NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 Alltech, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition and biotechnology, released its 2025 Agri-Food Outlook, a report that includes the results of the company’s 14th annual global feed production survey. The publication shows that global feed production rebounded in 2024 after a stagnant 2023, increasing from 1.380 billion metric tons (mt) (+1.2%) to 1.396 billion mt. According to analysts, this growth — which was achieved despite challenges that included highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), climate fluctuations and economic uncertainty — underscores the resilience and adaptability of the international agriculture industry. The annual survey that serves as the foundation of the Agri-Food Outlook collected data from 142 countries and 28,235 feed mills in 2024. By analysing compound feed production and prices — collected by Alltech’s global sales team and in partnership with feed associations and official data-collecting organizations — the survey provides a comprehensive snapshot of global feed production. These insights serve as a barometer for the overall livestock industry, highlighting key trends across species, regional challenges and opportunities for growth. The top 10 feed-producing countries in 2024 were China (which produced 315.030 million mt of feed, down 2.03% from 2023), the U.S. (269.620 million mt; +0.68%), Brazil (86.636 million mt; +2.43%), India (55.243 million mt; +4.56%), Mexico (41.401 million mt; +1.38%), Russia (38.481 million mt; +8.53%), Spain (35.972 million mt; +1.46%), Vietnam (25.850 million mt; +3.41%), Türkiye (24.502 million mt; +4.83%) and Japan (24.297 million mt; +0.14%). Together, the top 10 countries produced 65.6% of the world’s feed — and 52% of all global feed production was concentrated in just four countries: China, the U.S., Brazil and India. Read more>> Agri-Food Outlook: Global feed production increased by 1.2% in 2024 Phileo by Lesaffre, a global player in animal nutrition and health solutions, announced the launch of Safchondro® – an innovative, animal-free chondroitin sulfate product designed to support joint health and mobility in pets. Safchondro® is produced through precision fermentation using a proprietary, non-GMO microbial strain, followed by a targeted sulfation process to enhance bioavailability and efficacy, according to the announcement. The company points to this advanced manufacturing approach as offering several key benefits compared to traditional, animal-derived chondroitin sources: • Consistent Quality: Safchondro® provides a standardized, highly purified (99%) chondroitin sulfate, ensuring reliable efficacy, • Enhanced Safety: As an animal-free solution, Safchondro® eliminates potential safety concerns associated with animal-derived products and decreases the risk of allergic reactions, • Improved Sustainability: Phileo’s precision fermentation technology reduces the environmental impact compared to conventional chondroitin extraction methods, • Superior Bioavailability: Safchondro®’s low molecular weight and targeted sulfation process result in enhanced gut absorption and biological activity. Read more>> Phileo: Chondroitin solution supports joint health in pets
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