Tyson Foods names Brady Stewart Group President of Fresh Meats

Tyson Foods has announced Brady Stewart as Group President, Fresh Meats, who will begin his new role at the start of the new year. Mr Stewart will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie King and will be responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of the company's beef and pork businesses through innovation, technology, data and analytics. Mr Stewart's focus will also include optimising business processes and building efficiencies in the operational and commercial activities of the business.

'Brady is a well-respected, proven industry leader who will help position us for continued success,' says Donnie King, Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer. 'His background in building business strategies that drive outcomes and identify efficiencies across complex supply chains is critical for this role.'

Mr Stewart brings more than two decades of experience in the protein industry. He joins the company from Smithfield Foods where he has served as chief operating officer since 2021. In that role, he led Smithfield's business across its more than 500 company-owned farms and 46 production facilities in the U.S. and developed operating systems that aligned efforts across different segments of the business to drive efficiencies and optimise business activities and outcomes.

Additionally, he was responsible for operations of the company's vertically integrated domestic supply chain, including sourcing and procurement, transportation, warehousing and logistics. Prior to that, he held the role of chief manufacturing officer and was the executive vice president, U.S. Hog Production at Smithfield. He has also worked at the Kansas City Sausage Company as chief operating officer, among other leadership roles.

'The reputation of Tyson Foods and its products are world renowned, and I am delighted to be joining the team to help drive growth and deliver for its customers and consumers,' says Mr Stewart. 'I look forward to help strengthening the company's competitiveness as OneTyson by accelerating innovation and streamlining operations.'

Shane Miller will conclude more than 30 years of exceptional service to Tyson Foods in 2023 and the company thanks him for his commitment to the success of the business and its team members.

Mr Stewart and Mr Miller will work closely to ensure a smooth transition as the Fresh Meats corporate team prepares to move to Northwest Arkansas as part of the company's consolidation of corporate offices to its world headquarters in Springdale.

For more information about Tyson Foods visit the website, HERE. 

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30 years of GMP+ International: always looking forwards

30 years ago, the Dutch feed sector changed course. Following a number of incidents involving contaminated feed, the sector agreed on Good Manufacturing Practices, which would later grow to become the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme. It didn't all go without a hitch, but GMP+ International always kept looking forwards.

The mood was not very positive in the early '90s when the Dutch feed sector was shaken by feed contamination for the umpteenth time. More negative headlines, once again being the subject of public debate, once again having to pull out all the stops in order to limit the damage to exports of animal products and the health of animals and humans. But what was lacking in terms of positivity in those days was made up for by determination and action: they had to change course. 

Doubts
That was easier said than done, recalls Johan den Hartog, who had a seat at the conference table on behalf of the Feed Product Board and went on to become Managing Director of GMP+ International.

'In the 1980s, there were various problems with salmonella, heavy metals and carry-over of anti-coccidiostats in feed products. There were reservations about tackling these issues in a structured way. Rules were seen as restricting the freedom to choose raw materials. There was a lack of knowledge about who a company's customers were in the subsequent links in the chain. There were also doubts about whether customers would want to pay for stricter requirements. This was all linked to a way of thinking and awareness that the feed sector is part of the food chain."

Pressure from outside, including from the Dutch animal production sectors and the government, ultimately did lead to support for a more structured approach. Back then it was exclusively about the exporting dairy, meat and egg sectors in the Netherlands. 

The result was a code for 'Good Manufacturing Practice' agreed in 1992, a series of measures designed to guarantee a safe production process. 'GMP' was born. At that time, there was nothing like the thorough feed safety management system we know today in the shape of GMP+, let alone international involvement. GMP was a strictly local – Dutch – matter, although it wasn't long before interest was noted from over the border in Germany. 

Chain approach
That changed in the late '90s. Even after the advent of GMP, the sector was hit several times by incidents like mad cow disease (BSE) and dioxin and heavy metals in feed. In part, these issues were also the result of more refined analysis methods, increased quality awareness, a more critical animal production sector and a nervous Dutch government that did not yet have a statutory framework for measures. Despite the fact that GMP incorporated the first ISO 9001 requirements as early as 1995, GMP was still too reactive.

The incidents would have major consequences for the scope of GMP. The most important lesson was that the source of a contamination generally lies at the start of the feed chain, explains Mr Den Hartog. In 1999, the representatives of the Dutch feed sector therefore took the most important decisions in the history of the scheme: 'We decided to bring the entire feed raw materials chain within the scope of the scheme. This chain approach led to growing international participation." 

In order to make GMP more proactive, HACCP was made an integral part of the system. Traceability, recalls and an Early Warning System were also added to the scheme in order to limit damage if a contamination did occur. As a result of these additions, GMP acquired the now familiar '+' after its name; it had grown to become much more than just a set of guidelines. It had become a 'brand' that stands for safe feed. 

Although both the content and scope of the scheme in the early years were incomparable with today's worldwide, chain-wide, ISO and HACCP-based scheme, in those years the foundations were laid for a key value that GMP+ International continues to passionately advocate to this day: together. The first Good Manufacturing Practices were the result of businesses looking beyond their own interests and joining forces for a shared goal.

Of, for and by the sector
'Working together has always been part of our DNA', reflects Roland van der Post, who has been Managing Director of GMP+ International since August 2021. 'We are a scheme of, for and by the sector. Companies still have an important voice in shaping the scheme. That is the only way to keep it relevant and workable in a continuously changing environment. In spite of all the changes of the past thirty years, collaboration has been the big constant during all that time. If we work together, we can achieve great things. The sector has proved that many times."

Now in 2022, the GMP+ Feed Certification has over 19,000 participants in nearly 90 countries around the world. The centre of gravity remains in Europe, but over the past ten years there has been a great increase in participation in emerging regions such as Eastern Europe, Asia and North and South America. In nearly all the countries in which GMP+ International is active, there are collaborations and partnerships with industry bodies, consultants and training institutes on the ground. They know the local market better than anyone else and act as the connecting link between GMP+ International and the feed companies. And of course the certification bodies also play a crucial role in reaching and facilitating the companies.

Robust chain
With over 19,000 participants throughout the production chain, GMP+ International is the biggest feed safety scheme in the world. But those figures would mean nothing if they did not lead to results. GMP+ International's goal has never been to become the biggest.  GMP+ International is a not-for-profit organisation and its mission is based on a vision: Feed Safety Worldwide, a task of unprecedented scale.

Nevertheless, GMP+ International's growth proves that they are getting somewhere. Leading companies increasingly expect suppliers and service providers to conform to the scheme. As a result, an ever-larger part of the international feed chain is certified. This includes not only production companies but also businesses involved in collection, trade, storage, transhipment and transport. This chain approach, in which companies only do business with other companies that also have GMP+ (or equivalent) certification, is resulting in a chain that is becoming ever more robust. 

Although incidents can never be completely ruled out, the sector has been spared major incidents for the past 15 years. Partly thanks to the incorporation of HACCP into the scheme, feed companies are working more proactively than ever before. And if contaminations do take place, thanks to the Early Warning System they are quickly detected and nipped in the bud. 

GMP+ Academy
However, past performance offers no guarantees for the future. Which is why GMP+ International is investing heavily in knowledge sharing. The idea is that if you understand why certain precautions are necessary, you are more likely to take them seriously and comply with them. Via the brand-new GMP+ Academy they, together with GMP+ International and their affiliated partners, provide professional training materials for feed companies worldwide. This online platform, which is accessible to all, makes it easy for businesses to improve knowledge and awareness in the workplace.

GMP+ International also continues to proactively engage in dialogue with the sector in order to make sure the scheme remains appropriate, workable and future-proof. As part of this effort, GMP+ International organised the Global Feed Safety Summit, held in the spring of 2022. Over the course of three days in Berlin, feed experts from all over the world discussed the major challenges for the future, such as climate change, sustainability and food security. The conference was a success. John Kirkpatrick, Agricultural Manager at TESCO, describes it as 'one of the most far-sighted conferences I have ever attended'.

Agenda for the future
The management of GMP+ International also left Berlin with many new insights and ideas – and, more importantly, a concrete agenda for the future. For instance, they are working with the Global Feed LCA Institute to explore how sustainability claims can be verified. GMP+ International will also be looking into whether elements of feed safety can benefit from blockchain technology, in partnership with the Covantis data platform. And in the area of antimicrobial resistance, GMP+ International plans to extend the scheme standards to vulnerable regions.

'We are enormously proud of what we have achieved as a sector over the past 30 years', says Mr Van der Post. 'What started out as pioneering work has grown into a true feed safety culture. There is no longer any need to convince anyone of the importance of a safe feed chain. However, we do always need to remain alert and be open to new developments and innovations. The initiatives prompted by the Global Feed Safety Summit offer hope for the future.'  

In this way, GMP+ International, together with the sector, continues to work towards Feed Safety Worldwide. Because despite all the progress we have made, feed safety will always remain a 'work in progress'.

For more information about GMP+ International visit the website, HERE. 

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Dr Charles Starkey, Ph. D., announced as new Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for NARA

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is pleased to announce that Charles Starkey, Ph.D., has been named the association's new Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. In this role, Dr Starkey will also be acting as Director of Research for the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), the rendering industry's research organisation.

The position of Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs serves as an advisor to the North American rendering industry on science, animal disease, and feed safety issues, and oversees all animal food safety research, training, and policy. The FPRF Research Director leads all research efforts for the foundation, assists FPRF members, and plays an active role in FPRF funded research programs.

Dr Starkey will represent the rendering industry to regulatory agencies, academia, and partner organisations on industry issues such as sustainability, animal health, biosecurity, pathogen control, and environmental impact, as well as provide technical advice and assist members to meet regulatory requirements and standards of the Rendering Code of Practice.

'I am honoured and humbled by the opportunity to return to working with an outstanding group of people and to once again continue to serve the animal food industry in this capacity,' Dr Starkey says.

Dr Starkey received his BS and MS degrees from Arkansas State University; and his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Kansas State University. Prior to NARA, Dr Starkey served as Assistant Professor at Auburn University's Poultry Science Department where he taught courses in animal feed manufacturing and poultry production and led research activities focused on pet food and feed manufacturing, nutrition, and gastrointestinal physiology. A seasoned educator and researcher, he brings a tailored skillset to the role including experience in the areas of animal food manufacturing, animal food safety, and animal nutrition.

'We are excited to welcome Charles to the NARA and FPRF team,' NARA and FPRF President and CEO, Kent Swisher says. 'His experience and expertise will be of great benefit to both our members and ongoing research efforts.'

Dr Starkey resides in Auburn, Alabama with his wife, Jessica. He has over 30 years of combined experience in cattle, swine, poultry, and pet nutrition. Through his work with FPRF, he will continue to be heavily involved in animal feed and petfood research, and the training and mentoring of students.

For more information about NARA visit the website, HERE. 

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Duravant acquires Multiscan Technologies

Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, has announced that it has acquired Multiscan Technologies, a leading manufacturer of machine vision solutions for the food processing industry headquartered in Alicante, Spain. 

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Multiscan designs and builds equipment for the sorting and inspection of fruits, vegetables and other agri-food products. Together with Duravant operating companies Key Technology and WECO, Multiscan significantly extends Duravant's reach across automated food processing and inspection categories with new complementary products, technologies and applications.  

Multiscan has been a leader in vision technology for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes highly intelligent vision and transport systems for automated sorting and grading of food products and inspection systems using advanced x-ray digital processing and information management software that ensure food safety compliance. Multiscan serves customers in more than 35 countries, helping them improve efficiency, maximise throughput and ensure final product quality.  

Mike Kachmer, President and CEO of Duravant, says, 'Multiscan extends our reach into agri-food markets with intelligent inspection solutions that are highly complementary to Key Technology's and WECO's offerings. Their culture of innovation and customer commitment makes them a wonderful addition to the Duravant family.' 

Mulitscan's team of engineers, software developers and technical experts deliver complete turnkey solutions from their manufacturing hub in Europe and support customers worldwide directly and through a wide network of distributors and integrators. Multiscan also has sales and service subsidiaries in the United States and Chile. 

'Multiscan is excited to join Duravant, and we are especially looking forward to collaborating with Key Technology and WECO. Duravant's impressive footprint and service infrastructure will enable us to grow faster than ever while continuing to deliver highly innovative solutions with complete lifecycle support to our customers,' says Simon Van Olmen, President of Multiscan.

For more information about Duravant visit the website, HERE. 

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Jacquelyn Thousand appointed as new US Territory Sales Representative for Dairy with Anpario

Anpario, the independent manufacturer and international distributor of natural, sustainable feed additives for animal health, nutrition and biosecurity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacquelyn Thousand as Territory Sales Representative for Dairy in the United States.

Ms Thousand, who is from a dairy background, graduated from Iowa State University with a BSc in Agriculture Biochemistry and joins Anpario from the United States Department of Agriculture.

'I admire the commitment Anpario has in supporting their product portfolio with clear and concise science. Sustainable feed additives are going to shift the way dairy producers approach upcoming hurdles with antibiotic-resistance. I'm fortunate to be a part of the transition,' explains Ms Thousand when asked what excites her most about her new role with Anpario.

Ms Thousand will be a valuable asset to the expanding US Anpario team, which includes nutritionists, vets and experienced agricultural technicians and managers. Jacquelyn will apply her experience to lead the US sales and service initiatives, focusing on dairy and ruminant accounts in the Midwest.

For more information about Anpario visit the website, HERE. 

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Adisseo announces its participation in the new closing round of China’s first Agri-food tech VC Bits x Bites

Adisseo, one of the worldwide leaders in nutritional solutions and additives for animal feed, announces its participation in the new closing round of China's first Agri-food tech VC Bits x Bites, a venture fund investing in early-stage startups with transformative technologies to address the most critical challenges in the food system in China.

This is the final close round of Bits x Bites' second fund.

This investment is part of Adisseo's strategy which focuses on activities at the forefront of the modern agricultural and livestock revolution: animal health, feed and nutrition and digital technologies serving the livestock industry.

Jean-Francois Rous, Adisseo Executive VP Research & Innovation, states, 'Adisseo is a unique company committed to strategic investments in new disruptive technologies, in order to enrich our portfolio of R&D innovations while respecting a mode of sustainable growth.'

Joining this fund is also part of Adisseo's Open Innovation initiatives to integrate Adisseo in the key innovation ecosystems in the planet, to accelerate the scouting and collaboration with startups developing disruptive technologies in the fields of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF), alternative proteins for feed, carbon footprint reduction technologies applied to our production processes and novel feed additives and services supporting sustainable animal production.

'Adisseo has been proactively following the development of disruptive technologies in agriculture, in animal production, and has invested in startups through investment funds like in Europe and Latin America. Another example is Adisseo's direct involvement in the Calysseo JV whose aim is to implement a novel technology (Single Cell Protein) into the Asian aquaculture market in cooperation with a Californian High-Tech company,' adds Guy Harari, Senior Global Director and one of the Adisseo's representatives in Bits x Bites fund.

Adisseo aims to contribute to the AgTech China ecosystem and pushes for more focus in animal production disruptive technologies, providing innovative feed additives solutions for antibiotics substitution, developing smart farming to improve monitoring and performance prediction, increasing food safety, and promoting sustainable production methods.

Adisseo is the only animal nutritional expert in the new round of investors. Other investors include industry leaders such as Syngenta Group Ventures, Wilbur Ellis, ESCO, and EDBI in Singapore and ADQ in Abu Dhabi and other reputable financial institutions and family offices. Continued support comes from Temasek in Singapore.

Bits x Bites's raised USD100 million for its fund in an oversubscribed close.

For more information about Bits x Bites visit the website, HERE. 

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Alltech continues to support mentorship program for women in agri-food

Alltech is proud to continue to partner in the Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program. Applications are now open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from across the global food and agriculture sector. Now in its third year, the free-to-join program matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include gender of mentor, areas of expertise, language and industry sector, and offers opportunities for women in food and agriculture to develop meaningful industry connections.

'Over the past few years, all of us have come to more deeply value the power of human connection,' says Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. 'A commitment to the growth and development of another person unleashes energy, inspires ideas and empowers both individuals to have a greater impact. We view our involvement in the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program as an investment not only in the lives of women but in the future of agriculture as the industry most integral to the nourishment and vitality of our planet.'

Findings from the annual WFA survey and ongoing feedback from all levels of the food and agriculture sector consistently suggest that a hurdle to greater success for women in the global agri-food industry is a lack of mentorship opportunities. To tackle this issue, WFA launched its Mentorship Program. In partnership with Alltech in 2022, the initiative grew with 320 industry representatives matched across two cohorts. Now in 2023, the program will be open for applicants year-round with two matching sessions taking place to help even more women in food and agriculture progress their careers. The initiative has supported a variety of people around the world from CEOs of agribusinesses to small-scale farmers, from academics to ag-tech professionals, with sector representatives paired with mentors that complement their professional objectives.

'We are very pleased to again have Alltech supporting the 2023 WFA Mentorship Program,' says Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, global chair of WFA. 'Mentorship is vital in supporting women across food and agriculture in developing their careers, we've had very positive feedback from both mentors and mentees. Many of our mentors joined the initiative as a selfless act of support for equality in our sector, but realized they got as much out of the experience as the mentees. This is such an exciting opportunity to learn about yourself, develop your skills and support an important initiative that is working to improve diversity, equality and inclusion in the food and agriculture industry.' 

For those interested in taking part in the 2023 Mentorship Program, WFA is looking for mentors of any gender who have at least one year of experience in the food and ag sector. During matching, WFA will ensure all mentors have more work experience than mentees, so this should not be a barrier to mentors applying. Potential mentees should be women working in the food and ag industry who would benefit from help, guidance and support from a senior sector representative. 

Alltech believes that inclusion cultivates creativity, drives innovation and is essential to the company's purpose of Working Together for a Planet of PlentyTM. In 2019, Alltech selected Gender Equality as one of the nine United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to which the company committed to advancing. 

Applications are open now for the Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program, supported by Alltech.

For more information and to apply to be a mentor or mentee visit the website, HERE. 

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VIV Asia 2023 visitor registration is now open

VIV Asia is the largest trade show in Asia dedicated to the world of livestock production, animal husbandry and all related sectors, from feed production, to animal farming, breeding, veterinary, animal health solutions, slaughtering and processing of meat, fish, egg, dairy products and more. Over 1,200 exhibiting companies will join attracting a gathering of industry professionals from more than 120 countries. The show is scheduled from March 8-10 at IMPACT in Bangkok. The visitor registrations are now open and if you register before December 31, you are in the run to win one of the 100 free lunch vouchers at the show.

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Bigger venue, bigger business opportunities
In 2023, the show moves to a new venue reflecting an ever-expanding international exhibition. With its mega size, IMPACT offers room to welcome more global companies and business profiles thus enhancing the overall show experience for professionals from Asia and beyond. Its modern facilities support strategic development to take the show to the next level.

VIV Asia 2023 is co-located with Meat Pro Asia, Asia's leading processing and packaging trade fair for egg, poultry, meat, seafood & food products. This debut edition of Meat Pro Asia is brought to life by the organisers of IFFA [Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd] and VIV Asia [VNU Asia Pacific and VNU Europe]. The coming together of two top industry players in the Asian region makes the shows a must-attend for all the professionals in the entire animal protein supply chain.

Thailand fully open for travel
Travelers entering Thailand are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test result. No quarantine is required either. All travelers can freely enter Thailand. This enables everyone to plan their travel well in advance and to do business face-to-face successfully again.

Extra services - Extra comfort 
For VIV Asia 2023, organisers offer an even easier way to travel to the venue:

• A free shuttle service to and from the venue has been organised, final routes will be published two weeks before the show. Keep checking VIV Asia website for updated information.
• Partnerships with some of the most renowned carriers to give all its participants an opportunity to book their airline tickets at the best price possible. For more information, please visit the website here.

Conferences & sessions 
VIV Asia 2023 will also be the knowledge hub providing an extensive program with around 100 sessions presented by partners from exhibiting companies, research institutes and industry associations. Participants can gain cutting edge know-how from around 200 high-level speakers from all over the world on various topics making the visit to VIV Asia 2023 a truly enriching experience. More detailed information will be published on the website in the coming weeks.

After a long halt, VIV Asia 2023 will come back bigger and stronger as the industry is looking forward to meeting again in person and to crack some of the most profiting business deals. Register now and don't miss the opportunity!

See you at VIV Asia in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-10 March, 2023 at the IMPACT Challenger 1-3.

For more information about the event visit the website, HERE. 

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IPPE: AMANDUS KAHL presents the must-haves of feed production

At this year's International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), AMANDUS KAHL will present three special features in animal feed production. The trade fair, which takes place not far from the American branch, is one of the world's largest exhibitions for feed producing technologies. Amandus Kahl will be exhibiting the latest technical achievements in pelleting and conditioning at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from January 24 to 26. 

After the trade fairs have increased again in 2022, AMANDUS KAHL wants to show its global presence again in the coming year. The first event will be the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2023. The leading experts in the field of feed production meet at this exhibition every year. This year, AMANDUS KAHL will be showcasing several new machines for the production of animal feed. The focus will be on the pellet mill 38-600 as well as the expander OE23 and an expander crown outlet. 

Feed production relies on pellet mills
As one of the leading manufacturers of pellet mills, they will also make such a machine the centerpiece of their IPPE presentation. Pelleting is the method of choice for the production of compound feed and for ensuring the supply of high-quality green forage the whole year round. The flat die pellet mill is specially designed for products with different structures, densities, binding properties or sizes. After the product to be pelleted is fed into the pelleting chamber, the pan grinder rollers press it through our flat die. At the outlet, the endless strands produced are cut to the desired length by means of knives. This allows the user to determine the size of the compound feed pellets and thus adapt them to the different animal species.

The expander OE23 as an all-rounder
The production of feedstuff requires many different production steps. The expander plays a particularly important role in compound feed production technology. This is one of the reasons why Amandus Kahl will be presenting the expander OE23 in Atlanta. The machine is used in a variety of feed production processes, including mixing and kneading, homogenisation and agglomeration, as well as short-term conditioning. Thus, the all-rounder is not only used at the end of the production process to obtain Expandat, but already in preparation of pelleting. Due to the wide range of possible applications, the machine ensures a lot of savings, but at the same time also the specific improvement of individual feed components.

Using the crown outlet provides even greater flexibility. At the expander outlet, the pressure drops spontaneously. The product expands, and a part of the added water evaporates (flash evaporation). The crown outlet ensures that, in contrast to conventional pelleting, coarse particles also remain coarse. Combined with low energy consumption, the crown expander allows high throughputs. Existing expanders can be easily modified to crown expanders.

Further information about the functions and possibilities of the KAHL machines can be obtained directly at the exhibition stand B7369. 

For more information about AMANDUS KAHL visit the website, HERE. 

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BiOWiSH Technologies announces CEO retirement, names successor

BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. has announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Executive Officer, Ian Edwards, effective December 31, 2022, and the appointment of Graham Beesley as CEO on January 1, 2023. 

Mr Edwards has brought a wealth of experience to BiOWiSH during his nine-year tenure, managing a wide range of industry partnerships and business relationships on a global scale. Through his leadership, the company focused on developing unique technology, implementing industrial-scale manufacturing processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality. Mr Edwards created a home for BiOWiSH in Cincinnati, established the company's research and development processes and laid the groundwork for the company's proprietary HoloGene 3™ technology.  

Before BiOWiSH, Mr Edwards had a successful career at Procter and Gamble Company (P&G) where he spent 36 years on assignments across Europe and North America. His last role was Vice President and General Manager of P&G Chemicals.

'We thank Ian for his tireless focus on ensuring BiOWiSH's success,' says Dr Nabil Sakkab, BiOWiSH Board Chairman. 'In his tenure, he created a unique and high-performing culture within BiOWiSH. His contributions to our current and future success cannot be understated.  We are thrilled that he has agreed to remain on as a Board Advisor.' 

Mr Edwards' successor, Graham Beesley, brings C-suite, consulting, and board experience from major brands in the global chemical industry. Mr Beesley's leadership will be key in developing the next generation of BiOWiSH's technologies, and his experience in navigating key strategic partnerships will enhance BiOWiSH's offering to customers and improve stockholder value. 

'Graham has demonstrated a successful record in both commercialisation and technology development in best-in-class chemical companies. This experience will be valuable as he leads BiOWiSH in our mission to help feed the world through microbial innovation,' says Mr Sakkab. 'The Board and I welcome Graham to BiOWiSH and look forward to the successes he is sure to bring.'

For more information about BiOWiSH Technologies visit the website, HERE. 

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Ÿnsect accelerates its international development in North America

Ÿnsect, a certified B Corp company and world leader in the production of premium insect-based ingredients, is entering an accelerated phase of international development with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Ardent Mills for an industrial facility in the United States and the signing of a joint development agreement with Corporativo Kosmos in Mexico. 

These agreements were signed just as Ÿnsect launched the world's largest insect farm in Amiens, France, with a height of 36m and a building surface area of 40,000m2. With the arrival of the first insects on site in recent weeks, the livestock's growth phase has already started. The operation of the facility will be rolled out over the next few months, with each site's remaining workshops to be phased into operation. 

With Ÿnsect having already sold more than the capacity of the Amiens site in the coming years, taking on new projects is key to matching the growing demand from its customers. This will also allow Ÿnsect to build on the momentum for its premium ingredients while fostering a positive impact on ecosystems. 

The partnership announcements in the United States and Mexico reflect Ÿnsect's development ambitions, with plans to build 10 to 15 farms worldwide by 2030. Ÿnsect plans to expand its activities on all continents to help meet the challenge of feeding more than 8.5 billion people in a healthy and sustainable way by 2030.

In order to do this, Ÿnsect is focusing its developmens within the heart of agricultural areas to increase easy access to raw materials used to feed the insects, such as agricultural co-products from the cereal industry. The choice of these strategic locations, with close proximity to resources needed, reflects the company's commitment to limit the impact of its activity on the environment, including CO2 emissions and water consumption. Ÿnsect has adopted a circular economy model based on its vertical farms to create value chains aligned with the Paris COP21 agreements.

An agreement with Ardent Mills to accelerate Ÿnsect's implementation in North America
Through this agreement, Ÿnsect affirms its intention to expand its insect-based ingredient production activities in the United States. As part of this expansion, Ÿnsect will explore synergies with Ardent Mills, the leading supplier of wheat flour in North America, with the aim of starting the construction of a new site in 2023. This agreement follows the acquisition of Jord Producers, the group's first farm on US soil, in Nebraska in March 2022. 

"We have many synergies with Ÿnsect in the sense that both our companies are striving to help positively transform the way in which the world is fed. We are excited to explore sustainable food and ingredient production opportunities with Ÿnsect, which has unique expertise in producing insect-based ingredients," says Angie Goldberg, Director of Development at Ardent Mills.

'Ÿnsect wants to help reinvent the global food system with a focus on sustainability. That's why we are very excited about this agreement with Ardent Mills, the leading North American milling company. This marks the beginning of potential exciting collaborations between two key players in the global food industry," adds Antoine Hubert, CEO and co-founder of Ÿnsect.

This agreement comes at a symbolic time as the French President Emanuel Macron undertakes his second State visit to the US to meet with President Biden, for an encounter focused on the industry, space and climate. Antoine Hubert was part of the official delegation where he was able to highlight the benefits of Ynsect's technologies for the reindustrialization and food sovereignty of France, Europe and the United States, while respecting planetary limits.

An exclusive agreement with Corporativo Kosmos for a first location in Mexico
Ÿnsect and Corporativo Kosmos, a leading provider of food and general services in Mexico, have also just signed a joint development agreement to establish and operate a first insect farm in Mexico, with construction also aiming to start before the end of 2023. This agreement marks the culmination of a year-long collaboration between these two key players in the global food industry. Mexico is the leading country in the world in terms of human consumption of insects and insect-based proteins. In addition, this insect farm will bring Ÿnsect closer to the United States, by far the largest future market for insect proteins.

"We are particularly pleased with our continued collaboration with Ÿnsect, a company that has developed unique expertise in insect production. The future Mexican production site will allow us to combine the best of our expertise to provide a quality and sustainable product offering," says Jack Landsmanas, President of Corporativo Kosmos.

"The association with Corporativo Kosmos will enable Ÿnsect to accelerate its development by leveraging its leadership in food service provision and its expertise in real estate development," adds Antoine Hubert.

For more information visit the Ÿnsect website, HERE. 

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Alltech ONE Conference embarks on a world tour in 2023

Alltech is transforming its annual Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) in 2023 into a series of international events that will invite collaboration on the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry. Instead of welcoming the world to Alltech's home in Lexington, Kentucky, as it has for the past 38 years, the Alltech ONE World Tour will bring the ideas and inspiration of the ONE Conference to communities throughout the world.  

Stops are planned in Brazil, Canada, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, the United States and Vietnam, providing the opportunity for more people than ever to experience the power of ONE and to hear from experts on trending topics in the agriculture industry. Additional stops are expected to be announced in 2023.  

'As our customers and partners continue to face many challenges and uncertainties, we determined that 2023 would be dedicated to meeting them in their market,' says Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO. 'This special edition of the ONE will endeavor to deliver global expertise to locally relevant issues. In the midst of economic and political uncertainties that fuel regionalisation, this ONE reflects the responsibility we have as a global company to be a connector of people and ideas, ever advancing our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty.'  

While Alltech looks forward to bringing the international conference home to Kentucky in 2024, the 2023 ONE World Tour is a unique opportunity to discuss the future of agriculture with stakeholders all over the world, offering both a global and local perspective for attendees. It will unite changemakers and thought leaders in unique forums to discuss the future, examining regional and local market trends in agriculture, business, health and nutrition. 

Alltech will release more details about its international tour stops and event dates in the coming weeks.

For more information visit the Alltech website, HERE.  

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Webinar series on specialty crops to be held January-March, 2023

The University of Missouri Extension is offering an eight-week winter webinar series on growing specialty crops in tunnels.

"Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels - Protected Agriculture" runs 6:30-8pm Tuesdays, January 24-March 14, 2023.

Extension educators and researchers from the Midwest, as well as high tunnel growers, will teach the classes. Topics include an overview of structures and mulches, high tunnel fruit production, irrigation, fertility management and soil issues, insect and disease management, the economics of diversifying crop rotations, high tunnel tomato production, a grower panel on winter production, and benefits of low tunnel production.

'There has been an increased interest in the production of specialty crops in high, medium, and low tunnels over the past several decades,' says MU Extension horticulture specialist Justin Keay. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service offers cost-share programs to support the purchase of high tunnels.

Presenters will explain how tunnels can give growers more control over temperature, light, and water, improving growing conditions for plants. Keay says extending the growing season by using tunnels lets growers market before and after the peak of the season when a glut of produce often leads to lower prices and smaller returns for growers.

The series will detail both the opportunities and challenges that come with growing in these systems, Mr Keay says.

Recordings of classes will be available for registrants who can't attend the live sessions.

Scholarships are available to Missouri beginning farmers and can be redeemed at registration.

For more information or to register visit the website, HERE. 

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Registration is now open for AFIA’s Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers conference

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has opened registration for its 2023 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC), happening on March 7-9 in Orlando, Fla. This three-day, must-attend program includes education and networking events for hundreds of feed ingredient buyers and sellers across the animal food manufacturing industry. 

'We have heard loud and clear from our members: animal food industry professionals come to PISC to do business,' says Rebecca Kane, CMP, AFIA's director of meetings and events. 'This year, we are excited to offer even more opportunities to foster conversation and relationship building between suppliers and customers.' 

In addition to the networking events, conference attendees will hear presentations on myriad topics, including supply chain challenges, recent news on African swine fever and other animal diseases, effectively communicating about agriculture, navigating sustainability to support the feed industry and stakeholders, and forecasting the grain and economic outlooks. 

Early-bird registration is available now until January 6 for $650 for AFIA members and $2,200 for nonmembers. Following that date, the fee will increase to $725 and $2,500, respectively. Through the Buyers to PISC program, member-company professionals in buying roles who normally would not be able to attend the event are invited to apply for a conference scholarship.

For more information visit the website, HERE. 

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