NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2023 97 Anchor Ingredients, one of the leading provider of high-quality ingredients for the pet food industry, is excited to announce its latest strategic move to expend its operations. The company has successfully acquired a grain handling facility in Hatton, North Dakota. The facility will allow the company to expand its ingredient portfolio and processing capabilities. The facility is strategically positioned to cater to the needs of both Anchor’s customers and growers. Its location will provide Anchor’s farm-level partners with an efficient, year-round delivery site for their raw materials, ensuring a continuous supply for ingredient processing across Anchor’s network of facilities. This strategic move underlines Anchor Ingredients' dedication to enhancing and guaranteeing its supply chain capabilities to the premium pet food market. "We are thrilled to welcome the Hatton facility into the Anchor Ingredients network," said Everett Jordan, Director of Operations at Anchor Ingredients. "This acquisition represents a critical step forward for our company, enabling us to better serve our customers and growers, and further strengthen our presence in the pet food industry." As the Hatton facility commences its operations, Anchor Ingredients reiterates its commitment to providing high-quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. The company's dedication to sustainability, innovative technology platforms, and a comprehensive range of product and service offerings solidify its position as a preferred supply chain partner for the pet food industry. Read more>> Anchor acquires grain handling facility in North Dakota The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has a proven track record of assisting clients in attaining their production and efficiency goals through the utilization of cutting-edge breeding technologies. To meet the escalating demand for genetic services while maintaining its client-focused approach, CAT announced the appointment of Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez as the Director of Breeding. Alejandro will lead the breeding and genetic services team, guiding CAT in expanding its portfolio of clients and breeding services. Dr. Gutierrez has spent more than a decade conducting research and leading teams in the fields of genomics, genotyping, and selective breeding. His experience spans numerous species, and his research has left a positive mark on the scientific community. In response to Dr. Gutierrez’s new position, Dr. Klara Verbyla, Vice President of Genetic Improvement, said, “We are delighted with the appointment of Alejandro as the Director of Breeding. His role underscores the continuous rapid growth of the CAT breeding team in response to industry requests and the need for a dedicated leader to guide and drive the team forward. Alejandro has exceptional technical expertise in both applied breeding and genomics with demonstrated experience in people leadership.” Read more>> Dr Alejandro Gutierrez spearheads CAT's breeding leadership Dr Alejandro Gutierrez
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