May 2023 Year: 3 Issue: 28 Feed Additive Janus Fouche, Devenish Moisture Management: The secret to improving sustainability in feed production Callie Selby, Anitox Improving feed quality while promoting feed safety and milling efficiency Gilles Houdart, Cargill Cargill becomes the global market leader in phytogenics with Delacon www.feedandadditive.com Feed Safety, Storage and Moisture Management Binders & Anti-Caking Agents & Silage Additives
The harvest season for grain begins in the northern hemisphere. Estimates of critical grain crops such as maize and soy, which are key ingredients for animal feed, point to an increase. The International Grains Council (IGC) published its latest report on April 20. According to the report of IGC, global grain production, which was 2.252 million tons in 2022/23 season, will reach 2.291 million tons in 2023/24 season. This means an increase of 39 million tons. The increase in corn and soybean production will have a significant share in this increase because IGC expects a 16 million tons decrease in world wheat production, unlike corn and soybean. According to the report, world wheat production, which was 803 million tons in 2022/23 season, will decrease to 787 million tons in 2023/24 season. On the other hand, world corn production, which was 1.150 million tons in 2022/23 season, is expected to reach 1.208 million tons in 2023/24 season with an increase of 58 million tons. Similarly, world soybean production, which was 370 million tons in 2022/23 season, is expected to reach 401 million tons with an increase of 31 million tons in 2023/24 season. These increase expectations are extremely important for stabilizing the prices of basic feed raw materials. In addition, as raw material availability increases, it will be easier to keep production costs under control. In addition to all this, the amount of each product produced should not be wasted and should be protected and evaluated in the best way. Depending on the regions and seasonal conditions, the moisture levels in the grains harvested and the storage conditions of these grains cause both serious losses and safety problems. Unsuitable conditions cause toxin formation in grains and accordingly, a significant part of the grain is either lost or transferred to food and feed in a way that poses a risk to human and animal health. Similar to cereals, unsuitable storage conditions bring along toxin risks in compound feed as well. However, it is possible to keep these processes under control and prevent their formation. In this issue, we focused on feed safety, storage and moisture management. Valuable representatives of the feed industry explained the ways to minimize the risks. Enjoy your reading… See you in the next issue Publisher Muhammed Akatay [email protected] Responsible Manager Özlem Akatay [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız [email protected] Editors Bahadır Büyükkılıç Burak Varol [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 Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR Starting protection while in the field… Derya YILDIZ © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive Dear Readers,
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CON T E N T S 18 ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED PROCESSING IS THE SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT (YET!) Predrag Persak, EW Nutrition 32 IMPROVING FEED QUALITY WHILE PROMOTING FEED SAFETY AND MILLING EFFICIENCY Callie Selby, Anitox 39 THE UNDERLYING OF FOOD SAFETY: FEED HYGIENE Ermin Magtagnob, ADM Feed Additives and Ingredients 42 NEW RAPID TEST DEVELOPED FOR TOXIC ERGOT ALKALOIDS IN CEREAL GRAINS By Randox Food Diagnostics 47 THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE MEASUREMENT OVER OFFLINE LABORATORY TESTS Alessandro Mario, Hydronix Ltd 20 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: THE SECRET TO IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY IN FEED PRODUCTION Janus Fouche, Devenish 28 PRESERVE & PROTECT - WHY GRAIN PRESERVATION MATTERS Pieter Steyn, Selko Feed Additives 36 AUTOMATED MOISTURE/ASH DETERMINATION IN FEED Michael Jakob, LECO Europe FEED SAFETY, STORAGE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
CON T E N T S SPECIAL STORY ARTICLES EU feed production decreases by 3.8% in 2022 11 ForFarmers sells Belgian compound feed activities to Arvesta 14 Humanativ supports Tanmiah to launch first omega-3 chicken 81 MiAlgae launches omega-3 product for fish feed and pet food 17 Cambrium, Ginkgo Bioworks combine their expertise for protein production 82 Cargill expands crush capacity for Australian canola and cottonseed oil 74 Cooke acquires seafood manufacturer Slade Gorton 79 NEWS REPORTS ASIA-PACIFIC ANIMAL FEED MARKET 66 63 WHY COPEPODS COULDN’T COPE WITH MARICULTURE? R. Dinesh, Mandapam Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture, TNJFU INTERVIEW 50 CARGILL BECOMES THE GLOBAL MARKET LEADER IN PHYTOGENICS WITH DELACON Gilles Houdart, Cargill 54 IMPROVE SILAGE QUALITY FOR BETTER ROI By DSM Animal Nutrition 58 PROTEIN DIGESTIBILITY KINETICS: A KEY CRITERION FOR DISCRIMINATING PROTEIN SOURCES... Bruno Bertaud, Lallemand Animal Nutrition Binders & Anti-Caking Agents & Silage Additives
NEWS 6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 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 launched Pathorol™, a shrimp supplementation product that improves the health of the hepatopancreas, an organ in the crustacean’s digestive tract, for customers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore. For shrimp to thrive in a farm-pond setting, maintaining healthy digestive systems is a key component in supporting good shrimp husbandry. Multiple agents contribute to slow or stunted growth in shrimp. Supporting a healthy digestive system is part of a multi-faceted set of tools producers can use to support healthy growth rates in shrimp. By protecting the hepatopancreas and its role in the secretion of digestive enzymes, absorption and storage of nutrients, producers can encourage healthy growth and yield outcomes in their shrimp ponds. Pathorol, a patent-pending product, was developed to support a healthy hepatopancreas and digestive system for shrimp and aid in maintaining healthy shrimp throughout their growth cycle. Read more>> Kemin AquaScience launches natural additive Pathorol for shrimp DSM acquires postbiotics pioneer Adare Biome Royal DSM, a global science-based leader in health, nutrition and bioscience, announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Adare Pharma Solutions to acquire Adare Biome, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of postbiotics, for an enterprise value of €275 million. This transaction represents an estimated 2023 EV/ EBITDA multiple of 18x. Postbiotics is a rapidly emerging segment of the gut health market that is projected to grow strongly. Unlike the live bacteria in probiotics, postbiotics consist of inanimate microorganisms and/or their cellular components and metabolites that confer a health benefit to the host. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that postbiotics deliver comparable health benefits and are more stable so have a longer shelf-life and can be used in a wider range of applications and new ingredient combinations. Adare Biome’s origins date back to 1907 when French chemist Dr. Pierre Boucard launched Lactéol®. This branded supplement for relieving gut upsets is now available over the counter in 35 countries and is one of the most scientifically well-documented microorganism-based therapeutics in the world in terms of efficacy and safety. DSM anticipates being able to rapidly extend the availability of Adare Biome’s Lactéol® for people through its B2C unit, i-Health. Read more>>
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 7 Innovad®, a leading provider of animal nutrition and health solutions, announced that it will acquire all the shares of Herbonis a Swiss-based company and its affiliates, including Wyreside in the UK. The acquisition aims to strengthen Innovad’s portfolio of natural speciality feed ingredients and align with its strategy of expanding into primary ingredients. Herbonis is recognised as a leader in a niche market and Panbonis, a product containing the plant-based source of the metabolic active form of Vitamin D, represents a unique and highly technical product with proven health benefits in poultry, swine and dairy. From its inception, Innovad has been formulating its products with plant-based ingredients and this acquisition will strengthen its position — adding capacity and knowledge to support the growth in its botanicals, nutraceuticals product portfolio. “We view Herbonis as a high quality and recognised leader operating in a niche market. Herbonis has an impressive track record, dedicated team, independent mindset, and outstanding know-how on botanicals. Herbonis Group highly scientific and plant-based proposition matches perfectly with Innovad’s strong strategic commitment to becoming the centre of excellence and knowledge in phytogenic and plant-based products. Natural solutions represent a megatrend in our industry to address sustainability objectives as well as consumer demand, provided that such plant-based alternatives are well-researched, well-documented, cost-effective and with the lowest carbon footprint,” said Ben Letor, CEO of Innovad. Read more>> Innovad to acquire Herbonis for its natural feed ingredients portfolio Cargill’s teams around the world innovate with purpose – to help its customers and partners overcome their biggest challenges and seize their greatest opportunities. In recognition of that drive for innovation, this year the company has won four 2023 Edison Awards™ for three innovations in the food and agriculture category and one innovation in the sustainability category. Galleon™ Broiler Microbiome Intelligence, developed by Cargill for poultry farmers, became one of the gold winning innovations. The Edison Awards™, named after the American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes some of the most innovative products and business leaders in the world. The prestigious accolades honor excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation. According to the company statement, Cargill is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of the food and agriculture system, addressing many of the world’s most pressing needs – from supply chain continuity and climate action to nutrition and food security. Read more>> Cargill wins Prestigious 2023 Edison Awards with Galleon
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 Mycotoxins, a poisonous chemical found in the corn used in pet foods, are causing animal sickness and irreparable brand damage. To solve this issue, SORTEX LumoVision, a solution developed by Swiss technology group Bühler, uses the spectral scale to kick out mold from pet food, keeping the costs of market recall down and pets safe. In 2021, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) alerted customers of fatal levels of aflatoxin, a strand of mycotoxin that attacks the liver, found in 1,000 lots of pet food. From the bad batch, it is reported that 130 dogs died. This statistic provoked lawsuits and anger from dog owners and the wider industry. However, the damage of mycotoxin contamination does not stop there. Financial costs and damage to health are not the only repercussions of mycotoxin contamination. Once the media are aware of the situation, brand image can take a significant hit. For consumers, it takes a lot to repair trust in a brand, and while brand damage is difficult to measure, this can further cost companies millions in lifetime value. Before the LumoVision, contaminated grain would have been disposed of in large amounts. During testing, if the batch has a high concentration of mycotoxin, in many cases, the entire batch is destroyed. In fact, as few as 2 highly contaminated grains in 10,000 can render an entire batch unsafe. he Food and Drug Association (FDA) estimate that USD932 million is lost per year to crops contaminated with mycotoxin. Read more >> Bühler offers solution to reduce mycotoxin levels in pet food Anpario’s Optomega product range is renowned for helping producers to deliver omega-3 enriched milk, meat, and eggs, as well as supporting livestock fertility and other crucial biological functions. To date, Anpario has focused on utilizing fish oils to develop these products, however, the company has announced a move to an alternative, sustainable omega-3 source – microalgae. “To ensure we are providing customers with the best quality products, Anpario has been focussing on the development of new effective and sustainable omega-3 alternatives,” explained Andrew Jackson, Anpario’s Commercial Director. “Due to dietary restrictions for farmed fish, there has been a reduction seen in the levels of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, present in the final oils. When combined with significant market price movement, seeking alternative omega-3 sources and revaluating the product range ensures both value and quality are maintained for customers”. Read more>> Anpario moves from fish oil to microalgae with Optomega Algae
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NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 CH4 Global, Inc., announced a new proprietary methane reducing digestive aid feed formulation for beef feedlot cattle called Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot. The product is the first in a line of products for a full suite of ruminant animals and farming approaches being developed under the Methane Tamer™ brand and will initially be commercially available to partners in Australia with global expansion coming in future years. According to the company’s statement, new targeted digestive aid formulation with quality star ingredient, Asparagopsis seaweed, is a safe, cost-effective way to reduce enteric methane emissions from beef feedlot cattle by as much as 90%. With its patented innovations in operational efficiencies and formulation, CH4 Global has developed the highest quality, lowest cost and most efficacious product designed for and with the end user. This natural product includes the entire Asparagopsis plant, as used in independent peer reviewed animal feed studies, and is not a synthetic replication of only one of the active ingredients or an extract from Asparagopsis. When processed correctly, Asparagopsis has been scientifically proven to reduce methane emissions in cattle by up to 90% without negative effects on animal welfare or beef quality taste or texture. Our proprietary formulation contains superior-quality Asparagopsis and other natural ingredients to support intake by feedlot cattle and easy inclusion in the feeding regimen. Benefits: • Up to 90% reduction of enteric methane emissions from beef feedlot cattle • Supports feed efficiency and weight gain • Aids in digestion Read more>> CH4 Global launches natural feed supplement Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot Adisseo, one of the world’s leading experts in feed additives, has launched its new website “Protect Your Margins”. Intending the entire animal feed industry, the new website aims to help the industry face short-term price volatility and longterm resource management obstacles. In a statement on the subject, the company states the following: “Nowadays, the animal production sector is facing tough challenges, and we are all affected by a complex environment. Globally, most companies are impacted in one way or another by the global volatility of commodities, energy prices and general inflation rate, making it more difficult to operate. These challenges are affecting companies’ margins durably as the situation should not improve in the short term. Humans are using the world’s resources massively and general scarcity is likely to remain. In consequence, it is very unlikely that raw material and energy prices will decrease durably in the future. The Adisseo team is committed and ready to help you sustain your business, every day, in the short and long-term, and to continue to feed the planet in a high-quality, affordable, safe, and sustainable way. The new Adisseo website “Protect your margins” consists of a decision tree that allows you to select your species of choice." Read more>> Adisseo releases its new website “Protect Your Margins”
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 11 The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has published the Market Outlook 2023 report, which shows EU compound feed production estimates for 2022. EU compound feed production (EU27) for farmed animals in 2022 is estimated at 148.9 million tons, a decrease of 3.8 % compared to 2021, according to data in the report provided by FEFAC members. Production decreased for animal feed sectors but more significantly for the pig sector (-6,7 %) and poultry sector (-3,2 %) mainly due to the spread of animal diseases (AI and ASF). The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the related EU energy crisis have had a significant impact on the EU economy and inflation, leading to a reduced demand for animal products, hence impacting the production and finally demand for feed. In general, only AT, FI, IE, PL and SI have managed to slightly increase/stabilise their feed production. Whereas “Green environmental and animal welfare” policies continued to play a role in key member states (BE, DE, NL,) & kept the pressure on reducing livestock population numbers. In 2022, the pig feed sector was the most affected. The production fell by 3 mt. compare to 2021 when many member states (BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FR, HU, IE, PT and RO) experienced a decrease of more than 5%. In some countries, especially small farms closed their businesses due to the deteriorating economic situation and profitability of farms. Pig meat exporting countries reduced their production as China continues to recover from ASF and no longer imports pork volumes at previous levels. Read more>> EU feed production decreases by 3.8% in 2022 Supplant D The natural antioxidant • Improves intestinal health • Enhances animal performance • Vitamin E sparing effect • Protects against all kinds of stress agrimprove.com Vitanox
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 In response to demand for fresh, healthy and sustainable pet food, leading insect ingredients company Protix has launched fresh PureeX®, an appetising fresh insect meat. According to the company, this new variant on frozen PureeX offers pet food manufacturers and their customers all the health benefits of proteins and lipids from insects, while also lowering the ‘pawprint’ of pet food. For this innovative product, processing is simple and rapid, resulting in an authentic and honest ingredient that is minimally processed and maximally nutritious. In two lab studies with PureeX, the company found a stronger antioxidant activity compared to commonly-used pet food ingredients. In the competitive pet market where consumers want to keep their four-legged friends healthier for longer, the higher antioxidant activity of fresh PureeX delivers a potential added benefit. Thanks to straightforward rapid processing with a minimum amount of steps, fresh PureeX is an ingredient which is low in biogenic amines, a commonly used measure of freshness. It has a low footprint, just like its counterpart frozen PureeX. In a recently published DIL sustainability report, frozen PureeX scored 24x better in terms of global warming than poultry meat (0.439 kg. CO2 equivalent versus 10.33 kg. CO2 equivalent) and similar data are expected for fresh PureeX. Made in the largest insect ingredients facility worldwide, fresh PureeX promises reliable availability and an appealing price-quality ratio. Read more>> Protix launches fresh insect meat PureeX® for pet food Dates and locations have been announced for the spring European leg of the Alltech ONE World Tour, a series of exciting international events that bring the ideas and inspiration of Alltech’s annual ONE Conference to the world. The first stops are in Budapest, Hungary, on May 22-23 and Dublin, Ireland, on June 19-20. The Alltech ONE Conference has been held in Lexington, Kentucky, home of Alltech’s global headquarters, for the past 38 years. In 2023, the global leader in agriculture is bringing the conference to its partners, customers, suppliers and friends across the globe, providing the opportunity for more people than ever to experience the power of ONE. The Alltech ONE World Tour will explore collaborative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry, uniting changemakers and thought leaders to examine regional and local market trends in agriculture, business, health and nutrition. “As our customers and partners continue to face many challenges and uncertainties, we determined that 2023 would be dedicated to meeting them in their market,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO. “This special edition of the ONE will endeavour to deliver global expertise to locally relevant issues. In the midst of economic and political uncertainties that fuel regionalization, this ONE reflects the responsibility we have as a global company to be a connector of people and ideas, ever advancing our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty.” Read more>> Alltech ONE World Tour announces spring European stops in Budapest and Dublin
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 13 The AgriVision 2023 conference will deliver a forecast for future-proofing protein production over the next 50 years, as agribusiness and food industry changemakers from around the world gather on June 26-28 in Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Participants representing every segment of the food chain – from raw ingredient suppliers to food manufacturers and retailers – will explore pathways to meet growing protein demand responsibly and sustainably. Entrepreneurs and leaders representing global business, NGOs, science, academia and agriculture will envision a path to feed the world’s future population, through a combination of business, science, policy and grassroots action. AgriVision 2023 will shed light on practical pathways for balancing the growing global demand for protein with the limitations of natural production resources. Presenters will share examples of successes achieved through innovation and investments in people, products, programmes and policies. Remarking on the conference, Trouw Nutrition CEO David Blakemore said, “Innovation, collaboration and relentless exploration are all essential for us to safely and sustainably meet future demand for affordable protein. AgriVision 2023 will serve as a visionary, yet practical, forum where ideas can be vetted and explored, and successful lessons applied beyond industry borders.” Read more>> Nutreco and Trouw Nutrition host AgriVision 2023 Available in Pellet, Crumble, Meal and Fine Powder forms.
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 As a global leader in animal nutrition, Alltech announced it has acquired a majority interest in Agolin. Founded in 2006 in Switzerland, Agolin has developed and produced plant-based nutrition solutions that improve herd performance, profitability and sustainability, according to a 2020 meta-analysis in the journal Animals. According to the company statement, Agolin’s high-quality essential oil blends are scientifically proven to optimize feed intake and performance, including improved milk and meat production. Furthermore, Agolin® Ruminant was the first feed additive certified by The Carbon Trust for methane reduction in ruminants (2018). Today, organizations such as Verra and Gold Standard are including it in their major international climate protection projects. “Agolin’s essential oil blends are a complement to Alltech’s proven nutritional technologies, such as Yea-Sacc® and Optigen®,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech’s president and CEO. “Governments, consumer brands and retailers are making important commitments to reduce their environmental impact. These commitments rely upon farmers and ranchers, and we are dedicated to supporting them with the best available nutritional technologies to achieve more milk and meat while reducing their environmental footprint.” Read more>> Alltech acquires majority interest in Agolin ForFarmers decided to sell ForFarmers Belgium to the leading agricultural and horticultural expert Arvesta. The current context, in which the agricultural sector is being put under pressure to produce even more sustainably, is leading to more consolidation and cooperation in the chain. Accordingly, ForFarmers and Arvesta entered into discussions about ForFarmers Belgium and closer cooperation in the chain. By means of the acquisition of ForFarmers Belgium, Arvesta takes over both the approximately 80 employees who produce and sell approximately 420k tons of feed and the production site in Izegem in West Flanders. In addition, the mill and site in Ingelmunster are also included in the transaction. Arvesta already has production sites for professional feed in Aalter, Merksem, Kortrijk, Andenne and Hombourg. Due to the increased production coverage, customers can be supplied even better. The two companies will work more closely together especially in the broiler sector in Belgium, with ForFarmers continuing to produce feed in the Netherlands, so as to continue smooth deliveries to broiler farmers among other things. In addition, Arvesta will transfer its feed activities in the broiler sector in the Netherlands to ForFarmers and the parties will also focus on further improving the chain concepts in this collaboration. The sale of co-products, the activities in Belgium of the organic feed producer Reudink and the horse feed producer Pavo are not included in this transaction. Read more>> ForFarmers sells Belgian compound feed activities to Arvesta
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 15 Avril announced the acquisition of Sunbloom Proteins, a young German company specialized in producing and marketing sunflower proteins for human consumption. In line with its strategic objectives, this acquisition enables Avril to consolidate its position in the global plant-based protein food market and thus meet consumers’ changing needs. As a pioneer for the last 40 years in the transformation of plantbased protein at every stage of the value chain, Avril is now accelerating the development of one of its fields of excellence, namely sunflower. Avril will be the leading industrial player in the production and marketing of high value-added sunflower proteins. This acquisition demonstrates Avril’s determination to accelerate its development, in addition to its partnership with DSM, dedicated to extracting rapeseed protein, and also with its business unit, Vivien Paille, for the production of pulse proteins ingredients. Established in 2017 by capitalizing on the work of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Munich, a prestigious German R&D institution focused on applied sciences, Sunbloom Proteins specializes in producing and marketing sunflower proteins. Its core business activity consists of applying a unique, patented process to produce protein concentrates of high functional, organoleptic, and nutritional quality from sunflower seeds, a non-allergenic and nonGMO European vegetable raw material. Read more>> Avril acquires Sunbloom Proteins As global grain markets remain volatile, Selko, the feed additive brand of Nutreco, is teaming up with GMP+ International to present a free webinar on Tuesday, 16 May. The webinar will offer strategies for protecting the nutritional value of grain across the feed and food chain. Grain quality can vary drastically depending on its point of origin. Additionally, conditions and processes across the supply chain – including transport, storage and feed production –can significantly reduce the nutritional value of grain. From moulds already present in the field, to various microbes and mycotoxins that develop during shipping and storage, grains are under constant threat of degradation. As the latest instalment in the Selko Global Webinar Series, the “Preserve and Protect” will deliver important updates and share practical tips for all professionals in grain production, shipping, storing, and processing. Two guest speakers from GMP+ International, the largest and most-widely recognised feed safety scheme in the world, will offer their view on how to optimise feed safety in light of current conditions. Bram Schuit, commercial director and Remco Veelenturf, manager scheme & customer service at GMP+ International, will offer insights on grain preservation and protection topics. Read more >> Selko shares strategies for protecting grain nutritional value
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 Biomar, the world’s leading fish and shrimp feed manufacturer, and French insect rearing company Agronutris announced a partnership to develop the next generation of black soldier fly meals specifically designed for the needs of the aquaculture industry. According to the partners, after years of R&D, insect meal is now seen as a promising new ingredient on a clear pathway to being widely adopted. A wide portfolio of insect meals designed for aquaculture is entering the market. “Black soldier fly meal has always been an interesting prospect that could be well suited for aquafeeds. In Agronutris we have found a partner that shares our mission and dedication to reducing the environmental impacts of our aquafeeds. They have developed a scalable model for black soldier fly able to meet the nutritional and sustainability profile required by us and the industry,” said Fernando Norambuena, Global Category Manager – Novel Raw Materials at BioMar. Through detailed attention to its feedstock sourcing, 12 years of R&D achievements, and significant industrial investment, the Agronutris solution is bringing a stable, high-quality product with a high sustainability performance demonstrated by a robust life-cycle assessment. Agronutris has created an approach by which there is a clear vision of moving from a novel source of protein into an ingredient from a circular economy that has an impact at a scale relevant to the Aquaculture industry. Read more>> BioMar and Agronutris partner on the next generation insect meal Sumitomo signs MoU agreement with Nutrition Technologies Sumitomo Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with Nutrition Technologies with a portfolio valued at over US$100m. The MoU allows Sumitomo to distribute Nutrition Technologies products into the Japanese market for use in a range of sectors, including petfood and aquafeed products. Sumitomo Corporation is an existing investor of Nutrition Technologies and is strategically aligned to the company’s mission of sustainably feeding the global population through a circular economy. According to the companies’ statement, Sumitomo Corporation recognises the advantage of Nutrition Technologies’ low-energy, tropical production technology compared to other manufacturers of insect-based products. With the growing demand for food and increasing pressure on protein supply, Sumitomo Corporation sees the need for more sustainable products and the opportunity presented by Nutrition Technologies products, which are made from Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL). Read more>>
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 17 Finland-based Valio will invest in eniferBio, a company with the technology to convert agricultural, forestry and food industry side streams into PEKILO® mycoprotein, a high-protein ingredient, for global food and animal nutrition markets. The funding will enable eniferBio to significantly scale up production of the domestic, sustainably produced PEKILO® mycoprotein powder. In addition to Valio, the Dutch Aqua-Sparks, and the Finnish Tesi, Voima Ventures and Nordic Foodtech VC also took part in eniferBio’s Series A round of financing. Global protein consumption is estimated to double by 2050. The UN predicts the global population to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050, according to the 2015 population projection. As the food demand grows, it also must be produced with half of today’s emissions. That means new alternatives are needed to secure the protein demand in the production of food and animal nutrition. “Alongside traditional food production, we need new, circular economy-aligned ways to produce food. Food produced through cellular agriculture will play a significant role in future food production. The animal nutrition industry’s need for sustainably produced protein is also growing. eniferBio is the leading expert in its sector and has developed new ways to utilise the food industry’s side streams in the production of protein. We are excited to be more actively involved in the development of new means of food production for the globally growing demand,” said Valio’s Tuomas Salusjärvi, Executive Vice President, Growth Business and R&D. Read more>> Valio to invest in eniferBio to increase mycoprotein production MiAlgae launches omega-3 product for fish feed and pet food Leading biotech company MiAlgae has officially launched its omega-3 product NaturAlgae to market thanks to recent expansion of its commercial production site in Scotland. MiAlgae recycles the co-products from the Scotch Whisky industry, like pot ale, as a feedstock to grow omega-3 rich microalgae which can then be used as a nutritious fish feed and pet food ingredient. The company’s pioneering manufacturing process aims to reduce global reliance on billions of wild-caught fish, the traditional source of omega-3. Following the installation of eight new bioreactors north of Glasgow, MiAlgae will soon be producing 100’s of tonnes of nutrient-rich omega-3 powder per year. NaturAlgae is a dry powder with a high concentration of DHA and other oils. This powder can easily be added to recipes for pet food and aquafeeds, providing the well-known health benefits that omega-3 provides. This is the beginning of an exciting new phase for MiAlgae, which has headquarters in Edinburgh, as it continues to develop commercial relationships with customers across the petfood and aquaculture sectors. With final commissioning underway, the vessels will enable MiAlgae to boost production capacity almost immediately with a growing waiting list of customers. Read more>>
ISSUE FOCUS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 FEED SAFETY, STORAGE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 19 Moisture Management: The secret to improving sustainability in feed production Janus Fouche, Devenish Feed processing is the sustainability champion no one knows about (Yet!) Predrag Persak, EW Nutrition Preserve & Protect - Why grain preservation matters Pieter Steyn, Selko Feed Additives Improving feed quality while promoting feed safety and milling efficiency Callie Selby, Anitox Automated moisture/ash determination in feed Michael Jakob, LECO Europe The underlying of food safety: Feed hygiene Ermin Magtagnob, ADM Feed Additives and Ingredients New rapid test developed for toxic ergot alkaloids in cereal grains By Randox Food Diagnostics The benefits of online measurement over offline laboratory tests Alessandro Mario, Hydronix Ltd
ISSUE FOCUS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 “Moisture management plays a key role in improving sustainability in animal feed production. Proper management of moisture content in animal feed improves production efficiencies, increases feed safety, and helps to improve feed quality. Good moisture management can help to reduce the environmental impact of animal feed production by reducing energy consumption and reducing wastage.” Rising costs, climate change, political instability, supply chain issues, food security, and environmental policies: our agri-food industry is facing enormous challenges. According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), by 2050 we will need to produce 60 per cent more food to feed our growing population which is expected to reach 9.3 billion. Doing that with a farming-as-usual approach isn’t going to cut it. We have no choice but to find ways to work smarter and more sustainably. Moisture management plays a key role in improving sustainability in animal feed production. Proper management of moisture content in animal feed improves production efficiencies, increases feed safety, and helps to improve feed quality. Good moisture management can help to reduce the environmental impact of animal feed production by reducing energy consumption and reducing wastage. The increase in the world population and the demand for livestock products have resulted in an increase in intensive livestock production. This, in turn, has led to an increased demand for safe raw feed materials. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of food safety and security. However, due to climate change, the animal feed production system may face a higher frequency of fungal contamination. This can be as a result of unusual rainfall patterns, droughts, and shifts in temperature and humidity. Zoonotic bacterial pathogens such as Enterobacteriaceae also threaten food safety and security. ECONOMIC LOSSES DUE TO POOR FEED SAFETY Enterobacteriaceae and mould-infested animal feed has a detrimental effect on animal health and performance, causes significant economic losses, and has adverse effects on human health. Enterobacteriaceae, such as Salmonella, may disturb the bird’s gut health, leading to poor growth and diarrhoea. As the pathogen remains in the intestinal tract, it is continuously being shed into the environment and continuously re-contaminating the environment. MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: The secret to improving sustainability in feed production Janus Fouche SmartMoisture Product Manager Devenish
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 21 Moulds reduce the nutritive value of feeds, reduce the palatability of feeds, and the spores may cause an immune response. Some moulds, such as Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium, produce secondary fungal metabolites called mycotoxins. These mycotoxins may accumulate in the liver and long exposure to low levels will negatively impact animal production. THE PROLIFERATION OF MICROORGANISMS Bacterial pathogens and moulds are widespread and cannot be entirely eliminated. They have adverse effects on animal health and performance resulting in financial losses, and can be transmitted to humans. It is important that these organisms are controlled from pre-harvest right up until the animals consume the feed. The rate at which moulds and bacteria grow during feed processing and storage depends on factors such as pH, temperature, oxygen availability, and most importantly, water activity of the feed. Moisture content of feed merely describes how much water is in the product. Water activity describes how much of that water is free and therefore available to microorganisms for growth. Hot temperatures cause water to migrate during storage, while humid conditions will result in condensation, both resulting in higher activities of free water. The growth of microorganisms will be hindered when the water activity of a feed reaches below 0.9 for most bacterial pathogens and below 0.6 for most moulds. By managing the water activity of feed during processing and storage, we can reduce the proliferation of microorganisms and ensure feed safety. Heat-treatment steps can kill bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, but moulds are stable and won’t be destroyed. This has necessitated the need for alternative solutions. SMARTMOISTURE: MANAGING MOISTURE IN FEED PRODUCTION Shrinkage and milling loss results in huge financial losses for feed mills. Animal feed can lose up to 3% moisture during processing, so moisture management is vital. Untreated free water cannot simply be added to animal feed during processing as it will not be optimally absorbed by feed particles and will be easily driven off creating problems such as feed build-up. Free water will also increase water activity levels making the environment more favourable for microbial growth. The use of organic acids as preservatives is well researched. As these products suppress mould and bacterial pathogen growth, they maintain the nutritional value of feed as well as improve nutrient digestibility. Organic acids make a fundamental contribution to feed hygiene and safety, animal health and performance. Devenish has developed two moisture managing products, SmartMoisture and SmartMoisture S. OUR PATENTED SOLUTION SmartMoisture and SmartMoisture S consist of a combination of propionic acid esterified to glycerol, buffered organic acids, and surfactants. It is 30% more concentrated than any other product on the market due to the stability of the glycerol esters. The propionic acid esterified to glycerol is a novel process used to buffer and stabilise propionic acid (Figure 1). It increases retention time of propionic acid in feed ensuring longer lasting microbial inhibition. Glycerol acts as a humectant and emulsifier and can hold up Figure 1. Stability of propionic acid from SmartMoisture
ISSUE FOCUS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 to 1,000 times its own weight. The surfactant reduces the water’s surface tension to feed, therefore improving moisture distribution. Glycerol and the surfactant improve water absorption into feed particles, thereby reducing the amount of free water, and helping to stabilise water activity. SmartMoisture S is similar to SmartMoisture except that it contains high levels of buffered formic acid. A meta-analysis conducted on data collected from eight commercial feed mill trials showed that the addition of SmartMoisture increased moisture retention by 98.2%, improved pellet durability by 13.4% and reached a maximum water activity of 0.64 on feed with a moisture content of 12.4%. In an aqua-feed trial, SmartMoisture achieved and stabilised water activity below 0.55 even at a 4% moisture increase over the control (Figure 2). Similar water activity results were also observed in a pet-food trial (Figure 3). This allows aqua feed and pet food to be dried off and shipped at a higher moisture content, thereby increasing yield and profitability. Studies conducted on SmartMoisture and SmartMoisture S have consistently shown strong reductions in Total Enterobacteriaceae Counts (Figure 4). It is clear that good moisture management is crucial for feed hygiene and safety, as well as animal health and performance. About Janus Fouche Janus Fouche graduated from university (RAU) in 2004. He spent 6 years auditing and validating programs on feed milling efficiencies and moisture management across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. In 2012, Fouche joined Alltech as the African Sales Manager focusing on feed additives and Keenan feed mixing wagons and served on AFMA’s (Animal Feed Milling Association) technical committee. Joining Devenish in 2018 as the Regional Manager for Sub-Sahara Africa, Janus Fouche launched SmartMoisture with Devenish as the global product Manager in 2019. Globally involved with implementing Moisture Management and Feed Hygiene programs at large feed milling companies. Figure 2. Water activity of aqua-feed at different levels of SmartMoisture inclusion Figure 3. Water activity of SmartMoisture included in pet food Figure 4. The effect of SmartMoisture S on bacterial growth
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 23 +44 (0)2890 755566 smartmoisture.com ↘ A patented moisture management technology SmartMoisture contains a unique combination of esterified propionic acid, buffered organic acids and surfactants. Key benefits Reduces water activity (aW) delivering improved protection against microbial growth Consistent formulation moisture Better starch gelatinisation leading to better pellet quality Higher throughput and energy savings
ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 “Through processing, we alter the physical, chemical, and edible properties of used feed materials, making them usable for animals. Through proper processing, we improve the digestibility of feed materials by up to 20%, enabling a more effective – and thus more sustainable – use of feed resources. In practice, there is room for improvement to make feed processing even more of a sustainability champion.” Imagine you’re at a pub quiz dedicated to feed production, and this question pops up: name a process that returns up to 25 times what was invested in it. Do you know the answer? I’m pretty sure you are probably using it every day: pelleting. For every unit of used energy, pelleting generates up to 25 times more in terms of the nutritional value for animals (mostly metabolizable energy). The math is simple: while we gain 200 kcal/kg by pelleting broiler mash feed, only 10 Kilowatts are used to produce one ton of broiler feed. This is just one example of how sustainability is at the core of feed production – and has always been, long before it became a buzzword. So, to all those who operate feed mills, who take care of sourcing and quality, and to those behind numbers that represent nutritional values: You are pioneers of sustainability and should be proud of that. HOW FEED PROCESSING CAN DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS Besides being proud, we must also be very responsible. Every nutritionist should focus on a) how processing of feed materials and feed influences the release of nutrients, nutrient density, and exclusion of antinutrients, and b) how processing can improve these dimensions, making feed more sustainable. Do we take processing sufficiently into consideration? Do we create formulations in a dynamic or more static way? Not least in an era of precision feeding, the shift from static to dynamic is inevitable. This is even clearer when we consider how processing can influence digestion, absorption, and the performance of animals. How so? Feed processing makes previously unusable materials suitable for nutrition or improves already usable materials. So, the feed processing itself is a key to sustainability. FEED PROCESSING CONVERTS ENERGY INTO MORE ENERGY (?!) Feed processing, in simple terms, means converting energy into more energy. This shouldn’t work, FEED PROCESSING IS THE SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT (YET!) Predrag Persak Regional Technical Manager Europe EW Nutrition
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 25 given the law of thermodynamics, but it does. Compound feed contains various feed materials and additives. Grains and protein sources (many times wrongly declared as byproducts), fibrous roughages and many other different components should not go together. Thanks to processing, they become feed which ensures the availability of all nutrients to the species, category, or animal production system for which that feed is intended. Through processing, we alter the physical, chemical, and edible properties of used feed materials, making them usable for animals. Through proper processing, we improve the digestibility of feed materials by up to 20%, enabling a more effective – and thus more sustainable – use of feed resources. In practice, there is room for improvement to make feed processing even more of a sustainability champion. MOISTURE OPTIMIZATION IS KEY TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT PELLETING Let's take a closer look at pelleting since it requires the most energy within feed processing. How much energy is used? This depends on many factors and can range from 5 KW/h up to 25. Pelleting is mostly used in broiler diets to reduce nutrient segregation and feed sorting and, by extension, feed wastage. Pelleting has also been found to increase the weight gain of individual birds and flock uniformity, and overall feed efficiency is higher. Pelleting involves the agglomeration of mixed feed into whole pellets through a mechanical process using heat, moisture, and pressure (Falk, 1985). Heat (energy that is transported through steam) has the largest impact on pelleting efficacy. Steam injected during conditioning increases feed moisture and temperature, softens feed particles, extracts natural binders, and reduces friction which leads to greater production rates and pellet quality (Skoch et al., 1981). The key to an efficient pelleting process is to set the parameters at the levels that will enable proper energy transfer from steam to feed particles. Besides steam quality, the moisture of the feed is a critical factor for efficient energy transfer. Generally, the thermal conductivity of the most used feed materials increases with increasing moisture. A level of 17% moisture in the conditioner is needed for efficient energy transfer. Below 17%, we need more steam (more energy) or more time (more capacity) to achieve the same result. That is why proper moisture optimization is needed to use the energy transferred through steam in the most efficient way. REDUCE SHRINKAGE, IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY What about shrinkage? Shrinkage is not just a cost
ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 factor but a sustainability issue. We must not lose scarce and valuable materials and nutrients. Overall shrinkage tends to be around 1%. For global feed production as a whole, 1% annual shrinkage is equivalent to 15 years of Croatian compound feed production! We help our industry to keep up sustainability efforts in terms of energy savings and shrinkage reduction by offering SurfAce. It’s a liquid preservative premixture with multiple economic and environmental benefits to the customer. It helps increase pellet output, improves conditioning, enhances the durability of the pelleted feed, reduces the formation of fines, and improves the overall quality of the final feed product. But most importantly, it optimizes feed production costs through energy savings and reduced labor input while also supporting the microbiological quality of the feed. In the food sector, we have seen vast improvements in non-thermal food processing over the past decade. Examples include ultrasonication, cold plasma technology, supercritical technology, irradiation, pulsed electric field, high hydrostatic pressure, pulsed ultraviolet technology, and ozone treatment. I’m sure some of these technologies will be applied to feed processing one day. Until then, we must keep up our high sustainability standards and make it more efficient by applying all available tools in our feed processing toolbox. References 1. Falk, D. “Pelleting Cost Center.” Essay. In Feed Manufacturing Technology III, edited by Robert R. McEllhiney, 167–90. Arlington, VA: American Feed Industry Association, 1981. 2. Skoch, E.R., K.C. Behnke, C.W. Deyoe, and S.F. Binder. “The Effect of Steam-Conditioning Rate on the Pelleting Process.” Animal Feed Science and Technology 6, no. 1 (1981): 83–90. https://doi. org/10.1016/0377-8401(81)90033-x. About Predrag Persak Predrag Persak is a veterinarian with 20+ years of experience as animal nutritionist in the compound feed industry. He has served as a Chairman of the Animal Nutrition Committee at FEFAC (European Association of Compound Feed Producers) between 2016-2020. He focuses on the interactions between feed formulation, feed ingredients, and feed processing, and their effect on animal performance. He is currently EW Nutrition’s Regional Technical Manager for North Europe, where he helps customers implement feed processing methods that enable higher nutritional value, as well as sustainable nutritional models that maintain the gut health of animals through processed feed materials.
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