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Business & Markets

IFIF, FAO strengthen collaboration for sustainable livestock production

The International Feed Industry Federation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations held their annual meeting, reaffirming their partnership on critical issues to advance safe, nutritious and sustainable feed and food production.

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International Trade

Trump's tariff threats target top US ag trade partners

Proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could lead to higher food prices and potential retaliation against U.S. farm exports.

Legal News

DSM-Firmenich secures positive judgment in patent infringement case

DSM-Firmenich has secured a favorable first instance judgment in China for patent infringement against Shandong Haineng Bioengineering Co. Ltd.

Regulatory Updates

Industry groups react to Trump’s agriculture secretary nomination

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Regulatory Updates

European deforestation regulation postponed to 2025

The feed industry body has welcomed the postponement, but other reactions to the decision have — perhaps predictably — been mixed.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Granite Creek broadens portfolio with Global Animal Products buyout

Granite Creek Capital Partners LLC has made an investment supporting the management buyout of Global Animal Products (GAP), a manufacturer of feed additives for the beef, dairy and poultry markets.

Legal News

Conservation group to sue Cooke Aquaculture, alleging Clean Water Act violations

The Conservation Law Foundation has notified Cooke Aquaculture of its intent to sue the company for alleged Clean Water Act violations in Maine. Cooke has denied the allegations, saying they are false, misleading and lack substantiating evidence.

Commodities

Outlook for Russia wheat harvest down for coming years

Russia’s wheat harvest is expected to decline to 83 million tons (mt) this year, down from 92.8 mt in 2023, according to a Reuters report.

Mergers & Acquisitions

BRF to buy food processing plant in China from OSI Group

The plant in Henan has two processing lines with the potential to have two more lines added.

Business & Markets

Astral Foods reports return to profitability

For the past full financial year, South Africa’s largest poultry integrator reports significant improvements overall and for its poultry division, as market trends hit the bottom line for its animal feed business.

Business & Markets

WH Group proposes Smithfield spinoff, IPO

The move is expected to value Smithfield at no less than US$5.38 billion and aims to boost the company’s access to capital markets, unlock value and give it more deal-making flexibility.

Business & Markets

Election sets stage for policy change impacting US feed industry

AFIA’s Constance Cullman analyzes the shifting trade, geopolitical and regulatory landscape after the 2024 election and its implications for the feed industry.

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