NEWS 104 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 IFFO points out increased fishmeal production Novus to focus on improving meat quality at PSA LATAM Conference IFFO - The Marine Ingredients Organisation, an international trade organisation that represents the marine ingredients industry, explained an increase in fishmeal and fish oil production. Based on statistics shared by the organisation’s membership, which accounts for 55% of global marine ingredients production, the overall production of fishmeal between January and June 2024 was up by 40%, while that of fish oil was up by 10%, compared with the same period of last year. This was thanks to the increased catches in the North-Centre of Peru, where operations are currently under a fishing ban, according to IFFO. Only Peru’s southern fishing grounds are currently open to operations, with 15% of the quota landed so far. The data from IFFO’s reports show that: • In Chile, landings in the first 6 months of 2024 have decreased, year on year, in the South, while they are up in the North of the country. • In Northern Europe, the volume of available raw materials is down, year on year, as expected due to the lower quotas granted in 2024 vs 2023. • As for the USA, menhaden catches continue to progress, although they remain below the levels reported in 2023. According to the statement of IFFO, while China’s fishing ban was lifted mid-August, local producers of fishmeal and fish oil remain cautious about domestic potential production levels for 2024 Read more>> High-quality meat means high profits for broiler producers. Aiming to support producers in their effort to grow top-quality birds, Novus unveiled it is hosting a special symposium during the Poultry Science Association’s 2024 Latin American Scientific Conference. The event titled “A Holistic View on the Factors that Affect Saleable Meat: Challenges from Field to Processing” will take place during the industry event on October 9 in Iguazú Falls, Paraná, Brazil. “Meat and carcass quality remains a key concern for poultry producers globally but especially in Latin America where the industry is growing more each year,” says Kelen Zavarize, Novus Technical Services Manager. “Ensuring good quality meat is necessary for the security of domestic and export markets. For this symposium, we’re bringing together industry experts to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities to improve meat quality.” The symposium agenda includes presentations on skin quality and structural health, broiler house management, broiler market expectations, and battling Salmonella. Rodrigo Bernardi, Novus’ Regional Business Manager for Brazil, says the symposium is a chance for producers and nutritionists to confirm what they are already doing correctly and identify areas where improvements can be made. “The symposium affirms that there is no one particular thing that can positively affect meat quality; it takes many parts working together. These presentations ultimately provide considerations for the producer who is asking themselves, ‘How do I improve the profitability of my operation?’” expresses Bernardi. Read more>>
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