NEWS 96 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) held their 22nd annual meeting to further strengthen their collaboration on critical issues to ensure safe, nutritious, and sustainable feed and food. The meeting was officially opened by Thanawat Tiensin, Director of Animal Production and Health at FAO, together with Ruud Tijssens, IFIF Chairman. They welcomed the IFIF delegates representing over 80% of global compound feed production, reiterated their commitment to this longstanding partnership, and agreed to continue to strengthen their work together to tackle the challenges facing the feed and food chain. Tiensin reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors, as well as other stakeholders, to support the evidence-based key role of the feed and livestock sector in sustainable livestock transformation. He reiterated that livestock production is a vital part of our agrifood systems, providing essential nutrients for all and enhanced livelihoods and economic opportunities for billions of people around the world. Thanawat Tiensin highlighted, “FAO advocates improving efficiency is essential to producing more with less. Animal feed is a vital part of this, as efficiency can be pursued by optimising feed conversion, reducing feed loss and waste, and enhancing nutrient utilisation, all of which can reduce presIFIF and FAO strengthen collaboration for sustainable livestock In a significant leap forward for the aquaculture industry, Skretting, a global leader in aquafeed solutions, and I&V Bio, a leading biotechnology company, announced their strategic partnership to revolutionise artemia enrichment. Leveraging the innovative prowess of Skretting's and I&V Bio’s industry expertise, the collaboration aims to redefine the standards of aquaculture nutrition through the application of ORI-N3, Skretting’s cutting-edge nutritional supplement in artemia enrichment. Artemia, often referred to as brine shrimp, serves as a vital component in the early stages of various aquatic species' life cycles. Ensuring the optimal nutrition of artemia is essential for the healthy growth and development of shrimp in aquaculture systems. Skretting and I&V Bio recognise the importance of this foundation and have joined forces to enhance the nutritional value of artemia using ORI-N3. Skretting, renowned for its expertise in formulating high-quality aquafeed, brings a wealth of experience and a vast global distribution network to this partnership. Their deep understanding of the aquaculture industry and commitment to sustainability align seamlessly with I&V Bio's vision of revolutionising aquaculture nutrition. The partnership between Skretting and I&V Bio represents a significant step towards sustainable aquaculture practices. By enhancing the nutritional quality of artemia through ORI-N3, both companies aim to contribute to the overall well-being of aquatic species and, consequently, the sustainability of the entire aquaculture ecosystem. Read more>> Skretting and I&V Bio announce partnership for artemia enrichment
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