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Animal Feed Manufacturers

New De Heus CEO ushers in next era of expansion

How Gabor Fluit transformed De Heus's Asian operations and rose to become the first CEO who is not a member of the founding family.

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International Trade

USGC promotes sorghum as livestock feed in East Africa

Meetings in Kenya and Tanzania highlight potential for U.S. sorghum exports amid corn trade restrictions.

U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Manager of Global Trade Jace Hefner (rear, second from left) recently traveled to Kenya and Tanzania to share sorghum’s viability as a feed additive that can lower costs along the agricultural value chain.

International Trade

AFIA receives USDA funds to boost animal food exports to Vietnam

A $242,600 grant from the USDA’s Emerging Markets Program will support AFIA’s continued efforts to expand U.S. animal food exports and partnerships in Vietnam.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Teys transitions ownership to Cargill

Cargill will increase its ownership stake to 100% of Teys Australia and Teys USA (Teys), two of the primary operating companies which are jointly owned by Teys and Cargill.

International Trade

Global grains and oilseeds trade reaches 880 million metric tons in 2023-24

RaboResearch report highlights continued growth despite global challenges, with wheat remaining the most traded grain.

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Virginia Poultry Growers Co-op to expand grain facility

The Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative (VPGC) has received approval for a special use permit to expand its grain facility from the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors.

Mergers & Acquisitions

De Heus acquires Voeders Huys, expands production capacity into Belgium, France

This strategic move strengthens De Heus’ position in Western Europe.

US lysine producers seek antidumping duties on Chinese imports

Petitioners, including Archer Daniels Midland Co., CJ Bio America Inc. and Evonik Corp., allege lysine imports are being dumped in the U.S. market by China.

Mergers & Acquisitions

IFB Agro to acquire Cargill India’s aquafeed business

The board of directors of IFB Agro Industries Ltd. has agreed to acquire Cargill India’s entire commercial compound shrimp feed and freshwater fish feed business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

DSM-Firmenich completes sale of stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance

DSM-Firmenich has completed the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its partner Novonesis for EUR1.5 billion (US$1.7 billion).

AFIA restructures leadership to boost advocacy, member engagement

The American Feed Industry Association creates new departments and promotes key staff in an effort to strengthen policy influence, streamline operations and enhance member services.

With these changes come the promotion of Victoria Broehm (left) to vice president of member experience and Leah Wilkinson (right) to chief policy officer.

RaboResearch: Rising prices, trade disruption create uncertainty in global beef markets

Global cattle markets have all been trending higher in the first half of 2025, but uncertainty and unpredictability are reverberating through the global beef market.

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