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Feed Additives

Evonik commissions second MetAMINO production complex in Singapore

On June 18, and following the scheduled two-year construction period, Evonik officially commissioned its second complex for the production of MetAMINO (DL-methionine) and strategically important precursors in Singapore. “Our methionine complex on Jurong Island, which we commissioned in late 2014 has been a real success story. Now, we want to continue the success story with this second plant,” said Christian Kullmann, chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik, during the opening festivities.

June 18, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturers

ForFarmers to transfer feed production from Helmond site

ForFarmers Netherlands announces to transfer the feed production from its Helmond location to other ForFarmers mills in Almelo, Deventer, the Netherlands, and Rees, Germany, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

June 18, 2019

Feed Additives

Chr. Hansen Animal Health reaches milestone with 100 scientific publications

Chr. Hansen Animal Health’s focus on the probiotics category, and strong collaboration with universities and industry peers, have helped to drive research and discovery, leading to a dominance in the industry with 100 scientific publications.

June 18, 2019

Feed Additives

Enzyme Innovation hires Assad Al-Ammar, PhD, as lab director

Enzyme Innovation hired Assad Al-Ammar, PhD, as Director of its analytical laboratory.

June 17, 2019

Feed Mill Management

NGFA board, staff member appointed to key ag trade technical advisory committee

Two persons associated with the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) were recently appointed to serve on a key U.S. government agricultural trade technical advisory committee.

June 17, 2019

Feed Production by Region

AFIA welcomes Mallory Gaines

The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce the addition of Mallory Gaines as its manager of market access and trade policy, effective June 10.

June 17, 2019

Company News

Kemin launches new vision and logo for the future

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has unveiled its new global vision and logo to align the company strategically for 2042 and beyond.

June 16, 2019

Feed Production by Region

AFIA joins food, ag groups to urge ratification of USMCA

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) joined nearly 1,000 organizations representing the U.S. food and agriculture value chain in calling on members of Congress to swiftly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

June 14, 2019

Company News

Oklahoma State breaks ground on animal nutrition, physiology center

Recent groundbreaking ceremonies for Oklahoma State University’s new Animal Nutrition and Physiology Center heralded a new era for the university’s longstanding commitment to the animal agriculture industry and animal well-being in general.

June 13, 2019

Feed Production by Region

Bipartisan bill to address forage shortages in disaster years

U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the bipartisan Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act (FEEDD Act). The FEEDD Act will provide farmers and ranchers additional emergency flexibility to help alleviate animal feed shortages during planting seasons with high levels of prevent plant due to extreme moisture or drought.

June 12, 2019

Feed Additives

Biomin announces positive EFSA opinion for Digestarom DC

On June 11, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) published a favorable Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Digestarom DC in broilers, layers and minor avian species.

June 12, 2019

Feed Production by Region

AFIA thanks outgoing committee members

The American Feed Industry Association depends heavily on the dedication and involvement of members who volunteer annually to serve on committees that further the success of the association’s mission, objectives and programs. AFIA thanks these volunteer members and the companies they represent for their service.

June 12, 2019