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Danisco Animal Nutrition Optimize Feed Service

Danisco Animal Nutrition (part of IFF)

Danisco Animal Nutrition's Optimize Feed Service enablescustomers to maximize profitability from the use of the company’sbio-efficacious phytase products - Axtra PHY and Phyzyme XP - and its Betafinnatural betaine. The service uses matrix values based on animal species, dietvariation, substrate levels and the age of the animal to help its customersdetermine the right dose of Phytase and Betaine.

Formulation and Process Control

Dinnissen pegasus drying unit

Dinnissen's pegasus drying unit uses a double-shafted paddle mechanism to gently suspend powders, granules, and granulates in the air. These powder-like ingredients are then mixed with injected hot, dry air, resulting in a very efficient, fast, and even drying process.

US soybeans rally at end of May

U.S. soybeans rallied for a second straight session on May 22, as old-crop futures hit contract highs. Demand increased worries about the short-term supply in the U.S.

Formulation and Process Control

Mettler-Toledo WeighSync DC data management software

WeighSync DC data management software, from Mettler-Toledo allows weighing terminal users to easily integrate weighing transaction data into PC databases.Users can collect datato create reports and meet compliance tracking and tracing requirements.

Feed Mill Management

AFIA seeks applicants for 2014 Feed Mill of the Year Award

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Feed Mill of the Year award. The award program recognizes overall excellence in feed manufacturing operations, emphasizing safety, quality, regulatory compliance, operating efficiency and overall industry awards.

Mergers & Acquisitions

CPF acquires Kaifeng Chia Tai

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), under C.P. Pokphand Co. Ltd., has acquired Kaifeng Chia Tai, an animal feed business in China, for approximately US$49.8 million, and sold a noncore business, Rapid Thrive. The two deals provided a cost offset.

Feed Production by Region

Jamaica Broilers invests millions of dollars in grain storage

Jamaica Broilers Group willtriple its grain storage capacity by investing JM$830 million (US$7.5 million) tobuild out more room for raw materials used in the production of feed. Thepoultry processor, which also produces feed, has started construction of sixgrain silos, each with a 12,000 metric ton capacity.

Zinpro promotes Lin to key account manager in China

Zinpro Corporation recently announced the promotion of Carol Lin to key account manager – China. Lin joined the Zinpro sales team in 2013 as key account technical sales manager – China.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

FDA extends comment period on sanitary transportation rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended by 60 days the public comment period on its sanitary transportation rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act.The FDA said it approved an extension to the comment period as a result of requests from several groups, including the National Grain and Feed Association and National Oilseed Processors Association.

Antibiotic-free Production

Danisco hires staff for nutrition-led animal health solutions

Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business subsidiary of DuPont Industrial Biociences, has announced several key global and local hires to support customer demand for its nutrition-led animal health solutions.

Zinpro to manufacture new products for China

Beginning in June, Zinpro Corporation will manufacture three new high-concentration spray-dried products for the animal feed market in China: AvailaZn 170, AvailaMn 150 and AvailaFe 150. With the addition of these new products, the company now has a broader offering of Zinpro Performance Minerals in China to meet the needs of livestock and poultry producers.

IFEEDER recognizes gold level donors

Two American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) member companies recently made generous donations to the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) to advance education and research within the feed industry. The donations, collectively totaling $100,000, will help IFEEDER support critical research and education projects focused on meeting the challenges of sustainable feed and food production.

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