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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY

Monday, December 29
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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY

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    DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE

    ISSUE FOCUS

    • Pet Food and New Trends

    MARKET REPORT

    • Global Oilseed Supply and Demand Strengthen in the New Season
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    A Brief Look at 2026: What’s on the horizon?

    As we approach 2026, we see the animal nutrition industry increasingly focusing on sustainability, biotechnology and raw material diversity. Current indicators point out that by 2026, feed formulation will be considered not only in terms of nutritional value but also within a broader framework, including carbon footprint, supply continuity, and adaptation to changing climate conditions. Alternative protein sources, more effective utilisation of by-products, and the commercial-scale use of microbial proteins are among the areas being closely monitored by the industry. At the same time, R&D...
    A fresh new pathway to bring animal food ingredients to market in the U.S.

    A fresh new pathway to bring animal food ingredients to market in the U.S.

    Beginning in October 2026, a new modernized regulatory pathway is available to bring fresh and innovative animal food ingredients to the market in the U.S. Earlier this year, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced a partnership with Kansas State University’s Olathe Innovation Campus (K-State Olathe) to develop the new Scientific Review of...

    Postbiotics: The next generation of pet gut health support

    Your pet's gut is home to trillions of microorganisms working behind the scenes to support digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. Scientists have discovered that postbiotic bacteria —non-viable bacterial cells that retain their structure and functional properties— can help maintain...

    The power of faba bean ingredients to drive pet food purchasing

    Pet owners are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of pet foods but are not willing to compromise on nutritional quality. With ingredient choice being an important purchasing driver, opportunities for faba bean ingredients in pet formulations are being...

    Nucleotides gain increased attention in functional pet nutrition

    Once considered non-essential, nucleotides are increasingly recognized for their impact on growth, vitality, and stress adaptation. Growing research highlights their role in supporting immune health, recovery, and cellular resilience in cats and dogs.As the pet food industry continues to...

    Intestinal Microbiota: Key to dog and cat wellbeing

    The intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in the overall health of dogs and cats. Learn how managing dysbiosis and targeted nutritional strategies, including multi-strain probiotics, can support digestive and immune wellbeing in pets of all ages.THE ROLE OF...

    Liquid Antioxidant Application: Challenges related to temperature fluctuation

    Liquid antioxidant application ensures that pet food products remain safe for animals throughout their intended shelf life. Effective management of fat oxidation is increasingly important as sustainability initiatives prompt manufacturers to reduce packaging layers. These modifications may result in...

    Balancing Taste and Acceptance: Enhancing pet food palatability

    The science of pet food palatability lies in balancing functionality with sensory performance. Dogs and cats rely predominantly on olfactory perception to evaluate feed, whereas humans associate quality with freshness, clean aroma, and an overall pleasant feeding environment. This...

    Optimizing Early-Life Nutrition: Hamlet Protein’s approach to gut health and performance

    Ever since I joined Hamlet Protein in 2019, my focus has been on the customers we serve and the people we work with. Our global market presence has grown;...

    Innovation in Every Bowl: Cargill’s take on global pet trends

    Advertorial – CargillToday’s pet parents expect more than basic nutrition. They’re looking for holistic solutions that deliver measurable health benefits and integrate seamlessly into their daily routines. For example,...

    Microbiome-focused pet nutrition is growing, but barriers remain: NBF LANES offers Science-backed Solutions

    Advertorial – NBF LANES More and more manufacturers are seeking effective ways to include probiotics and postbiotics in pet foods, yet production and regulatory challenges remain significant. Within this context,...

    Moisture management boosts feed mill efficiency and profitability

    Moisture management has become a strategic pillar of feed mill performance. Better moisture control not only protects feed quality and safety, but also boosts operational efficiency, reduces costs and enhances profitability. Feed mills should be auditing their current water...

    Precision in Protection: An expert’s guide to redefining feed additive manufacturing

    The fundamental challenge in advanced feed additive manufacturing is the technical imperative to ensure that fragile active ingredients, whether they are volatile essential oils, delicate seaweed extracts, or synergistic blends of organic acids and phytogenics, remain stable and bioavailable...

    The Post-weaning Pivot: Bridging nutritional and immunological gaps with egg powder

    Egg powder delivers unmatched dual action: Providing a highly digestible, essential amino acid profile for maximum post-weaning growth, while simultaneously delivering bioactive immunoglobulins (IgY) and antimicrobial proteins to boost gut health, mitigate diarrhea, and serve as a functional alternative...

    Predictive Maintenance: How AI is eliminating downtime in the feedmill

    The shift toward intelligent operations marks the final evolution of manufacturing excellence. By embracing Predictive Maintenance, Machine Learning, and Agentic AI today, leaders are doing more than simply reducing costs; they are investing in the core predictability and resilience...

    How virtual fencing opens the gate for smarter grazing

    Virtual fencing is redefining how producers manage livestock, offering a flexible, tech-driven way to guide herds, expand grazing access, and save time in the field. As adoption grows, the technology is helping operations of all sizes work more efficiently...

    Economic return of feeding choline to transition cows

    Studies show that feeding choline around calving helps cows eat more and produce more milk when the dose is right. A 2025 review of thirty experiments by the Institute of Animal Science at the University of Bonn, Germany, evaluated...

    Strength in Structure: A new perspective on pathogen binding

    Researchers at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, in collaboration with the Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (INSA Toulouse, France), have developed and published a new in vitro method to measure pathogen binding using flow cytometry (Schiavone et al. 2024). This advanced approach quantifies...

    SUSTAINABILITY

    Using uneaten food to create quality animal feed and reduce environmental impact

    While animal feed created from recycled food may be a new concept to some, it’s an established product that’s been used for decades. It’s consumed by animals across the...

    Global Oilseed Supply and Demand Strengthen in the New Season

    Global oilseed supply and demand points to strong production and consumption across all major product groups, particularly soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower seeds, palm kernel and cottonseed, as we enter the...

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