A UK headquartered CO2 conversion technology provider is actively engaging with international feed manufacturers as regards take up of its algae output for use in animal feed.
Swedish startup, Volta Greentech, which is focused on using seaweed to reduce methane emissions in cattle by up to 80%, has just closed a SEK 17 million (€1.7m) funding round to further expand its pilot production, and to prepare for the setting up of...
UKRI has pledged over £2.2m (US$3.1m) to seven agri-tech firms to develop new agricultural techniques that will help countries meet their net zero emission targets. The funding is being awarded through UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) UK-Canada: enhancing...
Precision feeding in swine, and methane emissions mitigation strategies in ruminants are just two of around 50 research projects occupying the experts based at the ForFarmers Nutrition Innovation Center (NIC).
Animal feed related startups, among others, are being encouraged to participate in this year’s FoodBytes! Pitch – Rabobank’s innovation discovery platform.
The preliminary findings of a Danish study suggest supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids in gestational diets could increase the birth weight of piglets while the use of antioxidants in those diets may improve both birth weight and uniformity of the...
An EU action plan on organic farming, launched by the EU Commission today, aims at reaching the target of 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030, as well as a significant increase in organic aquaculture.
Nutreco looks to accelerate action to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, address climate change and decouple the business from deforestation risk in its new sustainability strategy.
French and Polish feed additives players, NUQO and Aditech Polska, have signed a partnership agreement to develop and distribute the French company’s technologies in Poland and in the Baltic countries.
Scotland’s whisky industry and biotechnology innovators are continuing to up their game to try and find new sustainable solutions from whisky co-products such as animal feed, while a new barley based vodka from Finland sees benefits for pig farmers as...
A team of scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz say they have developed a cost-effective new aquaculture feed that eliminates conventional fish meal and fish oil ingredients while also providing better fish weight gain and higher nutritional...
Aquaculture was the initial focus of FEED-X, under Project X, an initiative working to accelerate the adoption of environmentally sustainable solutions within global supply chains; a subsequent cycle will look to speed up feed innovation in the poultry...
DSM says it is building on its work to date on feed enzymes, on algae derived omega-3 and on methane emissions reduction to lead what it terms a robust and achievable transformation worldwide in sustainable animal protein production.
An innovative project that converts carbon dioxide into a single cell protein (SCP) for use in feed is one of nine agricultural technology projects set to benefit from £24m (around US$30m) UK government funding.
This week saw Danish fish feed group, BioMar, release its sustainability report for 2019, highlighting its high use of trimmings and novel ingredients has enabled it to achieve a five-year average of 1:1 or below Forage Fish Dependency Ratio for its raw...
Leading fish feed producer, Skretting, said it is actively working with several retailers to ensure the fish that reaches the market meets their sustainability criteria.
Following the launch of insect-fed trout in 2018 in Auchan supermarkets in the north of France, the multinational retail group said it has continued to innovate along those lines. It has just launched a trout product containing microalgae, insect meal...
The animal nutrition business delivered a solid result with strong sales growth across regions and species, said DSM, as it announces its Q4 and FY2019 results.
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.
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.
We talk to UK feed and ag inputs representatives, AIC, about the trade group's efforts to further the sustainability agenda with its members, who are responsible for some £9bn (US$11.8bn) of farm trade,
Across the food industry, there is still little awareness of the need to address the impacts of feed production within the meat, dairy and fish sectors, finds a report from the sustainability focused organization, Forum for the Future.
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.
The goal of a new feed formulation developed by BioMar, branded as Salvea, is to have a carnivorous fish ration with the lowest possible impact on wild ocean resources, while ensuring a high nutritional performance for fish growth, and keeping a lid on...
Danish companies, fish feed manufacturer, Aller Aqua, and fishmeal and fish oil producer, TripleNine, have entered a research collaboration to identify components of marine raw materials that may benefit fish health and growth.
The 44 salmon farming companies that make up the Salmon Group, a Norway based network and purchasing cooperative, have signed a deal with leading fish feed manufacturer, BioMar, for a bespoke feed formulation that comes with a 20% lower carbon footprint.
An international group of researchers in a study saw that incorporation of the microalgae, Scenedesmus sp., of up to 10% in low fishmeal diet did not affect the feed intake, growth and chemical composition of salmon.
DSM says its animal nutrition division had a strong year, with 8% organic growth in the underlying business. The feed additive producer released its overall full year 2018 financial results today [February 14].
Black Soldier Fly (BSF) derived protein and single cell proteins from bacterial sources are two products nominated by an expert group as having potential in terms of new feed inputs for pigs and poultry.
German retail chain, Kaufland, which is part of the German Schwarz Group along with discounter Lid, will be offering an omega-3 rich algal oil fed salmon at its stores from this year.
Microalgae may be an environmentally sustainable feed ingredient for pigs while providing a health boost when added to diets in small amounts, says researcher.
At Aqua 2018 in Montpellier, France FeedNavigator spoke to Patrick Charlton, vice president, Alltech Europe and CEO of the group’s specialist aqua feeds business, Coppens, to get a deeper dive into the reasons behind the shutting down of its US omega-3...
Amino acid (AA) concentrations are highest in red, followed by green, and lowest in brown seaweeds, found Danish and Norwegian researchers looking at the potential of macroalgae as an alternative protein source in dairy cow diets.
Corbion says the process in terms of its acquisition of the Bunge stake - 49.9% - in the SB Oils joint venture is ongoing as the Brazilian competition watchdog, Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE), perhaps somewhat prematurely, rubberstamps...
Global fast food giant, McDonald’s, is exploring the potential of protein derived from both insects and seaweed as alternatives to soy in chicken feed.
An increase in regional protein production in Europe is possible, but any further development of regional raw feed protein cultivation is going to need a lot of support, both from feed manufacturers and policy initiatives.
Swapping algae meal for portions of fishmeal, fish oil and plant proteins may provide similar growth performance and body condition in carnivorous fish, say researchers.
Representatives of Dutch retailing group, Ahold-Delhaize, UK supermarket, Waitrose and food service giant, McDonalds, will participate in the Protein Challenge panel session at Protein Feed Vision entitled: Why is sustainable animal feed protein important...
Alltech is closing its algae facility in Winchester, Kentucky, saying the move was prompted by the need for more flexibility and less constraint in terms of algae production.
In Europe, the use of processed animal proteins (PAPs) in fish feeds used to be prohibited, but regulatory changes enforced in June 2013 opened up the European aquaculture sector to this protein source. However, retailer and consumer perceptions are said...
