NETHERLANDS- Global human and animal nutrition specialist DSM-Firmenich has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement: new single-cell proteins (SCP) with the capability to generate net-zero carbon proteins. This development is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the sustainability of food systems by reducing the dependency on traditional inputs associated with animal production, such as fertilizers, deforestation, and excessive water usage.…
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Algae-based animal feed market to boomerang as meat, dairy products demand rises: Technavio
GLOBAL- The algae-based animal feed and ingredients market is set to witness substantial growth, projected to increase by USD 928.69 million from 2022 to 2027, as per the latest analysis by Technavio, an esteemed market research specialist. Anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 6.07% during the forecast period, this growth is attributed to the expanding production and consumption of…
Read MoreStudy finds enzymatically modified canola meal beneficial to chicken gut health
CANADA- A recent Canadian study has discovered that incorporating enzymatically modified canola meal into broiler chicken production can positively impact gut health. The study was conducted by researchers from CBS Bio Platforms and the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. It sought to assess the effects of enzymatically modified canola meal (ECM) on broiler…
Read MoreAlltech, Emirates Food Industries forge strategic partnership in the Middle East
MIDDLE EAST- Alltech has recently joined forces with National Dairy Farms and Masakin Dairy Farms, two esteemed entities under the Emirates Food Industries (EFI) umbrella, to introduce cutting-edge technologies for carbon footprint assessment and methane reduction in the Middle East. This partnership, termed ‘Planet of Plenty’, seeks to introduce advanced carbon footprint measurement techniques and methane-reducing technologies in the Middle…
Read MorePoultry nutrition experts develop new app to help farmers get feed mixes right
USA- Poultry nutrition experts at the Poultry Science Department at the University of Georgia have launched a new mobile app to help farmers optimize their feed mixes. Optimizing chicken nutrition, the free mobile app for chicken farmers is set to make optimal poultry nutrition easier while helping farmers save money and improve profits. The new FeedMixer App is funded by…
Read MoreBühler partners NRGene to bolster black soldier fly industry
CANADA– Bühler, a leading provider of food processing technology, and NRGene Technologies Ltd., an Israeli genomics company, have announced a strategic collaboration in the field of black soldier fly (BSF) genetics and processing. The two companies are combining their expertise to offer a comprehensive solution that incorporates Bühler’s high-end equipment and engineering capabilities and NRGene’s novel genetics and AI-based genomics…
Read MoreBerg + Schmidt expands footprint in the Middle East with new Dubai subsidiary
UAE- Berg + Schmidt – Animal Nutrition, a Germany-based company that provides feed additives and customer support, has opened a new subsidiary in Dubai. Berg+Schmidt has over 60 years of raw materials expertise in oils and fats, gathering experience that has made it a highly competent supplier of essential substances to the feed industry. So far, the animal nutrition expert…
Read MoreReduced feed prices to boost beef and pork output in Mexico
MEXICO- Pork and beef production in Mexico is likely to grow in 2024 due to expected lower prices for cattle and swine feed, says a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) report. The report predicts that domestic beef production will be nearly 1% higher from 2023 to a record 2.24 million metric tons (MMT). “Less drought…
Read MoreFraud as Russian feed manufacturers use GMOs despite harsh state restrictions
RUSSIA- A report by the Russian State Center for Animal Feed and Drug Standardization and Quality (VGNKI) indicates that about 10% of Russian feed analyzed contains undeclared genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which the Russian scientists believe could be harmful. Undeclared use of GMOs remains the most widely spread type of fraud in the Russian feed market, the VGNKI scientists told…
Read MoreCargill champions regenerative agriculture practices for aqua-feed raw materials
USA- Global commodity trader Cargill is ramping up its focus on regenerative agriculture practices to produce raw materials for global aquaculture, according to its latest Aqua Nutrition Sustainability report. Cargill’s disclosure commitment started in 2009. The grain elevator company produces aquaculture feeds at 40 facilities with 19 of these factories, spread across 12 countries, specially dedicated to aquafeed production and…
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