Dear industry representatives, At the end of a long and tiring marathon, we are finally happy to bring you the first issue of our magazine. Preparing this magazine was an exciting, enjoyable and stressful journey for us. We are talking about a long process because it took long time for the idea of Feed & Additive to emerge, complete infrastructure preparations, and come to life as both a web portal and a magazine. While developing this project idea, our most important principle was to make a difference in what we do. For this, it was very important to read animal nutrition and feed industry correctly, to see the needs and expectations well, and to analyze forecasts about the future of the sector well. As a result, Feed & Additive first came to life as a web portal. Subsequently, we started our efforts for the magazine. While creating the annual plans of our magazine, we benefited a lot from the readings we made and the experiences we gained throughout the process. You will see the traces of some of them in this first issue. I hope the results would enable each component of the industry to find a place for itself under the roof of Feed & Additive. We know that we have very valuable and successful competitors publishing for the animal nutrition and feed industry. I would like to express that we have great respect for all of them and that they shed light on many issues, both with the content they produce and with what they put forward as a media organization. For this, I would be pleased to thank them personally. I believe that we will make significant contributions to the industry by improving and developing in a beautiful and valuable competitive environment in the upcoming periods. And most importantly; Feed & Additive has received the most important contribution in this preparation process from valuable industry members. We would like to thank all of them for their trust and belief in us for a publication that is still in project phase. This project could not turn into a real magazine without their news, articles, interviews and ads. The value of your enormous contributions is priceless… We are still at the beginning of the road; we have a long way to go and a lot to learn. However, we also have beautiful dreams and minds focused on doing the best... We will be happy to realize these together with you. Please feel free to share your ideas, suggestions and criticisms with us… Hope to see you in the next issue, Publisher Muhammed Akatay akatay@threeplusmedia.com Responsible Manager Özlem Buyruk Akatay ozlem@feedandadditive.com Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız derya@feedandadditive.com Editors James Watson Bahadır Büyükkılıç editor@feedandadditive.com Graphic Design Three Plus Media Design Office graphic@feedandadditive.com Publication Type Periodic (Monthly) Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: info@feedandadditive.com Web: www.feedandadditive.com Branch: Ste B69, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073, USA company/feedandadditive feedandadditive feedandadditive feedandadditive EDITOR Share our excitement! Derya YILDIZ All copyrights belong to Three Plus Media.© May not be used without permission. Responsibility of the ads belongs to the advertisers.
28 2020 Review: COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECT ON THE FEED SECTOR ISSUE FOCUS Antibiotic-free Feed Production PRONUTRIENTS FOR AN ANTIBIOTIC-FREE ANIMAL PRODUCTION Júlia Pié Oprí Veterinarian Biovet S.A. Laboratories Dr. Stephanie Ladirat R&D Director NUQO Feed Additives Antibiotic Reduction: WHAT CAN PHYTOGENIC ADDITIVES DO? Anne Möddel Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG “NO ANTIBIOTICS” MEANS INCREASED NEED FOR EMULSIFICATION! Brecht Bruneel Orffa Additives B.V. INCREASED DIGESTIBILITY AND BETTER GUT HEALTH 40 SPECIAL STORY 48 50 43 CON T E N T S
Alltech ONE Virtual Experience: Insights from global industry surveys Pellets made from sugar beet Novus partners with biotech innovator Agrivida Cargill opens new premix and nutrition facility in Ohio EU approves Chr. Hansen’s unique triple strain probiotic for poultry Fonterra joins forces with DSM to lower carbon footprint What is the position of animal proteins in feed industry? Global Compound Feed Industry and Trends Optimising your phosphorus nutritional value as part of the Maximum Matrix Nutrition strategy Feed Raw Materials: Corn & 2021 Expectations INTERVIEW REPORTS NEWS ARTICLE CON T E N T S William Greenwood EMEA Sales &Technical Services Manager AB Vista Diego Parra Perez EMEA Technical Manager AB Vista Xavière Rousseau Global Support Manager AB Vista “RELIABLE, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE” Arent ARNOUT, Sales Director ACTIPRO: 34 58 64 54 8 12 14 16 21 22
NEWS 6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Adisseo and Calysta’s joint venture Calysseo breaks ground in China Calysseo has appointed the consortium of Black & Veatch and Shanghai LBT Engineering & Technology Co. Ltd to execute the full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for its first commercial FeedKind® production facility. “Through strong and seamless cooperation with Black & Veatch, we will provide the best local content with design, fabrication and construction services for the first commercial project of Calysseo in China. This consortium teaming also provides a new EPC execution model that extends LBT’s full engineering value chain to global customers,” said Binqiang Shen, Chairman of Shanghai LBT Engineering & Technology Co. Ltd. As the consortium leader, Black & Veatch will provide project management, process design and global procurement expertise. Shanghai LBT Engineering and Technology Co. Ltd will provide local engineering design, permitting and construction expertise. Located in Chongqing in southwest China, the biotechnology facility is projected to produce 20,000 tons per year of FeedKind® by 2022. Calysseo appoints Black & Veatch and Shanghai LBT as EPC contractors Calysseo, a joint venture between worldwide animal nutrition leader Adisseo and protein innovator Calysta, is building a first facility in Chongqing, China. Delegates gathered at the site for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction, which will deliver 20,000 tonnes of FeedKind® protein in its first phase. A second phase will bring extra tonnes of capacity to the market to meet market demand. The plant will supply the Asian aquafeed market, which represents more than 70% of the world’s aquafeed market. Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO of Adisseo, stated: “Today’s groundbreaking is a landmark moment in the delivery of a disruptive technology that can provide benefits on several levels for Asian aquaculture. We are proud to bring the world’s first commercial-scale FeedKind production facility to China in partnership with Calysta.” Thomas JG Huot Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of Calysta and Executive Director of Calysseo, said: “Calysseo’s facility will be the first in the world to deliver a reliable, high-quality alternative protein ingredient using innovative gas fermentation technology, using no arable land and almost no water. After a year unlike any other in living memory, I passionately believe this announcement is a hugely positive development and marks the beginning of a new era of sustainable food production.” FeedKind protein is nutritious, safe and, importantly, a truly sustainable product that can bring extra value to the Asian aquaculture market and a new level of security to the feed supply chain. Thomas JG Huot Ph.D. Chief Operating Officer of Calysta
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 7 Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, announces that the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI), as the competent authority of the Reference Member State (Germany) under the Mutual Recognition procedure (MR), accepted new language on the label of Enterisol® Ileitis. The national marketing authorization is granted pursuant to the Animal Health Act (TierGesG) and the Animal Vaccine Regulation. The PEI confirmed that Enterisol® Ileitis reduces prevalence of Salmonella infection and Salmonella seroprevalence at slaughter. The request for a variation to the Enterisol® Ileitis Summary of Product Characteristics to add new wording in the section ‘Immunological Properties’ was accepted by this competent authority and following completion of the MR procedure, identical authorizations will be granted in all EU Member States that have been included in the registration. Ileitis caused by Lawsonia intracellularis is a costly disease affecting the digestive system of pigs in all pig rearing countries. Enterisol® Ileitis is the only global oral live Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine to control Ileitis in swine. Salmonella infections in swine can lead to both clinical disease, production losses and food safety risks in pork. Enterisol® Ileitis proved to be effective against Salmonella The Paul Ehrlich Institute confirmed that Enterisol® Ileitis reduces prevalence of Salmonella infection and Salmonella seroprevalence at slaughter. Oil extraction plant from Cherkizovo Group Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s largest meat producer, has announced the signing of an investment protection and promotion agreement (IPPA) for the construction of an oil extraction plant in the Lipetsk Region. The agreement to construct a high-protein oilseeds processing plant in the Yeletsky District of the Lipetsk Region was signed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the local authorities, and Cherkizovo-Masla (part of Cherkizovo Group). The project will be implemented in two stages. The investment phase is set to be completed by mid-2022, at which time the oil extraction plant will be brought on stream. The second stage, which is slated to run until late 2033, will see the construction of infrastructure, including a railway line to/ from the facility. By this point, the plant will have reached full processing capacity. It is planned that Cherkizovo Group’s facility will process soybeans and produce soybean oil, meal, lecithin, and hulls. The plant’s processing capacity is estimated at up to 480,000 tons per year. Andrey Ivanov, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Yevgenia Loktionova, Head of Investment and Innovation Department of the Lipetsk Region, and Leonid Izmailov, Director of Cherkizovo-Masla
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Alltech ONE Virtual Experience: Insights from global industry surveys The January session of the Alltech ONE Virtual Experience launched on Jan. 26 with the 2021 Agri-Food Outlook, featuring insights supported by data from Alltech’s industry-leading surveys, the 10th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the second annual Women in Food & Agriculture Survey. The January session of the Alltech ONE Virtual Experience launched on January 26 with the 2021 Agri-Food Outlook, featuring insights supported by data from Alltech’s industry-leading surveys. The presentation, which is available on demand, highlights results from the 10th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the second annual Women in Food & Agriculture Survey. During the virtual session, Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, speaks with global industry experts to go beyond the numbers and explore the trends shaping the future of agri-food. The discussion focuses on five emerging trends and includes: • “China’s Rebound” with Jonathan Forrest Wilson, President of Asia, Alltech; and Winnie Wei Jia, Director of Customer Experience, Alltech China • “A Reshaping of the Supply Chain” with Eric Glenn, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Director, Alltech; and Kathryn Britton, Senior Director of IMI Global Operations, Where Food Comes From, Inc. • “The Inexorable Rise of E-Commerce” with Anand Ramakrishnan Iyer, Digital Marketing Manager, Alltech • “Health-Conscious Consumers” with Nikki Putnam Badding, Director, Acutia and Human Nutrition Initiatives, Alltech • “Innovation Through Empathy and Inclusion” with Bianca Martins, General Manager, Alltech Mexico AGRICULTURE STOOD STRONG IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY “This has been an exceptional time for the agrifood industry,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Agriculture stood strong in the face of adversity, and the global food supply chain continues to provide one of the most basic needs for human survival. The data and insights we have gathered reflect challenges, successes and extraordinary opportunities as we chart a course for the future.” GLOBAL FEED SURVEY: Now in its 10th year, the Alltech Global Feed Survey serves as an invaluable barometer for the state of animal feed production. Fortified by a decade of documentation and research, it is the strongest evaluation of compound feed production and prices in the industry and is the most complete data source of its kind. The 2021 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates that international feed tonnage increased by 1%, to 1,187.7 million metric tons (MMT) of feed produced last year. China saw 5% growth and reclaimed its position as the top feed-producing country, with 240 MMT. Rounding out the top 10 feed-producing countries, including tonnage and growth percentage, are the U.S. (215.9 MMT, +1%), Brazil (77.6 MMT, +10%), India (39.3 MMT, -5%), Mexico (37.9 MMT, +4%), Spain (34.8 MMT, 0%), Russia (31.3 MMT, +3%), Japan (25.2 MMT, 0%), Germany (24.9 MMT, 0%) and Argentina (22.5, +7%).
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 9 Altogether, these countries account for 63% of the world’s feed production and can be viewed as an indicator of the overall trends in agriculture. The global data, collected from more than 140 countries and more than 28,000 feed mills, indicates feed production by species as follows: broilers, 28%; pigs, 24%; layers, 14%; dairy, 11%; beef, 10%; other species, 7%; aquaculture, 4%; and pets, 2%. The predominant growth came from the broiler, pig, aqua and pet feed sectors. Going beyond the numbers for a holistic look at the state of the industry, the survey also incorporates qualitative questions to uncover trends such as COVID-19, sustainability and antibiotic reduction. As the agriculture industry is moving towards more sustainable solutions and ingredients, Alltech E-CO2 has developed the Feeds EA™ model to help feed manufacturers and producers globally measure and lower the carbon footprint of their feed. Feeds EA™ measures the environmental impact of feed production at the feed mill level by assessing the impact of existing compounds or blends. This is determined by calculating greenhouse gas emissions from production, cultivation, processing, energy utilisation and transportation in the manufacturing of the feed. Feeds EA™ can calculate emissions from a database of more than 300 ingredients, including raw materials, soya products, byproducts and additives. A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN “Optimising the sustainability of feed production provides a huge opportunity for the whole supply chain,” said Ben Braou, business general manager for Alltech E-CO2. “By utilising Feeds EA™, feed manufacturers are provided with the means to further enhance their product range and sustainability credentials through supplying feed with a lower environmental impact.” FORMULATION CHANGES COULD REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT Feed has the potential to influence up to 80% of a farm’s carbon footprint, considering the direct emissions from production, as well as the transportation of feed and indirect emissions that arise from the impact of that feed on the animal. However, the true impact depends on the species and the system of production. The Feeds EA™ model provides an opportunity to optimise a ration by demonstrating how formulation changes could reduce the carbon footprint of the feed. Some ingredients carry a higher carbon weight than others, so the substitution or replacement of specific ingredients with more sustainable options can have a major impact. Alltech E-CO2 launches Feeds EA™ model to lower feed footprint Alltech E-CO2 has developed Feeds EA™ model to help feed manufacturers and farmers measure and lower their feed footprint.
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 While there are many technologies that have been used to develop human therapeutic antibodies, PetMedix’s breakthrough approach is equivalent to one that has resulted in a number of successful, novel therapies for humans. PetMedix is the only company in the world that has brought this innovative approach to veterinary medicine, with its Ky9™ platform able to rapidly and efficiently generate fully canine therapeutic antibodies. This approach saves time and money in drug development, and reduces the risk of certain key adverse events relative to other antibody technologies. “We are excited to be working with Boehringer Ingelheim on this project as we feel we bring complementary experience and expertise to this partnership. PetMedix has developed the leading pet antibody discovery engine, and it will be through Boehringer Ingelheim’s global scale and industry leadership that these novel therapies will best be able to succeed and ultimately benefit the animals,” said Dr Tom Weaver, CEO of PetMedix. “Boehringer Ingelheim is pleased to be working with PetMedix on this cutting-edge technology as a means to bring innovative new therapies to improve the health of animals globally. PetMedix has a unique expertise and its focus on innovation aligns well with our own,” shared James Allan, Global Head of Transaction, Business Development & Licensing, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Boehringer Ingelheim partners with PetMedix Boehringer Ingelheim announced a multi-year partnership with PetMedix to develop novel and transformative companion animal antibody therapeutics using PetMedix’s proprietary Ky9 platform. As part of the collaboration, PetMedix will undertake discovery activities against a number of key targets, and Boehringer Ingelheim will work to develop and bring these therapies to market. Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, announced the planned, temporary idling of two protein processing facilities for scheduled maintenance. Each facility’s idling is unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. On February 4, Cargill will idle its Dodge City, Kansas location and on March 18, the company will idle its Schuyler, Nebraska facility. Both sites are primary processing operations and will be down for approximately one week to perform previously scheduled maintenance of the refrigeration systems. Cargill to shut down two protein facilities for maintenance Cargill announced temporary idling of two protein processing facilities for scheduled maintenance.
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NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Pellets made from sugar beet Amandus Kahl has set a milestone with the pellet mill 60-1500 and built a flat die press that withstands major industrial requirements in sugar beet pelleting. One pellet mill of this type can replace two smaller ones and thus reduce the total wear part and operating costs. The pellet mill 60-1500 from Amandus Kahl is the answer to the economic necessity regarding “Sugar beet pelleting”, as one press of this type can replace two smaller ones and thus reduce the total wear part and operating costs. Based on the internationally renowned flat die technology, Amandus Kahl has set a milestone with the pellet mill 60-1500 and built a flat die press that withstands major industrial requirements in sugar beet pelleting. From a repertoire of more than 16 different press types, almost all performance ranges can be equipped with the right solution today. For the pelleting of sugar beet pulp, a press has been developed which meets the special requirements of sugar beet pulp pelleting, in particular due to its solid construction. For several decades now, the Kahl presses have proven their robustness, economic efficiency and quiet operation. Sugar beet pulp, in particular, depends on a multitude of ideal technical conditions to produce high-quality pellets from the pulp. For the processing of sugar beet residues, a solid design and high reliability are prerequisites for uninterrupted continuous operation. THE FLAT DIE TECHNOLOGY A wide range of flat die pellet mill is suitable for pelleting sugar beet pulp, depending on the desired throughput. In addition to the 60-1500, presses with a die diameter of 850, 1000 or 1250 mm can also be used for pelleting sugar beet. They all have the same technical design. This includes in particular the pan grinder head with the rotating pan grinder rollers and the flat die, which has become a unique selling point on the market due to its robustness. Kemin opens e-commerce platform for animal nutrition in China Kemin Industries has has agreed with Zhuyi Mall to launch its e-commerce business for millions of pig farmers in China. New online store will bring the global ingredient manufacturer’s products to the country’s pig farmers. Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has partnered with Zhuyi Mall to launch its e-commerce business for millions of pig farmers in China. Introducing an online business platform is a critical part of Kemin’s overall digital transformation for its animal nutrition and health operations in China. Joining with Zhuyi Mall is the first step for the global
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 13 ingredient manufacturer’s business unit in China to begin cooperating with third-party e-commerce platforms. “Launching our e-commerce business in China has come with much excitement, as well as some challenges – some of which are quite unique to our local market. We look forward to working with our partners on a platform that brings success to China’s pig farmers, as well as Kemin,” said Dr. Zhilin Gan, President, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – China. Kemin’s new e-store will sell its flagship products used widely at hog farms in China, including: • Detoxins®, an excellent mycotoxin absorbent that helps improve sow fertility • CLOSTAT® 360 Extra, the industry-leading probiotic product targeted at reducing intestinal health problems • Orsential™ 360, which includes natural plant extracts from oregano to improve animal growth and performance “This new initiative to bring e-commerce to pig farmers in China will create more customer touch points in the country and allow Kemin to better serve existing and potential customers who want high-quality products and trusted services,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries. “We are eager to expand our reach in the market and provide our scientific expertise, superior technology and unmatched ingredients and solutions to a growing industry.” Silke Birlenbach appointed Trouw Nutrition’s Global Innovation Director Dr. Silke Birlenbach became the Director of Global Innovation and joined Trouw Nutrition Leadership Team, said a statement from the company. Dr. Silke Birlenbach became the Director of Global Innovation as of January 4th, 2021. She succeeded in this role to Saskia Korink, Trouw Nutrition CEO and joined Trouw Nutrition Leadership Team, based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Dr. Birlenbach holds degrees in cell biology and veterinary physiology from Harvard University and Kansas State University, respectively, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Justus-Liebig University. She brings with her a wealth of experience from the Animal Health and Pharma industries as well as consulting with McKinsey&Co. Having worked internationally, Dr. Birlenbach has built a track record in transforming & growing businesses and driving strategic marketing & innovation. “I am honored to join the Nutreco family and to contribute to our purpose of ‘Feeding the Future!’ Offering solutions to our customers that are highly innovative and protect our planet is an inspiring mission that I fully embrace,” said Dr. Silke Birlenbach. Dr. Silke Birlenbach Director of Global Innovation Trouw Nutrition
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Novus partners with biotech innovator Agrivida Novus and Agrivida agreed to combine their powers to grow the customer base as well as explore new innovative products and solutions through R&D collaboration. The partnership combines Novus’ nearly 30 years of research, sales and marketing experience with Agrivida’s unique technology. Novus International, Inc., a global leader in nutrition and health solutions for the animal agriculture industry, announced plans to redefine its business through an enhanced focus on gut health and innovation. The Missouri-based company is making good on its strategy with a new partnership. The partnership combines Novus’s nearly 30 years of research, sales and marketing experience with Agrivida’s unique technology, allowing both companies to grow the customer base as well as explore new innovative products and solutions through R&D collaboration. Agrivida, a privately held biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, was founded in 2003 by scientists from MIT who discovered a way to incorporate feed additives directly into corn grown for production animals. By having the additive inside of the grain, the molecules are more efficiently absorbed, and producers can improve both animal performance and their bottom line. Novus is making Agrivida products available to its customers in the U.S. immediately while registration is underway to expand to other countries. Open Farm receives $65 million growth investment Open Farm received more than $65 million growth investment led by General Atlantic. Funding supports Open Farm’s mission to deliver premium, ethically sourced nutrition to more pets and will help drive continued brand expansion. Open Farm, a premium pet food brand committed to raising the bar on the way we feed our pets, has raised more than $65 million in its latest round of funding, led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic. This marks General Atlantic’s first investment in the pet industry, and they join the company’s leadership team and existing minority partner, Encore Consumer Capital, on Open Farm’s longterm growth journey. The funding will be used to accelerate Open Farm’s mission to Do Some Good for animals and the planet, introduce the brand to millions of new pet parents, and support continued innovation to transform the way pets are fed through high-quality nutrition.
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NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Cargill opens new premix and nutrition facility in Ohio Cargill opened 220,000 square-foot, future-ready premix animal nutrition facility that deploys advanced technology not previously used in animal agriculture or pet food production. This technology allows the use of less resources to produce feed, while ensuring the highest quality and traceability of products. It’s estimated that it will produce 154,000 tons of non-medicated animal nutrition products and premix across its production lines annually. Cargill announced the opening of its new premix animal nutrition facility in Lewisburg, Ohio. The 220,000 square-foot, future-ready facility is deploying advanced technology not previously used in animal agriculture or pet food production that allows the use of less resources to produce feed, while ensuring the highest quality and traceability of its products for Cargill customers. “It started with thinking differently about how to best meet the changing needs of our customers, along with a commitment to invest and innovate for the future,” said Adriano Marcon, president of Cargill’s animal nutrition business. “Now, we believe the new facility sets a new standard for premix production giving our customers unmatched confidence in our animal nutrition offerings,” he added. The Lewisburg West facility includes a 160-ft steel premix tower, along with a new benchmark of automation and controls that provide precise measurements and traceability that exceed industry standards and significantly reduce cross contamination risks. Soft, flexible hoppers for micro-ingredient dosing provide gram-level precision in production, and stainless-steel design makes cleaning the systems easier and more effective. The highly automated production process with continuous human monitoring ensures accuracy and reduces the risk of injuries to employees. The facility’s humidity and temperature controls, strict management of ingredients and plant access will further protect food safety as well as customers’ brands. “The plant was designed with feed and food safety as a top priority,” said Marcon. “We wanted to provide our customers peace of mind, by increasing the transparency around the food their farm animals and pets are eating.” Each of the plants’ four segregated production lines can run a mix from start to finish in approximately one hour, providing increased capacity across Cargill’s network of feed facilities. As a non-medicated facility, it allows for more support to livestock and poultry operations raising animals without the use of antibiotics and opens new opportunities for the company within the pet food market. It’s estimated that Lewisburg West facility will produce 154,000 tons of non-medicated animal nutrition products and premix across its production lines each year.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 17 Bühler acquires Design Corrugating Bühler has expanded Service Center locations with acquisition of Design Corrugating and the Swiss company now operates seven service centers in the U.S. Bühler North America has expanded and strengthened its service network and offerings with the acquisition of Design Corrugating Companies, a leading roller mill and other equipment service company based in Taylorville, Illinois, US. With this move, Bühler now operates seven service centers in the US, serving grain, oilseed, feed, petfood, and chocolate processors, as well as brewers and distillers, inks and coatings and many others who utilize roller mills. Design Corrugating is a leading provider of roller mill parts and services, including roll reconditioning, new rolls, and other equipment parts and services, with facilities in Taylorville, IL, Oakdale, CA, Wichita, KS and Chattanooga, TN. All Design Corrugating locations will become new Service Center sites in the Bühler Customer Service network, and the entire Design Corrugating staff has joined the Bühler team. Existing operations will continue unchanged, utilizing the “pick-up, repair and deliver” model. Bühler will continue to provide parts and services for all makes and models of roller mills. Future investments are planned for equipment that will allow new services to be delivered, and the full Bühler supply chain will be leveraged to improve competitiveness in terms of cost and efficiency. Customers will also benefit from Bühler’s deep process expertise as an Original Equipment Manufacturer, to deliver improved operational insights, along with the core services already provided. Lallemand and Poultry Sense join forces to improve efficiency Lallemand Animal Nutrition has joined forces with Agri-tech company Poultry Sense to improve the reliability and credibility of data gained from commercial farm trials. At a time when accurate data is becoming increasingly important for farmers and companies alike to drive the consistent performance of farmed livestock, this partnership demonstrates their commitment to helping the industry make this a reality. Barry Thorp, veterinary adviser at Poultry Sense, said, “This trial will see us install our new real-time data solution on a couple of poultry farms that work with Lallemand, to see what impact introducing new products has on bird health, welfare and productivity.” Hannah Elliott, monogastric sales and technical support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition UK, stated that “We’re eager to embrace this new, innovative technology, which will enable us to look at poultry houses on a zone-by-zone basis as opposed to a whole house basis. This will give us much more accurate insight on how birds are performing and behaving when our products are used.”
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 AB Vista has partnered with its sister company Intellync to offer a new reporting service that allows its customers to gain a quick and thorough insight regarding their carbon emissions, helping them to make decisions to reduce their impact. Using independent reporting, and employing recognised methodologies, the new emissions reporting service focuses on supporting agricultural companies sustainability programmes by identifying areas within the feed production process with a high emissions rate and providing tailored strategies to reduce this environmental impact. SMALL CHANGES IN DIET CAN HAVE BIG IMPACTS “The food and agriculture sectors are responsible for up to 30 per cent of global driven greenhouse gas emissions. Meat and dairy consumption is particularly in the spotlight due to these environmental concerns,” said Paul Steen, AB Vista’s Head of Services. “The data we have shows that small changes in the animal’s diet can have big impacts on emissions without affecting its performance. It is important that animal nutritionists are aware of this and have the confidence to test new approaches. “Our emissions reporting service is quick, simple and provides nutritionists with the tools to accurately measure outputs. It supports our feed manufacturers’ sustainability programmes by detecting areas within the feed production process with a high emissions rate and providing tailored strategies to reduce this environmental impact,” explained Paul. The service offers a reliable process using internationally recognised data associated with feed materials and conforms to PAS2050 standards. Feed and protein producers can use the service as a routine management tool to monitor the environmental impact of day-today decisions at their production sites. AB Vista supports sustainability programmes of feed manufacturers AB Vista is supporting customers’ sustainability programmes with launch of new emissions reporting service. Paul Steen AB Vista’s Head of Services Cherkizovo Group maintains leadership in broiler meat market The National Union of Poultry Farmers has released its 2020 ranking of Russian poultry producers. Just as last year, Cherkizovo Group came out on top, having produced 794,000 tons of meat (hereinafter in live weight). According to the Union, the Group exceeded its 2019 results by 28,000 tons, or 3.7%. The 2020 growth in broiler meat production was driven by the capacity ramp-up at the factories in Kursk and Altai, major focus on chicken health and quality, and volume increase delivered by all Group factories. Last year was mostly successful for the Company’s poultry segment, with greater sales of Petelinka and Kurinoe Tsarstvo products and increased poultry exports, primarily to China.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 19 MAXIMISING ENZYME MATRIX TO IMPROVE MONETARY RETURNS Phytase application has evolved significantly since the introduction of “Superdosing”, the practice of using high doses of phytase to target phytate (IP6) destruction, with the industry now recognising the nutritional benefits to be had from more complete phytate breakdown. MAXIMUM MATRIX NUTRITION ENZYME APPLICATION FROM AB VISTA AB Vista has conducted extensive research to determine the effect of targeted enzyme application to degrade both phytate and NSP, reducing the antinutritive effects of both substrates. This research has yielded a new enzyme application called ‘Maximum Matrix Nutrition’ which delivers complete phytate breakdown whilst reducing viscosity and increasing fibre fermentability. Maximum Matrix Nutrition has been demonstrated to improve nutrient utilisation delivering a significant improvement in amino acids, minerals and energy, meaning diets can be formulated with higher nutrient credits for feed costs savings. Compared to a standard application of phytase, carbohydrase and protease, Maximum Matrix Nutrition delivers equal performance at a considerably lower cost. Validated in ten performance trials in broilers and swine, the application has been shown to deliver cost savings of up to €25/t, a dramatic increase in the potential return on investment for feed producers. To find out more about Maximum Matrix Nutrition please contact: erkan@nutrivet.com.tr, emea@abvista.com or visit http://www.nutivet.com.tr http://www.abvista.com Dr Mike Bedford, AB Vista Research Director Superdosing works well amongst customers who can see the value in performance improvements, but there are many other producers who are looking for the same performance with cheaper feed – and that’s what Maximum Matrix Nutrition is all about. Zn Fe Ca AMINO ACIDS MINERALS ENERGY
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Feed additives manufacturer Adisseo is expanding technical and commercial teams for aquaculture in Asia Pacific and China. Guiping Zhao joined the company from Feb 1 as Regional Technical Manager Aquaculture for China. Guiping has obtained a bachelor degree in Aquaculture from the Dalian Ocean University and an MSc in Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed from the Ocean University of China. She has an extensive experience in the Chinese Aquafeed industry during 10 years at Alpha Feed, one of the leading domestic aqua feedmills in China, where she has been in different positions related to QC management, feed formulation, feed evaluation and technical services. In Dec 2018, Guiping took up a new job challenge as Technical Service Manager Aquaculture in a large feed additive company in China. Huynh van Lanh joined the BU aqua from Feb 1 as Aquaculture Sales Manager – Vietnam. Lanh graduated from the Can Tho University as Aquaculture Engineer with a degree in Business Administration. Lanh has over 15 years of technical sales experience in different sectors of the Vietnamese aquaculture industry including feed, farm care products and feed mill additives. He has been in sales manager and key account manager positions for leading regional and international companies in Vietnam. Adisseo expanding teams for aquaculture in Asia Pacific and China Steve Bourne joins Arm & Hammer A respected and innovative agribusiness leader, Steve Bourne has joined Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production as Eurasian sales director. Bourne is strengthening the company’s expanding presence and investment in Oceania, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and he brings deep global industry experience to the ARM & HAMMER™ team. “I’m excited to join ARM & HAMMER at this pivotal time in the company’s growth. It’s a great opportunity to work with worldclass people and differentiated technologies to benefit poultry, pork, dairy and beef producers. The company’s focus on the full food chain fits my passion for bringing real value to the animal and food production industry,” says Bourne. Bourne’s career spans more than 30 years with agri-food businesses in Europe, Asia and North America. He spent most of his career with Alltech Inc., establishing and developing Alltech businesses throughout all of Asia, was involved in strategic acquisitions, and led the mycotoxin management program. He was global vice president from 2010 to 2017. In 2018 he founded Bourne Consulting Group Ltd to help agri-food companies and organizations expand markets domestically and internationally. “Steve’s hiring is one example of our ongoing commitment to serve customers with the highest quality people, products and technologies,” says Scott Druker, general manager, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production. “He is a visionary leader, and his business, management and technical skills are second to none. We’re excited about the leadership Steve brings to our team and, most importantly, to our customers.” Steve Bourne Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 21 EU approves Chr. Hansen’s unique triple strain probiotic for poultry GalliPro® Fit probiotic is ready for the European Union market after approval from the European Commission. Following a previous positive opinion from European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), GalliPro® Fit probiotic has now been approved for sale in the EU by the European Commission. GalliPro® Fit was first successfully launched in the US in 2017, followed by Australia in 2018 and the South African and Asian markets in 2019. DOCUMENTED TO BE EFFICIENT AND SAFE “We are really excited to get this approval after research data and field trials have documented the efficacy and safety of GalliPro Fit®. We see it as an official blue stamp of our probiotic solution for some of the poultry industry’s biggest challenges that customers in other parts of the world have benefitted from since 2017,” said Dorthe Sandvang, DVM, PhD, from Chr. Hansen’s Animal Health Innovation. “GalliPro® Fit is the trademark for Chr. Hansen’s first probiotic to combine three unique strains in one product to address some of the key challenges faced by poultry producers today. Together, the three novel strains in GalliPro® Fit have been proven to effectively support the digestive performance and a healthy normal immune system in broilers, pullet layers/breeders and turkeys. At the same time, it brings production profitability,” she elaborated. Success around the world with the registration and regulatory approval secured in Europe, Chr. Hansen is now able to bring the successful product to a new region – and is also preparing for a launch in a new EMEA markets in 2021. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) wrapped up its 14th annual Pet Food Conference (PFC) on January 26, covering the regulatory and trade outlook for the U.S. pet food sector along with changing consumer trends emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. “Nearly 250 professionals from all facets of the pet food industry participated in the AFIA’s virtual Pet Food Conference, proving the industry’s yearning for quality education events and drive for continuous improvement is ever-present despite our ongoing battle to end the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Louise Calderwood, AFIA’s director of regulatory affairs. “The AFIA Pet Food Committee set a new bar for our annual conference, bringing together an outstanding lineup of speakers who challenged us to think differently about how consumers make decisions on their pets’ nutrition, how we approach future growth opportunities at home and abroad, and excited us to think about what future pet research will reveal.” The 2022 AFIA Pet Food Conference will take place on Jan. 25 in Atlanta, Georgia. PFC speakers: Future is bright for US pet food industry
NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Fonterra joins forces with DSM to lower carbon footprint New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra teamed up with Royal DSM to lower carbon footprint. New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra and Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the transition to lower methane agriculture. Fonterra is committed to addressing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions as part of its sustainability drive to ensure a healthier planet. Methane is a major challenge for the agriculture sector, particularly in New Zealand, where it makes up almost half of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Finding and applying solutions that would significantly contribute to achieving Paris Agreement commitments and New Zealand Zero-Carbon goals is a key priority for both companies. Symaga installs solar energy plant for sustainability Symaga Group, one of the world’s leading silo manufactures, installed solar energy plant to power its factory in Spain, as part of the company’s commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment. Symaga Group installed a photovoltaic solar energy plant to power its factory in Villarta de San Juan, Spain. “It is one more step in the commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment, which they already consolidated in 2018, with Environmental Management System ISO 14001,” the company said. Solar panels were installed one of the covers of the buildings to generate green energy. This first phase will supply 25% of the total energy consumed by Symaga, while the Group aims to reach 100% in the second phase. Within Symaga’s Continuous Improvement for Manufacturing Plan, the entrance to the plant was reorganized at a logistical level, improving the internal traffic of trucks and vehicles and parking spaces, for over 3,500 trucks that come and go every year within the factory. Two buildings were rebuilt, the first to control the entry and exit of vehicles, with a room to give Occupational Risk Prevention to all visitors and the second building with a new Training and Meeting room for Production team. “Symaga Group maintains its philosophy of continuous improvement. The reduction of energy costs and logistics improvement, in the end, increase efficiency and competitiveness of our company and our silos, and reinforce the company’s commitment to reduce the environmental footprint,” Symaga said.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 23 Bühler and DIL join forces to accelerate sustainable food production Bühler AG announced a strategic partnership with the DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V. to work together on the next generation of extruded meat substitutes. Swiss technology group Bühler AG and the DIL Deutsches Institut for Lebensmitteltechnik e. V., a research institute focusing on food technology and food science, have teamed up to develop new production technologies for healthy and sustainable food products, focusing on alternative protein-based products with a lower environmental impact than the CO2-heavy meat value chain. LIVING WITHIN OUR PLANETARY BOUNDARIES By 2050, in order to meet the needs of the world’s growing population, we will have to produce more food from 35% less agricultural land. With an additional 250 million metric tons of protein required per year, the pressure on alternatives to animal-based proteins is mounting. Given the environmental impact of the current system, there is growing consensus that the food industry must change course immediately. The change is already underway in many parts of the food value chain, but to drive it faster, partnerships are essential. Announcing a new strategic partnership between Bühler AG and DIL, Ian Roberts, Chief Technology Officer, Bühler, said: “If we are to feed 10 billion people in 2050 and if we are to be able to do this and mitigate the climate change increase that we currently see, we need to build strong partnerships with purpose and we need to build those in areas where we can drive major impact.” The partnership to accelerate research and the development of new solutions for more sustainable protein production comes at a critical time, according to Volker Heinz, Director and CEO, DIL: “Within our planetary boundaries, there is no room for a further expansion of animal protein and fat production,” he says. BOVAER® FOR COWS AND METHANE EMISSIONS... DSM has developed a feed additive, called Bovaer®, which effectively and consistently reduces methane emissions from cows by over 30%. The solution has recently been featured by the World Resources Institute as one of the ten global breakthrough technologies that can help to feed the world sustainably.
NEWS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 Virbac, Symbiocelltech agree to develop novel technology for T1DM Virbac and Symbiocelltech sign exclusive option agreement to develop novel technology for treatment of Type 1 diabetes in companion animals. SymbioCellTech, LLC (SCT), a biotechnology company in Salt Lake City, pioneering stem cell therapy for diabetes, signed with Virbac (VIRP), the world’s sixth largest veterinarian pharmaceutical group, an agreement for the co-develop and commercialize their proprietary “Neo-Islet” cellular therapy to treat animals suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes. Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a disease in which the islet cells of the pancreas fail to produce the essential hormone, insulin. Approximately one dog in 3001 develops it. Currently, the standard therapy for T1DM in companion animals includes blood glucose monitoring and subcutaneous injection of insulin. “Neo-Islets” are small cellular clusters easily administered into the abdominal cavity in an outpatient procedure, which provide durable blood sugar control without the need for subcutaneous insulin, toxic anti-rejection drugs or encapsulation devices. In order to avoid the need for immunosuppressive agents to prevent rejection of this long-lasting cellular therapy, scientists at SymbioCellTech have employed adult mesenchymal stem cells to block the immune attack on transplanted pancreatic islet cells, a proprietary and patented process they term “natural encapsulation.” Elanco planning cost savings with restructuring Elanco has announced next wave of restructuring to drive operational efficiencies post Bayer acquisition. Actions are expected to generate approximately $20-24 million in cost savings in 2021 and $45-50 million once annualized. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced the next step in its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency. The proposed actions are focused on streamlining processes and delivering increased efficiency in functional areas while, importantly, improving the productivity of Elanco’s investments in innovation. These actions build on the September 2020 restructuring that focused mainly on optimizing the combined Elanco and Bayer Animal Health commercial operations. The initiatives announced on January 26th, which were approved by the Elanco Board of Directors on January 25th, include the consolidation of R&D activities to align capabilities to the newly combined innovation portfolio and support the company’s Innovation, Portfolio and Productivity (IPP) strategy. Elanco intends to close R&D sites in Manukau, New Zealand and Cuxhaven, Germany, subject to appropriate local consultation processes. Elanco will also reduce duplication and optimize structures in U.S. operations, marketing, manufacturing and quality central functions, and administrative areas. The restructuring will result in the elimination of approximately 350 positions around the world.
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