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Rumin8 is advancing its methane-reducing feed additives trials for cattle in New Zealand, backed by US$3 million in AgriZeroNZ funding to accelerate commercialisation. The investment strengthens Rumin8’s partnerships and prepares the product for pivotal trials and future commercial registration.

Rumin8 is accelerating its commercialisation progress in New Zealand, adding a New Zealand investor to its core group of commercial partners as it prepares to enter the final trial process for commercial registration of its methane abating feed additives for cattle. New Zealand public-private partnership AgriZeroNZ has committed US$3 million in funding to Rumin8, adding to the stable of commercial partnerships with companies including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Preluded Ventures, Aware Super, Harvest Road, Starshot Capital, Just Climate and Conscience Bay Company.

Rumin8 CEO and Co-founder David Messina said part of Rumin8’s growth strategy was to align with commercial partners in key target markets. “AgriZeroNZ is committed to helping farmers in New Zealand reduce emissions without compromising profitability and productivity. This is exactly how Rumin8 is developing its commercial model, so AgriZeroNZ is such a natural fit,” Messina stated. “We are both acutely aware that if we are to increase uptake of methane abating products in the agriculture sector, those products need to stack-up commercially. That’s why the productivity gains and safety profile we are achieving while also reducing methane emissions are so important.”

Rumin8 achieved provisional registration from the New Zealand Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) in 2024, to enable efficacy and safety studies to be conducted in commercial animals to generate the data for final approval in New Zealand. The company will shortly commence pivotal trials in New Zealand. In addition to providing definitive safety and efficacy results across a large commercial-sized trial, the pivotal trial also defines the instructions and dosage on the final product label if the product achieves commercial registration.

“We are planning to have first commercial sales in New Zealand in 2027, and AgriZeroNZ’s commitment is an important step to achieve that milestone,” Messina said. Noting Rumin8 was conscious of the importance of New Zealand’s “clean green image” to marketing its agricultural produce, he added: “Rumin8’s technology reproduces the naturally occurring compound found in red seaweed (asparagopsis) with precision and consistency, while providing a low cost, scalable, manufacturing process.”

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The latest report from the Aquatic Life Institute showcases emerging technologies and operational innovations designed to improve fish welfare in capture fisheries. Practical solutions, from AI-assisted monitoring to advanced gear, help reduce stress, bycatch, and other harms during commercial fishing operations.

Aquatic Life Institute (ALI), an international non-profit organization that works on advancing aquatic animal welfare in both aquaculture and wild capture fisheries globally, has published the fifth edition of their Marine Capture Fisheries: Innovative Practices for Aquatic Animal Welfare report, showcasing the emerging technologies and operational practices advancing animal welfare in wild capture fisheries. The practices featured in the 2026 Report help reduce harm to aquatic life and the marine ecosystem during capture, retrieval, onboard handling, stunning, and slaughter – key processes that affect fish welfare and sustainability in commercial fishing.

Technological innovation is rapidly reshaping what is possible for animal welfare in capture fisheries. A few key updates in this edition include:
• New gear innovations that reduce crowding, handling stress, and unwanted catch
• AI-assisted monitoring systems capable of identifying species in real time
• New bycatch mitigation technologies, including deterrents for sharks, rays, and marine mammals
• Discussion of traceability and data systems, including how GDST standards can support documentation of welfare practices across the supply chain

The report is designed as a resource for fishing companies, seafood businesses, retailers, and policymakers interested in understanding emerging tools that can improve welfare outcomes while maintaining operational feasibility. While many innovative solutions exist, integrating them into commercial fisheries remains complex due to challenges such as mixed-species catches, limited deck space, and harsh sea conditions. Despite these obstacles, as showcased in the report, forward-thinking fishing companies are adopting higher welfare practices while research institutions and startups are actively collaborating with industry through field trials. These developments demonstrate that practical welfare improvements are increasingly achievable within commercial fishing operations. As market expectations and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, this report will support companies exploring evidence-based approaches to improving welfare in seafood production.

“What this new report makes clear is that innovation is rapidly transforming what is possible for aquatic animal welfare in capture fisheries. Across the industry, we are seeing research and technologies – from improved gear design to AI-assisted monitoring – that help improve welfare. The next step is scaling these solutions so that more welfare-integrated fishing practices become standard across the industry,” said Christine Xu, Head of Fisheries Welfare.

With their Innovative Practices Report, ALI aims to accelerate progress in broader adoption of these innovations, stronger regulatory frameworks, and increased investment to ensure the welfare of aquatic animals. The report serves as a resource for political and corporate decision-makers, providing them with insights to draft new policies that implement cutting-edge welfare practices. As a result, producers can adopt new technologies that minimize aquatic animal suffering in capture fisheries.

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Trouw Nutrition’s latest research demonstrates that aligning calf feeding with natural metabolic pathways can improve health, welfare, and dairy performance. Early-life nutrition strategies offer farmers practical tools to boost growth and farm efficiency.

Emerging research from Trouw Nutrition and its LifeStart programme is prompting a shift in how the dairy sector approaches calf nutrition. Scientific insights shared in the white paper “From feeding to nurturing: The evolving science around calf feeding” reveal that metabolic programming during early life can support animal health and welfare, environmental sustainability, and long-term dairy performance. Research findings reveal how calf-centric nutritional inputs can influence lifelong metabolic pathways to nurture health, resilience, and productivity. Highlights extrapolated from the white paper follow:

EXPANDING METABOLIC PROGRAMMING INSIGHTS
The latest findings build on earlier LifeStart research that showed feeding milk volumes closer to a calf’s natural consumption patterns can positively influence development, reduce health issues, and support higher milk production later in life. A meta-analysis of 12 studies found that for every additional kilogram of average daily gain during the pre-weaning phase, dairy heifers produced approximately 1,500 kilograms more milk in the first lactation.

Expanding on these findings, pioneering research has found that the composition of nutrients, particularly the profile of specific fatty acids, can have an outsized effect on metabolic processes that set calves up for longtime performance. Research findings show that the balance and composition of fats in cows’ milk play a crucial role in gut maturation, immune development, and overall metabolic health.

MIMICKING NATURE TO SUPPORT CALF NUTRITION
Fats are a vital energy source, influencing calves’ organ development, gut function, metabolic activity, and immune readiness. While whole milk contains roughly 30% fat, many calf milk replacers (CMRs) are formulated with higher lactose levels and contain just 16%–20% fat. A growing body of evidence suggests that reducing lactose and raising levels of dietary fat closer to the levels found in cows’s milk may be beneficial in boosting calf health, reducing diarrhoea, and enhancing pre-weaning survival. Bovine milk is innately complex, including more than 400 different specific fatty acids that fulfil different functions. Butyric acid (C4:0), for example, is naturally found in cows’s milk and helps to initiate gut maturation. As the cow shifts from producing colostrum to whole milk, fatty acids like C4:0 support closure of the calf’s intestinal lining, strengthen the gut barrier, and send signals that trigger rumen development. Traditional approaches to supplying butyrate in salt forms have presented challenges that pose concerns for handling and the accumulation of excess minerals in animals’ tissues and the environment. LifeStart researchers explored tributyrin (TB), a compound containing three butyric acids. This approach more closely resembles natural milk fat as a means to restore C4:0 levels in CMRs and also avoids the handling and environmental drawbacks.

INSIGHTS FROM DOCTORAL RESEARCH SPUR INNOVATION
New insights into how milk composition affects physiological processes inside calves stem from the PhD work of Trouw Nutrition ruminant researcher Juliette Wilms. Her research assessed the effects of low-fat formulations on calf development and metabolism, the impact of fat composition in both whole milk and CMRs, and the potential to improve calf nutrition through a closer alignment with the fatty acid profile of natural milk. Wilms’ work indicates that increasing fat content and restoring C4:0 to more natural levels helps support metabolic health, early resilience, and more efficient growth in modern dairy systems. Her findings also inspired Trouw Nutrition to develop Sprayfo Ultimo, a calf milk formulated with the optimal level of fatty acids found in cows’ milk, to naturally signal healthy development and save farmers up to three weeks in rearing time.

IMPLICATIONS FOR DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY AND PROFITABILITY
As dairy farms face increasing pressure to improve productivity while meeting animal welfare and sustainability expectations, metabolic programming offers a promising approach. LifeStart research suggests that improved early growth can reduce the age of breeding, support earlier first calving, and lower rearing costs while contributing to healthier, more resilient herds.

“LifeStart research is helping us better understand how early nutrition influences long-term performance,” said John Doelman, Global R&D Director, Trouw Nutrition. “These insights support a more holistic approach to raising calves that considers physiology, welfare, and lifetime productivity.”

Eile van der Gaast, Global Product Manager for Calf Milk Replacers, added: “We are hearing from customers that these insights are helping them manage rearing strategies more effectively. By focusing on metabolic programming, farmers can improve herd performance and health outcomes in ways that strengthen sustainability and the economic performance of the farm.”

WHITE PAPER AVAILABLE
The white paper “From feeding to nurturing: The evolving science around calf feeding” is available for download and provides a full summary of the supporting studies and their implications for calf-rearing systems.

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Royal Agrifirm Group has named Kenneth Yeo to lead its Southeast Asia operations as Managing Director, effective April 1, with a focus on growth and regional market expansion.

Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Kenneth Yeo as Managing Director Southeast Asia (SEA), effective 1 April. Yeo will be based in Singapore and will report directly to Bas van Driel, Group Director Specialties.

Kenneth Yeo brings more than 25 years of regional leadership experience across a broad range of industries, including FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Ingredients, and Consumer Products. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record in driving top-line growth, increasing market share, strengthening profitability, and building high‑performing commercial organizations across Southeast Asia, APAC and North America. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading and further expanding Royal Agrifirm Group’s SEA region, strengthening its market position and accelerating sustainable growth.

The Royal Agrifirm Group expressed its great pleasure at welcoming Kenneth Yeo to the team and wished him success in his new role, while also thanking Pieter Slegers, who has been taking on this role in addition to his regular responsibilities over the past one and a half years. The company highlighted Slegers’ commitment and sense of ownership.

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Trouw Nutrition has unveiled a new pet-dedicated premix facility in Spain, strengthening its European supply network. The investment enhances capacity, reliability and high-quality premix delivery for the region’s growing pet food market.

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company and trusted partner to many of the world’s leading pet food manufacturers, has opened its new pet-dedicated premix plant in Griñón, Spain. The existing plant has been fully transformed and equipped for pet nutrition, marking an important expansion of Trouw Nutrition’s Companion Animal production footprint in Europe.

“Opening our pet-dedicated plant in Spain is a major step forward in supporting our pet food customers,” said Eduardo Alberto, CEO of Trouw Nutrition. “Expanding our European footprint strengthens reliability, proximity and capacity—ensuring the consistent, high-quality nutrient blends Trouw Nutrition is known for across the world.”

The Griñón plant operates under controlled processes and hygiene conditions, designed to meet the high standards of today’s premium pet food industry and the increasing demands of tomorrow. The facility is FSSC 22000 certified, a globally recognised standard for strong food safety management, and has full traceability, reinforcing robust food safety and quality assurance systems across the supply chain. It also operates as a ZERO‑CO₂‑emissions facility powered entirely by renewable electricity and supports responsible sourcing through the plant’s Sedex membership.

With the new dedicated pet premix facility in Spain, Trouw Nutrition now has two pet-dedicated production sites in Europe, complementing its existing plant in Ashbourne, UK. This strengthened network provides enhanced contingency, supply security, and flexibility for customers across the region.

“Pet food requires precision, safety and deep nutritional expertise,” said Vicky Brierley, Pet Technical and Nutrition Manager at Trouw Nutrition. “This new pet‑dedicated facility enables us to deliver the high-accuracy, consistent premix formulations required across all types of pet food. It represents an exciting step forward for our customers and for the future of pet nutrition.”

“Pet is a strategic growth pillar for Nutreco, and this investment reflects our long‑term commitment to the Companion Animal business. Strengthening our dedicated pet production footprint enables us to support our customers with greater capacity, flexibility and expertise—while continuing to invest in the people, capabilities and innovation needed to shape the future of pet nutrition globally,” said Myrthe Vervoort, Regional Director EMEA – Companion Animal.

The new Griñón plant reinforces Trouw Nutrition’s long-term commitment to advancing the nourishment of the world’s pets and supports continued growth in the global pet food market. The facility is now fully operational and ready to supply high‑quality, safe, and reliable premix solutions to the European pet food industry.

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MoistTech will present its IR3000-F NIR moisture sensors at Petfood Forum 2026, highlighting real-time, non-contact moisture measurement for pet food production. The sensor supports improved process control, product consistency, and energy efficiency across manufacturing operations.

MoistTech Corp., one of the global leaders in moisture measurement and control, will showcase its IR3000-F Series Moisture Sensors at Petfood Forum 2026, taking place on April 27–29 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. The system uses near-infrared (NIR) technology to provide real-time, non-contact moisture measurement across a wide range of products and raw materials used in pet food production.

Consistent moisture control is essential for producing high-quality animal kibble. Moisture content directly influences the balance of key ingredients, including protein, carbohydrates, and fats, helping manufacturers maintain a nutritious, uniform blend while protecting overall product quality. According to MoistTech, instant, continuous moisture measurement significantly enhances quality, productivity, and energy efficiency across pet food processing lines.

The company states that its state-of-the-art near-infrared technology delivers unmatched accuracy, providing reliable, repeatable results year after year with minimal or no maintenance. The IR3000-F sensors are pre-calibrated at the factory using customer samples and are designed not to drift over time, eliminating the need for frequent recalibration and the associated downtime and cost common with other technologies. Each IR3000-F can measure multiple kibble types and store up to 50 product calibrations in a single sensor.

The accuracy of the IR3000-F is unaffected by typical process variations such as product height and color, as well as ambient temperature and lighting conditions, which often impact competing solutions, says the company. MoistTech software automatically compensates for small gaps, inert material, foreign objects, and conveyor surfaces to ensure precise moisture readings. A cast aluminum enclosure efficiently disperses heat, maintaining optimal operating conditions and accuracy compared to polished steel housings that tend to retain heat. The IR3000-F delivers a rapid return on investment by improving product quality and consistency while reducing downtime, rework, and waste.

Maintaining proper moisture levels in pet food is critical to preventing mold growth and other quality issues that can compromise safety and brand reputation. Real-time, continuous moisture measurement enables operators to make immediate adjustments to the production process. Continuous NIR-based monitoring also supports precise control of ovens, dryers, roasters, and fryers, optimizing throughput and contributing to substantial energy savings.

According to MoistTech‘s statement, the IR3000-F sensor is a complete solution that is easy to install and integrate into existing production lines, without the need for additional hardware or software. Its non-contact design minimizes contamination and maintenance requirements, allowing for continuous operation without interrupting manufacturing processes. A wide variety of animal food products benefit from IR3000-F technology, including wet and dry kibble, fish food pellets, soft and hard pet foods, grass, and more.

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Eurofins and trinamiX have broadened their mobile forage analysis services across Europe, delivering advanced NIR-based feed evaluation directly on farms. This solution empowers farmers to optimize feed efficiency, animal health, and overall farm profitability.

Eurofins Agro and trinamiX GmbH have announced a significant expansion of their joint mobile forage analysis solution, delivering broader geographic availability and enhanced analytical capabilities designed to support dairy and cattle farmers in optimizing feed efficiency, animal health, and farm profitability.

FORAGE ANALYSIS FOR ADDITIONAL FARMING REGIONS: FRANCE, ITALY, PORTUGAL AND SPAIN
The Eurofins mobile forage analysis applications running on trinamiX PAL Two spectrometer are now available in four additional major farming regions: France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The solution is already licensed in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

This expansion brings state-of-the-art mobile feed evaluation to a rapidly growing market of dairy and beef producers, enabling them to make faster, data-driven decisions directly on the farm.

ENERGY VALUES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL EUROFINS FORAGE APPLICATIONS
According to a statement, starting March 2026, energy values will be consistently available across all Eurofins forage applications running on trinamiX PAL Two. This enhancement tackles a central element of livestock nutrition. For dairy farmers, balanced energy intake is closely linked to milk yield, milk quality, fertility, and overall herd health. For cattle producers, energy content drives growth rates, feed efficiency, carcass quality and production costs. With standardized energy data, farmers can directly compare feedstuffs by energy per kilogram, optimise ration balancing to avoid over- or under‑feeding, and improve cost efficiency — all while promoting animal welfare and more sustainable use of resources.

NEW FORAGE TYPE ADDED: ALFALFA/LUCERNE SILAGE
The forage portfolio has been further expanded with the addition of alfalfa/lucerne silage, a key feed component for high-performance dairy herds. Alfalfa is valued for its high protein content, energy levels and digestible fibres. It reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and supports soil regeneration. With this addition, the full set of available forage applications now includes fresh maize, maize silage, corn cob mix (CCM), haylage, grass & clover silage, fresh grass & clover, hay and alfalfa/lucerne silage.

EMPOWERING FARMERS WITH ON-SITE PRECISION
The partners say that using trinamiX’s mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technology combined with Eurofins’ industry-leading calibration expertise, farmers gain lab-grade insights directly in the field, at the silage clamp, or in the feed alley. This accelerates decision-making and allows on-site adjustments to feed rations and harvesting strategies.

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Alltech 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis reveals rising mycotoxin threats across key feed ingredients, driven by climate variability and regional harvest conditions. The report highlights import-related risks, offering critical insights for proactive mycotoxin management.

Alltech, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition, has released the results of its 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis. Now in its 5^th edition, this report uses data from the Alltech Harvest Analysis to provide Asian feed and livestock producers with the insights needed to optimize nutritional strategies in the coming months.

“The Alltech 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis translates harvest data from Europe and the Americas into critical insights for Asia’s import-dependent markets,” said Nick Adams, commercial director of Alltech’s Technology Group. “With climate pressures and rising mycotoxin levels in corn and forages, imported ingredients carry compounded risks. This report equips producers with the knowledge to navigate this complex landscape, enabling proactive management to protect animal health and performance.”

KEY THEMES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2025 HARVEST, BY REGION:
Europe: 2025 mycotoxin risk was driven by prolonged spring-summer drought followed by late rainfall, which increased fungal pressure, delayed harvests and created strong regional variability. Overall, livestock impact depended strongly on species sensitivity and combined exposure to multiple mycotoxins. This highlights the importance of assessing both toxin levels and co-occurrence, rather than single contaminants alone.

United States: The 2025 mycotoxin profile in corn was shaped by contrasting weather stresses, with excessive rainfall in western regions and drought in the east. Overall risk shifted westward compared with 2024. With stressed crops entering storage, post-harvest management and storage conditions are expected to play an increasingly important role in determining mycotoxin exposure.

Canada: Samples collected in 2025 revealed widespread multitoxin contamination, especially in corn silage. Deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone and T2-HT2 toxins remained prevalent. Peak levels doubled compared with 2024, increasing overall risk across most provinces.

Brazil: The 2025 corn mycotoxin profile was driven mainly by high levels of fumonisins and deoxynivalenol (DON), with zearalenone and T2-HT2 toxins also present, confirming widespread multi-mycotoxin exposure. Overall risk was generally lower for broilers and dairy cows but moderate for grow-finish pigs, highlighting species sensitivity.

The report also contains risk assessments for individual species, such as broilers, grow/finish pigs and dairy cows. These assessments underscore the need for proactive management strategies, with effective mitigation tools more important than ever.

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Ecolex Animal Nutrition supported a presentation on next-generation feed additives at the Global Poultry Forum, highlighting strategies to reduce antibiotic reliance. The session focused on enzymes, humic acid and fatty acids to improve poultry health and performance.

Ecolex Animal Nutrition, demonstrating its commitment to One Health solutions that support animal performance, producer profitability, and help tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), served as Platinum Sponsor of the Advanced Poultry Nutrition Forum 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The company supported Prof. Julian Wiseman of the University of Nottingham in presenting “Next Generation of Feed Additives—Where Are We Heading?”, focusing on reducing reliance on feed antibiotics and exploring effective alternatives.

The presentation, which focused on enzymes, humic acid, and fatty acids to improve poultry health and performance, highlighted the following:

RAW MATERIAL QUALITY
Supply chain disruptions are driving diversified locally sourced ingredients with associated quality issues:
• Mycotoxin contamination
• Microbial contamination
• Anti-nutritional factors

Mycotoxin contamination can be mitigated through the use of binders but there are problems with this approach including limited mycotoxin spectrum. Other approaches include the use of humic acid and enzyme solutions.

HUMIC ACID—AN EMERGING TOOL FOR MYCOTOXIN MITIGATION
Prof. Wiseman identified humic acid as one of the key emerging molecules likely to play a greater role over the next five years as an adjunct to antibiotic reduction strategies—in the context of rising mycotoxin risk. As more by-products and local raw materials are incorporated into poultry diets, the potential for hidden mycotoxin-related losses is expected to increase.

Humic acid stands out because:
• It is a natural organic compound, derived from decayed plant and animal material and brown coal.
• It contains trace minerals, humus, and fulvic acid, long recognized in crop agriculture for improving nutrient uptake.
• It is available as a feed ingredient or water-soluble additive, offering flexible application in animal production.

Functionally, humic acid offers more than just organic matter:
• Its complex, high molecular weight structure confers a strong binding (chelating) capacity, allowing it to form complexes with mycotoxins and heavy metals, much like clays or yeast cell wall products.
• It also acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the intestine and liver and supporting birds under oxidative stress associated with mycotoxin exposure.

The unique chemistry of humic acid—its aromatic rings, phenolic, carboxyl, and quinone groups—underpins both its mycotoxin-binding properties and its role in gut and liver support. This dual functionality is exactly why humic acid is gaining attention as part of the “next generation” toolbox for more resilient, sustainable poultry production.

ENZYMES—TAKING MYCOTOXIN CONTROL TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Prof. Wiseman highlighted how mycotoxin-neutralising enzymes are changing the way we think about feed safety. Unlike traditional binders that simply physically adsorb mycotoxins, these enzymes provide rapid, irreversible and highly targeted detoxification, pushing feed safety to the next scientific level.

He highlighted several advantages of enzymatic approaches:
• Specific bio-transformation of mycotoxin molecules into non-toxic metabolites
• High selectivity and substrate specificity, reducing the risk of interfering with valuable nutrients
• Enhanced activity, stability, and scalability through advances in protein engineering

Specialised enzymes derived from diverse microbial sources can now achieve precise, irreversible mycotoxin neutralisation, and are gaining growing importance in commercial feed solutions.

At Ecolex, we see humic acid and enzymes as promising components within integrated mycotoxin management, developing solutions such as PuraTox Pro that protect animal health, support producer profitability, and reduce reliance on antibiotics within a One Health framework.

THE FUTURE BELONGS TO ENZYME BLENDS + EMULSIFIERS
In his presentation, Prof. Wiseman highlighted how the future lies in multi-enzyme blends working together with innovative emulsifiers to unlock more value from every ingredient. Candidate molecules that exhibit digestibility enhancement include:
• Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (SSL)
• Glycerin monostearate (GMS)
• Distilled Monoglycerides (DMG)

Prof. Wiseman stressed that non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) are not one simple target, they are a highly complex group of molecules—pentosans (arabinoxylans), hexosans (β-glucans), mixed (xyloglucan) and cellulose. That means no single NSP enzyme can do it all—enzyme blends need to be designed with this complexity in mind.

Interestingly, he noted that while xylanase is traditionally used to break down NSPs, studies at the University of Nottingham suggest it may act indirectly by affecting physiological mechanisms, such as increasing intestinal glucose absorption capacity, which in turn can support better growth and FCR.

For Ecolex, the next step is clear: multi-enzyme blends plus targeted emulsifiers—like EnzaMax Pro, helping producers manager variable raw materials, and support gut health—turning complexity in the feed into opportunity on-farm.

BEYOND ANTIBIOTICS—THE POWER OF FATTY ACIDS
He reminded us that most major bacterial pathogens in poultry now include multi-drug resistant strains. One of the strategies he highlighted is combining short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) with alpha‑monolaurin (AML) to provide broad-spectrum control of Gram+ and Gram- bacteria.

He spotlighted medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs)—especially lauric acid (C12) from coconut and palm oil—for their ability to act quickly in the gut, disrupting harmful bacteria, supporting gut integrity, and boosting flock performance. Through efficient processing, a 60–68% AML product can be achieved, and when emulsified, its molecular potency is significantly increased.

AML doesn’t just hit one target. It can disrupt bacterial membranes, alter intracellular pH, interfere with DNA and protein synthesis, destabilise enveloped viruses, and modulate the host immune response. While acting locally in the gut, AML can also exert systemic effects via the blood and lymphatic systems, reducing pathogen prevalence, supporting a more favourable gut microbiome, and improving digestion and nutrient absorption.

Strategically combining AML and SCFAs was presented as a robust approach to reinforcing gut barrier function, suppressing pathogenic load, and enhancing flock vitality, thereby providing a proven alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs)—fully aligned with Ecolex’s vision for sustainable poultry nutrition.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Prof. Wiseman concluded that consumers are becoming increasingly discerning and health conscious, demanding high quality and safe proteins. Meeting this demand requires producers to treat nutrition, health, and food safety as a continuous chain, not isolated points—from raw material quality through to the live bird and final product. By adopting a holistic One Health approach, that includes smarter nutrition, producers can build more robust, efficient birds while lowering infection pressure and the need for antimicrobials. Such integrated programmes not only safeguard performance and profitability, but also contribute directly to protecting animal welfare, preserving antibiotic efficacy, and deliver poultry products that consumers can trust.

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With over 1,000 years of combined experience in the pet food industry, the Pet Food Competence Network (PFCN) is proud to announce its complimentary industry event, “Smart Pet Food Production: From R&D Scale-Up to Total Cost of Ownership,” taking place on 11 May 2026 13:45 – 18:00 at the Sheraton Carlton Nürnberg.

Bringing together leading technology providers and experts across the pet food value chain, the half-day seminar will offer actionable insights into innovation, scale-up, process optimization, and cost efficiency for both wet and dry pet food manufacturers.

Addressing Today’s Production Challenges

As the global pet food market continues to expand and evolve, manufacturers face increasing pressure to innovate while maintaining efficiency and profitability. This event is designed to provide practical knowledge on:

• Prototyping and scaling up new formulations
• Innovative technologies for snack specialties
• Engineering and plant control for wet and dry production
• Optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO)

Agenda and registration page here: https://www.petfoodcompetencenet.com/events/

Register Now! 300 seats available

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Due to the growing number and extended diversity of products, as well as based on the increasing demand from exhibitors and visitors, Interzoo 2026 will now offer three thematically different showcases:

Product Showcase Highlights

The Product Showcase Highlights in the area called “Entrance Mitte” will showcase new and established products from various product groups, categorized by animal species. This large and popular showcase offers trade fair visitors an initial overview of product highlights and is the perfect stage to discover the innovative strength and product reach of the pet industry in all segments.

Product Showcase Healthcare

For the first time at Interzoo 2026, products that can improve the well-being of pets and support their health will have their own showcase. Focusing on health-supporting products, including those for disease prevention, therapy support, and dental and body care, the new special exhibition area, Product Showcase Healthcare, is located in the connecting area between Halls 3A/4A. All products displayed there must meet various health and safety criteria and be certified accordingly.

Product Showcase Sustainability

Also new at Interzoo 2026 is the Product Showcase Sustainability. This specifically designed presentation area is as well located between Halls 3A and hall 4A. Visitors will benefit from an easy and exclusive overview of sustainability-oriented products from the global pet industry. The products presented there hold a recognized sustainability certification comprising information e.g. on their composition, production method, sustainable packaging design, and an end-of-life concept, etc. This new Product Showcase offers exhibitors an ideal platform to highlight their progress in sustainability and provide visitors interested in sustainable development with a compact overview.

Note: Interzoo will also be hosting its own conference on the important topic of sustainability for the first time on Monday, May 11, 2026 (one day before the start of the trade fair). The program for the Interzoo Sustainability Conference (https://interzoo-sustainability.com) includes the presentation of the first Interzoo Sustainability Award and the presentation of the results from the new edition of the Interzoo sustainability study.

Written by Thomas Griffith

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AFB International, a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Vossenaar as General Manager, Europe, effective immediately. Based in The Netherlands, Vossenaar will oversee AFB’s European operations, spearhead regional growth initiatives, and foster strategic partnerships with customers throughout key markets.

Vossenaar brings a wealth of leadership experience and a proven record of operational excellence, customer engagement, and innovation. His focus will be on aligning AFB’s global capabilities with the unique needs of local markets, ensuring AFB consistently delivers high-performance solutions that address complex challenges for customers.

“Mark’s leadership experience and deep ability to understand customer needs make him the right choice to lead our European business,” said Dale Spence, President of AFB International. “Our success is built on our ability to embed with customers, truly understand their missions, and deliver innovative pet food palatability solutions that create real customer value. Mark’s appointment reinforces our commitment to working side-by-side with our customers to solve their most demanding problems.”

Vossenaar will work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to expand AFB’s reach in Europe. He will maintain AFB’s dedication to safety, quality, and innovation, ensuring AFB continues to deliver outstanding solutions and foster strong customer relationships.

“I’m honored to take on this role and lead such a talented team,” said Vossenaar. “Europe is a critical region for AFB, and I look forward to building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions that help our customers succeed.”

This appointment highlights AFB’s ongoing investment in leadership, customer collaboration, and innovative technologies to support AFB’s global growth, particularly in Europe.

About AFB International

AFB International was founded in 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA with a vision to create the best palatants and make pet food taste great. Today we are an international company with resource centers and production facilities designed to service pet food manufacturers across the world. Our portfolio of palatants are formulated to deliver optimal performance for each customer’s unique needs.

About Ensign-Bickford Industries

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate focused on space & defense, pet food science, and biotechnology. They participate in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects.

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BolognaFiere Group expands its global strategy for the pet sector with a new platform dedicated to India’s fast-growing market.

Vicky Menezes, Founder of Inspira Bridge Events and Show Director of PetBridge, commented:

“PetBridge is designed as a serious business platform for a serious, fast-evolving industry. By combining India’s market realities with global best practices, we aim to create an ecosystem that supports both Indian companies scaling up and international brands entering the market with clarity and confidence.”

PetBridge will take place over two business-focused days, offering a professional environment designed to support sourcing, networking and commercial development across the full value chain of the pet care industry. The format is built around a strong B2B foundation, ensuring exhibitors, distributors, retailers, manufacturers, investors and service providers can engage in purposeful dialogue and high-quality networking.

As the show prepares for its first edition, PetBridge powered by Zoomark aims to establish itself as the bridge between India’s pet care future and the global industry, fostering meaningful partnerships, accelerating commercial growth and highlighting the potential of one of the world’s most promising markets.

Exhibitors and visitors interested in participating can register at: www.pet-bridge.com

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Mars, Incorporated named Marc Carena, previously Regional President Mars Snacking Europe, Central Eurasia & International Travel Retail, to the role of Global President, Mars Petcare from January 2026.

Carena joined Mars in 2022 as Regional President Mars Snacking Europe, Central Eurasia & International Travel Retail and has since delivered exceptional results in a role spanning 55 markets. Prior to joining Mars, he was a Managing Director for McDonald’s in Russia leading more than 60,000 employees and turning it into the fastest-growing market in their Top 20. He also has extensive retail and FMCG experience from roles at Metro Group and Nestlé and is Vice-President of the European Food and Drink Association, which represents the interests of FMCG companies in Europe.

“Marc is the right person to lead Mars Petcare into its next chapter. His track record for delivering results whilst driving ambitious change – with the customer and consumers always at the centre – will help to ensure our business will continue to thrive in an ever-changing landscape,” said Poul Weihrauch, CEO of Mars, Incorporated. “Marc brings a wonderful mix of experience from different business models and geographies, combined with a people centric leadership style – and like all our Associates in Petcare, it helps that he loves pets!”

About his new role, Carena said: “I am proud to have the opportunity to lead this incredible business. We have the privilege of providing pets and pet owners with products, services and innovative solutions that make their lives better and easier. With more than 100,000 passionate Associates around the world and incredible brands, science and healthcare businesses I’m looking forward to leading the next phase of growth and continuing to deliver on our purpose: A Better World for Pets.”

Carena replaces Loïc Moutault, who has had a successful career with Mars over more than 30-years that extended across multiple functions, business segments and countries. Moutault was a key architect of the Mars Petcare business as it is today spanning nutrition and care and a champion of talent across the business.

Mars Petcare believes that pets make the world a better place and are inspired to deliver on our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome. A global leader in pet care, spanning comprehensive veterinary care (including: AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™), nutrition (including PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®) and breakthrough programs in veterinary diagnostics (ANTECH®). With over 100,000 Associates helping pets, their owners and pet professionals in more than 130 countries.

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On February 1, 2026, Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann will take over the neighboring building of a former supermarket and open a new showroom there after extensive renovation work. The additional building will give the company more opportunities to present machines and their equipment in a practical setting.

In the new showroom, interested parties will be able to view new machines, demonstration machines, young used machines, and refurbished machines. The aim is to show customers the high quality of new and used machines and to enable them to directly compare different machines and equipment.

Seydelmann machines are characterized by their enormous value retention, i.e., durability and low depreciation. In addition to new machines, numerous – often recent – used machines are available, including lease returns, which represent an economically attractive alternative to new investments. Leasing and financing solutions are also offered for new machines, demonstration machines, and refurbished machines.

Refurbished machines are technically upgraded to new machine standard at Seydelmann. The refurbishment only begins after the order has been placed, so that individual customer requirements can be taken into account. After complete disassembly, testing, replacement of all safety-relevant and worn parts, and a final test run, the machines are given a new year of manufacture and an updated warranty.

The new showroom perfectly complements the existing customer center. There, machines can be tested under real conditions and products and applications can be developed together with customers.

Parallel to the showroom, Seydelmann is pushing ahead with another major project: the construction of a new surface grinding shop, which will further expand vertical integration and quality while simplifying internal processes and shortening distances.

Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann looks back on a successful 2025 and is focusing on targeted investments to further expand production capacities and customer focus for further growth.

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The entire PetFood PRO team wishes all readers and business partners every success for 2026. We already look forward to working with you again and to discovering lots of new things and interesting people together.

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“Pet is not a gift. No matter the holiday” is the name of an awareness campaign from Club 4 Paws, a premium pet food brand by Kormotech. Ahead of the winter holidays, it emphasizes that giving pets as gifts is unethical and can lead to painful consequences.

The goal of the campaign is to reduce the number of pets in shelters and increase the number of responsible pet parents. The creators emphasize that bringing a pet into a home should be a deliberate decision, not a holiday surprise. When adults give a child a puppy or kitten, it may seem heartwarming, but the emotional desire to delight a child often masks the lack of readiness for daily care and long-term responsibility.

This is the message of Club 4 Paws’ animated video. In the story, a boy receives a Jack Russell Terrier puppy for Christmas. It begins like a fairy tale about a wish being fulfilled, but it has a sad ending: as soon as the puppy starts getting into mischief, it irritates the family and becomes unwanted. They surrender it to a shelter, and the dog ends up among other abandoned pets.

This story is not a fictional exaggeration. In the United Kingdom, around 250,000 pets are surrendered to shelters every year, and they are abandoned 30% more frequently during the Christmas season. In the United States, 6 million pets end up in shelters annually, and according to PETA — the world’s largest animal rights organization — thousands of people abandon gifted cats and dogs during the holidays because they are not prepared to care for them.

According to Four Paws, as of 2023 there were more than 600 million stray pets worldwide. Among European countries, Romania has the highest number — over 600,000. Due to the specifics of Romanian legislation, even dogs that reach shelters are not always given a chance at a new life. They have only 14 days to be adopted; after that, they may be euthanized, as the practice is still permitted for healthy dogs in Romania.

“It’s important not only to focus on placing pets but also to address the root causes of homelessness,” the Club 4 Paws team says. “We believe that by spreading awareness about this issue, we can reduce the desire to give pets as gifts and encourage people to carefully weigh the pros and cons before adoption.”

Join the Club 4 Paws campaign and remind your friends and family that “Pet is not a gift. No matter the holiday.”

Club 4 Paws is a premium balanced pet food brand for cats and dogs, created in 2004 by the global pet food company Kormotech. Today, Club 4 Paws products are available in over 50 countries worldwide.

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Fresh meat and frozen blocks, bones and tendons, additions like fruit, vegetables or vitamins and minerals: Petfood applications pose major challenges for machines in terms of processing and uniform mixing. What’s more: Well thought-out Hygienic Design is crucial to minimize contamination risks and cleaning downtimes.

K+G Wetter mixer grinders: combining uniform mixing, high output and excellent hygiene

In the grinders with optional mixing function, the reverse-running feed worm supports the mixing paddle and continuously transports meat, spices and other ingredients from the bottom of the hopper into the mixing circuit. This ensures that the material is thoroughly mixed and blended. For commercial and industrial use, K+G Wetter offers the MAW 114 to 200 series of automatic mixer grinders and the MWW 130 to 200 series of mixer angle grinders.

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This edition will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across Asia and beyond for three intensive days of business networking, cutting-edge technology showcases, and knowledge exchange across the entire animal feed and health value chain from animal feed, poultry, aqua feed, pet food, along with state-of-art technologies and solutions covering feed additives and ingredients, feed milling, automation, formulation, health ingredients, packaging, data analysis, quality control and more.

Two Proven Events, One Powerful Experience
The co-location of VICTAM & GRAPAS Asia 2026 with VIV Health & Nutrition Asia will create a unique synergy: VICTAM's position as the world's largest dedicated event for the animal feed processing industry combined with VIV's extensive worldwide network in animal health and nutrition. Together, these shows will attract a diverse professional audience including feed formulators and mill managers, animal nutritionists and veterinarians, CEOs and operations directors, animal feed compounders, aquafeed producers, integrators, health solution providers, and pharmaceutical specialists.

For 2026, VICTAM & GRAPAS Asia 2026 also introduces Themed Days designed to enhance visitor engagement and deliver focused learning experiences. In cooperation with feed associations from Thailand and Southeast Asia, feed millers with specific buying intentions are exclusively invited. To match need and demand and stimulate valuable contacts between visitors and exhibitors, each day will also spotlight specific sectors and products through live machinery demonstrations, technical presentations, and expert-led training sessions.

Feed Milling Focus will emphasize hammer mills and dryers, focusing on energy efficiency and product consistency. Perfect for feed mill operators, factory managers, and engineers seeking to boost production performance and sustainability.

Flour Milling Focus will highlight roller mills and storage systems, showcasing solutions for safe and efficient grain handling. Ideal for grain processors, storage facility operators, and logistics professionals looking to enhance safety and streamline operations.

Pet and Aqua Feed Focus will concentrate on extruders, bagging, weighing, and dosing technologies, demonstrating precision and innovation in feed formulation. Tailored for nutritionists, formulators, and equipment specialists aiming to optimize feed quality and production accuracy.

VICTAM Asia 2026, co-located with VIV Health & Nutrition Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2026, is expected to welcome 300+ exhibitors and over 9000 visitors from around the world and will spotlight companies introducing breakthrough technologies that promote sustainability, automation, and precision in industrial production. Some spotlighted exhibitors and innovations include:

Environmental & Sustainable Process Technologies

● Geelen Counterflow (Netherlands) – Provides counterflow dryers and coolers achieving up to 80% energy savings and zero emissions, setting new benchmarks in heat recovery and carbon reduction.

● Cimbria Heid GmbH (Denmark) – maximizing production with low-energy consumption, minimal dust emissions, and optimized process efficiency to ensure consistent feed quality and sustainable performance.

Automation, Digitalization & Precision

● KSE Process Technology B.V. (Netherlands) – Developer of the PROMAS ST process automation platform, integrating dosing, weighing, and batching for Industry 4.0-ready, waste-free operations.

● ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel A/S (Denmark) – offers an extensive line of equipment and complete plant solutions for the production of high-quality feed and biomass products

● Hydronix Ltd (United Kingdom) – A global leader in microwave moisture sensors, enabling real-time quality control, improved product consistency, and energy-efficient production.

● iGrain ApS (Denmark) – Introduces IoT-based post harvest monitoring systems that measure temperature, humidity, and CO₂, preventing spoilage and improving food safety.

Turnkey & Mechanical Innovations

● Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) – Pioneers in pelleting and conditioning technology for feed, biofuel, and recycling applications, featuring odor reduction and energy recovery capabilities.

● Ottevanger Milling Engineers (Netherlands) – is a leading global supplier of production equipment and processing lines for the grain processing and compound feed industry.

● YEMMAK A.S. (Turkey) – Designs turnkey feed plants with integrated energy recovery, waste reduction, and renewable fuel systems, supporting circular economy initiatives with 50% less assembly time.

● Vibrafloor (France) – Developer of the self-emptying silo floor system using vibration for complete, dust-free discharge, improving safety and hygiene in bulk handling.

Thermal & Environmental Control

● FrigorTec GmbH (Germany) – Producer of Granifrigor™ grain cooling systems that maintain ideal storage conditions without chemicals, reducing spoilage and extending grain shelf life.

“VICTAM Asia 2026 is excited to be in co-location with VIV Health and Nutrition Asia again to host the complete animal nutrition event for the region; it’s a movement toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable feed and grain industries,” said Mr. Sebas van den Ende, General Manager of Victam International. “We invite all exhibitors, visitors, and members of the media to join us in Bangkok to explore innovation, connect with global leaders, and help shape the future of animal nutrition and food production in Asia.”

Building on this vision, VICTAM Asia 2026 aims to enhance the quality and engagement of the exhibition, attract the right mix of exhibitors and buyers, and foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across the feed and grain sectors. With special themed days, live demonstrations, guided sessions, and technical presentations, the event will deliver a more immersive and business-focused experience for all participants. Through close cooperation with regional associations and industry experts, VICTAM Asia continues to strengthen its role as Asia’s leading meeting point for the feed, grain, and flour processing industries.

In addition, the Thai Feed Mill Association announced plans to collaborate closely with the event organizers by co-hosting technical seminars focusing on feed safety, energy management, and sustainable production practices. “We encourage all our members to take part in Victam Asia 2026 to explore new innovations and build meaningful partnerships with both local and international players. This is a platform where knowledge becomes opportunity and innovation drives business growth” Mr. Somphob Auesongtham, Secretary General of the Thai Feed Mill Association concluded.

With a strong focus on innovation, knowledge exchange, and business growth, VICTAM Asia, VIV Health & Nutrition Asia, and GRAPAS Asia 2026, offers unparalleled opportunities for companies to showcase their latest technologies, network with key decision-makers, and explore new market potential, further reaffirming Bangkok’s position as the agrifood technology and development in the region.

Register to visit the show now and begin planning your visit to Bangkok this March.

The current situation is still not as optimal as it was estimated. Above all, the health of exhibitors and visitors and the successful outcome of the event are most important to the organizers.

In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, which has forced the Royal Thai Government to implement new strict measures to control the spread of the pandemic, and the delays of the vaccination programs in several Asian countries, VICTAM and VIV do not see the opportunity to realize a large-scale event on the short term. Looking at the ongoing travel restrictions from and to Asia, the organizers also believe that it is not possible to guarantee the event quality as we know them for. The postponement to the third quarter of 2022 is in the interest of the whole industry.

VICTAM Asia in co-location with Health & Nutrition Asia are thus rescheduled to September 7-9, 2022. The new venue selected is IMPACT Halls 9-10, in Bangkok, Thailand. The objective remains the same: to realize the Total Animal Feed and Health event.

The dates secured in September 2022 will give all stakeholders room to breathe and pay attention to other vital issues. The organizers’ mission is to present a strong, value-adding event to the industry with high benefits for all parties.

VICTAM Corporation and VIV worldwide will also continue their partnership in Europe in 2022 by co-locating VICTAM International and VIV Europe at the Jaarbeurs venue in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from May 31 – June 2, 2022. With the high percentage of vaccinations in Europe there is no reason to doubt that this show can successfully go on as planned.

For more information, please visit the official websites www.victamasia.com and www.vivhealthandnutrition.nl. 

Sebas van den Ende                                                  Heiko M. Stutzinger

General Manager                                                         Director VIV worldwide and Managing Director

VICTAM Corporation                                                 VNU Asia Pacific and VNU Europe

Press contacts.

For more information, please contact:

• Mrs. Frederiken van Hilten, fvanhilten@victam.com (Marketing and Communications Manager VICTAM)
• Ms. Elena Geremia, elena@vnueurope.com (Senior Marcom Manager VIV worldwide)
• Ms. Saengtip Techapatiphandee, saengtip@vnuexhibitionsap.com (Assistant Marcom Manager VNU Asia Pacific)

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IFTC 2022: 31 May/1 June 2022, Utrecht, the Netherlands

The 2^nd International Feed Technology Congress (IFTC 2022), organized by Wageningen University and the VICTAM Foundation will be held from 31 May/1 June 2022 during the VICTAM International 2022 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

            After the successful 1^st edition, brought together 120 researchers from 26 different countries of all continents in Cologne, Germany, the 2^nd edition again will focus on bringing together researchers from universities, research institutions and industry to discuss the latest developments in feed technology. During the 1^st IFTC, valorization of raw materials by technology, current process developments and outcomes of feed technology with respect to feed formulation were major topics. A special Workshop was organized to discuss current and future issues of importance in feed manufacturing technology. Contributions and the results of the Workshop were recently published as a special issue of the ‘Animal Feed Science & Technology’ journal. The successful format of the 1^st IFTC will guarantee high quality presentations by world-renowned experts, open discussions, and publication of the latest scientific and practical developments in feed technology during the 2^nd IFTC.

The 2^nd IFT Congress will be held in Utrecht, the Netherlands during the VICTAM International Exhibition in 2022. Please save the date of the Conference (31 May/1 June 2022) and share this message with your contacts or any person who might be interested in presenting their paper. The topics of the conference and speakers will be published soon.

Further announcements on the submission organization will come by August/September 2021.

By Dr A.F.B. van der Poel,

Wageningen University & Research,

Animal Nutrition group, Wageningen,

The Netherlands

Potential speakers are invited to submit noncommercial abstracts on topics including:
• New research on companion animal nutrition;
• Novel ingredients and their potential applications in pet food or treat formulations;
• Data, trends and predictions for the pet food market, focusing on Europe and including opportunities for innovation;
• New pet retailing information pertinent to the selling or distribution of pet food, including via e-commerce, in Europe;
• New information or ideas for marketing pet food, including via social media;
• New information, techniques or processes for product development in pet food;
• Update on regulatory information relevant to pet food in the European Union;
• New research, technology or processes for pet food production;
• New research, technology or other information on pet food packaging;
• New, specific information on one focused aspect of pet food safety (no general overviews of regulations or pet food safety programs).

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting conference!

The aim of the training is to provide the necessary information to the participants on the revised version and cover the following topics:  
- FAMI-QS Certification Process 
- FAMI-QS Code 
- FAMI-QS Process Documents
- FAMI-QS Regulatory Compliance 

Who should attend the ‘FAMI-QS: Awareness in Feed Safety’ training program?
- Anyone involved in the implementation of the FAMI-QS Certification System (Quality Managers, Consultants, etc.)
- Internal FAMI-QS Auditor 
- Producers, Suppliers and Traders of Specialty Feed Ingredients 
- Individuals who want to get further information on FAMI-QS Certification 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
- Venue: LE MERIDIEN BANGKOK, 40/5 Surawong Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand 
- Schedule: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 
- Admission Fee: 150 € per participant (the fee includes training material, coffee breaks and lunch) 
- Binding registration: 16th February 2018. 
- To register, please fill in the attached registration form and email it to info@fami-qs.org. 

Besides its market value, a credible/ accredited Third Party Certification could also be a useful tool in hands of competent authorities, regarding, e.g. planning of the official controls or “granting” market access to products or operators.   

Third Party Certification is not meant to substitute the responsibilities of competent authorities, but has been increasingly recognized by a number of them as an important element, which not only supports their enforcement role, but can also help setting state-of-the-art practices at global level and, as such, facilitate understanding and exchanges worldwide.  

To enhance better understanding of the role of Third Party Certification in Feed and Food Safety and the role of FAMI-QS in feed safety, a one day workshop on the 4th of April 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia will be organized. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:  
- Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, Jalan DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav E.1.2 No 1&2, - Kawasan Mega Kuningan Jakarta, Indonesia 12950  
- Schedule: 10:00 - 16:00 
- Binding registration: 15 March 2018 
- For more information on the workshop please contact FAMI-QS Secretariat at +32 2 550 3452 or info@fami-qs.org. 
- Please complete the Registration Form and return it to: FAMI-QS secretariat, info@fami-qs.org. 

Read all about the FVG Select 2017 event, the VICTAM Asia 2018 preview, the Global feed survey from Alltech, Industry news, the Nutrition and feed survey by WATT Global Media and much more. Subscribe here if you would like to receive the next edition via e-mail. Please add in the message if you would like to receive the printed version of Showtime.

You can now book your stand for VICTAM Asia 2018! You can find all the detailed information on our website: http://victam-asia.com/exhibitors.  

The floor plan will be online as soon as possible. Please mention your preferred location on the comments box of the application form. If you book before October 1st you will receive an early bird discount! 

The last edition in 2016 was sold out. You can read all about the facts & figures of VICTAM ASIA 2016 here. We expect this edition to sell out as well so secure your stand space as soon as possible. 

For any further questions, please feel free to contact us at expo@victam.com or via +31 33 246 4404.

We look forward to meeting you in Bangkok, Thailand, in March 2018!

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The EU-28 (Greece, Malta and Luxembourg excluded) figures show that poultry feed production grew by 2%, whereas pig feed fell by 1% and cattle feed remained stable. On the pig feed side, after 2 years of moderate growth, the production decreased by 1% in 2016. This can partly be explained by the effects of African Swine Fever in Eastern Europe, which weighed heavily on the development of pork production, but also by low market prices for pork the first half of 2016 and large availability of feed grade cereals at low prices which benefitted on-farm mixing.  

Read the full article from AllAboutFeed here.

“Als organisatie maken wij al jaren een gestage groei door”, laat Operationeel Directeur Wouter Kuijpers weten. “In het verleden is er om diverse redenen nooit voor gekozen om over te gaan naar een ISO 9001 certificering. Door de nieuwe ‘High Level Structure’ (HLS) van de normering is nu echter het moment gekomen om aan te tonen dat de processen binnen Dinnissen voldoen aan de gestelde eisen van ISO 9001:2015. Voor de bestaande en toekomstige klanten zal deze certificering onderschrijven dat kwaliteit en het continue verbeteren hiervan in het DNA van Dinnissen zit.” 

Lees hier het complete artikel van De Molenaar.

Against this backdrop, the European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) and its sectorial network the European Pellet Council (EPC) will host an International Pellet Conference on the 14th of June, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. The “European Pellet Future” conference will be held in conjunction with the FVG Select 2017. During this conference, technical and financial topics will be addressed, including but not limited to; pellet quality, pellet safety, cost and energy optimisation and risk management. One of the benefits of attending such AEBIOM conferences is to receive updates on ongoing EU legislative processes as well as statistical information on bioenergy. This provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the most recent advancements in the sector. 

The full article by Suzi Dominy, Executive editor/Publisher, Aquafeed.com can be downloaded below. 

The 8th edition of the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference aims to address the most pressing issues facing today’s nutritionists and animal feed producers. The one-day event, held on June 14, 2017 in Cologne, Germany, will circle around several key topics: antibiotic elimination strategies, animal feed additives, alternative ingredients and monogastric gut health. Download the flyer for more information or go to www.fvgselect.com. 

The Hydro-Mix HT is a high temperature sensor that will measure moisture in materials that have a process temperature of up to 120°C.  This makes it ideal for installation before or after dryers or in mixing systems. Typical applications include animal feed production, rice and grain processing or other similar applications that need to control moisture in high temperature materials. 

The Hydro-Mix XT is a digital moisture sensor that has measurement modes that optimise results in materials such as grain, rice and other similar materials. This sensor has an external seal enabling it to be installed in dusty or liquid processes or applications, from 1 Bar Vacuum to 5 Bar pressure. 

Both of our new sensors, unlike other systems available in the market, comprise a single unit that contains all on-board functionality such as signal processing, smoothing and averaging.  These sensors come with fixing plates that makes them easy to install flush with the internal wall in drying, ducting, conveying and mixing systems.  

All Hydronix sensors are designed for use in flowing materials with readings being taken 25 times per second as the material passes across the ceramic sensing face.  With Digital Inputs/Output, a choice of measurement modes, free configuration and calibration software and a global sales and support network, Hydronix is already the supplier of choice for many OEM equipment manufacturers, system integrators and end-users. 

Figure 1: Hydro-Mix HT                         Figure 2: Hydro-Mix XT

Please visit our website for further details: www.hydronix.com. Email us on enquiries@hydronix.com or by calling +44 1483 468900. 

For enquiries regarding the press release please contact: Melany George, Marketing Executive: mgeorge@hydronix.com. 

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Bulkwagenproducent Welgro in Groenlo speelde al langer met het idee om een 4-asser te bouwen zonder in te boeten op het totale laadvermogen, vertelt marketingmanager Jarno Meijer. “De afnemers kozen tot nu toe nog allemaal voor de traditionele drie-asser. De Hoop Mengvoeders is de eerste voerleverancier die de overstap naar de nieuwe bulkwagen maakt. De eindontwikkeling hebben we in nauw overleg met De Hoop gedaan.” 

Meer over de ontwikkeling van de nieuwe 4-asser van Welgro in een van de komende edities van De Molenaar. 

This is not the only benefit for KSE. “We supply various machines, each with its unique features. This means one and the same part can differ per machine. By using 3D printing, we can produce very flexible. This allows us to deploy developments much better and faster in a shorter time”, Willemse adds enthusiastically.

KSE sees a lot of future opportunities for 3D printing. With a brand new assembly hall and many product innovations it continues to invest in the future to meet customer requirements.
About KSE Process Technology

Founded in 1973, KSE Process Technology is a family business that has grown to a worldwide concern. It supplies everything a factory needs to dose, weigh and transport materials. Besides the ALFRA dosing and weighing systems, it provides PROMAS automation solutions and services for the animal feed industry and related industries.

For more information, visit www.kse.nl or follow KSE on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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Marijke Vreugdenhil
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Tel: +31 (0)497 383818
Marijke.Vreugdenhil@kse.nl

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En organiseren onder de noemer FIAAP, VICTAM en GRAPAS internationale vakbeurzen in de diervoeding, rijst- en bloemverwerking en biomassa industrieën in Europa en Azië. Op 13 en 14 juni 2017 lanceren wij een nieuw evenement in Keulen, Duitsland: FVG Select 2017.  FVG Select is een nieuw format bestaande uit drie elementen: een uitgebreid congres programma, een matchmaking programma en een vakbeurs voor een geselecteerd aantal bedrijven. Voor meer informatie over Victam International BV ga naar www.victam.com.

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Victam International B.V. is the organizer of FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS International in Cologne, Germandy and FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Victam also organizes the brand new FVG Select Event in Cologne, Germany, from 13014 June, 2017.

For more information: www.victam.com

Important dates:
- FVG Select 2017, June 13 – 14, 2017 New event!
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS Asia 2018, March 27 – 29, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS International 2019, June 12 – 14, 2019, Cologne, Germany.

Victam International B.V. is de organisator van de vakbeurzen FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS International in Keulen, Duitsland en FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Zij organiseert tevens het gloednieuwe FVG Select evenement in Keulen. FVG Select wordt op 13 & 14 juni gehouden in de KoelnMesse in Keulen.

Voor meer informatie: www.victam.com

Belangrijke data:
- FVG Select 2017, 13 – 14 juni, 2017, Keulen, Duitsland.  Nieuw evenement!
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS Asia 2018, 27 – 29 maart, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS International 2019, 12 – 14 juni, 2019, Keulen, Duitsland.

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• Gestionar las relaciones con los clientes en España
• Representar a VICTAM durante eventos relacionados en España
• Ofrecer apoyo en la promoción de los visitantes
• Establecer y mantener relaciones con asociaciones, medios de comunicación, etc.
• Supervisar y notificar desarrollos y tendencias relevantes del mercado en los sectores de piensos, granos o biomasa en España

Perfil:
• Tener experiencia relevante en ventas en relación con ferias, conferencias y eventos
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• Beobachtung relevanter Marktentwicklungen und Trends im Bereich der Futtermittel-, Getreide- und Biomasseindustrie in Deutschland und diesbezügliche Berichterstellung

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• Kundenorientiert
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• Affinität zu Ausstellungen
• Reisebereitschaft
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Bei Interesse bitte bevor 16. September Kontakt aufnehmen mit:
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The Aquafeed Innovation Award was won by Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte. Ltd. It was accepted on their behalf by Michael van den Dries.

The runner up for the GRAPAS Innovation Awards was Agentis Innovations. The award was accepted by Yiannis Christodoulou.

The winner of the GRAPAS Innovation Awards was Eye-Grain Aps. The award was accepted by Peer Hansen.

The Animal Feed Technology & Nutrition Award was won by Huvepharma. The award was accepted by Lode Nollet.

More pictures of the exhibition can be found in this Google Photos album.

The conference, which draws the aquafeed industry together from throughout Asia Pacific and beyond, focuses on advances in feed processing and formulation that bring practical solutions to the commercial aquaculture feed sector.
Early Bird registration is now open and offers a discounted registration fee in addition to group and other discounts. Special rates are also available for students and Thai speakers.

"We are grateful to Buhler, Nutriad, Olmix and Wenger for stepping forward to support this year's conference as sponsors", said Suzi Dominy, Aquafeed.com's publisher and the conference organizer. "We applaud their commitment to helping us bring information and knowledge to this specialized and vital sector of the aquaculture industry; they help us reach more people who can benefit from the expertise our presenters bring".

PROGRAM±
- INTERACTIONS OF EXTRUSION AND INGREDIENTS FOR AQUATIC FEEDS - Joseph P. Kearns, Vice President Aqua-Feed Div., Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., USA       
- DURABLE SINKING FISH FEED WITH LOW STARCH FORMULATIONS AND AN EXAMPLE WITH INSECT MEAL AS ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN - Urs Wuest, Product Management Aquafeed & Petfood, Business Unit Nutrition, Bühler AG, Switzerland
- PRE-PROCESSING OF FEEDSTUFFS TO IMPROVE THEIR FEEDING VALUE FOR AQUACULTURE FEEDS - Dr. Dominique P. Bureau, Professor, University of Guelph, Canada
- GART AS A PLATFORM TO INVESTIGATE DISEASE CONTROL STRATEGIES AGAINST AHPND/EMS IN SHRIMP - Dr. ir. Margriet Drouillon, Business Developer Aqua UGent, Belgium
- ADVANCES IN AMINO ACID NUTRITION OF SHRIMP - Dr. Alexandros Samartzis, Regional Technical Sales Manager, Evonik (SEA), Singapore
- PLANT EXTRACTS IN AQUACULTURE FEEDS: FROM MODES OF ACTION TO PRACTICAL APPLICATION - Clementine Oguey, Aqua Product Expert, PANCOSMA & Associates, Switzerland
- EFFECT OF AN ALGO-CLAY BASED BIOCATALYST ON THE DIGESTIVE AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF JUVENILE SHRIMP (LITOPENAEUS VANNAMEI) - Maarten Jay van Schoonhoven, Aqua BU manager, Olmix, France
- FEED FOR THE FUTURE: THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY - Dr. M A Kabir Chowdhury, Global Product Manager - Aquaculture, Jefo Nutrition Inc., Canada
- FUNCTIONAL FEEDS – BAD BUG BUSTERS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT FROM DISEASE IN FARMED FISH AND SHRIMP - Dr. Peter Coutteau, Business Unit Manager – Aquaculture, Nutriad International NV, Belgium

Press contact: Suzi Dominy email: suzidominy@hawaii.rr.com

The GRAPAS Awards organised by Milling and Grain had joint winners.

Alapala (pictured above) won the award for their Similago II Rollermill.

Buhler AG (pictured above) won the award for their Antares Plus Rollermill.

The Aquafeed Innovation Award organised by Aquafeed.com was won by Tovalia Intelscan SARL (pictured above) for their iScan Silo Moisture Sensor.

The FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award organised by AllAboutFeed was won by Adifo (pictured above) for their One tool - MultiModel - MultiSpecies tool.

More pictures of the award ceremony and the exhibition can be found in this album.

Submissions to the call for papers for oral presentations are due November 1, 2014. The FIAAP 2015 content advisory board is seeking noncommercial abstracts on the latest research and information on topics such as animal nutrition, formulation and new developments in the ingredient and additives industry.

The topic should be original to FIAAP International 2015 and the information should be new and innovative. The submission must include evidence of past speaking experience. For more information, please visit www.wattagnet.com/169305.html

About FIAAP
FIAAP exhibitions and conferences cover the ingredients and additives used within the formulation of animal feeds and are attended by senior executives from all over the world. The conference is geared toward the interests of nutritionists, veterinarians, feed formulators, CEOs, feed mill directors, integrators, co-operatives, hatcheries, etc. across the poultry, swine and dairy industries. 

Presented by WATT Global Media and Feed International magazine, the 6th FIAAP International Conference will take place June 9, 2015, in Cologne, Germany, and will be co-located with VICTAM International together with the 8th Aquafeed Horizons Conference on June 9, 2015, and Petfood Forum Europe on June 10, 2015. The 2015 VICTAM International event combines the FIAAP, VICTAM and GRAPAS exhibitions (and their respective conferences) under one roof at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, June 9-11, 2015.

The EU depends for 75% of its needs for protein-rich ingredients for feeding purpose on the global world markets. Some of these GM products, maize, soy and rapeseed are already commercialized abroad, others will be harvested and made available in the key exporting regions to the EU as from autumn 2014. Further delays in the EU authorization process may, therefore, lead to significant shortage and trade disruptions due to unavoidable presence of these GM events in our supplies of both GM and non-GM material. This would trigger uncertainty on import flows, supply chain disruptions and price hikes for basic food products and major feed ingredients as well as undermine the competitiveness of the EU food, feed and livestock sectors, if a decision is not taken in July 2014.

The 8 GM products have been deemed safe by the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) and have reached the final stage of the risk management process. The decisions for the related EU import authorizations lay in the hands of the EU Commission: some of them are awaited since the end of 2013.

Footnote:
(1) Maize MON 87460, Rapeseed GT 73, Soybean 305423, Soybean MON87708, Soybean MON87705, Soybean BPS-CV127-9, Maize T25 and Cotton T304-40

The Aquafeed Innovation Award was won by Norvidan for their NODS - Norvidan On-line Density System.

FUMzyme, a purified enzyme from Biomin to detoxify mycotoxins in animals has won the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award. The runner up was Kemin with its multi-enzyme product. More information can be found on this AllAboutFeed page.

4B Braime Elevator Components won the GRAPAS Award with their Hazardmon product. Recommended were Morillon for their Super SHG Hydrascrew and Buhler for their Combistoner.

The Aquafeed Horizons Asia Conference presents advances in formulation and processing technology, while the FIAAP Conference focuses on feed additives and ingredients. Both meetings feature presentations by international teams of industry experts.

The full programs, presentation summaries, speaker biographies and registration can be found at: www.feedconferences.com

Petfood Forum Asia 2014 will feature numerous experts sharing their knowledge and insights on pet nutrition and ingredients, the Asian and global petfood markets, new product development, petfood safety and production and much more. Registration is now available for Petfood Forum Asia, which will be held April 9, 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, in conjunction with Victam Asia/FIAAP Asia 2014.

View the full conference agenda here.

Petfood Forum Asia 2014 is co-located with VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia, one of the largest agrifeed trade shows in the world. Victam Asia is scheduled for April 8-10, 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

Petfood Forum Asia does not have any exhibits; all exhibits are part of VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia, which Petfood Forum Asia co-locates with at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre. Petfood Forum Asia 2014 participants will be able to visit all VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia exhibits. Registration is separate and free if you register in advance.

VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia has arranged for special discounted rates at four hotels in Bangkok -- all easily accessible to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre via convenient public transportation. Find details and further travel information on the Victam website.

Thai Union Feedmill is also studying the use of enzymes in fish and shrimp feeds to increase nutrient digestion and maximize nutrient utilization of fish and shrimp.

Application of enzymes also enables the company to reduce the use of fish meal in aqua feeds in order to respond to customer’s concerns over sustainability of natural resources.

“The extrusion technology is more suitable in making both fish and shrimp feed as it treats the feed with high temperature and in a short time. We apply enzymes in the feed through a coating process, and this way the enzyme efficacy remains intact,” said Bunluesak Sorajjakit, managing director of Thai Union Feedmill.

Thai Union Feedmill installed an extruder from Wenger of the US at its feed mill in Samutsakhon province, about 90km west of Bangkok, late last year.

Supplies of extruders and other milling equipment from across the world will showcase their latest technology at VICTAM Asia and FIAAP Asia 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bangkok (BITEC), Thailand during 8-10 April 2014.

The two events are Asia’s biggest and most important exhibitions dedicated to the region’s feed industry.

“This is a historic bulk delivery of US soybeans to Vietnam,” he said, adding there are three more bookings for US soybeans fully loaded in handymax vessels by importers in Vietnam later in the year.

Handymax is a type of cargoship for transporting goods in bulk such as grains with its capacity ranging from 40,000-50,000 DWT (deadweight tonnage).

The crushers in Vietnam process soybeans into soybean oil. A co-product from the processing is soybean meal, which is sold to feed milllers across the country. 

Soybean meal is the main source of amino acids, which are building blocks of proteins in animals. That is why it is one of the most important ingredients in animal feed.   

Soybean meal from different origins contains a varying level of nutrient contents, particularly in amino acids and energy.   

To provide the latest studies on soybeans in animal nutrition, the US Soybean Export Council will take part in the FIAAP Conference 2014 held alongside FIAAP Asia 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Bitec) in Bangkok, Thailand on 9 April 2014.

The conference will also address various issues related to efficient use of novel feed additives for boosting health and growth of animals.

FIAAP Asia 2014 is an international event focused on feed ingredients and additives. It will take place at Bitec from 8-10 April 2014 together with VICTAM Asia 2014 and GRAPAS Asia 2014.

VICTAM is an exhibition dedicated to feed production technology, while GRAPAS focuses on grain and rice processing.

To shed light on this opportunity, Bioenergy International Magazine will organise a one-day conference titled ‘Pellets & Biomass Update Asia’ during Victam Asia 2014, an exhibition on feed and biomass technology that will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 8-10 April 2014.

The conference will look at how husks, shells, nuts, EFB’s (Empty Fruit Bunch), fines, dust or other residues from feed and food industries can provide internal energy cost reductions, waste management solutions or become valuable revenue streams.

The conference aims to describe the potentials, explore the opportunities and provide, for the region and the sector, relevant examples and case studies.

Victam Asia 2014 will be held alongside GRAPAS Asia 2014 (grain and rice processing) and FIAAP Asia 2014 (feed ingredients).

However, it is somewhat problematic in applying the right dose of enzymes due to their non-linear effects. Adding an enzyme at a wrong dose or at a higher level than those recommended by the manufacturer could lead to uneconomical results.

To fix this, Adifo, provider of software solutions for the feed industry from Belgium, has developed an enzyme module that defines the non-linear effects separate from the ingredient matrix, which is provided by the enzyme manufacturer as a reference for the user.

"The enzyme module that we develop is very unique. It sets up all the effects of the enzyme outside the feed formulation and the ingredient matrix," said Hans van der Wal, Adifo's Market Development Manager.

"This means that you just define in the system what the effect of the enzyme will be for a certain animal group, a certain nutrient and a certain ingredient. So, you can see right away what effect the enzyme has on energy, protein and other nutrients," he explained. 

Based on these unique features, the enzyme module of Bestmix accurately calculates the optimal inclusion rate of the enzyme.

Adifo will showcase its solutions for feed formulation at Victam Asia 2014, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-10 April 2014.

Driving the demand is the power sector. The report said since 2012 the South Korean government has imposed power companies with a generating capacity of 500MW or more to use renewable energy by 10% within 2022. 

To meet this target, a number of power producers in South Korea are turning to import biomass pellets as they are the most economical solution.

The sector used 55,000 tonnes of pellets in 2012, and their use is expected to jump to 400,000 tonnes in 2013, the report said.

Russia was the biggest supplier of pellets to South Korea in 2012, supplying 34.1% of its total import, followed by Malaysia 25.1%, Vietnam 24.7% and Indonesia 7.3%.

With its abundance in agricultural by-products such as rice husks, corn stalks and cobs, straw and more, Vietnam has a great opportunity to produce pellet fuels serving the energy sector in South Korea and worldwide.

To get an update on the biomass pellet business in Asia, the Bioenergy International will organize a conference on “Pellets & Biomass Update Asia” on 10 April 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.

It will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre or Bitec. The conference is a part of VICTAM Asia 2014, FIAAP Asia 2014 and GRAPAS Asia 2014.

Besides, he said, the expander technology also offers other advantages such as improving feed hygiene due to its high temperature, short-time treatment.

Currently, Trang Wattana Farm produces about 1500 tonnes/month of pellet feeds for use in its farm that rears 2500 sows and produces 4500 commercial pigs.

On average, the pigs (18-100kg) achieve an average daily gain (ADG) of 780g/day and FCR 2.4-2.5.

Mr Rawat targets to increase the ADG of the commercial pigs to over 800g/day and lower the FCR to below 2.4. And he hopes that the expander feed could enable him to achieve this target.

He will visit FIAAP and Victam Asia 2014, which will be held during 8-10 April 2014 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, in search of the expansion technology and learn more about its benefits from suppliers, his fellow pig farmers and feed millers who gain experiences in this technology.

Issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in November 2013, the report said Indonesia produced sufficient corn for making feed. However, feed millers preferred to procure corn from abroad because of its superior quality.

“Poor post-harvest handling, inconsistency in quality and high moisture content make local corn unfavourable for feed millers,” the report said, citing the Indonesian Feed Millers Association.

USDA forecasts that corn demand for feed in Indonesia would increase 6.4% to 6.6 million tonnes in 2013/2014 crop year, which started in November 2013.

The country’s corn imports in the year would increase by 12% to 1.9 million tonnes. Over 70% of Indonesia’s corn imports come from India, followed by Argentina, Brazil and the US.

To optimise the use of locally produced corn in Indonesia, feed millers and traders need to join forces with farmers to improve post-harvest handling, storage and preservation.

As the key ingredient in poultry feed, improving quality of local corn would significantly decrease the cost of poultry production, and make chicken and eggs more available at a more affordable price. 

Indonesian feed millers, corn growers and traders can update the latest technology and knowhow in post-harvest handling, storage and preservation at Victam Asia, FIAAP Asia and Grapas Asia 2014.

"The competition in the south is very tough, but we're confident that we'll be able to penetrate into this market. We target to set up the new plant in Dong Nai because we've been selling a big volume of piglet feeds in the province and the farmers are very happy with the quality of our products," said Dao Manh Luong, Austfeed's CEO.

Austfeed started shipping its feeds for sales in Dong Nai and other southern provinces since the end of 2012. The feeds are shipped from its feed mill in the central province of Binh Dinh and stored at its warehouse in the province before distribution to the customers.

"It will be a big project in Dong Nai because we see a big potential in the southern market. We plan to build a large-scale feedmill and invest in the latest technology for the operations there," he said.

Austfeed started moving south since 2011 when it built a feed mill in the central province of Binh Dinh. 

Although livestock production in the central was not so well developed at that time, it saw a potential to grow the market there.

"Our feed sales in the central were very slow in the past, but they're increasing to the level that we have decided to build a feedmill there. The living standard of people there is getting better and meat consumption is increasing, boosting the demand for livestock feed," said Mr Luong.

Initially, the plant in Binh Dinh had a capacity of 50,000 tonnes/year, but its capacity had been fully utilised after a year of the operations.

This has led the company to install the second production line capacity 100,000 tonnes/year in 2012 with all the equipment supplied by Buhler of Switzerland.

"We made the right decision to expand in the central because livestock production in the region is growing up quickly. Many pig and chicken farms in the south are moving to the central as they can't find land to expand their operations due to rapid urbanisation in the south," he said.

To find out technology for expansion of his feed business, Mr Luong will visit FIAAP & VICTAM Asia 2014. The event will take place at the Bangkok Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok,Thailand during 8-10 April 2014.

It is Asia's largest trade exhibition for the feed industry. Suppliers of milling technology and related equipment for feed manufacturing from over the world, along with international suppliers of feed additives and ingredients will participate to showcase their latest innovations at the event.

The plant, which also produces aquaculture feeds, has been operating at its full capacity of 8800 tonnes a month.

"It's time for us to build a feed mill dedicated to petfood production as we're seeing our petfood sales growing leaps and bounds. We have set aside USD 50 million for building the plant that will be equipped with the latest production technology," said Mr Narongchai.

The new petfood plant of Betagro will be located on its production complex in Lopburi and its construction will begin in late 2013.

Betagro has set up a team to study the petfood market in Thailand in order to develop the products that fit the need of the customers in the future. The team was also sent to learn about petfood technology in Europe.

Mr Narongchai said Betagro sold about 3000 tonnes of petfood/month. This accounts as about 12% share of the petfood market in Thailand. 

Thailand will rank the eighth fastest-growing market for pet care, which also includes petfood, in the world between 2013 and 2018, projects Euromonitor International, a market research firm.

It said pet care sales in Thailand will grow by about USD 300 million in the period, driven by rising incomes and levels of pet ownership. Increasing number of pets in emerging markets such as China, Thailand and India are switching to commercial petfood. 

In 2013, petfood accounts for 77% of the global pet care sales of USD 96 billion, said Euromonitor. 

To update petfood professionals in Asia on the global and regional petfood market trends, and advances in petfood nutrition and processing, FIAAP & VICTAM Asia 2014, Asia's largest trade exhibition dedicated to the Asian feed industry, will include a petfood conference during the event.

Called 'Petfood Forum Asia 2014, it will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) on 9 April 2014.

For more information, visit http://petfoodforum.petfoodindustry.com/PetfoodForumAsia.

The rise in feed demand is motivating feed millers in Indonesia to build more feed plants in 2013 and beyond.

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, a subsidiary of Thailand agri-food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc, is due to open its new feed mill in West Java, said Ong Mei Sian, directof of CP Indonesia.

Costing USD 30-40 million, the plant will have a capacity of 20,000 tonnes/month production of poultry feeds.

The company will build two more feed mills in Bali and Pandang in 2014 with an investment of USD 20 million for each plant.

CP Indonesia currently operates seven feed mills in Indonesia with a combined capacity of about four million tonnes.

In June 2013, InVivo Indonesia, a subsidiary of InVivo Group from France, opened its fifth feed mill in West Java, said managing director Felix Segalen.

Costing USD 15 million, the plant has a capacity of 150,000 tonnes/year and its capacity can be doubled in the future.

It has two production lines, one for livestock and the other for fish feeds. Stolz, French milling equipment manufacturer, supplied its latest technology for the plant, which is one of the most modern feed mills in Indonesia.

Stolz as well as other milling equipment suppliers from over the world will showcase its latest technology at VICTAM Asia 2014, which, along with FIAAP Asia,  is Asia's largest trade exhibition dedicated to the feed industry.

The owners, President and CEO Tom Tylutki, Vice President of Marketing and CFO Caroline Rasmussen, Vice-President for Development Vajesh Durbal, and Lynn Gilbert bring unique experience and skill sets to the company.

AMTS and Adifo will join forces to integrate the Cornell model into the cloud based FaaS (Formulation as a Service) ration balancing tool. This tool will enable nutritionists, consultants and all industry partners to communicate and share data in real time via the cloud, always providing up to date information to their customers and partners.

Tom Tylutki, President and CEO at AMTS says: "It is our mission to provide and promote integrated solutions that enhance the economic and environmental sustainabilityof animal agriculture and allied industries. We have known the BESTMIX® products for quite some time now and we are convinced that these tools bring great value to feed producing companies.”

Reaching the top
Following an intense ten-month period of training, Ernst Nef presented the graduates of this year’s course their Diplomas in the Hotel Uzwil, qualifying them as Feed Production Engineers or confirming their attendance of the course. In his entertaining address, Ernst Nef emphasized the high significance of training and continuing education. He expressed his admiration for the students’ decision to go back to school: “By making this far-reaching decision, you took up a challenge that you have now successfully met. Today, you have reached the top. With the knowledge you have acquired and your great commitment, you now have the right instruments available to satisfy the rigorous requirements of safe and economical animal feed production.” He said that the goal was on the one hand to meet consumers’ needs for hygienic feeds that are safe for humans and animals alike. On the other hand, he said that companies were increasingly facing the challenge of producing and marketing feeds more efficiently and especially more responsibly while meeting legal regulations and directives.

A Russian as the best in class
Ernst Nef personally handed each graduate their diploma, adding some amusing personal anecdote to his congratulations. It has become a tradition for the SFT to distinguish the student with the highest grade during each diploma-awarding ceremony. This year the award in the form of a commemorative plaque went to the Russian Grigory Khoroshchenko, who attended the course in German – a foreign language for him. Grigory Khoroshchenko works as an Area Manager Feed & Biomass in the Bühler branch office in Moscow. Peter Hofer, Vice President of the School Board of the SFT, congratulated the best in class for his outstanding average grade of 5.54 (out of 6) and handed him the traditional pewter plaque.

New concept
The Diploma Course on Feed Manufacturing Technology was held for the second time on the basis of a new concept. The course starts in the spring with a 15-week preparatory correspondence course. This is followed by a four-week intensive course in Uzwil. In the autumn, the second block is then held with a preparatory correspondence course of the same length and the final intensive block in Uzwil. In the two preparatory courses, the students must deal with 21 different subjects. During the two intensive courses, they must pass a total of 14 written exams. The highlight and completion of each individual block are the two verbal examinations in the core subjects in front of a panel of experts. The new concept reduces the students’ absence from their jobs.
The 33^rd Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology will start in January 2015 and be held in English.

Focus on practice
The SFT is a not-for-profit association that is recognized by the Swiss Feed Manufacturers Association (VSF) as an institution of training and continuing education. The goal of the SFT is to impart practice-oriented specialist knowledge on feed production to professionals from the feed manufacturing industry and related industries. Successful completion of the Diploma Course enables graduates to understand all the modern production processes in a feed manufacturing plant and to apply them meaningfully in practice. Bühler, the international Technology Group, is the partner of the SFT. More than 500 students from 65 countries have so far successfully completed the Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology. (pd)

Ernst Nef, School Director of the SFT (2nd from the right); Soeren Overgaard, Head of the Bühler Feed & Biomass Business Unit and President of the SFT School Board (right); and SFT Members of the School Board Urs Wuest (2nd from the left) and Peter Hofer (left) congratulate the best in class of the 32nd Diploma Course, Grigory Khoroshchenko from Russia (center).

The 12 students of the 32nd Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology with their instructors and the Managing Committee of the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT).

For more information, please contact:

Ernst Nef, School Director SFT, phone +41 71 955 33 63, e-mail sft.uzwil@buhlergroup.com

The company's location, next to the former flour mill Neumühle Otto Gräf, is situated in the Lahn valley of Hessen in Germany not far from Frankfurt/Main airport.

The company founder, Construction and master miller Dieter Otto Gräf started the company in 1992 with the patented vibration dampening technology to drastically reduce cereal temper time and energy cost.

To supplement its well known patented vibration dampening system for grain temper time reduction, the company offers a global assortment of systems for complete online process control:

• exact automatic moisture controllers and water dosage units ;
• precise continuous flow metering systems for granular or powdery bulk solids;
• accurate online temperature, moisture, protein and specific weight control systems;
• cereal and granular bulk solids heating cabinets;
• intensive powder hydration mixers;
• online colour control techniques for powdery bulk materials.

Analysts said the data may lessen the pressure on the central bank to ease its monetary policies to spur growth.

"Overall, the Thailand economy is in a pretty good shape right now," Rahul Bajoria, an economist with Barclays Capital told the BBC.

"It is unlikely that the central bank will cut rates anytime soon. The numbers clearly indicate that there is no urgent need to do that."

Inflation concerns

The floods in Thailand had an impact on some of the biggest industrial areas and resulted in many factories being shut.

That hurt Thailand's exports, one of the biggest drivers of its economic growth.

To make matters worse, a slowdown in demand from key global markets also hurt the export sector.

As a result, Thailand's government implemented various steps to help stoke domestic demand in an attempt to offset the decline in exports and sustain growth in the economy.

It raised minimum wages in various parts of the country, in some areas by as much as 40%.

The government also announced plans to spend 2tn Thai baht ($65bn; £40bn) on infrastructure projects after the devastating floods.

For its part, Thailand's central bank, the Bank of Thailand, cut interest rates in October last year, bringing down its key rate to 2.75% from 3%.

Analysts said that given the strong domestic demand and increased government spending, a rise in consumer prices remained a concern and may prompt the central bank to keep rates on hold in the short term.

"Domestic demand momentum is certainly picking up and this will spill over into 2013," said Eugene Leow of DBS Bank.

"The focus will likely turn towards inflation, especially considering the robust growth numbers."

Source: BBC News

Today, FEFAC states: "While pig feed production dropped by 2%, cattle and poultry feed have seen their production grow respectively by +1.5 and +1%. As a consequence, poultry feed consolidated its position of leading segment of EU compound feed production slightly above pig feed".

According to FEFAC, the most important factors which weighed on EU feed demand in 2012 were the still fragile economic situation of the pig sector and soaring feed material costs.

"Among the largest producing countries, Germany and UK performed rather well, with annual growth slightly above 2%, while France and Poland remained stable and Spain, Italy and the Netherlands saw their production fall at rates between -1 and -2%. Production of poultry feed in Southern Europe was affected in particular by the implementation of the new welfare standards for laying hens", stated FEFAC.

"The high cereal prices over the last two years contributed to improving the competitive market position of industrial compound feed production vs. home mixing. However, this gain was offset to a certain extent by the development of alternative pig feeding strategies based on roughly grinded feed and liquid feeding. As a result, Germany’s position as leading EU country in terms of total compound feed production before France was strengthened, with Spain scoring third place", added FEFAC.

For 2013, FEFAC expects a stabilisation in poultry feed production, a further reduction in pig feed production (-1%) and a slight increase in cattle feed demand (+1%).

"Further market uncertainties are linked to the impact of the implementation of the new group-housing requirements for sows. Overall, compound feed production is expected to remain unchanged vs. 2012", commented FEFAC.

FEFAC also warned that, with agricultural commodity prices expected to stay high, the average cost for supply of feed materials could be higher in 2013, as compared to 2012.

"After two major crop failures for soybean in South and North America, a record harvest for soybean is expected in Brazil in 2013, but its positive impact may be undermined by the storage and logistics issues it could trigger. On the cereals side, the uncertainty is still important regarding the quantity and quality of the next harvest, due to bad weather conditions in major exporting countries", it said.

Source: Feedinfo News Service

Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, explains, “the Feed Manual is designed to increase safety and feed quality at the production level both for industrial production and on farm mixing.” Ms de Athayde added, “We are very pleased that we have launched the Chinese language version of the Feed Manual. China is the number one producer of animal feed today and only by working together can we continue to ensure feed and food safety, while meeting the demands of 60% more food for 9 billion people by 2050 and to do so sustainably.”

The English and Chinese versions of the Feed Manual are available for download at www.ifif.org. An Arabic, French and Spanish language version of the Manual will be launched later in 2013.

The SFIS project is designed to measure and establish the role of specialty feed ingredients on the environmental impact of livestock production and the Scientific Council will provide independent expert advice on the project during the course of the work in order to ensure scientifically robust inputs in the analysis and prepare the ground for a future peer reviewed publication of the project output once it is completed.

Prof. Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering at the Technical University Berlin and Chairman of the SFIS Scientific Council, welcomes the “involvement of globally renowned experts in such an important project, which aims to contribute to global activities in the area of the environmental effect of livestock production.” Prof. Finkbeiner added “the Members of the Council would provide expert review for results of the projects, which will be shared with international stakeholders and with feed chain operators in order to encourage more sustainable livestock production globally.”

India’s millers have much to add to the efficient production of feedingstuffs in this diverse 1.3 billion population market. That is why Perenealde Publishers Limited of the UK and Assocom of India have joined together to bring the first Global Milling Conference, set down for Chennai, India from February 7-9, 2013.

“To gain first hand information, to network and to assess this important marketplace, a visit to the 1^st Global Milling Conference is a must for anyone working in the feed industry at a multi-national level,” says Roger Gilbert, publisher of Perendale Publishers’ magazine Grain and Feed Milling Technology.

He says the Indian market is so important internationally that his company has set up printing and distribution arrangements within India for its milling title this year.

“Attending this conference, which covers all aspects of milling, from feed to food, will not only be valuable in terms of understanding a market potential, but also offer presentations that deal with the latest developments in all aspects of milling in one place.”

The cost of attending is between US$1500-2000, including airfares, depending on your originating country. Details of the event’s venue, its program and other information can be found on its website at: http://assocom-india.com/gmc/index.php

Many companies have set up base in Asia Pacific, bringing innovative products and technological advancements to developing markets. Their state-of-the-art capabilities enable them to offer customised, efficient, cost-effective solutions with superior nutritional benefits to farmers in the region.

"These global participants' best practices have raised the standards and practices of the industry," said Frost & Sullivan Industry analyst Anjaneya Reddy. "However, with the outlook for the Asia Pacific economy still dim, feed suppliers have had to cut costs to maintain their customer base."

Farmers also prefer fresh feed over fortified or supplemented fodder for animals, as they have access to fresh feed across seasons. Additionally, farmers prefer alternatives to fortified food because their higher prices tend to shrink their already thin margins.

Concrete measures by the industry and the government to market the efficacy benefits of feed ingredients to farmers will boost adoption and expand the market.

"Suppliers must focus on creating awareness of the benefits of feed fortification, such as its ability to extend shelf-life, keep animals in good health, and provide quality products like meat and eggs," noted Reddy. "Organisations and various associations could also customize ingredients to suit the needs of the farmers, as well as take advantage of the safe image of various feed ingredients for branding purposes."

Courtesy of Far Eastern Agriculture

This is annual show organised by EAC, a professional organiser and the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association with the support of other poultry associations and including the Indian feed association - CLFMA.

The show comprised approximately 200 exhibitors, mainly Indian. The exhibitors were showing a diverse cross section of products from incubators, feed supplements, poultry housing, and a few feed equipment manufacturers.

From their observations it was clear that the Indian feed market is expanding in all of their sectors - poultry, dairy, aqua and even pet. The use of manufactured feed is and will increase as the existing millers and new companies invest in up-dating plant or build new mills. Our staff understood from exhibitors and from their own observations that Poultry India is the strongest and most visited livestock event in India.

The current broiler market is depressed which meant that there were fewer visitors to this show this year, however the quality of the visitors remained high. The 2011 show attracted 25,000+ visitors, though there were fewer this year, the majority of exhibitors accepted that this was due to the depressed market.

During their conversations many of the Indian and international exhibitors expressed an interest and enthusiasm for the 2014 FIAAP and VICTAM exhibitions that are taking place in Bangkok from the 8 - 10 April 2014.

They were also told that India and Vietnam were now the top exporters of rice. The ASEAN Rice Summit was discussed alongside the GRAPAS Asia 2014 exhibition and conference. The Secretary General thought the Summit was an excellent opportunity for meeting with other ASEAN Rice Associations and Government Ministries and immediately agreed to attend and support both the GRAPAS exhibition and the Rice Summit as well.

Mr Askam Sudi told them that the Association had a new President, Mr. Ketua Umum, who was unfortunately away at the time of the meeting, however that the Association was already aware of the ASEAN Feed Summit and that the Association was committed to participating.

The summit will convene at BITEC, the home of the event, and will comprise an international forum for Animal Feed Associations, together with related Associations from throughout the ASEAN region in order to discuss and determine the future policies and objectives for the industry. It is expected that the Presidents and Secretary Generals, together with members of these associations will attend and use the summits to prepare for the new ASEAN economic bloc.

The summit will be sponsored by the Victam Foundation, a charitable trust, in order to promote the interests of these important industries within the ASEAN markets and throughout Asia.

The ASEAN countries comprise: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The summit will convene at BITEC, the home of the event, and will comprise international forums for Rice Milling and Processing Associations together with related Associations from throughout the ASEAN region in order to discuss and determine the future policies and objectives for the industry. It is expected that the Presidents and Secretary Generals, Government Ministry officials, together with members of these associations will attend and use the summits to prepare for the new ASEAN economic bloc.

The summit will be sponsored by the Victam Foundation, a charitable trust, in order to promote the interests of these important industries within the ASEAN markets and throughout Asia.

The ASEAN countries comprise: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Showtime will inform its readers about our forthcoming events and shows, but it will also publish technical articles discussing the show topics. Therefore every edition, still two per year, will contain an article for FIAAP on feed ingredients and additives, VICTAM will have a feed processing article as well as one on biomass pelleting technology and GRAPAS will have information on rice or flour milling or specific areas within grain processing. Each article is colour coded to identify which show sector is being presented.

Companies supplying the feed, grain and biomass pelleting processing industries have also been invited to supply information on their latest innovations, services etc.

I do hope that you find Showtime interesting and of value.

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Henk van de Bunt, General Manager, Victam International BV.