NEWS 124 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 JSR Farming Group is expanding its feed and commodity expertise through the acquisition of Isuria, formerly known as Yorkshire Feedstuffs. JSR describes Isuria, based in Hessle, East Yorkshire, UK, as a respected name in the commodities sector, bringing specialist knowledge in commodity trading, bypass protein manufacture, feedstuffs, shipping, and logistics. The acquisition will combine JSR’s strong foundation in arable farming and animal feed production with Isuria’s expertise in sourcing, trading, and transporting agricultural raw materials. The two family-owned businesses reportedly share values of reputation, integrity, innovation, and respect for their staff, clients and suppliers, making them an excellent fit. Bernard Hoggarth, Chairman of JSR Farming Group, commented, “We’ve known the team at Isuria for many years and have always respected the way they do business. Their knowledge of trading, specialist feeds and logistics really complements what we’re already doing at JSR. This feels like a natural fit for both sides – two family-run businesses coming together with shared values and a common goal to grow and be the industry leaders with service and price.” All 32 Isuria employees will transfer to JSR, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of service. JSR states that customers can expect the same trusted relationships and specialist products to continue and be further supported by the wider resources and long-term investment in developing the business by JSR. Read more>> JSR expands animal feed expertise Photo: JSR The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) launched an initiative to increase access to safe and nutritious aquatic foods for vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America while strengthening local economies through innovation in aquatic value chains. New Aquatic Food Value Chains for Sustainable Healthy Diets in Fragile Contexts (NAVAC) will run from 2025 to 2030 in Chad, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and South Sudan. It will be supported through a 20 million euro contribution from the European Union and an initial $500,000 from FAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme. “The main aim of NAVAC is to expand the supply of sustainable, affordable, safe and nutritious aquatic foods and ensure that it reaches nutritionally vulnerable populations while at the same time providing economic benefits to local communities through Blue Transformation innovations in aquatic food value chains,” said Godfrey Magwenzi, Deputy Director-General of FAO. Aquatic foods represent an important source of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients to combat malnutrition, especially among at-risk groups such as children and pregnant and lactating women. They also contribute to lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases. Yet, many food security and nutrition plans overlook the potential of aquatic resources. Read more>> FAO and EU launch €20M Blue Transformation Initiative ©FAO/Giuseppe Carotenuto
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