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Business & Markets

Senate confirms Torres Small as USDA deputy secretary

Since October 2021, Torres Small has served as under secretary for rural development at USDA.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Olmix Group acquires Brazilian biotech firm Yes Sinergy

Company specializes in natural additives for animal nutrition and welfare.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

UFAC-UK completes major feed mill upgrade

Manufacturing facility in the U.K. will reduce its carbon footprint with intelligent control systems.

Feed Ingredients

Ghana receives support to boost soybean production for feed

To help farmers in Ghana to increase soybean production, the government of Japan is providing substantial funding to the West African state’s whole soy production chain.

Commodities

Mexico predicts corn production increase amid US trade tensions

The production, which represents white and yellow corn, marks growth of more than 2 million metric tons.

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

US plants unexpectedly small soybean crop

Despite projections for a record setting crop, U.S. soybean acreage is down 5% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Company News

Adisseo names Hao Zhigang as CEO, effective July 1

Will succeed Jean-Marc Dublanc, who announced his retirement in January.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amlan completes acquisition of remaining Agromex shares

Amlan now holds 100% ownership of Agromex’s subsidiary in Mexico, further solidifying its position in the Mexican market.

Business & Markets

DSM-Firmenich to restructure vitamins unit

Weakening vitamins markets lead to lower financial outlook for second half.

Aquaculture

Uganda gains first aquaculture feed mill

Ground has been broken on the country’s first feed mill dedicated to feed production for fish farming.

Business & Markets

Animal food industry adds billions to US economy

An AFIA economic contribution study finds the animal feed manufacturing industry generates economic activity up and down the supply chain.

Legal News

California modifies Prop 12 implementation date

Court order extends by 6 months the time non-compliant pork already in the supply chain can be sold.

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