NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 In partnership with Perstorp, Devenish International has launched SmartMoisture, a new patented technology, which is set to boost environmental and economic sustainability through moisture management in feed production. Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, and AMVC, the ninth largest pork producer in the U.S., will partner to build a new feed mill, which is expected to produce up to 400,000 tons of swine feed annually. Landus, AMVC announce partnership on new feed mill project Devenish launches new moisture management tool SmartMoisture Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, and AMVC, the ninth largest pork producer in the United States, announced collaborative plans to build a new feed mill at the existing Landus grain facility located in Hamlin, Iowa. Through this partnership, AMVC will own and operate the feed mill. Landus will be responsible for originating grain for the project through its network of local farmer-owners. The proposed feed mill will produce up to 400,000 tons of swine feed per year. It will generate demand for roughly 8.5 million bushels of corn, and 48,000 Devenish has partnered with speciality chemicals innovator Perstorp to launch a new patented technology that will help animal feed mills to improve milling efficiency, prevent loss of volume, and ultimately reduce energy consumption and wastage during the milling process. Developed in collaboration between the two companies, SmartMoisture is a unique moisture management product designed to maintain target moisture levels during the manufacturing process which delivers a range of production, performance, and economic benefits. Globally, between 1-3% of animal feed is lost due to moisture loss and evaporation during storage and the milling process, which equates to approximately 30 million tonnes of feed wasted each year. Managing feed moisture as a feed ingredient is key to ensuring consistent feed quality and preventing these losses. Trials carried out by Devenish and Perstorp have shown that up to 3% moisture can be reintroduced into feed using SmartMoisture in pelleted feed and up to 4% in extruded feed, with no adverse impact on either animal performance or product quality. One of the product’s unique features is that it uses the esters of propionic acid – rather than the more common salts of organic acids – which directly prevent the growth of moulds and offer longer protection to the treated feed. “SmartMoisture is a game changer in managing moisture. It is the first chemical innovation in the moisture management field for a very long time. We are delighted to partner with Perstorp to add value to our customers across the globe through this innovative technology,” said Ian Atterbury, Managing Director of Devenish International.
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