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Poultry Health & Disease

EU authorization for Biomin’s PoultryStar extended

Biomin’s PoultryStar, its multi-species, poultry-specific probiotic, has received the registration extension of its EU authorization (Regulation 2015/1105). Building upon the 2013 authorization of PoultryStar as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (Regulation No 544/2013), PoultryStar authorization now covers feed and drinking water application.

H.J. Baker to build facility in Emporia, Kansas

Global agriculture company, H.J. Baker, has announced the expansion of its Animal Health and Nutrition division with the groundbreaking of a new multimillion facility in Emporia, KS.

JBS USA joins Field to Market sustainability alliance

Meat and poultry processor JBS USA has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, a multi-stakeholder initiative working to unite the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, fiber and fuel production.

The IGP Institute announces change of leadership

The Kansas State University IGP Institute has announced the departure of Mark Fowler, associate director and milling specialist. Fowler's new role is president and CEO of Farmer Direct Foods.

Langley joins H.J. Baker as Director of International Sales

Global agriculture firm, H.J. Baker has announced that Steve Langley has joined the its Crop Performance Division and Animal Health and Nutrition Division to accelerate its global growth initiatives.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

AFIA adds certifying body for Safe Feed/Safe Food Program

The American Feed Industry Association recently added SGS North America as a certifying body for FSC36 Safe Feed/Safe Food.

Feed Production by Region

China’s soybean yield to drop to 11 million MT in 2016

China's soybean imports for 2014-15 is expected to reach a record-breaking total of 76 million metric tons, up 8 percent year on year, according to the latest projections released by the National Grain & Oils Information Center. The increase in imports is due to the higher domestic demand for soy meal as well as the expansion of crushing capacity that in turn promotes the growth in imports.

Darling Ingredients second quarter sales down

Darling Ingredients Inc., a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into a wide range of ingredients and specialty products for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, technical, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries, has announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2015, and that its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $100 million of Darling's common stock, depending on market conditions.

Business & Markets

Cargill to acquire salmon nutrition firm EWOS

Cargill has entered into an agreement with Altor Fund III and Bain Capital Europe III to acquire EWOS, a global leader in salmon nutrition for EUR1.35 billion (US$1.5 billion). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close before the end of the calendar year.

Cargill completes expansion of Mexico plant

Cargill continues its commitment to growth and investment with a $5 million plant expansion, now complete at its El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico, location.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Eurofins, AFIA partner to provide industry training

Eurofins Food Safety Systems and the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) have signed an agreement to provide co-branded public training for the animal feed and pet food industries.

Business & Markets

Pharmgate Animal Health relocates headquarters

Pharmgate has relocated its headquarters from Ramsey, New Jersey, to Wilmington, North Carolina.

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