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Poultry

World feed volume exceeds 1 billion metric tons

Global animal feed volume exceeded 1 billion metric tons of production in 2016, according to Alltech’s 2017 Global Feed Survey.

Poultry

Alltech: Global aquafeed production up 12 percent

The global aquafeed industry grew 12 percent last year to 39.9 million metric tons (mmt), according to Alltech’s 2017 Global Feed Survey.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Nutreco acquires Hi-Pro Feeds

Nutreco will acquire Hi-Pro Feeds, an animal nutrition supplier with operations in Western Canada and Southwest U.S. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in Canada and the U.S. and is expected to close in the second half of 2017 at the latest.

Feed Production by Region

Roullier Group’s appeal rejected in phosphate cartel case

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed a fine of almost EUR60 million (US$64 million) on the Roullier Group (Groupe Roullier).

Feed Production by Region

Pruitt testifies at confirmation hearing for EPA head

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, was questioned by lawmakers at his confirmation hearing Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Antibiotic-free Production

Feed phytogenic market growth shaped by global views

As interest in botanical animal nutrition solutions increases, BIOMIN's Phytogenic Feed Additive survey reveals world livestock industry’s outlook on the use of PFAs in feed formulations.

Feed Production by Region

Group calls on Iowa senators to oppose Pruitt as EPA head

Some Iowa farmers and energy producers are calling on Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Company News

European Agri-Food Chain Coalition gets new leadership, website

The Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC) has appointed Roxane Feller, secretary general of IFAH-Europe (International Federation of Animal Health-Europe) as its new chair.

Feed Production by Region

Cargill revenues down, earnings up for quarter, half

Cargill Inc.’s revenues were down 1 percent for the second quarter and the half, but adjusted operating earnings and net earnings were up, the company reported on Tuesday.

Feed Production by Region

Senators get reassurance from Pruitt on RFS

Republican Iowa senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley met last week with Oklahoma Attorney General and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scott Pruitt.

Feed Production by Region

Private equity firm acquires Bigsal Animal Nutrition

H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity investment firm, has completed the acquisition of Bigsal, an animal nutrition provider in the North region of Brazil.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Neovia acquires feed company Agranix

Neovia has announced the acquisition of Agranix, a French company that manufactures boluses and premium dietary products for ruminants and horses.

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