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Animal feed trends for the week ending November 19

The past week brought us news about Cargill, ADM, Darling Ingredients, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, prestarters for antibiotic-free broilers, scale-adapted solutions for nutrition problems, XRF analysis, sources of sustainable soy for feed, and mycotoxins in this year’s U.S. corn crop.

Vita Plus names new strategic investments manager

Aaron Tigert was recently named the Vita Plus strategic investments manager. In his new role, Tigert will provide leadership in the execution of long-term growth strategies by coordinating acquisitions and capital improvement projects for Vita Plus.

Animal Feed Recalls

CHS recalls animal feed due to high copper levels

CHS Inc. has implemented a voluntary recall of 50-pound packages of its Kountry Buffet 14% Text and Provider 15% Pellet, both for Mature Cattle, Horses, Goats & Sheep due to excessive levels of copper.

Feed Production by Region

Vietnam cracks down on banned substances in animal feed

Vietnam’s Animal Feed Division of the Animal Husbandry Department said it would crack down on animal feed production and trading establishments and pig farming and slaughterhouses in the south from November to February 2016.

Feed Production by Region

Cargill continues investment in Vietnam

Cargill continues to grow its business in Vietnam and has plans for a new US$30 million animal feed mill in Binh Duong province and a US$10 million agreement with Saigon International Terminals Vietnam (SITV) for dedicated grain and oilseeds warehousing facilities in Phu My.

#tbt: Alltech continues acquisitions with Ridley Inc.

In April 2015, Alltech announced its plans to acquire Ridley Inc., one of the largest commercial animal nutrition businesses in North America. The deal was completed in June.

Cargill restructures executive leadership team

Dave MacLennan, Cargill chairman and CEO, has announced a new executive leadership team for Cargill globally, designed to streamline and simplify the company’s operations.

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Simatek Filter Technology

The Simatek Bulk Systems drum feeder offers gentle conveying of fragile products. With the drum feeder there is low friction, no mechanical contact, less wear and a higher filling degree.

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Fresh innovations and partnerships benefit Canadian Bio-Systems

New science-based feed technology innovations and expanded customer relationships across the country are driving a new generation of growth for Calgary-based Canadian Bio-Systems Inc.

Feed Production by Region

ADM expands food-, feed-ingredient production in China

With the recent opening of two plants in China on two consecutive days, Archer Daniels Midland Co. has increased its capacity to serve growing regional demand for value-added food-ingredients and animal-nutrition products.

GfK to sell animal, crop health division

Leading market research group GfK has agreed to sell its global animal and crop health division to a consortium consisting of Inflexion, a private equity investor, and the current management led by Stephen Hearn. Closing of the transaction is intended to take place in the first quarter of 2016.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

FDA releases final foreign supplier rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Food for Humans and Animals. This rule is part of FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Most importers will be required to comply with FDA’s FSVP rule in May 2017 (18 months after publication).

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