Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 47 December 2024

NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 99 Anchor Ingredients announced the grand opening of its new transload and ingredient processing facility in Richmond, Indiana, USA. This $40 million facility, spanning more than 40 acres in the Midwest Industrial Park, will play a vital role as a distribution hub for today’s top pet food brands, the company states. Strategically positioned in the heart of pet food manufacturing, the new facility will reportedly enhance Anchor’s capabilities as a preferred supply chain partner by offering bulk storage, climate-controlled warehouse space, safety stock management, grain origination, quality assurance testing and onsite processing. With easy truck access off I-70 and Monday through Friday service from the Norfolk Southern mainline railway, the facility is equipped to provide high-quality, reliable ingredients to pet food manufacturers across the region, and throughout North America. "We are excited to officially open our new facility in Richmond,” said Al Yablonski, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchor Ingredients. “This marks a significant milestone for Anchor Ingredients, reaffirming our commitment to the pet food industry. By enhancing our logistics and processing capabilities, we are well-positioned to meet the growing needs of our customers, while contributing to the economic development of the Richmond community.” According to the company’s statement, Anchor Ingredients’ expansion into Richmond has been supported by local partnerships and investments, including the Richmond Redevelopment Commission, the City of Richmond and Wayne County Economic Development Corporation for rail access. Read more>> Anchor celebrates opening of $40 million processing facility Through a multi-site certification process, BioMar Chile reached a major milestone by securing Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for feed production at its sites in Castro, Pargua, and Ercilla, which are dedicated to producing high-quality feed for Atlantic salmon, Coho salmon and trout. “With this achievement, we strengthen our leadership in feed production and reaffirm our commitment to responsible practices and ecosystem care,” explains Gabriela Heim, Commercial Manager at BioMar Chile. ASC is a non-profit organisation that manages a certification and labelling programme for responsible aquaculture practices, based on rigorous scientific standards. The ASC Feed Standard sets criteria for responsible aquaculture feed production, covering social and labour rights, health and safety, environmental management, and sustainable sourcing of raw materials. BioMar states that achieving ASC Feed certification represents a significant step forward in its responsibility strategy and reinforces its role as a reliable supplier committed to responsibility, innovation, and collaboration within the industry. ASC-certified salmon producers across Latin America can now strengthen their competitive position in global markets—where transparency, accountability, and traceability are paramount—by sourcing ASC compliant feed from BioMar. Read more>> BioMar Chile secures ASC Feed Certification for three production facilities

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