Protein & amino acids

EU Commission aims to find answers on PED virus for EU pig sector: EFSA to assess risks

10-Jun-2014 By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission has asked EFSA to assess the risks posed by porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus as well as the emerging pig Deltacoronavirus.

Chemical sharks could circle around Evonik as trust lowers stake in amino acid maker

05-Jun-2014 By Jane Byrne

Evonik could be a takeover target within three years but the amino acids division would likely be divested in such an event, says one analyst as a trust moves to cut its stake in the German firm.

Insects for feed: regulation must keep pace with industry needs, says expert

20-May-2014 By Jane Byrne

Logic and legislative frameworks often don’t go hand in hand, says an edible insect expert and academic behind a recent conference looking at the potential of insects as feed and the bottlenecks preventing their exploitation as a protein source.

Ajinomoto considering appeal

Lysine cartel case defies EC damages Directive

18-Apr-2014 By Jane Byrne

A ruling in a lysine cartel case which saw damages awarded to French poultry breeder, Doux, against Ajinomoto will make it easier for victims of anti-competitive practices to bring an action for damages and prove prejudice, says a lawyer.

Does feed play a role in PEDv infection? Cargill seeks answer with $150,000 investment

17-Apr-2014 By Jane Byrne

Cargill is funding feed-related research on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) in a bid to understand how pigs become infected and to help try and eradicate it.

Amino acids taking greatest revenue share of feed additives market

17-Apr-2014 By Jane Byrne

A new report predicts the value of the global feed additives market will hit the $20 billion mark in 2020, and shows amino acids topped the animal dietary supplement revenue charts last year.

EU approval for insect derived pig and poultry feed may be six months away

08-Apr-2014 By Jane Byrne

EU approval on the use of insect protein in animal feed may be just around the corner, claims a Dutch academic and consultant on edible insects.

Marine Harvest to explore boosting feed capacity beyond Norway

08-Apr-2014 By Jane Byrne

The new Norwegian feed plant from farmed salmon giant, Marine Harvest, is set to be operational by July with the company ambitious to set up feed sites in other fish farming markets.

Responsible supply: IFFO changes fish oil and fishmeal sourcing rules

04-Apr-2014 By Shane STARLING

Non-members of the International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO) are able to apply for ‘responsible supply’ (RS) certification, after the body altered its criteria recently.

US and Canadian feed experts team up to get answers on PED virus

31-Mar-2014 By Jane Byrne

The US and Canadian pork, feed and other linked industries have mapped out feed-related research priorities in a strategic bid to control the future spread of the deadly Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv).

Global BioChem to put the brakes on lysine production

31-Mar-2014 By Jane Byrne

Chinese group, Global Biochem Technology (GBT), is to scale down its lysine production this year but is confident it can take the helm in the amino acid segment when buoyancy returns to the market.

Feed makers move to discredit negative media coverage on animal proteins in feed

28-Mar-2014 By Jane BYRNE

EU aquaculture producers have been defending the use of non-ruminant processed animal protein (PAP) in fish feed one year on from EU authorization following negative media coverage, notably in France.

Evonik targets shrimp sector with new methionine source

18-Mar-2014 By Jane BYRNE

A new feed additive aimed at the aquaculture industry is said to boost the sustainability of the sector through enabling better feed conversion, less excretion of nitrogen and improved water quality.

CFIA confirms results of further testing of feed pellets

No tie between swine feed and PED virus, says Canadian food watchdog

04-Mar-2014 By Jane BYRNE

Testing cannot confirm a link between feed containing blood plasma and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus cases in Canada, said the country’s food inspection agency yesterday.

Soy sector needs to play catch up with more sustainable palm oil chain, says Arla Foods

03-Mar-2014 By Jane Byrne

Sourcing large volumes of segregated sustainable soy is some years off yet but there are alternatives for cow feed, said Arla Foods, as it announced a move to support more responsible soy production.

The Alltech Feed Tonnage Survey

Poultry feed rules the roost for global feed tonnage: Alltech Survey

03-Mar-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Feed tonnage for poultry was at a ‘surprisingly high’ 444 million metric tons in 2013, with six percent growth over 2012, according to the Alltech Feed Tonnage Survey.

Feed additives could help combat climate change

26-Feb-2014 By Jane BYRNE

Amino acids and enzymes in animal feed can reduce the environmental impact of livestock production, claims a project consortium releasing the results of a year-long study.

PED virus: Is time running out for porcine plasma as a feed ingredient?

25-Feb-2014 By Jane BYRNE

A huge question mark hangs over the future use of porcine plasma in feed, says the boss of a Canadian feed manufacturer that was forced this month to recall feed pellets linked to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus.

Insects billed as feed of the future

13-Feb-2014 By Jane BYRNE

Insects in animal feed could soon become a reality if regulators, industry and researchers can combine their common interests to push this alternative protein source, claims a Dutch academic.

Algae producer Cellana nears full scale production phase

05-Jun-2013 By Hank Schultz

Another company developing algal ingredients is set to make a splash in the market. San Diego-based Cellana has finished its development phase and is close to entering full scale production, according to company officials.

EC backed project aims to recover Spanish dairy whey for functional formulations

15-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

A new initiative backed by the European Commission will encourage cheese making dairies in Spain to better utilise whey from cheese production as a value added ingredient.

US COMMODITIES CORNER

Milk protein prices jump 13% in October

02-Nov-2012 By John Geuss

US milk protein prices increased by 13% in October. But does the price increase have the momentum to carry milk protein prices to the "exceptional highs" of 2008? US commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger John Geuss gave DairyReporter.com...

Meat protein: Can supply match growing demand?

23-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

As the global demand for meat protein rises, new and innovative ways to produce the necessary quantities will be required, say researchers.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Biofuels aid – not raid – algae’s nutritional payload

23-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Algae is well on its way to being a fully blown nutritional powerhouse, but the algae’s elemental abundance means it is also in demand from other sectors like animal feed but most notably, biofuels.