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Food production boost needed to stave off shortages

A boost in global food production is necessary to prevent significant agricultural supply shortages, according to Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings. Currently, prices are being pushed higher as global demand for wheat and corn continue to outstrip production.

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Chemical supplier vice president receives service award

Stephen Campano, vice president of research and applied technology for chemical supplier Hawkins Inc., has been awarded the 2011 American Meat Science Association Signal Service Award. The AMSA Signal Service Award, sponsored by Keystone Foods, was established in 1956 and is given to members in recognition of devoted service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and to the association.

Stephen Campano accepts Signal Service Award from Lynn Graves Delmore of California Polytechnic State University.

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Agroin Biopowder

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Animal Welfare Approved offers egg cartons at reduced costs to farmers

Animal Welfare Approved announced it is offering AWA-branded egg cartons at a reduced cost to high-welfare egg farmers across the U.S. who are certified by the nonprofit AWA program. The AWA-branded egg cartons are marked by an AWA seal, and have space for an individual farm label and specific nutritional information.

Multivac H 240 Multi-Robot

Multivac offers the H 240 Multi-Robot. The Multi-Robot is equipped with two, HR 460-type, 4-axis robots, which grasp products from any position and set them down in an oriented manner with up to 240 "Pick and Place" cycles, the company says.

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Pilgrim's Pride CEO to speak at Jefferies Global Consumer Conference

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. announced that it will participate in the Jefferies & Co. 2011 Global Consumer Conference on Tuesday, June 21, in Nantucket, Mass. Bill Lovette, Pilgrim's president and chief executive, will address investors beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. EDT.

Danisco Animal Nutrition Axtra XB

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Danisco Animal Nutrition offers the feed enzyme, Axtra XB. The company says Axtra XB is a xylanase and beta-glucanase enzyme combination, which gives improved feed cost savings and performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.

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Mettler-Toledo ProdX data management software

Alltech Mycosorb

Alltech offers Mycosorb, an all-natural yeast-based product that reduces mycotoxin absorption in an animal. The product, according to the company, can alleviate the negative effects on both animal health and the contamination of food products.

Sudenga Industries horizontal mixers

Sudenga Industries

Sudenga Industries offers horizontal mixers. Mixers are available in sizes of 500, 750, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 6000 pounds.

Biomin P.E.P.

Biomin offers Biomin P.E.P. Biomin P.E.P. is the company's phytogenic product line, designed as a flavoring additive for digestion and feed conversion.

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Using chondroprotective agents in cats

Degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, is a significant problem in small animal practice. The disorder affects the quality of life of many cats and can affect the human-animal bond by interfering with activities enjoyed by pets and their owners.

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