NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 The second stop of the Alltech ONE World Tour (ONE) wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland, following a robust agenda of presentations focused on collaborative solutions to the challenges facing the agri-food industry as it confronts the “4 Cs” — the major forces of climate, conflict, consumer trends and rising costs. ONE Dublin welcomed more than 500 international delegates in person at Croke Park. This worldclass event brought industry leaders to the stage to share valuable insights in live presentations and focus-track sessions while uncovering the challenges and opportunities related to agriculture. Tara McCarthy, global vice president for ESG at Alltech, discussed demonstrating the ROI of sustainability. “Our industry is navigating unprecedented disruption yet remains confident and committed to evolving towards a more sustainable food system,” said McCarthy. “The key to success will be the development of innovative solutions, but even more critical the capacity of the industry to work together across the value chain.” Delegates at ONE Dublin also heard presentations from Russell Smyth, head of sustainable futures at KPMG Ireland, about “The metrics that justify the investment”; Nina Prichard, head of sustainable and ethical sourcing for McDonald’s U.K. and Ireland, on “Our journey to net zero: The role of supply chain”; and Constance Cullman, president and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), on “The forgotten role of the feed industry”. These speakers were then joined by Hans Jöhr, former corporate head of agriculture at Nestle and current sustainability and ESG specialist and coach, for a panel discussion exploring “How do we feed the ecosystem, not just ourselves?” “The conversations that we are having here at ONE, the ideas that are being fostered and the science and the data being developed can help to create a story where agriculture is the hero,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Together, we have the collective courage and impact to work together for a Planet of Plenty™.” Read more>> ONE Dublin welcomes more than 500 international delegates The F3 - Future of Fish Feed launched its newest aquaculture feed contest — the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge — to spark innovation for a substitute for krill in aquaculture feeds. Up to 10 companies are invited to register for the contest that will award a $100,000 grand prize for the krill replacement product that results in the best growth, feed consumption, and survival during a 12-week feeding trial on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Registration is open until August 31, 2023. “We are upping the stakes in our fourth challenge to the aquaculture industry to replace another critical marine animal ingredient in fish feed,” said Kevin Fitzsimmons, professor at the University of Arizona and chair of the Future of Fish Feed. “We F3 - Future of Fish Feed launches krill replacement challenge
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