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From inheritance tax on farmland to a freeze on sustainability grants, British farmers are headed for a perfect storm of policy issues.
Mark your calendars. FeedNavigator is hosting a free live webinar on swine gut health on December 11.
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
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.
Political challenges are heating up, creating potential trade challenges for the pork sector along with other markets in 2025, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
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.
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, has signed into law an extension on the use of genetically modified feed, delaying a planned ban until 2030.
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
ABN, a British pig and poultry feed manufacturer, is advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on imported soy, a major contributor to the carbon footprint of pig diets.
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.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
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.
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
Danish biotechnology company, European Protein, has partnered with Malaysia’s Yenher Holdings Berhad to establish two fermentation plants aimed at creating sustainable, high-value animal feed in Southeast Asia.
Australian company, Food Recycle, says it has developed an innovative process to convert commercial food waste into "high performance" animal feed, offering a sustainable solution to a global challenge.
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
Production of key ingredients used in vitamin and carotenoid manufacturing is not expected to resume until at least January 2025, according to BASF.
The discovery that the energy value of wheat is much closer to corn than previously documented “really helps the economics of wheat” when formulating feeds, say researchers.
Swedish firm EasyMining is hoping that s project designed to determine the digestibility of recycled feed phosphate in weaned pigs will bring it a step closer to EU market entry.
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk evaluation for formaldehyde has ignited widespread concern among industry stakeholders, especially the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Nasekomo has enhanced its neonate delivery service for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae by introducing a suspension technology that is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production.
Insect farming technology developer, Entocycle, has secured an additional $2.6m in funding to support its growth plans across Europe and beyond.
A new report reveals positive trends for global pork markets, driven by a favorable cost environment and strong demand.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has released guidance on maximum PFAS concentration values in complete feed for various livestock.
UK feed and farming stakeholders are outlining their demands for the new Labour government.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s Swine Technical Meeting
Research is shedding new light on the potential metabolic pathways that exist between the gut microbiota and bile acids.
A consortium led by the Roslin Institute has been awarded £1.1m (US$1.39m) by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to study the effects of the ban on zinc oxide in UK pig diets, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and...
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.
Strong demand for sea freight has surprised markets, and a surge in the upcoming peak season could drive costs back to the mid-2021 levels when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force, says a market intelligence firm.
The global ag-food system has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with middle-income countries (MICs) in particular needing to reverse their collective role as the world’s largest emitters of GHGs related to ag-food.
A Netherlands-based project finds that including fibrous co-products in feed instead of cereals requires a better understanding of pellet binding properties.
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, has announced an expansion of the recall initially issued in March and April this year.
About 5m tons of former foodstuffs are processed into animal feed in Europe annually. However, participants in a panel debate in Brussels last week questioned why this volume hasn't increased in the past decade.
Ireland's Munster Technological University (MTU) is leading an international green biorefinery demonstration initiative.
A new study commissioned by the EU highlights ways to support and increase the production of protein-rich crops within Europe.
US farm organizations are demanding that the US Congress tackle Prop 12 in the forthcoming farm bill.
Last year saw a five-fold increase in ASF outbreaks in pigs in the EU compared to the previous year.
Rabobank’s Global Pork Quarterly Q2 2024 heralds a pivotal moment in the global pork sector, signaling a slowdown in herd contraction and a return to profitability.
Innovafeed recently inaugurated an insect innovation center in Illinois, US, marking a milestone in its pursuit of global insect-based ingredient production.
Feed additive markets are steady, but with a heightened focus on vitamin E, according to a recent market intelligence report.
Phibro Animal Health is to acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio focused on cattle, swine, and poultry production, along with certain water-soluble products and related assets for US$350m.