Company News: Page 143

Feed industry groups issue joint statement on EU import laws

COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC have called on the European Commission to safeguard imports of soybeans, corn and various protein-rich products from the key exporting regions to the EU.

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Cargill to build grain handling, shipping facility in Arkansas

Cargill will invest $45 million to build a grain handling and shipping facility in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Mathieu Cortyl named commercial director of Kemin Europa

Kemin Europa NV has named Mathieu Cortyl as commercial director, effective July 7.

Animal Feed Recalls

Foster Farms issues first recall in 16-month Salmonella outbreak

Foster Farms has issued a voluntary recall of some of its chicken products, the first in a 16-month Salmonella outbreak.

ForFarmers acquires Wheyfeed, expands organic feed production

ForFarmers has acquired Wheyfeed Holdings Ltd., and is expanding its organic feed production through a collaboration with Agrifirm.

Informa Economics CEO Scherr retires, Scott named successor

Bruce Scherr retired as Informa Economics’ CEO and chairmanof the board. He has been replaced by Tom Scott.

NSP-degrading enzyme market dominated by xylanases

The $450 million global non-starch polysaccharide (NSP)-degrading enzyme market remains dominated by xylanases.

EW Nutrition opens subsidiary in Poland

EW Nutrition GmbH has established a new subsidiary in Poland. Jędrzej Standar, the managing director of this new EW Nutrition spinoff has wide experience in the Polish market, some he gained during the past three years working for EW Nutrition GmbH Germany. His local head office will be located in Puszczykowo.

Outlook for 2014-15 grain production up sharply

The June Grain Market Report from the International Grains Council says the outlook for grain production in 2014-15 has increased sharply, by 12 million tons. This is due to favorable weather, which led to better prospects for wheat and corn.

Argentine farmers stockpiling soybeans, reducing global supply

Argentine farmers plan to stockpile soybeans in the second half of 2014 if the country’s government does not work out a deal with debt investors to stave off a new sovereign default.According to a report, producers already are holding back soy from the market to hedge against high inflation.

Rabobank report reviews North American Agribusiness

Rabobank’s Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory North American Agribusiness Review is now available. It provides a timely overview of many sectors across North America, including corn, soy and feed.

H.J. Baker hires feed division general manager

H.J. Baker has hired Clark Springfield as general manager of the feed division.Springfield brings more than 21 years of global leadership and management skills in the agriculture industry to H.J. Baker.

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