September 2022 Year: 2 - Issue: 20 Yoav Rosen, ADM Animal Nutrition Is more competitive and sustainable aquaculture production possible? Dr. Enrique Montiel, Anitox Clean feed promotes feed safety David Bravo, Nutreco The feed industry must re-think its relationship with R&D www.feedandadditive.com Ways to Increase Feed Safety Nutrition and Alternatives in Sustainable Aquaculture
The Pandemic we have experienced recently and the Russia-Ukraine war that followed, almost short-circuited the market system that regulates international energy supply. According to experts, a problem that arises anywhere in this integrated global system is immediately felt as an energy crisis in all regions of the world. The current global energy crisis is not just a crisis related to gas and oil. This crisis emerges as a crisis that also increases food transportation and production costs, and then as the high product prices that the final consumer (household) in the last link of the chain has to experience. In addition, the extreme temperatures caused by the climate crisis are also increasing the demand for indoor cooling systems and food refrigeration. Therefore, this also leads to more energy consumption. On the one hand, with this high energy consumption based by fossil fuels, global warming is increasing, while global warming is also increasing energy consumption sourced by fossil fuels. A perfect vicious circle… The energy crisis due to the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) boycott in the 1970s was an oil crisis, which affected the United States and European countries the most. After this crisis, we have seen that two issues have been raised against possible crises in the future. One is saving on oil consumed in vehicles by increasing efficiency in energy use, and the second is the development of renewable energy technologies and increasing investments in this area. It is obvious that such crises create a great opportunity for renewable energy. For example, countries such as France are planning to increase wind energy production, while countries such as South Africa and China are encouraging households to install solar panels on the roof of their homes. Thus, it is aimed to reduce fossil fuel-based energy consumption. We note that in the 1990s, the share of solar energy, one of the renewable energy sources, which was at zero level, increased to 4% in 2020, and wind energy increased to 6.7%. In particular, we see that China, which is accelerating its efforts on “clean, renewable” energy today, controls 80% of the solar energy supply chain and plans to increase this ratio to 95% by 2024. Prof Tatiana Mitrova, an energy economist, said: “There is an unpleasant truth that people do not want to accept; There has been almost an atmosphere of war in the energy and food markets. In a war environment, states cannot leave the supply of strategic goods such as energy and food in the hands of the markets, they have to take it on themselves”. Thus, we are witnessing that the general principle of "Markets regulate society best" has started to change since the 1980s, and that regulations are no longer made by the market, but with crises. We hope that this negative process will bring new opportunities to combat climate change by encouraging and contributing to sustainable, clean and renewable energy transformation. In our next issue, we will have an issue focus on alternative sources that will minimize the environmental impact for the responsible and sustainable nutrition of the world. In this area, where new solutions are needed, we will discuss the issue of “Alternative Protein Sources in Animal Nutrition”. *This month's editorial article was written by my dear colleague and publisher Muhammed Akatay. I would like to thank him for this valuable contribution and wish you a pleasant reading. See you in the next issue… Publisher Muhammed Akatay [email protected] Responsible Manager Özlem Buyruk Akatay [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız [email protected] Editors James Watson Bahadır Büyükkılıç [email protected] Design Alper Kandemir [email protected] Web Design Caner Cem Pulat [email protected] Proofreading Lisa Atakul [email protected] Circulation and Data Responsible Amine Şengün [email protected] Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.feedandadditive.com Branch: Ste B69, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073, USA Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR The world is heading towards a global energy crisis: Is this an opportunity for renewable energy?* Derya YILDIZ All copyrights belong to Three Plus Media.© May not be used without permission. Responsibility of the ads belongs to the advertisers. feedandadd i t i ve
C O N T E N T S 16 ISSUE FOCUS 22 BENEFITS OF SEAWEED PREBIOTIC POLYSACCHARIDES (FIBRE) IN AQUACULTURE DIETS Dr Jason Sands, Head of Nutrition, Ocean Harvest Technology 30 ARE IMMUNE RESPONSES ELICITED BY BETA-GLUCAN IN FISHES? Raahavishree Thanigaivel, UG Graduate, III Year B.F.Sc, Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College & Research Institute, TNJFU Malreddy Joshna, Research Scholar, PhD, Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College & Research Institute, TNJFU 37 ASIA PACIFIC AQUAFEED MARKET SIZE TO EXCEED US$60 BILLION Graphical Research 18 IS MORE COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION POSSIBLE? Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director, Aqua, ADM Animal Nutrition 26 A NOVEL ANTIBIOTIC ALTERNATIVE FOR SHRIMP DISEASES, MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS Fuci Guo, Global Category Manager Aquaculture, Agrimprove 34 BOUNCING BACK TO BLACK – INDIAN CONTEXT R. Dinesh, Assistant Professor, Mandapam Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (MCeSA), TNJFU, India NUTRITION AND ALTERNATIVES IN SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE 38 CLEAN FEED PROMOTES FEED SAFETY Dr. Enrique Montiel, Director of Nutrition and Live Production, Anitox Matt Oldnall, Technical Services Manager for EMEA and AP, Anitox 42 “ZERO SALMONELLA” IN POULTRY MEAT AND EGGS Elle Chadwick, Global Poultry Marketing Manager, DSM Animal Nutrition & Health Shelby Ramirez, Global Poultry Technical Manager, DSM Animal Nutrition & Health SPECIAL STORY Ways to Increase Feed Safety
C O N T E N T S 48 NUTRITION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING HEAT STRESS IN SWINE PRODUCTION Luigi Moreira, Trace Mineral Programme Manager, Selko Feed Additives 52 EFFECTS OF SUPPLEMENTATION WITH RUMINALLY-PROTECTED CHOLINE ON PERFORMANCE OF COWS Marcos Zenobi, Ph.D., Technical Services Manager, Balchem 55 THE FEED INDUSTRY MUST RE-THINK ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH R&D David Bravo, Chief Science Officer, Nutreco ARTICLES DSM introduces microbiome metabolism modulator Symphiome™ 11 Trouw Nutrition launches comprehensive antibiotic reduction campaign 8 Indical and Evonik partner for proactive healthcare in poultry 12 Oil-Dri receives Brazilian patent for mineral-based feed additive formulation 66 Stellar technology boosts efficiency of microalgae processing 14 Elanco, Colorado State University’s AgNext announce strategic alliance 69 Tyson Foods invests $200 million in Amarillo beef plant 15 Bayer expands existing investment to acquire majority share in CoverCress 70 Petco expands WholeHearted line with human-grade fresh food for dog 74 Rumin8 launches a trial for tastiest methane reducing feed additive 65 Rabobank report: Global beef market remains strong 72 VICTAM Asia and Health & Nutrition Asia to start 7 September in Thailand 75 NEWS REPORTS GLOBAL FEED MYCOTOXIN DETOXIFIERS MARKET 58
NEWS 6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 BASF Venture Capital GmbH, the corporate venture company of BASF SE, Germany, and Aqua-Spark, a Dutch investment fund focusing on the global aquaculture industry, are investing in Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd. as part of a Series B round. Sea6 Energy was founded in 2010 and is located in Bangalore, India. The company is a leader in the production and processing of tropical red seaweed. Other existing investors include Tata Capital Innovations Fund. With this investment, Sea6 Energy will complete its Series B transaction of INR 1402 million (about $18.5 million) in total. Red seaweed grows mainly in tropical waters in Asia, which have constant, high temperatures conducive to year-round growth of seaweed. Biomass from the fast-growing red seaweed is suitable as a raw material for a variety of applications, for example in animal feed and crop protection products, as a gelling ingredient in the food industry or as an ingredient in cosmetics. Only a small proportion of the commercially offered seaweed comes from wild collections. Most of it is grown in farms, particularly in Asia, and since 1950, the quantity produced worldwide has increased a thousandfold. BASF Venture Capital and Aqua-Spark invest in Sea6 Energy Colgate-Palmolive Company invests in growth of its Hill’s Pet Nutrition business with agreement to buy three pet food manufacturing plants from Red Collar Pet Foods. Colgate-Palmolive Company plans to purchase three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the U.S. from Red Collar Pet Foods for $700 million to support the global growth of its Hill’s Pet Nutrition pet food business. The plants - in Orangeburg, South Carolina; Clinton, Oklahoma; and Washington Court House, Ohio - will be integrated into Hill’s global supply network to produce dry pet food for Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet brands. The purchase agreement includes the transfer of the approximately 350 employees involved in the dry pet food operations. Hill’s is currently building a new canned pet food manufacturing facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas, scheduled to begin production next year, and in April completed the acquisition of a canned pet food plant in Italy, also to meet demand for its science-led pet nutrition diets. “Our Hill’s business is growing well, and we continue to invest to expand production capacity, improve our capabilities with initiatives like our new Small Paws Innovation Center, and better engage pet parents, veterinarians and Hill’s retail partners,” said Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company. “This investment will help further strengthen the Hill’s business today and for the long term.” John Hazlin, President of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, added: “Hill’s is committed to enriching and lengthening the special relationship between people and their pets, and this additional production capability will help us reach more pets with our science-led foods and enable us to raise the level of service we provide to the specialty retailers and veterinary professionals that offer our products. We look forward to welcoming members of the Red Collar team to the Hill’s family.” Colgate-Palmolive expands Hill’s Pet Nutrition with three manufacturing plants
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 7 Sea6 Energy has adapted its cultivation technology to the conditions in deeper water and adverse weather conditions and covers both parts of the value chain with its integrated business model. To identify the right locations with the right conditions for its farms, Sea6 Energy uses satellite imagery, for example. Under suitable conditions, at least six harvests per year are possible. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, India, while in Bali, Indonesia, it has set up a fully owned subsidiary that carries out commercial seaweed farming. Sea6 operates various plants in Tuticorin, India, for the further processing of red seaweed for different applications. In addition, Sea6 Energy has developed a proprietary process that increases the shelf life of red seaweed from one to two days to up to 60 days. This facilitates the transport of fresh red seaweed, which can otherwise only be transported over longer distances once it has been dried. Canada-based Cooke Inc. has entered into an agreement for acquisition of Tassal, the largest vertically integrated seafood producer and blue agri-tech business in Australia. Cooke Inc., parent company of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, and Tassal Group Limited of Australia announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for acquisition of Tassal. Cooke, via a wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Tassal for A$5.23 per share in cash by way of a scheme of arrangement. The transaction price represents a premium of 49% to Tassal’s undisturbed closing share price on June 22, 2022. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Tassal is the largest vertically integrated seafood producer and blue agri-tech business in Australia. With over 36 years’ experience, Tassal employs over 1,700 people in Tasmania and Australia who farmed 40,000 metric tonnes of Atlantic salmon and 5,500 metric tonnes of Black Tiger Prawn in 2021 for domestic and export markets including Asia, New Zealand and USA. At 115,000 metric tonnes annually, Cooke is the sixth largest farmed salmon producer in the world and, like Tassal, all Cooke feed mills, hatcheries, farms and processing operations are accredited by third-party organizations. The Tassal acquisition would put Cooke at 155,000 metric tonnes — closing in on becoming a top five producer. In 2021, the world’s demand for low carbon footprint, affordable, nutritious protein, resulted in more than 4 million metric tons of farmed salmon produced globally by all companies. Cooke enters into agreement for acquisition of Tassal
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 Nutreco has announced it will increase its stake in Eruvaka to 93.7%, from 25.45% in 2018. The acquisition of a controlling majority stake will enable Nutreco’s aquaculture business line Skretting to deliver in-house on-farm software and smart equipment to shrimp farmers around the world to increase their productivity and reduce the risk for their operations. Nutreco’s plan is to gain full ownership of Eruvaka in the course of 2023. Founded in April 2012 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India-based Eruvaka develops cloud-based aquaculture pond management solutions, including real-time monitoring and smart feeders. Technology features include automatic and intelligent sonic Trouw Nutrition launches comprehensive antibiotic reduction campaign Trouw Nutrition is launching an antibiotic reduction campaign that spotlights success of small switches to drive big change in livestock production. Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco's livestock feed business, is launching "Small Switches. Big Change" a comprehensive antibiotic reduction campaign tailored to the challenges of livestock stakeholders around the globe. Extensive investments in research and development as well as more than a decade of collaborating with commercial swine and poultry farms support the campaign's science-based approach to responsibly reducing antibiotic use in livestock production while improving animal health, performance and profitability. Tailored to each producer's challenges and performance objectives, the campaign's holistic approach focuses antibiotic reduction efforts on the most critical feed, farm and health concerns. This customised approach allows producers to determine the extent and pace of antibiotic reduction. "Producers have made it clear that they understand the need to reduce antibiotics in their operations, but they want practical guidance and trusted expertise to help them make the change in a way that protects their animals and their business," said Dr. Barbara Brutsaert, Global Project Lead Antibiotic Reduction at Trouw Nutrition. Consisting of five steps – profile, assessment, advice, assist and evaluate – Trouw Nutrition's integrated antibiotic reduction programme facilitates a cycle of reduced antibiotic use. Each step is considered, implemented and evaluated hand in hand with the producer taking into account their specific situation. For example, examining the form and quality of feeds can inform recommendations to support animals in critical life stages like early life, and help maintain animal performance under different health challenges. Evaluating each farm's practices and objectives helps achieve nutritional supports tailored to the farm, such as young animal feed specialities, synergistic feed additives and health diet formulation services. The programme draws on science-based nutritional strategies that Trouw Nutrition contributed to the 2021 FAO paper "Animal nutrition strategies and options to reduce the use of antimicrobials in animal production" and also reflects the variances that exist in different production environments. Nutreco increases stake in India-based Eruvaka to 93.7%
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 9 feeding, alerts, pond diagnostics, data recording, analytics and automation. Nutreco's original stake of 25,45% in a commercial partnership was designed to help scale Eruvaka. “I am delighted that Nutreco is taking a majority stake in Eruvaka. Our purpose of Feeding the Future drives us to invest in innovative technologies that improve the sustainability of our food supply chain. This investment demonstrates our commitment to supporting aquaculture farmers in incorporating smart solutions that make their business more productive and efficient.” said Nutreco CEO Fulco van Lede. He continued, “We are grateful to everyone whose expertise and vision brought Eruvaka to where it is today, in particular, the company’s dedicated employees, its most valuable asset; its founder Sreeram Raavi, who not only invented the original concept but whose vision and drive brought it successfully to market; and aqua/agritech-focussed private equity firm Omnivore, whose early belief and investment in the company was instrumental to its growth. We are looking forward to further developing and growing Eruvaka together with its great team of employees.” “Eruvaka has formed the basis for the exceptionally successful Skretting 360+ concept. We have been able to work with farmers to reduce uncertainty, provide peace of mind, increase productivity and reduce risk.” said Eruvaka CEO Kunal Choudhary. www.selko.com Don’t let heat stress burn through your profits Climate change means taking preventative strategies to mitigate heat stress are essential. Selko’s Heat Stress Programme offers feed additive strategies that can support animal health and production during heat stress conditions and increase productivity, reduce infectious diseases and mortality rates. THE BENEFITS Reduce oxidative stress Increase osmoregulation interventions Optimise gut health and function Increase animal well-being and performance HEAT STRESS Learn more, visit
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 BioMar Group and Síldarvinnslan have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a net-zero aquafeed facility in Iceland. DSM Animal Nutrition and Health announced the FDA approval of a novel enzyme, fumonisin esterase, to help poultry producers manage mycotoxins in feed. BioMar Group and Síldarvinnslan announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a modern high-tech aquafeed production facility in Iceland. Through this move, BioMar will become the only global feed company in the Icelandic market. The venture has an ambition to build a facility that will achieve net-zero within its own operations. “As part of our strategy, above and beyond, we are committed to expanding our business to new geographies and demonstrating our sustainability ambitions. Partnering with Sildarvinnslan offers a great BioMar, Síldarvinnslan build net-zero aquafeed facility in Iceland FDA approves mycotoxin degrading ingredient of DSM DSM, a global science-based company focused on nutrition, health and sustainable living, announced it has received FDA approval of first U.S. mycotoxin degrading ingredient for poultry. Paige Gott, Ph.D., DSM Mycotoxin and Hy•D® Category Manager, said fumonisin esterase is for the degradation of fumonisins present in poultry feed, and this approval expands DSM’s commitment to innovation in mycotoxin management. “This is the first mycotoxin degrading ingredient to go through FDA’s Food Additive Petition (FAP) process and will be the first product ever to be approved for degrading fumonisins in feed in the U.S. market,” said Gott. The enzyme is now approved for use in both poultry and swine diets. “Mycotoxins can have various negative effects on poultry production,” Gott continued. "Since 2014, fumonisins have been detected in 50% to 80% percent of corn samples screened as part of our annual mycotoxin survey. And with high corn prices, it’s imperative right now that feed is working without concern of performance-related losses.” DSM will offer two new products using the fumonisin esterase enzyme and the brand name FUMzyme®. Biofix® Plus with FUMzyme® and Biofix® Select with FUMzyme® will now be a part of DSM’s mycotoxin product portfolio. More information will be available in the coming weeks. Isafjordur in Iceland - aquaculture farm outside Isafjordur westfjords
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 11 opportunity to grow the Icelandic industry locally, and in a sustainable way,” announced Carlos Diaz, CEO BioMar Group. The joint venture offers an opportunity to fully utilise by-products from Sildarvinnslans’ fishing operations and tap into BioMar’s extensive R&D portfolio and knowledge in the use of novel ingredients. The agreement includes Sildarvinnslan’s Laxá production facility and existing feed operations which have been importing and distributing BioMar starter feeds for several years. “We have had a long-standing relationship with BioMar, and this joint venture is an ideal fit between two companies fully dedicated to driving an ambitious sustainability agenda. Our expertise in the production of sustainable marine raw materials and by-products, our fish processing and farming technologies combined with BioMar’s feed production knowledge will give us the opportunity to supply Iceland’s aquaculture industry with feed that will enable a differentiated offering to the global market,” said Gunnþór Ingvason, CEO Síldarvinnslan. Royal DSM has launched microbiome metabolism modulator Symphiome™ to improve poultry health and sustainability. DSM introduces microbiome metabolism modulator Symphiome™ Royal DSM announced the introduction of Symphiome™, a first-of-its-kind precision biotic designed to precisely orchestrate microbiome metabolism in poultry flocks in order to support good gut health, growth, welfare and sustainability. Enhancing profitability by improving the health and welfare needs of a flock is challenging for poultry producers. To meet this challenge, DSM developed Symphiome™, a first-of-its-kind precision biotic that orchestrates microbiome metabolism and optimizes the bird’s resilience to enteric stress, aids in nutrient utilization, improves welfare, and reduces emissions. Research has revealed that while gut microbiota composition varies dramatically even between equally healthy, productive birds raised in the same house, the gut microbiome metabolism is rather consistent between those raised on different farms, on different diets and under different management programs. By looking at the gut microbiome as a whole and focusing on desirable metabolic pathways, Symphiome™ directs the metabolic function of the microbiome to bring overall harmony to the gut. Symphiome™ is the first commercial launch of a precision biotic—a new class of feed ingredients that precisely modulate specific metabolic pathways in the microbiome to benefit the bird and its environment. “Harnessing microbiome functionality to benefit the host animal is one of the largest untapped scientific opportunities in 50 years. We’re excited to leverage the proven benefits of Symphiome™ to support our poultry meat and egg customers in reaching their productivity, health, welfare and sustainability goals." said Luis Valenzuela, Product Manager at DSM Animal Nutrition and Health. Christie Chavis, Vice President Performance Solutions + Biomin® at DSM Animal Nutrition and Health commented, "Symphiome™ illustrates the way we have expanded our animal nutrition research to focus on how the microbiome behaves and influences animal health. We learn more every day about host-microbiome interactions that help to identify health benefits for the animal, productivity gains for producers and environmental gains for the planet. Symphiome™ is the first product in our new category of microbe metabolic modulators from our innovation team.”
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 Indical and Evonik partner for proactive healthcare in poultry Indical Bioscience announced strategic partnership with Evonik to drive innovation in monitoring the health of poultry flocks. Indical Bioscience, part of the Vimian Group, announced that it has entered a partnership with Evonik to develop and expand precision monitoring solutions in poultry through the ScreenFloX® service. The partnership aligns with Indical’s ambition to continuously drive innovation in pathogen monitoring, disease prevention and animal welfare for its veterinary and animal-production customers. The ScreenFloX® service combines Indical’s veterinary diagnostic capabilities with Evonik’s Precision Livestock Farming portfolio to provide proactive analysis of a flock’s pathogen status and greater control over any actions required. The service provides producers with continuous insights into pathogen levels, resulting in greater production efficiency, lower antibiotic use, healthier animals and lower food safety risks. Utilizing Indical’s novel qPCR assays – in combination with dedicated sample extraction and automation – Evonik’s digital ScreenFloX® service can analyze a flock’s pathogen status, providing an early warning system to prevent disease and improve production. “Together with Evonik, we are building a proactive and non-invasive testing system for the active monitoring of flock health in order to prevent disease. This can only lead to increased animal welfare and improved production”, says Brahim Bozia, Head of Producer Segment at Indical. “We’re excited to collaborate with Indical Bioscience, a global leader in molecular pathogen detection in animal health. This partnership will further strengthen and develop Evonik’s provision of deep insights into the health of livestock.” says Dr. Franziska Levy, Global Business Manager for Poultry Health at Evonik. Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition and technology company in Brazil, which was first announced on 7 June 2022. DSM acquires Brazil's leading animal nutrition technology company ProdapProdap is an animal nutrition and technology company that combines technology offerings, consulting services, and customized nutritional solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability in animal farming. By harnessing the power of Prodap’s digital solutions, DSM will take another step forward in its Precision & Personalization journey. DSM will strengthen and further develop its digital solutions to reach more markets globally, enabling smarter nutritional decision-making thanks to artificial intelligence and other tools. Prodap will complement DSM’s deep animal nutrition knowledge and advisory capabilities with its extensive consultancy experience, facilitating an even higher level of customer experience. Additionally, by supporting more efficient farming, the acquisition contributes to DSM’s commitment to enabling a double-digit reduction in on-farm livestock emissions by 2030 as part of its 2021 food system commitments. DSM completes acquisition of Prodap
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NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 Darling Ingredients Inc., the world's premier company repurposing animal and food byproducts into specialty food and feed ingredients and a leader in decarbonization solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Brazil’s largest independent rendering company, FASA Group. The company first announced the acquisition in May 2022 for a purchase price of approximately R$2.8 billion Brazilian Real in cash ($542.6 million USD at today's exchange rate), plus or minus various closing adjustments and a contingent payment based on future earnings growth. As part of the transaction, Darling Ingredients has acquired 14 plants that process more than 1.3 million metric tons annually, with an additional two plants under construction. FASA Group has approximately 2,400 employees. Darling Ingredients operates 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes nearly 10% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. Darling Ingredients completes acquisition of Brazil’s FASA Group Stellar technology boosts efficiency of microalgae processing The Stellar technology will be used to increase the efficiency of microalgae processing at SEC’s Urban Microalgae Protein project laboratory in Singapore. Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) and Swiss Bühler Group announce the deployment of Bühler’s state-of-the-art Stellar Gemini system at SEC’s Urban Microalgae Protein project laboratory in Singapore. The Stellar technology, a world first developed by Bühler, is based on nanosecond pulsed electric fields. It will be used to increase the efficiency of microalgae processing. With its installation, the Urban Microalgae Protein project reaches a new milestone. The SEC’s Urban Microalgae Protein project aims to develop a sustainable, urban single-cell protein production platform and microalgae-based food concepts with taste and nutrition profiles that meet consumer preferences. This three-year project is based in Singapore, and is supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) under its Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) program. “The Stellar technology will enable us to deliver industry relevant results to improve the eco-efficiency and productivity of microalgae supply chains by establishing a pulsed electric field (PEF)-based biorefinery as part of the Urban Microalgae Protein project,” says Dr Iris Haberkorn, project lead and senior scientist at SEC. The first of its kind, Stellar technology uses nanosecond pulsed electric field processing to grow single-cell cultures, like microalgae, at a faster rate without biologically altering them. Stellar Gemini is the name of the device that enables the application of these pulses.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 15 Tyson Foods, one of the world's leading protein companies, announced it will invest $200 million in facility upgrades to improve operational efficiencies and enhance team member experience. Tyson Foods invests $200 million in Amarillo beef plant Tyson Foods announced the company will invest $200 million at its Amarillo beef plant in Texas, USA, to expand and upgrade operations and build a new team member well-being area. The project will begin this fall and involves construction of a 143,000 square foot addition to the existing beef complex to house upgraded team member well-being areas including locker rooms, cafeteria and office space. The project will also expand and enhance the facility’s existing operations floor. Expected to be completed by 2024, it will improve team member experience and overall operational efficiencies. While the project is not expected to add jobs to the plant, Tyson Foods’ Amarillo facility employs 4,000 team members and generates an annual payroll of $180 million. “We’re committed to be the most sought-after place to work and while we’ve invested heavily in new benefits for our team, this project will improve the onsite work experience for our team members, while making our operations more efficient,” said Shane Miller, Group President, Tyson Foods Fresh Meats.
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ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 17 A novel antibiotic alternative for shrimp diseases, medium-chain fatty acids Fuci Guo Agrimprove Are immune responses elicited by beta-glucan in fishes? Raahavishree Thanigaivel & Malreddy Joshna Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College & Research Institute, TNJFU Bouncing back to black – Indian context R. Dinesh Mandapam Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (MCeSA), TNJFU, India Asia Pacific aquafeed market size to exceed US$60 billion Graphical Research Is more competitive and sustainable aquaculture production possible? Yoav Rosen ADM Animal Nutrition Benefits of seaweed prebiotic polysaccharides (fibre) in aquaculture diets Dr Jason Sands Ocean Harvest Technology
ISSUE FOCUS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 An important task is attributed to the aquaculture industry at the point of ensuring food security for the increasing world population due to limited food sources. However, the aquaculture industry also has various dilemmas within itself. In particular, its effects on the environment cause fish farming to be subject to frequent criticism. So, how can the aquaculture industry achieve a more sustainable production by using limited resources more efficiently and reducing the environmental impact? Or, are there ways to both produce sustainably and be commercially competitive at the same time? “ADM has found a way to help farmers produce fish and shrimp using fewer resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of our industry, such as eutrophication, or the negative impact of excess nitrogen and phosphorus on a body of water.” says Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director of ADM Animal Nutrition’s Aqua division. Saying “Nutrition is very important to a more sustainable aquaculture production”, Rosen talked about ADM's work and solutions for sustainable aquaculture. Mr. Rosen, considering the increasing world population and nutritional needs, what is the importance of the aquaculture industry in terms of food safety? By 2030, the global population is expected to reach 8.5 billion, which is up from 7.8 billion in 20201. Presuming this growth rate continues, projections indicate that more food will need to be produced in the next 40 years than in the past 8,000 years to feed the world1. The planet’s vast oceans provide a variety of protein sources, and consumer demand for seafood has significantly increased. In fact, global hunger for fish is expected to nearly double by 20502. Aquaculture currently supplies about half of the total seafood consumed IS MORE COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION POSSIBLE? Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director, Aqua, ADM Animal Nutrition We had an interview with Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director of ADM Animal Nutrition’s Aqua division about “Nutrition for More Sustainable Aquaculture”. Emphasizing the importance of nutrition in the production of sustainable aquaculture, Rosen said: “Although sustainable aquaculture production requires several measures to make a lasting impact, nutritional solutions can support farmers in developing more sustainable ways to provide high-quality food for the world.” Yoav Rosen Global Marketing Director Aqua, ADM Animal Nutrition
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 19 and it’s expected to exceed volumes of wild-caught aqua species. What does “sustainability” mean in aquaculture and why is it important? Aquatic species are finite resources and we’re already dealing with the consequences of historical overfishing, including an impact on the biodiversity of our oceans. Reducing and replacing wild catch fisheries with aquaculture farms is one tactic that may improve sustainability. ADM has found a way to help farmers produce fish and shrimp using fewer resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of our industry, such as eutrophication, or the negative impact of excess nitrogen and phosphorus on a body of water. Our aquaculture feeds provide balanced nutrition that help optimize animal efficiency while mitigating environmental impact. What are the potentially negative effects of aquaculture on the environment? The aquaculture industry continues to work towards reducing environmental impacts to maintain the health of our oceans and the planet. Historically, antibiotics were the go-to solution for aquatic health issues or disease outbreaks. They were also used for growth promotion purposes. With the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), in which microorganisms can resist the effects of antimicrobial medicines3, we’ve learned that this is not the optimal way to raise animals. Additionally, medications or their residues, and non-retained nutrients like ammonia and phosphorus are potential water pollutants. Aquaculture is now focused on the responsible use of medication and functional feeds to improve animal resilience to stressors and maintain water quality. For example, organic trace minerals have been shown to boost the availability of essential nutrients, which can support shrimp performance and production, and can reduce the impact of shrimp waste on the environment by lowering the amount of minerals that are excreted to enable more sustainable aquaculture. ADM has also developed Bio-Secure Intensive Shrimp Production system (BIOSIPEC) model farms in Vietnam and Mexico to help farmers improve the overall efficiency and biosecurity of their aquaculture production, from customized feed formulation to aeration systems and advanced water treatment technologies that maintain the equilibrium of the ecosystem. How can nutrition support more sustainable aquaculture practice? What criteria should be observed when preparing formulations? Nutrition is very important to a more sustainable aquaculture production. First, we are optimizing efficiencies of nutrient use, meaning the inputs invested to achieve fish and shrimp yields. Precise nutrition gives the animal what it needs, no more or less, according to the species and its age to improve animal performance. Developing precise nutrition for aquaculture requires a science-based approach to formulation. We consider the feed conversion ratio (FCR), the growth rate and the fish in fish out (FIFO) usage. Our formulas prioritize high-quality, highly digest-
ISSUE FOCUS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 ible raw materials and feed additives, creating feed solutions that promote optimized bioavailability and use potential of nutrients by the animals, including enzymes, organic trace minerals, amino acids and more. We enhance feed attractability and employ state-of-the-art technologies to manufacture feed optimized for the precise needs of each species, life stage and season, ensuring nutritional requirements are met from hatchery to harvest. Furthermore, functional feeds that contain specialty additives such as probiotics can affect fish and shrimp physiology, so they are better able to overcome health challenges. As another example, our Pichia guilliermondii (PG) inactivated yeast product has been shown to alleviate disease stress through a modulating effect on gut microbiota and immune functions4. Functional feeds deliver better nutrition, which means healthier fish and shrimp and a healthier production environment. Is it possible to be competitive at the same time while revising nutrition and production for efficiencies? What is the way to both successfully produce and be commercially competitive? In order to ensure animals are growing in the best ways, favorable conditions are needed. Stressed animals can become sick animals. So to avoid losses and improve growth rates, aqua species should be grown in optimal conditions. As such, nutrition that is calibrated to the animal’s precise needs means more efficient production with fewer inputs. Moreover, fish meal and animal protein prices are continually rising, and the high levels needed for aquaculture feeds are unsustainable over the long term. Substituting them with other raw materials and alternative protein sources such as insect or plant-based proteins can directly impact cost efficacy of the farm. Although sustainable aquaculture production requires several measures to make a lasting impact, nutritional solutions can support farmers in developing more sustainable ways to provide high-quality food for the world. What nutritional solutions does ADM offer for the aquaculture industry? What is the impact of these solutions on aquaculture farms? ADM solutions are designed to make aquaculture more effective across species and regions. We are achieving this goal by developing precise feed formulations that support fish and shrimp growth within the complex reality of global aquaculture operations. The primary focus of our innovative solutions is the understanding that growing healthy animals requires the best conditions at early life stages. The nutritional effect in early life will very much determine future growth process and performance. ADM has a high-quality portfolio of hatchery and nursery feeds to improve animal performance throughout the life cycle. On top of that, ADM’s feed additives and functional feeds support the diverse conditions of aquaculture farms in specific regions. Our solutions are designed to answer requirements in different contexts to give farmers the optionality to adapt feeds based on seasonality, vaccinations, health challenges and more. For example, our Life Defense feed line features functional ingredients with synergic effects to support fish and shrimp faced with production challenges. We also offer high-quality yeasts as sources of palatable crude protein. PROPLEX® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplies highly digestible amino acids with an excellent amino acid profile. AquaTrax (Pichia guilliermondii) has a unique morphology and structure to deliver enhanced physiological support for greater productivity. Additionally, our B-Traxim 2C range of organic trace minerals has a patented crystalline and polymer structure in micro-sized particles, which is a more digestible source of trace minerals than those in inorganic form. Our global network of research and development experts continuously pursues new, innovative solutions to support a more efficient, sustainable aquaculture industry. 1United Nations 2ht tps : / /www.news c i ent i s t . com/ar t i c l e /2290082global-demand-for-fish-expected-to-almost-doubleby-2050/ 3World Health Organization (WHO) 4ADM Pancosma internal research
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ISSUE FOCUS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 “Recently, increasing evidence suggests seaweeds are more valuable as functional food or feed additives, with several bioactive properties that can be exploited to improve productivity in aquaculture. Numerous published reports and decades of successful use have highlighted the potential of seaweeds as rich sources of bioactive compounds with potential applications in animal nutrition. This brief review is focused on the benefits of macroalgal polysaccharides in aquaculture diets.” Despite improvements in recent years, acquaculture remains dependent on marine ingredients such as fishmeal and fish oil. A recent review estimated that the share of global fishmeal and fish oil used by the aquaculture sector versus livestock and non-food uses was 69% and 75%, respectively (Naylor et al., 2021). To improve sustainability, the aquaculture industry has increased the use of terrestrial plant-based ingredients. However, the use of plant-based ingredients such as grains and oilseeds present challenges in fish. In particular, carnivorous fish have difficulty digesting starch and other carbohydrates, including fibre, in these ingredients. Fish are also sensitive to antinutrients and toxins in plant-based ingredients. Replacing fishmeal and fish oil in aquatic feeds with terrestrial plant-sourced ingredients can impact the health of piscivorous species by altering the gastrointestinal microbiome, changing gut morphology and modifying immune function (Naylor et al., 2021). Marine macroalgae or seaweeds consist of three diverse Phyla, the Phaeophyta (brown) Chlorophyta (green) and Rodophyta (red) seaweeds. Globally, appreciation for the potential of seaweeds to offer improved nutrition and ecosystem services is increasing (Naylor et al., 2021). In recent decades, research focused on the potential of seaweeds as substitutes for terrestrial plant and animal protein and energy has not yielded much success. However more recently, increasing evidence suggests seaweeds are more valuable as functional food or feed additives, with several bioactive properties that can be exploited to improve productivity in aquaculture. Numerous published reports and decades of successful use have highlighted the potential of seaweeds as rich sources of bioactive compounds with potential applications in animal nutrition (Jesus Raposo et al., 2016). This brief review is focused on the benefits of seaweed polysaccharides in aquaculture diets. The non-nutritive effects of some seaweed polysaccharides (fibre) can be attributed to their colloidal properties. Some fibres can act as emulsifiers BENEFITS OF SEAWEED PREBIOTIC POLYSACCHARIDES (FIBRE) IN AQUACULTURE DIETS Dr Jason Sands Head of Nutrition Ocean Harvest Technology
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 23 and colloids that, when incorporated into mixed feed, can increase the stability of the feed when exposed to water. The high temperatures associated with the extrusion process often employed in aquatic feed processing activate changes in seaweed fibre that lead to changes in feed texture (Wan et al., 2018). For example, a study by Hashim and Saat (1992) demonstrated that when Ulva seaweed or extracted carrageenan supplemented diets were immersed in water, these diets lost less mass compared to a similar diet without added seaweed. More importantly, seaweed fibres also possess prebotic properties in aquatic and terrestrial animals (Jesus Raposo et al, 2016). In addition, sulphated seaweed fibre can display bacteriostatic and immune modulating properties (Wan et al., 2018). For example, Cheng et al (2008) tested the bacteriostatic properties and reported increased survival rates in fish challenged with Vibrio alginolyticus when fed seaweed fibres. In another study, seaweed fibre extracts from the brown seaweed Laminaria sp. were reported to have immune stimulatory affects in Atlantic salmon (Dalmo and Seljelid, 1995). Peixoto et al. (2019) challenged European sea bass with Photobacterium damselae (PD) and reported that an extract from the red seaweed Gracilaria sp. added to diets modulated resistance to the PD infection. A similar study investigating the effects of a green seaweed Ulva ohnoi in diets for sea bass and sea bream concluded that the seaweed had an immunostimulatory effect and positively influenced oxidative metabolism (Martinez-Antequera et al., 2021). However, given the issues surrounding the use of antimicrobials and replacement of fishmeal in aquaculture, the potential of seaweed fibre is even greater as a prebiotic. Recently Liu et al. (2019) evaluated the prebiotic effects of seaweeds in Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp and reported enhanced hepatopancreas immunity and enhanced antioxidative status in shrimp consuming the diets containing seaweed. They also reported modifications in intestinal microbiota, A unique combination of seaweed fibres, with proven prebiotic benefits in aquaculture Supports a Balanced Microbiota Enhances Digestive Efficiency Improves Growth Rates Increases Survival Rates Manufactured by Ocean Harvest Technology www.oceanharvesttechnology.com Irish Facility 00353 (0) 93 51 807 Available in Crumble, Meal and Fine Powder forms OceanFeedTM Seaweed Blends
ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 where seaweed inclusion increased the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Firmicutes and Bacillaceae, while decreasing pathogenic bacteria such as Gammaproteobacteria and Vibrionaceae. Niu et al., (2019) also conducted a white spot syndrome virus challenge trial, where mortality was reportedly lower in shrimp consuming seaweed-containing diets. Given the bioactive properties of several seaweed components, which offer opportunities to improve aquatic feed properties and other functional benefits including immune stimulatory and antioxidative effects, seaweed represents a very attractive value-enhancing ingredient for aquaculture. The key question is whether these effects lead to improvements in performance. A recent study demonstrated that including seaweed meal in diets for Atlantic salmon improved protein efficiency ratio and feed conversion ratio (Kamunde et al., 2019). In another study with shrimp, the inclusion of Ulva lactuca seaweed meal in the diet resulted in improvements in growth and FCR as well as enhanced lipid and carotenoid content of the shrimp (Elizondo-Gonzalez et al., 2018). Additionally, sulphated polysaccharides (SP) extracted from Ulva intestinalis and Gracilaria persica were fed to rainbow trout for 8 weeks. The fish receiving the SP had significantly improved growth rates compared to control fish (Safavi et al., 2019), demonstrating that using the extracted SP provided similar benefits as seen with whole seaweed meal in other studies. Taken together, the results of the studies cited provide substantial evidence that seaweed fibre delivers prebiotic benefits in aquaculture through improved gut health, leading to higher productivity. About Dr Jason Sands Jason is Head of Nutrition at Ocean Harvest Technology Ltd. In this role Jason is responsible for leading research to develop technical documentation, strengthen the OceanFeed brand and support OHT’s sales and distribution teams by providing technical guidance for the OceanFeed range of products. Prior to Joining OHT, Jason worked various research and technical roles with public, academic and private companies. Jason holds a Bachelor and Master of science degrees in Animal Science from Tuskegee University and The University of Tennessee, respectively, and a PhD in Animal Nutrition from Purdue University.
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ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 The shrimp industry is facing several ongoing challenges, including disease outbreaks caused by bacteria, as well as viruses and parasites like acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND/EMS), white feces disease, white spot virus (WSV), and EHP (Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei) infections. Indiscriminate, or illegal, use of antibiotics on the farm level has rendered many antibiotics useless. Now, farmers are left with few tools to combat these challenges. In response to this need, innovative feed additives are being called upon to help. Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), with their successes in mitigating diseases and supporting antibiotic bans in terrestrial animals, have emerged as a potential new tool in the management of shrimp diseases. Medium-chain fatty acids are defined as saturated fatty acids with carbon chains of 6 to 12 atoms long and consist of caproic (C6), caprylic (C8), capric (C10), and lauric (C12) acids. These fatty acids occur naturally as triglyceride structures found in various feed ingredients. Agrimprove has a strong, scientifically backed, history in transforming these triglycerides into free fatty acids to produce proprietary combinations of MCFAs for different species including pigs, poultry, cattle, salmon, and shrimp. The unique chemical structure determines the specific biological functions of the MCFA. These functions include inhibitory activity on the gramnegative bacteria vibrio (the root cause of many shrimp diseases), antimicrobial activity against both bacterial and viral pathogens, reducing pathogen virulence, improving intestinal morphology, and minimizing injury to hepatopancreas. With MCFAs known biological functions on land animals, several studies were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of MCFAs in shrimp. The summaries provided below indicate that MCFA blends, like Aromabiotic® Aqua, can help reduce or prevent dependence on antibiotics and produce healthier shrimp. MCFA IN VITRO TESTS ONTHE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF VIBRIO Agar plates were prepared with V. alginolyticus or V. harveyi (each at 3 x 108 CFU/ml) at a 7.2 pH. Six holes were created and were filled with 10, 50, 100, 200, and 500 mg/ml MCFAs respectively, while the center hole filled with a reagent without A NOVEL ANTIBIOTIC ALTERNATIVE FOR SHRIMP DISEASES, MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS Fuci Guo Global Category Manager Aquaculture Agrimprove
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