April 2024 Year: 4 Issue: 39 Feed Additive INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY Janus Fouche, Devenish Nutrition Management of moisture content in feed production Dr. Sohail Nazari, Andritz Andritz spearheads the digital revolution in the feed industry Laurent Roger, dsm-firmenich Unlocking the true potential of fattening pigs with adaptive nutrition www.feedandadditive.com Feed Safety & Hygiene & Moisture Management Global Feed Antioxidants Market
Ensuring food safety for a rapidly growing world population is - or should be - one of the world's most important discussion topics, as the negative impact of climate change on our agriculture-based food resources is increasing rapidly. In such an environment, it is vital for farmers, who work hard to produce both crops and livestock, to ensure efficiency in production to meet the nutritional needs of billions of people around the world. In terms of animal production, productivity is primarily linked to animal nutrition. Because feed, which is the most important expense item in livestock farming, is also an important determinant of animal health and performance. With climate change, both the availability of agricultural raw materials used in feed production, as well as the safety and hygiene of these raw materials or finished feeds stand out as challenging factors for producers. Among these challenging factors, the safety of feed and feed raw materials is our focus this month in Feed & Additive magazine. These are critical for both animal and human health. Pathogens, toxins and other harmful substances in feed can cause disease in animals, which can spread through the food chain and reach humans. This can also significantly reduce the production performance of animals. The animal nutrition industry is working to find innovative solutions to overcome these challenges. In this issue, you can find details on some of the solutions that have been developed to ensure safety and hygiene in feed production. It is important to recognise that these challenges offer the industry an opportunity to build a safer, more sustainable and resilient future. Enjoy your reading, Hope to 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 Zeynep Demirkaya [email protected] Communication & Marketing Lisa Atakul [email protected] Design Alper Kandemir [email protected] Web Design Caner Cem Pulat [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 Feed Safety, Climate Change and Our Future 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
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4 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 FEFANA is the EU association of manufacturers, traders and premixers of feed additives and other functional ingredients with currently 96 member companies across Europe. As the united voice of the industry, we work at EU level for the appropriate political and legal framework to ensure the safety of our products in the market and fair competition. Feed additives and other functional ingredients are key to optimizing animal feed formulations. They enable more efficient and sustainable animal production through reduced consumption of natural resources, less waste and emissions from animal husbandry, reduced use of antibiotics and high-quality products of animal origin. In addition, the products of our industry make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare of farm animals and pets. FEFANA promotes the view that the legal requirements for feed additives and their mixtures in the European Union should be based on the following principles: promoting faster introduction of innovative products into the EU market, responding to future challenges in the feed chain and to societal developments, including those related to sustainable food production and here first and foremost reducing emissions from animal production and avoiding or limiting the need for antibiotic treatments, promoting fair competition in the EU market and competitiveness outside the EU, and, last but not least, reflecting a holistic approach and modern understanding of animal nutrition in the way feed additives are evaluated and approved prior to placing them on the EU market. The modernization of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition had started with a fit-for-purpose evaluation which was completed in 2020. The report of this process was released only now, in February 2024, in the format of a Commission Staff Working Document Evaluation which is available from the European Commission DG SANTE public website. The evaluation shows that the Regulation has generally functioned well, particularly with regard to ensuring a high level of protection of human health, animal health and the environment along the EU feed and food chain. At the same time, it is acknowledged that there are areas for improvement, notably related to encouraging innovation in feed additives to improve sustainability of livestock farming, including animal welfare, and to reduce administrative and regulatory burden of the authorization process. The findings of the evaluation report align with the statement in the EU Farm to Fork strategy and its connected action plan of 2020 related to the required revision of the EU feed additive regulation to reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming and to facilitate the placing on the market of sustainable and innovative feed additives. …FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FEED CHAIN… Joerg Seifert Secretary General of FEFANA LEAD ARTICLE Up-coming modernization of the EU Feed Additive Regulation to stimulate innovation for a more sustainable feed chain and to foster EU competitiveness in the global market
FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 5 The following items - not an exhaustive list - can be found in the Executive Summary of the evaluation report as topics for the up-coming revision of the feed additive regulation: simpler procedure for changes in the holder of an authorization, extending the duration of the authorization period, at least for certain types of additives, reform the system of non-holder specific authorizations, introduce modern alternatives to physical labels and harmonize rules, including for feed additives that are imported or exported, improve a number of provisions in terms of clarity and coherence, better coherence with other legislative provisions, such as the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). FEFANA and its feed chain partners had provided inputs on all of these items during the evaluation process as well as during the consultations, interviews and workshop of the following impact assessment that the European Commission had undertaken between 2020 and 2022 as a further step of the process. FEFANA has emphasized in particular that the current disproportionate time and resource intensive EU authorization procedure poses an obstacle for bringing innovative products to the market. Another particular problem that has come to light more prominently in the most recent past is the arbitrary limitation of EU authorization period of feed additives to 10 years. The renewal requirement is inconsistent with other areas of the EU food law and bears a risk related to continued EU market availability of some generic feed additives that are perfectly safe and that contribute to a safe and sustainable feed and food chain. The problem is linked to the fact that there is no protection of investment for those companies investing considerable resources in the authorization and/or renewal of non-holder (generic) feed additives. Another major issue that FEFANA has pointed out for several years is related to current product labelling requirements which are not aligned with today’s possibilities of modern communication tools and the EU Commission’s own high-level objective of digitalization. FEFANA calls also for the inclusion of adequate provisions in the regulation with regard to the use of certain feed additives in water for drinking and to resolve the current non-harmonized approach with regard to the production and movement of safe feed additives for export to third countries, where the authorization conditions differ from EU (use levels, animal species, registration status). FEFANA is working together with its EU feed chain partners, the EU institutions and EU Member States to outline solutions and to advocate for a future modernized regulation to further unlock the potential of feed additives to improve the sustainability of feed, pet food and food production while fostering EU competitiveness in the global market.
CON T E N T S 26 STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING RISKS IN FEED PRODUCTION Pieter Steyn, Selko 41 IS WATER KILLING YOUR FISH? Neal Cass, Hydronix Ltd 30 SECURING VALUE: THE ART OF HIGH-QUALITY FEED PRODUCTION Dr. Enrique Montiel, Anitox 46 FEED HYGIENE PROTECTS ANIMALS AND HUMANS Vaibhav Gawande & Inge Heinzl & Marisabel Caballero, EW Nutrition 33 MANAGEMENT OF MOISTURE CONTENT IN FEED PRODUCTION Janus Fouche, Devenish Nutrition 53 ENSURING QUALITY, FEED SAFETY AND HYGIENE: A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Azwa Aasdik, Veolia & Tze Min Teo, Entofood 38 ENSURING PIG FEED HYGIENE AND BIOSECURITY Anne-Laure Ledoux, Agrimprove INTERVIEW 56 ANDRITZ SPEARHEADS THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN THE FEED INDUSTRY Dr. Sohail Nazari, Andritz Feed & Biofuel 24 ISSUE FOCUS FEED SAFETY & HYGIENE MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
CON T E N T S 62 POTENTIAL OF PHYTOGENIC ADDITIVES TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT Jean Pascard, CCPA Group 59 THE IMPORTANCE OF APPLYING THE FULL MATRIX VALUE OF METHIONINE SOURCE AS A KEY TOOL TO OPTIMIZE FEED COSTS Nicola Tallarico & Tahir Mahmood, Adisseo 68 APPLICATION OF SYNBIOTICS IN SHRIMP CULTURE Dr. Amit Ranjan & Thangaraju Thiruvasagam, Ph.D., TNJFU 64 UNLOCKING THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF FATTENING PIGS WITH ADAPTIVE NUTRITION Laurent Roger, dsm-firmenich ARTICLES MARKET REPORT GLOBAL FEED ANTIOXIDANTS MARKET 72 GRAIN REPORT GLOBAL BARLEY SUPPLY AND DEMAND & 2024 EXPECTATIONS 77 Devenish sells its NA division to South Korea’s Easy Bio 18 Cherkizovo Group acquires Venta-Oil to enhance feed supply 86 dsm-firmenich launches new adaptative nutrition concept for pigs 10 New publication: Microbial bedding conditioner preserves udder health 16 Andritz aims for fully autonomous feed plant operations 14 Hendrix Genetics secures grant to support African farmers 82 Meatly creates world’s first lab-grown cultivated chicken for cats 91 NEWS SUSTAINABILITY
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 Alltech and Thai Wah Public Co. (TWPC) joined forces to advance carbon reduction efforts in the Asian agri-food industry by leveraging scientific nutritional solutions and technologies. A memorandum of understanding was signed during Alltech’s 25th-anniversary celebration in Thailand by Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech; Jonathan Forrest Wilson, President of Alltech Asia-Pacific; Ho Ren Hua, CEO of Thai Wah; and Hataikan Kamolsirisakul, Chief of Staff and AVP for Strategy, Sustainability and Innovation at Thai Wah. Carbon emissions from the agri-food industry remain significant across Asia, accounting for approximately 42% of all agri-food emissions globally, according to the third edition of the biennial Asia Food Challenge Report, which centres on opportunities to decarbonize the agrifood value chain in Asia. At least two-thirds of emissions in the Asian agri-food value chain occur before the produce has even left the farm, the report said. These upstream agricultural activities are resource intensive and less efficient than many industrial processes further down the value chain, resulting in higher emissions. Addressing upstream actions offers the most impact. Recognizing the critical importance of this issue, Alltech and Thai Wah are collaborating to boost sustainable animal feed production, enhance animal feed nutrition for optimal health and performance, and promote efficient waste utilization through a biogas project. Additionally, the companies will work together to reduce Thai Wah’s carbon footprint and advance its overall sustainability practices. “This partnership is an exciting opportunity to bring together technologies and resources to create more value for Thailand’s agri-food industry,” said Dr. Mark Lyons. “Alltech and Thai Wah are aligned in our values and our vision to create a world of abundance for future generations.” Read more>> Alltech and Thai Wah to advance carbon reduction efforts in Asia Thermo solutions support animals during the summer CCPA Group, a French company that specialises in the field of animal nutrition and health, reminds in a press release that the summer of 2023 ranks as the 4th hottest summer on record. It was also very wet, keeping measured heat stress high over a long period. The company recommended Thermo® solutions as a way to combat the effects of the summer. Although THI (Temperature and Humidity Index) values in July and August were broadly in line with previous years (or even lower in some countries, such as France), longer periods of heat stress were observed before and after these two months, particularly in June, September and October. Guillaume Piquet, Monogastric Product Manager, comments: "By using Thermo® nutritional solutions in feed, we can ensure continuous support for animals, and anticipate these changes in the summer season by simply extending the distribution period. In addition, we propose a complementary solution to be used in water for poultry. It provides specific
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 9 support for animals during short and severe heatstroke. A similar product concept for pig production will be tested on the field this summer." "Thermoplus® solution for ruminants and Thermo Control® solution for pigs have a direct effect on body temperature, contributing to improved animal well-being," stresses Jean Pascard, Ruminant Product Manager. "Thanks to our scientific partnerships, these effects have been the subject of publications at EAAP 2023 and ALPA 2023 for Thermoplus® and Thermo® Control respectively." Bird physiology is different, and it is not possible to act on body temperature regulation, CCPA states. Feedstim® Poultry acts on the consequences of stress generated by periods of high temperature and humidity, according to the company. Read more>> dsm-firmenich and Agrifirm join forces for sustainable and responsible poultry production dsm-firmenich, one of the leading innovators in nutrition, health and beauty, and Agrifirm, a leading agricultural cooperative, unveiled their joint venture to create a new platform that will bring together dsm-firmenich’s life cycle assessment (LCA) platform, Sustell™ and Agrifirm’s PoultryNEXT, a data platform for poultry production performance insights. The new platform will offer a differentiated solution for transparent and responsible poultry production addressing the value chain needs. The pressing need for more sustainable food systems is underlined by the commitment of food companies and retailers through emissions reduction targets – but are difficult to realize considering the size and complexity of supply chains. Farmers and the feed industry provide an important part of the solution to achieving these ambitious, yet necessary international goals, as the majority of the emissions and ability to improve are firmly under their control, according to the companies. dsm-firmenich’s LCA platform Sustell™ combines the most advanced environmental foot-printing platform with expertise in sustainability, animal production and nutritional knowledge. The company emphasizes that by capturing specific feed and farm data in a highly scalable way, while being backed by third-party ISO certification, Sustell™ users can accurately monitor their full environmental footprint and understand where and how to make improvements, thereby playing a pivotal role in enabling the downstream value chain to deliver on their emissions commitments and targets. Agrifirm’s data platform PoultryNEXT combines performance tools with expertise in flock management, animal production and nutritional knowledge. The company states that by capturing farm-specific data, backed by nutritional and on-farm expertise, PoultryNEXT can monitor precise data that accurately tracks and helps improve responsible production performance. Read more>>
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 dsm-firmenich launches new adaptative nutrition concept for pigs dsm-firmenich, one of the leading innovators in health, nutrition, and beauty, unveiled the launch of a new adaptative nutrition concept to support the profitability, welfare, and sustainability of fattening pigs. Nowadays, pork producers are having to keep pace with rapidly improving genetics with a greater propensity for growth and lean meat gain while adapting management practices to be more sustainable by shifting towards preventative health in form of vaccinations and feeding less nutrient dense feed to avoid excessive environmental excretion. This shift towards bigger, leaner fattening pigs can trigger challenges with immunity competency and bone structure development if nutrition is not adapted accordingly, states dsm-firmenich. The company noted that adaptive nutrition is a new approach that accounts for changes in nutritional needs of pigs from a qualitative perspective by considering the allocation of nutrients between various physiological functions that are in potential competition with each other, such as muscle deposition, immune competency, and bone health. “Pressing issues that producers face such as reduced performance, SINS, ear and tail necrosis, lameness and mortality can be associated with sub-optimal levels of circulating macro and micronutrients, such as vitamin D3,” explained Dr. Maria Walsh, head of marketing swine at dsm-firmenich. “There’s a real opportunity for producers to unleash their pigs’ full potential by monitoring their herds’ level of bioavailable vitamin D3 and ensuring that it is sufficient to achieve full performance.” Read more>> De Heus opens new feed mill in Vietnam De Heus announced the grand opening of its Vinh Long Shrimp Feed Mill. The company emphasized that this opening underscores its commitment to long-term, strategic investments in the production of highly effective shrimp feed, facilitated by a dedicated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In his speech, Co de Heus, CEO of Royal De Heus Group, stated: “We strongly believe in the growing demand for shrimp. To support shrimp farmers, we provide high-quality feed, knowledge transfer and access to markets. We acknowledge challenges like climate change and disease outbreaks. Therefore, we are committed to sustainable practices and environmental protection through innovative technologies for the future of Vietnamese shrimp aquaculture." Johan van den Ban, General Director of De Heus Vietnam, also shared: “We are pleased that we are able to welcome key stakeholders in the Vietnamese and global shrimp industry here today. With this investment we are again showing the aquaculture market in general and the shrimp industry specifically that we are here to stay. Together with our partners upstream and downstream in the value chain, we are ready to further develop the shrimp industry in Vietnam with independent shrimp producers in a sustainable manner. Healthier shrimps, greener farms and sustainable profits for all stakeholders!” Read more>>
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 11 Consistently improves feed conversion ratios and weight gain Reduces environmental footprint Contributes to welfare – keeps litter dry, leading to healthier footpads Increases processing yield Balancius® It's all in the detail Balancing broiler performance, profitability and sustainable production, while reducing the need for antibiotics, can be challenging. Now you have Balancius® - a first-of-its-kind enzyme that unlocks the hidden potential of your broilers’ gastrointestinal functionality. Created together by dsm-firmenich and Novozymes, Balancius® has a unique mode of action that hydrolyses peptidoglycans to break down dead bacterial cell wall debris, optimising nutrient absorption and feed efficiency. By supporting gastrointestinal functionality in your broilers, Balancius® improves feed conversion ratio and weight gain, leading to increased processing yields. It also contributes to welfare by keeping litter dry, leading to healthier footpads. With an improvement in broiler performance, health and welfare, and a reduction in the environmental footprint, broiler producers around the world have increased their profitability by making Balancius® a key component of their broiler feed. Join the growing community of successful Balancius® customers by contacting your dsm-firmenich representative. Gastrointestinal functionality Unlock Nutrition Learn more at dsm-firmenich.com/anh
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 MHS's approach to dairy nutrition goes beyond traditional feed additives. The company's comprehensive portfolio of science-based micronutrition products, services, and digital solutions is designed to optimize nutrient utilization and support overall herd health. By focusing on every aspect of the diet, including microorganisms, bioactive molecules, and micronutrients, MHS helps dairy farmers achieve better results. In the dynamic world of dairy farming, achieving optimal nutrition for dairy cows is not just a goal; it's a necessity. Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) by Cargill is leading the charge in redefining animal nutrition with its innovative approach. By combining a world-class portfolio of solutions with cutting-edge nutritional science and microbiome expertise, MHS is transforming the way dairy farmers approach feed management and animal health. The article "Feed with Precision: Sustaining Dairy Quality and Consistency" offers valuable insights into the critical role of consistent nutrition management in dairy operations. It highlights key practices such as proper feed storage, equipment maintenance, and routine feeding schedules, all of which are essential for ensuring the health and productivity of dairy herds. These practices perfectly complement MHS's commitment to providing holistic solutions that address the diverse nutritional needs of dairy cows. MHS's approach to dairy nutrition goes beyond traditional feed additives. The company's comprehensive portfolio of science-based micronutrition products, services, and digital solutions is designed to optimize nutrient utilization and support overall herd health. By focusing on every aspect of the diet, including microorganisms, bioactive molecules, and micronutrients, MHS helps dairy farmers achieve better results. What sets MHS apart is its holistic approach to animal nutrition. By understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition, microbiology, and animal health, MHS is able to provide solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of each dairy operation. Whether it's improving feed efficiency, enhancing milk production, or supporting overall herd health, MHS is dedicated to helping producers achieve their goals. As dairy farmers continue to face new challenges and opportunities, MHS remains committed to supporting them with innovative solutions and expert guidance. Visit the MHS website to learn more about how our products and services can help you optimize your dairy nutrition program and take your operation to the next level. A CLOSER LOOK AT MICRONUTRITION AND HEALTH SOLUTIONS (MHS) Jill Davidson Technology Lead Postbiotics Ruminants Cargill Revolutionizing Dairy Nutrition: ADVERTORIAL
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 13 Novus acquires enzyme company BRI Novus International, Inc. completed the acquisition of U.S.-based enzyme company BioResource International, Inc. (BRI). Under the terms of the agreement, Novus has become the owner of all BRI’s products and intellectual property and takes control of the company’s facilities. “This move will allow us to serve our customers better and expand our innovation pipeline further,” said Dan Meagher, Novus President & CEO. “Enzymes are vital tools for producers to ensure animal health and well-being and help deliver on-farm profitability. We’re very excited to offer our customers more options as well as aspire to develop new feed additives.” The relationship between the two companies isn’t new. Novus has partnered with BRI since 2008 to manufacture its protease product, CIBENZA® enzyme feed additive. Meagher said having full ownership and control of the product line and the option to expand Novus’ portfolio beyond protease enzymes is a natural fit in the company’s long-term strategic plans. “As a leader in intelligent nutrition, Novus’ priorities include investing further in functional proteins and the gut health segment, growing our portfolio, and achieving stronger control of our supply chain,” Meagher continued. “Along with supporting these goals, acquiring BRI also increases our capabilities to develop innovative solutions in the fermentation space.” Read more>> Alltech: Global animal feed production dips slightly in 2023 Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million metric tons (MMT) — or 0.2% — from 2022’s estimates, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Outlook, released by Alltech. The annual survey, now in its 13th year, includes data from 142 countries and more than 27,000 feed mills. According to the survey, the overall lower demand for feed was due, in part, to the more efficient use of feed made possible by intensive production systems that focus on using animal nutrition, farm management and other technologies to lower feed intake while producing the same amount of protein, or more. A slowdown in the overall production of animal protein, in response to tight margins experienced by many feed and animal protein companies, also contributed to lower feed demand. Changing consumption patterns caused by inflation and dietary trends, higher production costs and geopolitical tensions also influenced feed production in 2023. TOP 10 COUNTRIES The top 10 feed-producing countries are China (262.71 MMT, +0.76%), the U.S. (238.09 MMT, 1.13%), Brazil (83.32 MMT, +1.84%), India (52.83 MMT, +13.43%), Mexico (40.42 MMT, +0.02%), Russia (35.46 MMT, +3.83%), Spain (27.53 MMT, -11.88%), Vietnam (24.15 MMT, -9.63%), Japan (23.94 MMT, -1.15%) and Türkiye (23.37 MMT, -11.48%). Together, the top 10 countries produced 63.1% of the world’s feed production (same as in 2022), and almost half of the world’s global feed production is concentrated in four countries: China, the U.S., Brazil and India. Read more>>
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 Benchmark Advanced Nutrition (INVE Aquaculture) underlines its commitment towards sustainability and innovation on its 40th anniversary. According to the company’s statement, figures show that one out of three farmed shrimp relies on either Artemia or shrimp diets or both during the critical hatchery and nursery stages. “Our Artemia solutions and shrimp diets provide excellent nutrition during the early life stages of shrimp and support robust and resilient shrimp production globally,” says Eva Werbrouck, Product Manager shrimp formulated diets. The company states that what makes its offer truly unique is the combination of its Artemia cysts, shrimp diets, probiotics, health and environmental products that support farmers throughout the entire culture lifecycle. The variety of the products, the commitment to quality and the ability to offer worldwide solutions for its customers make a difference. Recently upgrading Artemia cysts with innovative technologies and tools to increase user-friendliness and built-in protection for the best hatchery biosecurity, Benchmark Advanced Nutrition notes that its Artemia solutions and shrimp diets are known for their quality. The company adds that its shrimp diets are designed to optimize production efficiencies, proving to support the farmers, especially when culture conditions become challenging. Read more>> INVE Aquaculture: We feed one out of three farmed shrimp worldwide Drawing on its group-wide expertise and experience, Andritz introduced a comprehensive portfolio of automation and digitalization solutions for the feed industry under its Metris digital platform. This continuously evolving, universally compatible platform supports operational efficiency, resilience, readiness and sustainability, and aims to allow for fully autonomous feed plant operations by 2027. “The journey to autonomous operations is paved with bold steps of those who embrace every facet of automation and digitalization, turning challenges into opportunities for growth,” said Sohail Nazari, Head of Automation & Digitalization, Andritz Feed & Biofuel. “Combining expertise and state-of-the-art digital technologies, we never stand still and enable businesses to thrive. Andritz will be with you every step of the way in your journey, ensuring your plant and your business never stand still.” With digital technologies for process optimization, asset management, operator training and knowledge management, Andritz emphasizes that it ensures a holistic, turnkey approach to feed processing. This enables feed producers to unlock their plants’ full potential over the full lifecycle, enhancing profitability and reducing total cost of ownership. The use of Metris digital platform has led to throughput increases in the range of 7% to 16% in various industries, Andritz points. Read more>> Andritz aims for fully autonomous feed plant operations
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 15 SUSTAINABILITY, The Adisseo Way
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 Lallemand Animal Nutrition shared the results of a recent scientific publication showing that the application of a dedicated microbial bedding conditioner preserves the quality of the bedding material and has positive outcomes on the maintenance of udder health and cow health (Dunière et al., 2024). Dairy cows spend, on average, 10 to 13 hours per day lying down. This is also how long their teats are in direct contact with the bedding materials – making it easy to realize how important it is to maintain good bedding quality. Deteriorated bedding may ultimately impact udder health (for example, somatic cell counts) and farm revenue. The published study evaluates a microbial based bedding conditioner, MANURE PRO, which contains a unique enzymatic and bacterial complex that promotes the development of beneficial microorganisms when applied to the bedding material. MANURE PRO was used on a bedding material consisting of recycled manure solids (RMS) in the study. RMS is obtained by mechanically separating manure removed from dairy cow housing systems. Its low cost of recovery, as well as wide availability, has allowed RMS to be used as an alternative source of bedding. While an economic and sustainable solution for dairy farms, RMS can pose a higher challenge in terms of microbial pressure on the animals. The scientists used specific omics techniques (16S amplicon sequencing) to decipher the effect of the microbial bedding conditioner on the bedding microbiota. Read more>> dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announced that IFC, one of the largest global development institutions focused on the private sector in emerging markets and a member of the World Bank Group, agreed to use dsm-firmenich’s life cycle assessment (LCA) platform, Sustell™, in a program in Brazil to monitor emissions in the dairy supply chain. According to dsm-firmenich, by embracing green financing, disclosing environmental risks, and implementing credible measurement platforms, lenders can contribute to the greening of the financial system, the food system and foster a more sustainable future for both the planet and the economy. The company points out that Sustell™ works with numerous banks on measuring and reducing their customers’ environmental footprint, creating new business opportunities and enhancing the overall sustainability of animal production. Global Head of Emissions Value Management at dsm-firmenich, Dr Heinz Flatnitzer commented: “This shows how banks can use Sustell™ to identify and manage financed emissions in the agriculture and the food sectors. This is particularly important to the banking sector in light of increasingly stringent reporting requirements, efforts to tackle greenwashing and the industry’s commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – and to steer capital towards more sustainable operations.’ Read more>> New publication: Microbial bedding conditioner preserves udder health dsm-firmenich announces Sustell collaboration with IFC
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 17 World Leaders in Microwave Moisture Measurement Oil Animal Feed Coff ee Rice Grain Hydro-Probe XT Hoppers, chutes, belt conveyors Hydro-Mix XT-FS Mixers, conveyors, Ducting System Hydro-Mix XT-EX Certified for use in ATEX, IECEx and NEC/CSA Hazardous Locations (Dust) Hydro-Mix HT-EX Mixers, conveyors, Ducting System, High Temperature Non Food-Safe available Non EX available Non EX available [email protected] Contact us for more details hydronix.com A recent study published in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed into the impact of insect ingredients in dog food reported positive effects on dental health. Volatile sulphur compound (VSC)-producing bacteria in the dental plaque were reduced and beneficial bacteria such as Moraxella were increased in saliva microbiota. The study, conducted with a diet based on the black soldier fly (BSF), shows a drop in the dreaded bad breath that afflicts many of our canine companions. The results open up exciting opportunities for pet food manufacturers to develop new applications, from treats and kibble to wet food, that capitalise on the positive oral health message. Researchers at the Federal University of Paraiba (UFBP) in Brazil reported a 7% reduction in the bacteria that cause VSC and trigger bad breath. This outcome is particularly notable since VSC-producing bacteria would generally be expected to increase with the consumption of regular food with no dental prophylaxis. In addition, based on a metagenomic analysis, the black soldier fly diet seems to modulate saliva microbiota. The abundance of Moraxella in saliva was increased. The Moraxella group of bacteria is considered a marker of oral health and beneficial for the oral microbiome. Read more>> New study: Diet based on BSF improves oral health and reduces bad breath in dogs
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 The Northern Ireland based animal nutrition company Devenish Nutrition Group confirmed the completion of the sale of its North American wing to the South Korean agriculture and biotechnology group, Easy Bio Corporation. As part of this transaction, Devenish LLC and all its related assets were sold to Easy Bio. These assets include five manufacturing facilities in the USA and Mexico, as well as six research facilities which the business co-operates with a number of key customers in both USA and Mexico. The group stated that under a licencing agreement, Devenish LLC will have exclusive use of the Devenish brand in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Devenish Group's other activities in Europe and internationally are unaffected by this transaction and will continue to be serviced by its Belfast-based business and Devenish International sales team. Devenish intends to apply the proceeds of the sale to redeem debt and to invest in its core activities in northwest Europe and other international markets. Tony McEntee, Chief Executive of Devenish Nutrition Group, commented: "The Board of Devenish is pleased to announce its agreement to sell our North America business to Easy Bio. Following this disposal, the group will have a sharper business focus and will capitalise on the sustainable growth potential presented by our operations and activities in our core markets of Ireland, the UK along with our significant other International markets." He added: "As a business we have worked closely with Easy Bio for many years and look forward to continuing to collaborate in the years ahead." Read more>> miXscience, one of the major players in animal nutrition, obtained market authorisation in the European Union (EU) of its first additive based on microorganisms combining 4 bacteria strains: Bacillus subtilis CNCM I-4606, CNCM I-5043 et CNCM I-4607 and Lactococcus lactis CNCM I-4609 (Regulation (EU) No. 2024/764). This new additive, whose safety and efficacy have been confirmed by the EFSA, is authorized for the reduction of the contamination by Salmonella Typhimurium in wet and liquid feeds. Registered as a technological additive, it belongs to the functional group of hygiene condition enhancers for all animal species. miXscience explained that the new additive will be marketed under the product name NOLIBAC BL within the Nolivade range. “This first authorisation in the European Union represents the achievement and culmination of several years of R&D on knowledge and understanding of field issues and our strains. This additive is part of a global approach of biocontrol in farms that we have been bringing to the market for several years, through multi-strains products & combined applications in the feed and environment. These solutions have proven themselves in livestock as well as in aquaculture in many different regions of the world,” said Michel Layus, Director of the Product Line ‘Innovative Feed Solutions and Biocontrol’ at miXscience. Read more>> Devenish sells its NA division to South Korea’s Easy Bio miXscience's new additive authorized for Salmonella Typhimurium control in EU
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 19 The newly founded joint venture Evonik Vland Biotech, based in Binzhou, China, commenced operations. The two parent companies, Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech, want to jointly expand the market presence of their products, such as probiotics for the gut health of livestock in the Greater China region, and develop new products and solutions. The joint venture was officially opened in Qingdao on March 14. The partnership with Vland is an essential part of its strategy to provide the feed industry with biosolutions such as probiotics for animal gut health, according to Evonik. “Vland and Evonik have been partnering for nearly 10 years. Through this relationship, we have created a strong foundation on which we can build,” said Johann-Caspar Gammelin, Head of Evonik's Nutrition & Care division, which includes the animal nutrition business. “Vland and Evonik have been partnering for nearly 10 years. Through this relationship, we have created a strong foundation on which we can build,” said Johann-Caspar Gammelin, Head of Evonik’s Nutrition & Care division, which includes the animal nutrition business. Read more>> EW Nutrition, one of leading innovators in the animal nutrition industry, launched its newest product, Axxess XY, in VICTAM Asia 2024, at the BITEC Exhibition Center in Bangkok. According to a statement by EW Nutrition, Axxess XY is an intrinsically thermostable xylanase that breaks down both the soluble and insoluble fiber fraction from feed ingredients such as corn, wheat, grain by-products and oilseed cakes. It releases nutrients trapped in cell wall fractions and improves the gut environment by reducing viscosity. The newly launched product thus gives feed producers peace of mind when working with various feed processing conditions, as well as significant feed cost savings with flexibility in feed formulation, the company points out. “The successful launch of Axxess XY in VICTAM Asia 2024 demonstrates our commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions to address the evolving needs of animal production and to contribute to the growth of the industry in the region,” said Ramakanta Nayak, regional director for EW Nutrition South East Asia/Pacific. Dr. Ajay Awati, Global Director of Enzymes, EW Nutrition, expressed enthusiasm about the product launch, stating, “We are excited to have had such an amazing response to Axxess XY during and after our launch at VICTAM Asia 2024. Axxess XY is the result of EW Nutrition R&D team’s hard work and dedication to pushing the boundaries of enzymes technology in animal nutrition.” Read more>> Joint venture of Evonik and Vland Biotech commences operations EW Nutrition launches its newest xylanase product Axxess
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 International technology group Andritz and Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik GmbH, one of the leading companies in grinding and classifying technologies, entered a strategic partnership to collaborate on serving the alternative protein market with future-oriented technologies and processes. The collaboration will bring together Netzsch’s expertise in fine grinding and subsequent classifying to extract a protein-rich fraction with Andritz’s extensive know-how in key processes such as conditioning, extraction, dewatering, drying, extrusion, and pelleting complemented by advanced process automation and a first-class global service offering. Tailor-made process solutions include conceptual design, process engineering, implementation, automation, and maintenance of turn-key plants, as well as trials in the laboratories. One key aspect of this partnership is the commitment to energy efficiency. The companies state that they provide innovative technologies and processes that enable a significant reduction in energy consumption and thus create both ecological and economic added value. Christian Kling, Director Business Development for Alternative Protein Solutions at Andritz, says: “We are very pleased to have found a partner in Netzsch that shares and strengthens our vision for the alternative protein market. It is an exciting market but moving from lab to industrial scale can be challenging. Andritz – as a trusted partner on the side of its customers – not only has the production technology but also helps customers speed up commercialization and bridge the gap to full-scale production. With a history of 170 years, we have been engineering and implementing solutions for many industries including food and feed for decades.” Read more>> Olam Agri, an agribusiness company that specializes in food, feed, and fibre, completed the acquisition of the Senegalese company Avisen SARL, West Africa’s second largest poultry feed supplier. The agribusiness company bought Avisen for EUR 17.0 million, assuming 100.0% ownership of the company. The acquisition was funded from a combination of existing cash and debt facilities and is expected to be earnings accretive from 2024 onwards and aims to expand Olam Agri’s feed capabilities into Senegal, according to a statement from Olam Agri. The acquisition aligns with Olam Agri’s strategy to strengthen and expand its animal feed and protein capabilities and to invest in proven businesses having strong market positions, the company notes. It extends the company’s feed and protein presence in West Africa, where it is one of the leading animal feed and day-old chick producers in Nigeria, while generating synergies with its wheat milling business in Senegal. The price consideration for the acquisition was arrived at on a willing-buyer, willing-seller basis, taking into account the business performance and prospects of Avisen, and the capabilities and synergies between Olam Agri and Avisen. Established in 2000 by two veterinarians, it is noted that Avisen has grown to become one of Senegal’s major suppliers of feed, with its facility located in Rufisque producing over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of feed. Read more>> Leading innovators collaborate on alternative protein production solutions Olam Agri acquires Avisen to expand its presence
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NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 Swiss technology group Bühler announced that its new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) in Uzwil is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the field of grain processing innovation. This new facility will become the successor of Bühler’s former Grain Technology Center, which has served the milling industry since 1951. The facility is being completely rebuilt to support customers in navigating the evolving market dynamics in the grain processing industry and to develop the foods of the future. In the multi-purpose center, customers from the food and animal feed sectors can conduct trials on new products and explore new processes and solutions. They will also have full access to Bühler’s exceptional ecosystem of Application & Training Centers at the headquarters, covering the entire protein value chain. The GIC will open its doors to customers, partners, and guests on October 28, 2024. According to Bühler’s statement, former Grain Technology Center, operational for nearly 75 years, needed modernization to keep up with market demands. With the food and feed sectors experiencing rapid changes in the past few years, customers need more flexibility, creativity, and the right environment to adapt their products. The Grain Innovation Center will support customers in addressing key issues, such as the use of local raw materials, increasing productivity and safety, and meeting requirements for new and healthier products. Read more>> Coen Smits, Global Sustainability Director at Nutreco’s livestock feed business line, Trouw Nutrition, gave his inaugural lecture at Wageningen University (WUR) as chair functional ingredients for sustainable animal nutrition. The presentation was entitled “Functional Feed for Sustainable Food.” The lecture focused on the sustainability challenges facing the livestock industry, and how functional foods play a role in helping to produce more sustainable food and reduce the industry's footprint. Smits explained how animal models are an important tool in this process, enabling to simulate the impact of changes in diet formulations, feed programs and other sustainability metrics on animal performance and a farm’s environmental footprint to help farmers make decisions that benefit their operations while also helping safeguard the planet. “Livestock farming is facing many challenges to meet the current and future demands of sustainable food systems. Functional feed ingredients and feeds with benefits beyond their nutritional value are pivotal for sustainable farming and offer a wide range of possibilities to support animal health, reduce our impact on the climate and environment, and increase the circularity of the food system to limit competition between resources for feed or food,” said Coen Smits, Global Sustainability Director, Trouw Nutrition. Read more>> Bühler’s Grain Innovation Center construction enters final stage Coen Smits focuses on sustainability at WUR
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 23 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., one of the largest producers and distributors of fresh shell eggs in the US, completed the previously announced acquisition of a broiler processing plant, hatchery and feed mill in Dexter, Missouri, that were closed by Tyson Foods, Inc. in 2023. The Company plans to remodel and repurpose the assets for use in shell egg and egg products production. Sherman Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of CalMaine Foods, Inc., stated, “We are pleased to join the Dexter community and are excited about the opportunities to expand our operations. We intend to partner with the existing strong network of local contract growers who can support our shell egg production capabilities. Dexter’s central geographic location and strong work force will enhance our supply and distribution capabilities for customers in Missouri and surrounding markets. Importantly, we will also benefit from closer proximity to sources for our primary feed ingredients. We look forward to the new production opportunities, including the potential for additional free-range capacity, in this new community and market for CalMaine Foods.” Read more>> Cal-Maine Foods completes acquisition of assets from Tyson Foods
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