to improve insect farming efficiency

09-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

Farmers can improve efficiency and life expectancy in insect farming with a better understanding of insect behavior and needs through using artificial intelligence (AI), the co-founder of a Singapore-based start-up has revealed.

Study sees performance benefits in insect-fed hens

08-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

Insect-fed hens lay more eggs and live for longer, research from Cambridge-based agritech startup, Better Origin, has revealed.

Sumitomo Corporation to distribute Nutrition Technologies' products in Japanese market

08-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

The market for insect meal is 'massive' if the product can be produced at the right price, the co-founder and co-ceo of Malaysia-based BSF ingredient producer, Nutrition Technologies, told this site.

MarinTrust launches consultation on upgrade of its factory standard

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

MarinTrust, the program dedicated to marine ingredient production factories, allowing them to gain recognition for their sourcing and production of marine ingredients globally, is launching an open public consultation on the revision of its Factory Standard.

Green Plains continues transformation journey as it registers record protein production volumes

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

Green Plains sold 52,000 tons of its feed ingredient, Ultra-High Protein, in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 40,000 tons over the same period in 2022, according to its Q1 2023 financial results.

Arbiom: Single cell protein performs well in dog food, aqua feed still on radar

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

Protein innovator, Arbiom, says aquaculture is still a target market for the company, as it releases the results of a new scientific study evaluating the effectiveness of its alt protein ingredient, SylPro, in pet food.

Initiative backed by Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose delivers first 42,000 tons of deforestation free soy from Brazil

04-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

A program funded by UK supermarkets - Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose – has delivered 42,400 tons of verified deforestation and conversion free (DCF) soy into the supply chain from 32 participating farms located in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Renewable diesel demand: Are the considerable investments in US soy crush production capacity at risk?

03-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

As industry experts warn that some US soy crush expansion projects could be put in jeopardy by EPA proposals, ADM confirms its soybean crushing plant in Spiritwood, North Dakota, is set to come on stream in Q3 2023.

The Long Read

Disease management in aquaculture: ‘It is about tipping the balance in favor of the animal’

26-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

The prevalence of infectious diseases in the aquaculture industry requires a multi-pronged approach to control; the experts agree there is no one silver bullet in terms of managing health and welfare in fish and shrimp farming.

Insect protein: Innovafeed expands production site in France

24-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

French insect protein producer, Innovafeed, has completed the expansion of its Nesle factory in the Somme region of France.

Tree to feed project to evaluate protein in rainbow trout

21-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Swedish biotech, Cirkulär, is teaming with Sylvamo in a feed protein trial at the paper company’s mill in Nymolla, Sweden.

EU parliament adopts deforestation-free commodities law

20-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

The EU parliament has formally approved the deforestation-free commodities regulation, first put forward by the EU Commission in November 2021.

Finnish protein innovator eniferBio raises €11m from investors

19-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Finland based startup, eniferBio, has generated €11m (US$12.05m) in a series A funding round, led by Dutch aquaculture investment fund, Aqua-Spark.

Leeds University and Entocycle to investigate the safety and efficacy of feeding insects pig manure

19-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

UK insect production technology provider, Entocycle, is collaborating with Leeds University on a project to advance research into the use of pig manure as a rearing substrate for insects.

Focus on pet and human food for Ÿnsect as it sheds jobs, shuts Dutch facility

18-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

French insect-based ingredients producer, Ÿnsect, is to increase its focus on high-margin markets like pet food and human consumption. It is also closing a production plant in the Netherlands and letting around 20% of its staff go.

Microbial protein startup triumphs in 2023 BNEF Pioneers competition

18-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

MicroHarvest has been selected as a winner in the 2023 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Pioneers awards, which recognize early-stage companies working to introduce technologies and products that can push the world to a net-zero global economy.

After aquaculture success, Corbion looks to expand algae footprint in pet food

14-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Corbion sees continued growth in the aquaculture sector but also opportunities in pet food and human nutrition for its algae-based omega-3 product, AlgaPrime DHA.

US food to feed processor Do Good Foods secures more retail partners, looks to expand operationally

13-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

US based Do Good Foods, which uses a closed-loop system that connects with retailers to upcycle grocery surplus food into animal feed, is expanding operations.

Botaneco: 'Our technology unlocks new value for canola and aquaculture'

11-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

How can a conventional oilseed be processed in a way that it delivers more valuable co-products? A Canadian company claims to have the answer.

Fera to carry out research project on use of novel substrates for rearing insects

04-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Fera Science Ltd is to lead a research project for the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) that will investigate what the risks are from using novel, currently non-approved waste substrates to rear insects such as the Black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm....

Evonik revamps animal nutrition operating structure, looks to shed 200 jobs

03-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

German specialty chemicals business, Evonik, is separating its amino acids and specialties businesses into two distinct operating models; it says the move will allow it to adapt to market dynamics, ensuring competitiveness and enabling further profitable...

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.

Saudi Industrial Investment Group to invest US$70m in Unibio

28-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG), one of the first privately owned petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia, is ploughing around US$70m into Unibio.

UK feed trade group hails potential of plant gene editing law

27-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act passed into law last week in England.

Feed additive market tracker: Vitamin and amino acid suppliers await recovery in animal, human nutrition sectors

24-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Price levels for most vitamins have seen a drop over the past few months.

Ÿnsect teams up with Marubeni to enter Japanese market

16-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Japanese company, Marubeni, has signed an agreement with French insect producer, Ÿnsect, to collaborate on ways to integrate its insect protein into feed for farmed fish in Japan.

Corteva and Bunge team up to develop amino acid enhanced soybeans

10-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Corteva and Bunge are looking to boost the nutrition profile of soybean meal for the animal feed industry, notably poultry, swine, and aqua feed.

Global feed protein trends: It is time to put your questions to the experts

16-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

As the world’s demand for plant oils and protein continues to increase and outstrip production at an unprecedented pace, yield alone will no longer be sufficient to sustainably meet that demand, innovation to increase protein levels in plants and develop...

Feed additive market tracker: ‘A lot is riding on China’s re-opening with hopes growing for a better-than-expected global economy’

16-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

Markets are monitoring upward price signals of vitamin B6 and B3, as well as sluggish price activity for vitamins B12 and calcium pantothenate or vitamin B5.

Blue economy impact fund adds €30m to its war chest

14-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Ocean 14 Capital fund, focusing exclusively on the multi-trillion-dollar ‘blue economy’, has received an investment of €30m (US$32.1m) from Ingka Investments, one of the three core businesses of Ingka Group, the largest owner and operator of IKEA...

How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in

06-Feb-2023 By Flora Southey

It has been suggested the so-called forever chemicals identified in Danish organic eggs originated from fishmeal, which is used as an ingredient in chicken feed. Suppliers are taking the issue ‘very seriously’, FoodNavigator understands.