NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2023 CPM acquires Taiwan-based technology company IDAH Neogen® launches new assays for natural toxin detection CPM, a leading solutions provider of process equipment and engineered technologies, announced the acquisition of IDAH, a move that unites two industry leaders behind a shared mission to sustainably feed, fuel and build a better world. “The joining of these two successful enterprises will bring a new dimension of solution and service offerings to our customers thanks to the perfectly complementary nature of our product portfolios,” said David Webster, CPM President & CEO. “We look forward to utilizing the strong team and capabilities of the IDAH business to expand our global position in the aqua feed, pet food and plant-based protein processing markets. We are very excited to welcome the IDAH team to CPM.” Founded in 1974 by James Chang, IDAH has grown from a small plant in rural Taiwan to six global offices serving more than 21 countries. IDAH specializes in pelleting, extruding and drying equipment, most notably for aqua feed, pet food, snack food, and plant-based protein markets. The IDAH brand has a reputation for high-quality spare parts, machines and services and today is the number one shrimp feed machine solution provider in the world and the number one provider of aquafeed equipment in Southeast Asia. “The future of the IDAH business is bright as we celebrate this milestone of joining CPM,” said Chang. “Today, two industry leaders unite as one, accelerating our shared vision to sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world and driven by our passion to innovate and create robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of our global customers.” Read more>> Neogen® Corporation launched two new assays for the detection of natural toxins, Reveal® Q+ for DON EndPoint and Reveal Q+ for Aflatoxin EndPoint. The Reveal Q+ EndPoint assays are easy-to-use quantitative lateral flow tests that provide accurate results in minutes. Designed to be read on Neogen’s Raptor® Solo Platform, the EndPoint assays are intended for use in situations where increased workflow output is needed. “The new EndPoint assays take our trusted Reveal Q+ assays to the next level, providing users with an efficient way to test large sample volumes for the presence of natural toxins,” said John Adent, Neogen’s President and CEO. “As we continually look for ways to make workflows simpler for our customers, we are pleased to offer this new solution to help make the testing process easier, while delivering accurate results.” Both assays have received a Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) Certificate of Compliance for corn and wheat commodities, certifying that the tests meet all of the USDA-FGIS’s design and performance standards and can be used for official inspections. Reveal Q+ for DON EndPoint (PN: 8375) is able to detect deoxynivalenol (DON), a toxin produced by fungi living on grain products, in grain and grain products, and deliver precise results from 0.3-30 parts-per-million (ppm) in three minutes. The assay is FGIS 2021-154 certified for corn and wheat. Read more>>
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