Company News

Ridley Block Operations welcomes Paul Kropp as executive vice president

Over the course of more than 30 years as a leader in the agricultural and animal health industries, Kropp has driven revenue expansion, market growth and strategic partnerships.

Evonik completes backward integration of its global MetAMINO production network

The optimized production setup in Mobile reduces the carbon footprint of DL-methionine by approximately 7%.

Alternative Protein

Fairville, NRGene Canada launch FairGene BSF egg facility in Alberta

The new Bassano facility has begun producing black soldier fly (BSF) eggs for producers worldwide, pairing Fairville’s agricultural production experience with NRGene Canada’s MaxBSF genetics platform.

SHIC announces new board appointment and officer elections

Trish Cook joins board and Joe Dykhuis is elected president.

Consumer Trends

Land O’Lakes to expand high-value dairy protein production

The expansion at the Tulare, California, facility will position the company to meet rapidly growing global demand for protein-rich nutrition, while also creating new opportunities for its farmer-owners.

Olson named Poultry Science Association executive director

He brings more than two decades of association management experience in the poultry industry.

NARA launches search for vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) has launched a nationwide search for its next vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, a key executive leadership position responsible for advancing the association’s scientific, regulatory, educational and research initiatives.

Orffa establishes Scientific Advisory Board

Leo den Hartog, emeritus professor Sustainable Animal Nutrition at Wageningen University, has been appointed as the chairman of this board.

Algiecel adds new CFO, board of directors chair

Algiecel, a Danish microalgae ingredients company developing reliable alternatives to fish-dependent supply chains, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mette Ingeman Pedersen as chief financial officer (CFO) and Tove Feld to chair its board of directors.

AFIA makes staff changes, launches search for director of membership and engagement

The American Feed Industry Association announces Meghan Dicks will transition from her current role as director of membership and engagement to director of regulatory affairs effective September 1, following the retirement of Louise Calderwood.

DSM-Firmenich ANH brings Verax prediction analytics application in-house

After 7 years of partnership with InsideTracker, the company acquires full ownership of the Verax platform to deepen precision nutrition and health capabilities.

Williamson, Campbell join BioZyme leadership team

Matt Williamson, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and TJ Campbell, of Brownsburg, Indiana, are the newest hires to the BioZyme Inc. leadership team.

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