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Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research grants US$653K for supplements research 

USA- The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) awarded a US$653,035 Seeding Solutions Grant to Sasya, Inc. to develop sustainable, cost-effective, multi-species feed supplements safe for livestock, the environment, and human consumption.  The FFAR builds public-private partnerships to fund research addressing significant food and agriculture challenges. FFAR’s model matches federal funding from Congress with private funding, advancing actionable science to benefit…

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Freshpet under fire again from activist investor Jana Partners

USA- Freshpet, a US-based public pet food company listed on the Nasdaq exchange, is under fire from Jana Partners, one of its New York-based investors, for an “ill-conceived” and “baffling” capital-raise plan. Freshpet produces chilled pet food that contains no preservatives, and as of 2021, the company’s pet-food brands include Freshpet, Dog Joy, DogNation, Spring & Sprout, Vital, Homestyle Creations,…

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Nestlé Purina voluntarily recalls prescription dry dog food; cites elevated vitamin D levels

USA- Nestlé Purina Petcare Company recently recalled their Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, citing potentially elevated vitamin D levels.  The recall has been going on for a month, and it relates to Purina’s Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food in eight-pound and 20-pound bags.  Purina beseeched anyone who purchased the food…

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Royal DSM to resume vitamin A production in Switzerland

SWITZERLAND- The global purpose-led science-based company, Royal DSM, confirms that it is resuming its Rovimix Vitamin A production in Sisseln, Switzerland. In November 2022, the company announced the temporary cessation of Vitamin A production at its site in Switzerland and a possible reduction of its Vitamin E production.  During the announcement, the company cited a challenging cost environment in Europe,…

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Global cattle feed & feed additives sector to reach US$64.98 billion by 2026: Research and Markets

GLOBAL- The cattle feed and feed additives market could reach US$ 64.98 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 3.3%, a report by Research and Markets estimates. The “Cattle Feed & Feed Additives Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact” report made this forecast considering the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  The report predicts that livestock production will…

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Saudi RedSea launches desert greenhouse facility in UAE for fodder production

UAE- Saudi Arabian agriculture technology startup RedSea has started operations at its first greenhouse facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE to promote food and fodder production. Red Sea Farms is one of the most funded agritech firms in Saudi Arabia and has a mission to resolve the global agriculture and food crisis sustainably.  In April 2022 the company raised its most…

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IFEEDER seeks partners to implement phase two of sustainability project

USA- On 28th February, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) announced that it was starting the second phase of its Sustainability Road Map Project and is seeking partners to implement this phase. According to the IFEEDER website, the institute’s mission is ‘to advance understanding and trust in a sustainable animal feed and pet food supply chain through timely…

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Animal feed micronutrient market to reach US$3.3 billion by 2031: Research Dive

GLOBAL- The Animal Feed Micronutrient Market will reach US$3.3 billion by 2031 according to a report by Research Dive.  The  report, titled “Animal Feed Micronutrient Market by Product: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022 to 2031”  provides that the market will be growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2022 to 2031.  Conversely, the previous forecast for 2019 to 2026 provided that the global…

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CCPA launches thermo range to help animals cope with hot weather conditions

FRANCE- CCPA Group has developed the THERMO range, with new solutions to preserve the performance of animals during expected periods of high heat. CCPA Group is a French company specializing in animal nutrition and health, offering solutions that optimize the performance of animals through an all-in-one comprehensive nutritional approach. Their THERMO range comprises preventative and intervention-focused nutritional solutions specific to…

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BENEO adds faba bean ingredients to animal nutrition portfolio to meet demand for sustainable feed

GERMANY- BENEO, a leading functional ingredients manufacturer, has added faba bean ingredients range to its animal nutrition portfolio to meet the growing demand for sustainable plant-based options for feeds and pet food. BENEO’s new range includes faba bean protein concentrate, starch-rich flour, and hulls, representing sustainable alternative sources of protein, starch, and fiber that enable feed manufacturers to improve the…

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