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EGYPT – In a bid to support local production, the Egyptian government has increased its wheat storage capacity to 3.6 million tons in 2023, compared to 1.2 million tons in 2014, an increase of 200 percent according to a published state report. According to Eficon Agency, the increase follows the establishment of 35 new silos for storing wheat bringing the…
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USA- FoodScience-owned VetriScience recently debuted two new pet supplements, expanding its line of allergy and immune health offerings for dogs. The launched Immune Plus and Omega Plus supplements target seasonal and environmental allergies, immune function, and skin and coat health in dogs. “We are excited to offer dog owners this lineup of advanced allergy and immune support supplements formulated to…
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EGYPT – Egypt’s corn import bill has increased to US$1.5bn monthly in 2023, compared to US$700m monthly in the past two years owing to the development of the poultry industry according to Anwar Al-Abd, Vice President of the Egyptian Poultry Association (EPA). Maize consumption in Egypt is slightly low since the country is known to be the world’s leading wheat importer…
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Zambia – Zambian National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has granted two companies permits to import pet foods and snacks alleged to contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for the next five years. Speaking in an interview, NBA’s Authority Communications Officer Sandra Lombe said that the Scientific Advisory Committee recommended to the Board the issuance of permits after risk assessments were conducted and…
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SINGAPORE- Agrocorp International Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based global agricultural commodities company recently announced plans to partner with Japan-based diary firm Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. on a joint venture to manufacture and market plant-based food ingredients. This recently announced partnership will be named Agro Snow Pte Ltd and will establish a joint-venture company in Singapore and a wholly-owned subsidiary in…
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USA- American Freshpet, Inc. recently reshuffled its board, making various personnel changes as part of the fresh pet food company’s operational improvement plan. For example, the current Chair of the Board, Charles Norris, announced his retirement and that he will not stand for reelection during Freshpet’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In his place, Walter George, Freshpet’s current chair of…
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FRANCE- Privately-owned confectionery giant Mars recently revealed plans to invest €130m (US$140m) in its sites in France across four business units. Romain Dumas, the CEO of Mars’ pet-food business in the country, outlined the plans at the pan-industry Choose France investment summit. According to Dumas, the company will increase production capacity across its four French units – the confectionery-focused Mars…
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