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Unicorn invests in expansion, modernization of facility

Unicorn Grain Specialties, an international producer of functional and specialty ingredients for feed, food and industry, has invested in expansion and modernization of its production facility in Weert, the Netherlands. Unicorn wants to invest more than €2 million (US$2.7 million) in its processes to increase the capacity of the company.

BASF’s Natugrain TS approved by EU for fattening pigs

BASF's Natugrain TS (identification number 4a7), which improves feed conversion in poultry and swine, recently received approval from the European Commission for use in fattening pigs. This approval completes the regulatory status of Natugrain TS; all relevant animal species (pigs and poultry) are now covered.

BASF launches ‘We create chemistry’ campaign

BASF’s global business unit Animal Nutrition launched a new campaign themed “We create chemistry.” The campaign, which refers to BASF’s corporate “We create chemistry” strategy, shows how the company addresses future challenges in livestock feeding: with efficient solutions for balanced growth.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ForFarmers acquires HST Feeds

ForFarmers announced February 3 that it has acquired 100percent of the share capital of HST Feeds Ltd. The price paid is based on an enterprisevalue of €15 million (US$20.2 million) including cash.

Adisseo’s Chinese methionine unit startup going according to plan

Adisseo confirms the startupof its Chinese methionine unit in Nanjing according to plan, which mirrors its sisterplant in Spain. The project has been a major industrial challenge, with more than25 chemical units filling a surface equivalent to 30 football fields.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

AFIA files comments on Food Safety Modernization Act

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has filedtwo sets of comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)pertaining to the Food Safety Modernization Act. The comments addressed AFIA'sconcerns with the proposed rules on the foreign supplier verification programsand third-party auditor/certification bodies and provide the agency withsuggestions for modifying the rules with the feed industry in mind.

Feed Mill Equipment

Register for FIAAP Asia, VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia

FIAAP Asia, VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2014 will be held atthe Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok fromApril 8-10. The event will feature more than 200 exhibitors from variousindustry sectors from around the world.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

FDA makes FSMA deadline extension official

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 31 officiallyextended the comment period deadline on the proposed animal food rule under theFood Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).Animalfeed and pet food industry trade associations previously had been made aware ofFDA's intent to do so, but welcomed the announcement of the extension in the FederalRegister.

Feed Ingredients

AFIA hosted two conferences at IPPE

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) focused itsattention on impending issues in the feed industry at two conferences hosted aspart of the programming at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)in Atlanta on January 28-30. Recognizing the importance of imported feed ingredients tothe U.S. production of feed, AFIA sponsored its first seminar on “How to ExportFeed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S.”

Market for organic trace minerals to reach $624.6M by 2020

The global market for animal feed organic trace minerals is expectedto reach US$624.6 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View ResearchInc. Higher bioavailability or organic trace minerals in animals as compared toinorganic counterparts is expected to be a key driver for the market over the nextsix years.

African Swine Fever

Lithuania imposes bans after African swine fever outbreak

In reaction to the outbreak of African swine fever inLithuania, the Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS) on January 28 ordered severalimport bans, according to a report.The ban includes animal feed produced in Lithuania’ssoutheastern regions, and reproductive materials from live pigs, includingembryos, egg cells and sperm.

More than 24,000 attended IPPE

The 2014 International Production & Processing Expo(IPPE), which took place January 28-30 in Atlanta, had more than 24,000poultry, meat and feed industry registrants from all over the world. In addition,the show had 1,148 exhibitors with more than 410,000 net square feet of exhibitspace.

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