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Mergers & Acquisitions

VEOS Group acquires OvaInnovations’ activities

VEOS Group, a producer of sustainable, high-quality protein solutions for the food and animal feed industries, has acquired the activities of OvaInnovations, a producer of inedible egg proteins.

The acquisition unites two companies with a shared commitment to circular processes and sustainable practices.

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Rabobank: Global pork producers cautious amid uncertainties

According to a recent RaboResearch report, despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease and demand uncertainties.

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Members of European Parliament oppose JBS NYSE listing

The consequences of an initial public offering in the U.S. “extend far beyond Wall Street,” MEPs say.

United Animal Health founder John B. Swisher dies at age 95

John B. Swisher, founder of United Animal Health and a transformative figure in the animal agriculture industry, died of natural causes at age 95 on October 25, 2024.

Foundation Analytical Laboratory expands feed analysis portfolio

Foundation Analytical Laboratory (FAL), an independent, third-party contract testing laboratory, has expanded its feed analysis portfolio to better serve clients in the dairy and livestock industries.

Perstorp Group names Ian Atterbury to lead animal nutrition unit

Atterbury will join the company as senior vice president, effective January 13, 2025, to succeed Aart Mateboer, who retired this year.

Boehringer Ingelheim expands research and development facility

With a capital investment of US$66.1 million and 63 new jobs created, this expansion includes the addition of 63,000 square feet of administrative space and more than 28,000 square feet of laboratory space in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Bühler opens Grain Innovation Center to drive sustainability and technology

Spanning 2,000 square meters, the high-tech facility offers testing, training and solutions in areas from optical sorting to protein shifting.

Dinnissen Sampling Unit now ATEX certified

Irwin to succeed Plylar as president of Mountaire Farms

Phillip Plylar, who has been with the company for 28 years, will retire at the end of 2024.

Amanda Irwin, chief operating officer of Mountaire Farms, will become the company's president in 2025.

DSM-Firmenich, BFG Philippines partner on sustainable poultry production

The two organisations have come together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

Alternative Protein

Nutreco opens first cell feed production facility

Nutreco has opened the world’s first dedicated food-grade powder production facility for cell feed, in Boxmeer, The Netherlands.

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