NEWS 82 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2024 Asia-based companies Gold Coin Management Holdings Inc. and Pilmico announced the launch of their unified corporate brand, Aboitiz Foods. This strategic move reportedly leverages the combined strengths of these industry leaders to create an integrated food and agribusiness ecosystem dedicated to nourishing Asia’s future across the entire value chain. Pilmico Foods Corporation is one of the leading flour and feed manufacturers and meat producers in the Philippines. With a rich history dating back to 1962, the company expanded from flour milling to become one of the pioneers in animal nutrition in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Gold Coin is one of the pioneers in animal nutrition and the manufacturing of scientifically balanced animal feed in Asia. Established in 1953, Gold Coin has grown into one of Asia’s largest privately owned agribusinesses. While operating independently since Pilmico’s acquisition of Gold Coin Management Holdings Ltd in 2018, the two companies now join forces under the Aboitiz Foods banner. With combined expertise in trading, feed, specialty nutrition, and food production, Aboitiz Foods is strategically positioned to become a dominant force in the region, according to the announcement. The company’s 29 facilities span eight countries—the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Brunei—allowing it to meet the diverse and evolving needs of customers and consumers across Asia. Read more>> Pilmico and Gold Coin unite under Aboitiz Foods banner One of the global leaders in innovative solutions from nature, ADM announced the publication of its first-in-species study of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145 (BPL1™) on adult dogs by the Journal of Animal Science. This study examined the effects of daily supplementation of both the live probiotic and heat-treated postbiotic forms of BPL1™ on canine health. According to recent ADM global consumer research, 55% of U.S. pet owners have purchased biotics at least once a year because of a professional recommendation. In many cases, they use biotics to support their pet’s digestive or gastrointestinal concerns. “The popularity of functional ingredients has increased as pet owners seek ways to improve the health and wellness of their pets, yet limited research has been conducted regarding the use of probiotics and postbiotics and their effects on canine health,” says Sophie Nixon, Ph.D., Head of Clinical Research for Pet & Animal Well-being at ADM, who oversaw the trial. For this exploratory study, 18 adult beagles and 18 adult English pointers were used in a 3-arm randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group design, with 12 animals per group. Following a 60-day adaptation period in which dogs were fed a standard diet alone, the dogs were then supplemented with either probiotic or postbiotic BPL1™ or an identical placebo alongside their standard diet for 90 days. Read more>> New Study: Pro- and postbiotic supplementation affects canine gut health
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