EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2026


  JANUARY 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION
• Innovative Feed Additives: Improving efficiency with enzymes, organic acids, probiotics, etc.
• Precision Nutrition and Microbiome Management: Targeted approaches for optimizing gut health
• Smart Feed Monitoring: Data-driven performance analysis and automation solutions
• Nano and Micro Technologies: Innovations in functional additives and controlled release systems

TECHNOLOGY
USE OF BIG DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN FEED FORMULATIONS

COUNTRY PROFILE
CHINA

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 December 2025 | Advertising: 29 December 2025


  FEBRUARY 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
PRECISION NUTRITION AND OPTIMAL RATION MANAGEMENT
• Custom Rations: Nutrition planning tailored to the animal’s production phase
• Functional Additives: Feed additives supporting precision nutrition
• Tech-supported Systems: Automation and sensor-driven feeding solutions
• Performance and Efficiency: Enhancing production through precision nutrition

SUSTAINABILITY
NUTRITION SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL FISHMEAL AND FISH OIL MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 26 January 2026 | Advertising: 29 January 2026


  MARCH 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
FEED SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL
• Raw Material and Additive Safety: Managing toxins, pesticides, and heavy metal risks
• Quality Control and Lab Analysis: Ensuring hygiene standards and toxin control in feed production
• Protection with Additives: Preservation options in feed and feed ingredients
• Innovation and Digital Solutions: Blockchain and sensor-driven quality management

TECHNOLOGY
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN RAW MATERIAL AND FEED STORAGE

COUNTRY PROFILE
USA

DEADLINE
Editorial: 20 February 2026 | Advertising: 26 February 2026


  APRIL 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
FEED COST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
• Ration Optimization and Precision Nutrition: Efficiency and cost management through need-based nutrition
• Alternative and Local Raw Materials: Feed raw materials that reduce reliance on imports
• Functional Additives: Maximizing feed utilization
• Storage Management: Strategies for preventing feed and raw material loss

SUSTAINABILITY
USE OF BY-PRODUCTS AND FOOD WASTE AS FEED INGREDIENTS

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL RUMINANT FEED MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 March 2026 | Advertising: 30 March 2026


  MAY 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
MYCOTOXIN MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Multi-Mycotoxin Risk: Synergistic effects on animal health and productivity
• New Generation Binders: Biotransformation and toxin binding solutions
• Monitoring and Early Warning Systems: Managing mycotoxin risks
• Storage and Moisture Control: Preventing losses with innovative technologies

TECHNOLOGY
SMART FEED MILLS: AUTOMATION, IoT, AND AI INTEGRATION

COUNTRY PROFILE
INDONESIA & VIETNAM

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 April 2026 | Advertising: 29 April 2026


  JUNE 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
HEAT STRESS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT
• Impact of Global Temperatures: Risks to animal health, productivity, and welfare
• Nutrition Strategies: Stress management through ration optimization and functional additives
• Immunity and Oxidative Protection: Cellular defense through antioxidants, minerals, and natural ingredients
• Tech-Supported Monitoring: Sensors and data-driven early warning systems

SUSTAINABILITY
ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCES: INSECTS, ALGAE, SCP

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL PIG FEED MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 22 May 2026 | Advertising: 29 May 2026


  JULY 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
FUNCTIONAL FEED ADDITIVES AND ANIMAL WELFARE
• Additives Supporting Immunity: Role of beta-glucan, nucleotides, phytogenics, etc.
• Stress Management: Stress reduction with functional feed additives and premixes
• Long-Term Performance Effects: Impact of feed additives on long-term growth and productivity
• Innovation and Research: Next-gen feed additives and capsule technologies

TECHNOLOGY
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIES IN FEED MILLS

COUNTRY PROFILE
BRAZIL & ARGENTINA

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 June 2026 | Advertising: 29 June 2026


  AUGUST 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
NUTRITION AND HEALTH IN AQUACULTURE
• Sustainability and Efficiency: Reducing environmental impacts and waste
• Additives Supporting Immunity: Health management in fish and shrimp
• Alternative Feed Sources: Solutions to reduce pressure on natural resources
• Functional Additives: Role of feed additives in stress and health management

SUSTAINABILITY
INCREASING FEED UTILIZATION WITH FEED ADDITIVES

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL AQUAFEED MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 July 2026 | Advertising: 29 July 2026


  SEPTEMBER 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
INNOVATIONS IN PLANT-BASED FEED ADDITIVES
• Next-Gen Phytogenic Ingredients: Use of essential oils and plant extracts in animal nutrition
• Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Effects: Role of plant extracts in health, performance, and welfare
• Green Chemistry and Extraction Technologies: Eco- friendly and sustainable production practices
• Antibiotic Reduction and Food Quality: Impact of natural feed additives on antibiotic resistance and product quality

TECHNOLOGY
MICROENCAPSULATION AND CONTROLLED RELEASE TECHNOLOGIES

COUNTRY PROFILE
INDIA

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 August 2026 | Advertising: 28 August 2026


  OCTOBER 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO GUT HEALTH
• Microbiota Management: Maintaining gut balance with probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, etc.
• Functional Feed Additives: Gut protection through acids, enzymes, phytobiotics, and yeast derivatives
• Immunity and Barrier Function: Supporting gut health with nutrition strategies
• Performance and Welfare: Gut health’s contribution to animal productivity and welfare

SUSTAINABILITY
THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE OIL AND PROTEIN SOURCES

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL POULTRY FEED MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 25 September 2026 | Advertising: 29 September 2026


  NOVEMBER 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
ANTIBIOTIC REDUCTION STRATEGIES
• Antibiotic Use and Reduction Need: Historical reasons, current risks, and global trends
• Nutrition Strategies: Reducing antibiotic needs through ration optimization and immune support
• Functional Feed Additives: Role of probiotics, prebiotics, phytobiotics, organic acids, enzymes, etc.
• Integrated Farm Management: Stress control, hygiene practices, and welfare-focused approaches

TECHNOLOGY
NANOTECHNOLOGY’S POTENTIAL AND APPLICATIONS IN THE FEED INDUSTRY

COUNTRY PROFILE
SAUDI ARABIA & UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

DEADLINE
Editorial: 23 October 2026 | Advertising: 28 October 2026


  DECEMBER 2026  

ISSUE FOCUS
TRENDS IN PET NUTRITION
• Functional Additives: Probiotic, phytogenic, and antioxidant-enriched pet foods
• Humanization Trends: Consumer behaviors and premium product strategies
• Sustainable and Natural Ingredients: Organic or natural ingredients and environmental footprint reduction
• Premium Formulations: Custom recipes and targeted nutrition

SUSTAINABILITY
APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT REDUCTION IN FEED FORMULATION

MARKET REPORT
GLOBAL PET FOOD MARKET

DEADLINE
Editorial: 24 November 2026 | Advertising: 30 November 2026

Feed & Additive may change the editorial calendar if deemed necessary.