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Feed Production by Region

ForFarmers CFO Arnout Traas to step down in 2020

Arnout Traas, chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive board of ForFarmers N.V. has decided not to be eligible for reappointment during the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2020, when his tenure ends.

June 12, 2019

Mergers & Acquisitions

BioMar acquires Chilean aquafeed factory

BioMar Group has acquired the 50% remaining shares in the Chilean factory Alitec Pargua. The transfer of shares took place June 7, leaving BioMar as the sole owner of the former joint venture.

June 10, 2019

Feed Production by Region

EU-US feed industries partner on sustainable, safe feed production

The American and European feed industries, represented by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC), have renewed their longstanding partnership to increase mutual cooperation on sustainable feed production, feed safety management, communication, trade and pre-competitive research.

June 9, 2019

Company News

Hamlet Protein appoints Erik Visser as new CEO

The board of directors of Hamlet Protein, a producer of soy-based specialty proteins for young animals, has appointed Erik Visser, 49, as CEO, effective June 1.

June 5, 2019

Feed Mill Management

Buhler-KSU Executive Milling course concludes

With the hope of educating milling industry executives on the underlying principles of milling process and the parameters that can be influenced by the milling system, the Kansas State University IGP Institute hosted the Buhler-KSU Executive Milling training May 20-24.

June 3, 2019

Poultry

NGFA recommends changes to FDA’s draft VFD guidance

The National Grain and Feed Association made several recommendations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft Veterinary Feed Directive guidance in a statement submitted to the agency on May 28.

May 31, 2019

African Swine Fever

OIE launches global initiative to control ASF

The recent upsurge in the spread of African swine fever (ASF) throughout several regions of the world poses a direct threat to the majority of pig populations worldwide. The 87th General Assembly of World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) National Delegates has called for the establishment of a global initiative to control the disease, in hope of eradicating it entirely, and to reduce its devastating economic impacts on the pig industry. This initiative will be coordinated by the OIE and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

May 31, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Vilofoss acquires Spanish company CPC

Vilofoss, one of the three largest premix and nutrition companies in the European market for livestock production, has just acquired Complementos de Piensos Compuestos (CPC), a Spanish family-owned business. CPC produces 15,000 tons per year with a turnover of DKK120 million (US$17.9 million).

May 28, 2019

Feed Production by Region

Petfood R&D Showcase 2019 announces theme, registration launch

“Leveraging Science into Product Innovation” has been announced as the theme for the interactive 2019 Petfood R&D Showcase, focused on taking scientific knowledge and turning it into a pet food product consumers will appreciate. This unique, hands-on workshop is scheduled for October 15-17, at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Registration is now open with super early bird savings available.

May 27, 2019

Feed Mill Management

Dutch feed and food specialist consolidates complementary businesses

In response to increasing demand from a fast-evolving global feed and food production industry, the Dutch-headquartered Triott Group announced its formal consolidation on May 21 with the launch of www.triottgroup.com.

May 23, 2019

Swine

Royal De Heus launches center for practical research into pig nutrition

Royal De Heus opened its center for practical research into pig nutrition, ‘De Elsenpas,’ on May 6. Feeding research can now actually begin following the arrival of the first TN 70-SPF breeding sows. The inauguration underlines De Heus’ ambitions to take the next step in the continuous development of innovative pig feeds.

May 22, 2019

Feed Additives

Alltech presents its highest awards to Bear Grylls and Dr. Richard Murphy

ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19) opened May 20 with the presentation of Alltech’s highest distinctions: the Alltech Medal of Excellence and the Alltech Humanitarian Award. Now in its 35th year, Alltech’s annual international conference has become known as the nexus of global food and agribusiness, bringing together producers and industry experts from around the world to share insights and solutions for today’s most pressing issues.

May 21, 2019