Poultry

Non-GMO supply chain unites against NGT deregulation

Non-GMO supply chain unites against NGT deregulation

By Jane Byrne

Operators across Europe’s non-GMO supply chain are uniting against proposed deregulation of new genomic techniques (NGTs), with a strong call for choice and transparency emerging from the recent non-GMO Summit in Frankfurt.

Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies

Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies

By Jane Byrne

At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.

AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients

AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients

By Jane Byrne

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.

How viable an alternative to soy is sunflower meal?

How viable an alternative to soy is sunflower meal?

By Jane Byrne

Rapeseed meal, sunflower meal and other plant-based proteins have shown potential as partial replacements for soybean meal (SBM) in animal diets, though outcomes depend on protein levels and dietary adjustments.

A system stacked against antibiotic-free poultry production

A system stacked against antibiotic-free poultry production

By Lynda Searby

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.

Single cell proteins: A question of cost

Single cell proteins: A question of cost

By Lynda Searby

Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?

Green Plains boosts high protein ingredient production capacity

Green Plains boosts high protein ingredient production capacity

By Jane Byrne

Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.

Benson Hill recevies preliminary buyout offer

Benson Hill recevies preliminary buyout offer

By Jane Byrne

Benson Hill, Inc. has received a preliminary, non-binding offer from Argonautic Ventures Master SPC and other co-investors [the investor group] to buy all the company’s remaining shares that they don't already own for $0.2236 per share in cash.