developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 159Feed AdditivesPancosma & Associates acquires BtechPancosma & Associates reached an agreement in December 2015 to acquire Btech, a leading player in the Brazilian feed additives market.PoultryAnimal feed trends for the week ending January 7The past week brought us news about AFIA, Jefo, Olam International, InVivo, Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, Agri-Feeds Products Ltd., FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS, health benefits of enriched broiler meat, ways to improve broiler gut health, and insect protein for animal feed.Latest NewsDramm welcomes Devon VanzalenDramm has announced the addition of Devon Vanzalen to its sales team in the Fenwick, Ontario office.Latest NewsIGP Institute expands teamThe IGP Institute welcomes new staff member Kelly Hannigan to fill the position of program services coordinator.Animal Feed ManufacturingPestell Minerals & Ingredients acquires Agri-Feed Products Ltd.Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, a leading distributor of feed ingredients, has acquired Agri-Feed Products Ltd., a Winnipeg, Manitoba based distributor of feed products with emphasis in Western Canada.Feed Production by RegionOlam, InVivo to jointly develop animal feed solutions in NigeriaGlobal agri-business Olam International Limited and leading French feedstock company InVivo Animal Nutrition & Health have signed a consulting agreement to jointly develop expertise in animal feed in Nigeria.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA promotes Wilkinson to VP, changes various staff titlesThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has named Leah Wilkinson as its newly appointed vice president of legislative, regulatory and state affairs. Wilkinson previously served as the director of ingredients, pet food and state affairs since joining the AFIA legislative and regulatory team in 2010.Feed Production by RegionZoetis to sell some animal health brands, manufacturing unitIndian drug company Zydus Cadila will acquire select animal health brands and a manufacturing unit from Zoetis Inc., according to reports. One news outlet reported the deal at $29 million.EquipmentSpee-Dee Packaging Machinery stainless steel rotary fillerDesigned for high-speed filling of rigid containers for a variety of markets, the Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery stainless steel rotary filler has a streamlined, space-saving base for support that takes up less floor space.Latest NewsDiamond V launches NutriTekDiamond V has announced the launch of its next generation dairy technology—NutriTek®. This innovative product is Diamond V’s most advanced nutritional health product for all dairy animals.Latest NewsMaking animal production more sustainableA new study led by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, which was published in the scientific journal of the Royal Society Interface, shows that reducing concentrate feed can be a feasible alternative for ensuring food security in a climate-friendly way.Feed Production by RegionFIAAP, VICTAM, GRAPAS co-located for Asian marketsFIAAP, VICTAM and GRAPAS Asia 2016 are three international exhibitions in one event serving South and Southeast Asia, March 29-31. These three related co-located trade shows for the animal feed and grain processing industries are all under one roof serving the Asian markets.Previous PagePage 159 of 437Next Page