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Feed Production by Region

Political unrest in Venezuela, Ukraine create uncertainty for corn trade

Recent political unrest in Venezuela and Ukraine has thepotential to disrupt trade and are being closely monitored by U.S. GrainsCouncil representatives in Latin America and Europe.Venezuela is experiencing growing economic disruption andincreased tension as result of an escalating confrontation between protestersand the government.

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Recovering North American poultry, pork profits lift feed sales in 2013

A marked improvement in production economics for the American poultry sector and weather-related effects on the availability of pasture for grazing were among influences increasing the demand for feeds in the United States in 2013, as grain prices decreased.But, while the pork business stabilized, and the broiler, layer and dairy markets all showed a small annual increase, beef dropped sharply and is expected to continue its fall in 2014.

Feed Production by Region

Poultry dictates feed outlook in Middle East, Africa

Poultry prospects dictate the feed market trend in the Middle East and Africa, even more when this zone is extended to include countries at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. A reasonable performance by the poultry sector in 2013 therefore meant better regional and national feed volumes.

Business & Markets

Positive forecasts for Latin American poultry, pork

Avian influenza hit Mexico's poultry industry again in 2013, and there were fears initially of a big downturn in the national production of meat and eggs so that feed requirements would also be lower. But national chicken and egg production actually rose for 2013 despite the episodes of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H7N3 between January and August, on data from Mexican poultry union UNA.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Organic Chemical Solutions invests in Miami liquid and dry packaging operation

Dr. Martin Moreira, CEO of Organic Chemical Solutions LLC (OCS),has decided to increase the company’s range of packaging options by makingadditional capital investments in an already state-of-the-art liquid and dry packagingoperation located in Miami. New dry packaging equipment was installed andstartup was concluded on December 3.

Feed Production by Region

Orffa names new sales manager for ingredients, pharma

Diana Hernandez has joined Orffa Additives and Orffa Pharmaas sales manager for ingredients and pharma products in Latin America.She will be responsible for the sales of ingredients and pharmaproducts. She will be based in Bogota.