developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 264Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyKemin lab in Singapore is recertified under ISO17025 standardsThe Kemin Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)laboratory in Singapore has been recertified under the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC) 17025 standard. Granted by the Singapore Accreditation Council-SingaporeLaboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-SINGLAS), the standard recognizes thelaboratory’s competence and ability to produce consistent and valid results inthe fields of chemical and biological testing.PoultryVice president of Diamond V to chair FAO Feed Consortium Steering CommitteeMikeGoble, vice president and chief operating officer of Diamond V, has beenselected to chair the Feed Consortium Steering Committee of the United NationsFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Diamond V is the world’s leadingsupplier of nutritional fermentation products used to optimize digestivefunction and nutrition key to animal and aqua health.Company NewsChanges in the sales organization of Haarslev IndustriesAtthe end of January 2014, Tissa Fernandowill end his long career with Flo-Dry and Haarslev Industries. Fernandostarted his career at the New Zealand Meat Research Institute “MIRINZ,” wherehe was responsible for leading major projects in the rendering area.Animal Feed ManufacturingExperts convene to discuss mycotoxin challengesExperts convene to discuss mycotoxin challenges Kemin hosts industry leaders who call for action from regulators, industry analysts and business leaders to control mycotoxin challenges in the EU Mycotoxins continue to remain a complex and challenging topic for the feed industry. To shedPoultryClayton Gill joins Diamond V as public relations managerDiamond V announces the hiring of Clayton Gill as public relationsand strategic communications manager. Starting January, 2014, Gill will beresponsible for the global reach of Diamond V public relations and strategiccommunications, working from the Diamond V’s headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.HomeRegistration open for AFIA’s Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers ConferenceRegistration is now open for the American Feed Industry Association's annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev., March 12-14, 2014. More than 450 buyers and sellers of feed and pet food ingredients are expected to attend the event, according to organizers.HomeAlltech continues algae division expansion in KentuckyAlltech is continuing to expand its algal DHA plant in Winchester, Ky., one of only two plants in the world commercially producing a high-DHA heterotrophic microalgae, according to the company. The facility, which is capable of producing approximately 15,000 tons of algae, has already been updated since its opening in early 2011. "The response of the food industry to commercially available algal DHA has been very positive," said Steve Bourne, global director of Alltech Algae.HomeVIV to host animal protein summit for NigeriaNigeria's agribusiness leaders, organizations and authorities have the opportunity in January 2014 to take part free of charge in a one-day international summit on the further development of the country's poultry, aquaculture and feed production. The VIV International Nigeria Summit will run from 13:00 until 18:00 on January 15, 2014, at Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Nigeria.Feed AdditivesFeed additive associations comment on updated Bacillus safety guidanceFEFANA (the EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures) and the Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products (AMFEP) have responded to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s public consultation on the updated safety guidance on the assessment of the toxigenic potential ofBacillus species used in animal nutrition.HomeCargill gains stake in Black Sea port terminalCargill has acquired a minority shareholding in a deep sea port terminal in Novorossiysk on the Black Sea in south west Russia. The company has purchased a 25 percent plus one share indirect interest from DeloPorts Limited in its subsidiary, OAO Kombinat Stroykomplekt (KSK).Business & MarketsEU energy ministers unable to reach agreement on food-based biofuel limitsEU energy ministers have so far been unable to agree on a compromise deal to limit the use of transport fuels made from food crops, which critics say pushes up food prices and can do more harm than good to the environment, according to reports. EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said the delay would only damage the European Union in its efforts to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and curb greenhouse gas emissions.HomeADM to establish global headquarters in ChicagoArcher Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has selected Chicago, Ill., as the location for its global headquarters and customer center. "While we considered other global hubs, Chicago emerged as the best location to provide efficient access to global markets while maintaining our close connections with U.S. farmers, customers and operations," said ADM Chairman and CEO Patricia Woertz.Previous PagePage 264 of 437Next Page
