The Global Miller: November 2019

November 29, 2019

Michael McQueen announced as keynote speaker for PIX AMC 2020

Poultry Information Exchange (PIX) and Australasian Milling Conference (AMC), PIX/AMC 2020, will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17-19th May 2020. The conference theme, 'Beyond 2020 – Feeding the Future' will provide a comprehensive program with the latest in innovation and information, featuring knowledgeable industry experts from both Australia and overseas.

Michael McQueen announced as the first keynote speaker!
Mr McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster and bestselling author of eight books. With clients including KPMG, Pepsi and Cisco, he has helped some of the world's most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum.

Mr McQueen is a regular commentator on TV and radio and his work has featured in publications ranging from the UK Daily Mail to Medium.com and the Huffington Post. In addition, Mr McQueen is a familiar face on the international conference circuit having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr John Maxwell and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Mr McQueen has spoken to over 500,000 people across five continents since 2004, and is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. Having been recently named Australia's Keynote Speaker of the Year, Mr McQueen was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Visit the PIX AMC 2020 website, HERE.

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November 28, 2019

More than 30 years of process engineering with the Annular Gap Expander

by Maren Weßels, Amandus Kahl, Germany

The expander technology is one of the best and most comprehensive conditioning methods for compound feed and individual components.

The annular gap expander consists of a thick-walled mixing tube with replaceable liners and cantilevered shaft which is equipped with proportioning, mixing and kneading elements.

The hydraulically adjustable cone and the pipe end form the annular gap. By means of adjusting the cone during operation, the pressure, the intensity of kneading, the product heating, and the energy consumption can be controlled and programmed continuously and instantaneously.

The maximum pressure is about 40 bar; the operating temperatures at the expander outlet are between 90 and 140°C. At the outlet, the pressure drops spontaneously, the product expands, and a part of the added water evaporates (flash evaporation). Post-drying is not required. The particle size of the expanded product can be determined by means of the downstream crushing device.

Advantages
• Improved pellet quality and higher press capacity
• Use of components which are difficult to process
• Addition of large quantities of liquids
• Inactivation of harmful substances
• Elimination of salmonellae
• Improvement of the feed value
• Production of Expandat®
• Reduction of the production costs

Liquids, such as fat, molasses and vinasse, can be added to the process in larger quantities.

The effects of expanded mixtures on pelleting increase the press capacity. The pellet hardness and the fines content can be influenced by changing the operating parameters of the expander.

The treatment of the product under pressure at a high temperature and moisture content causes starch modification. Proteins, vitamins, and additives are largely saved.

On account of the precisely controllable process, value-determining ingredients are not damaged.

Pathogenic germs, such as salmonellae or moulds, are eliminated by the treatment in the annular gap expander.

Read more HERE.

Novus company profile

Novus' scientific roots and history originate in the 1950s when St Louis, Missouri-based Monsanto Company began conducting livestock and poultry feed metabolism studies.

In 1959, one of its products received FDA approval as an animal feed additive, which helped launch the Monsanto division that would become Novus.

In an effort to focus on its core businesses - seed, herbicide and biotechnology - Monsanto sold its Feed Ingredients division to Mitsui & Co Ltd and Nippon Soda Co, Ltd. in 1991, setting Novus on its path of Health through Nutrition based on science.

With two products for the poultry industry and the vision of helping to feed the world affordable, wholesome food, Novus International was born.

At the time, this vision statement was considered a bold goal and some questioned how Novus could realistically make a contribution. Although Novus was a small, business-to-business company, we understood that our core knowledge of health and nutrition related to poultry could be beneficial to other species.

Since 1991, Novus has brought numerous products to the market, including more than 100 over the past decade, and developed product families including Methionine solutions, Trace Mineral solutions, Enzyme solutions, Eubiotics solutions and Feed Quality solutions.

Novus’s comprehensive portfolio provides a holistic approach to solutions, service and sustainability for poultry, swine, aquaculture and cattle.

Visit the website HERE.

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November 27, 2019

Technological recommendations when using methionine sources in the feed mill

by Marc Perel, Solution Application Manager, Adisseo

Methiopedia 2, the technical reference guide for methionine edited by Adisseo at the end of 2018 has a full part dedicated on the application of methionine sources in feed. In this article, we will investigate these technological aspects for an accurate and safe use of methionine sources in feed production.

Indeed, liquid and powder methionine products (liquid OH-Methionine, DL-Methionine or L-Methionine) require proper equipment and use in the process. To obtain an optimum feed quality, main process stages need to be managed regarding this methionine addition.

Main vigilance points at the feed production when adding methionine sources
Specific equipment is available for the distribution of powder and liquid methionine sources in feed. This addition is performed in the mixer, but the transfer from the storage point till the mixer and the supplementation in the right quantity need to be mastered to achieve the expected quality of the feed. Indeed, methionine products have to be added at the quantity defined by the formulator and this, for every single batch.

Three main process steps require a right equipment implementation and settings, and a regular monitoring: storage, dosing and distribution.

Safety comes first when speaking about the use of additives or raw material in process. For powder and liquid methionine sources, the safety data sheets have to be accessible easily and quickly in the plant in case of any accident. Before any maintenance intervention, everyone from the plant staff or any external company - maintenance contractor for instance - should be aware of the risks and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as mask, goggles, plastic gloves, covering suit, etc.

During regular control visits, the presence of these PPE, of risks labelling and spill kits will be verified. One will also check the proper functioning of the shower and eye wash station if any, for the liquid installations.

Storage
Powder sources of methionine (L-Methionine or DL-Methionine) can also be packed in bags or big-bags, that will be stored inside the warehouse protected from humidity and weather. These forms are directly used by the feed mill or come through the premixes.

Liquid OH-Methionine (OH-Met) is packaged in drums or IBCs that can be stored outside to save internal space in the feed mill. The product is also delivered in bulk for a storage in tanks before use. According to the local regulation, a containment pool may be needed.

Preferred tank materials are:
- Poly Ester reinforced by fiberglass
- PEHD Poly Ethylene High Density
- Stainless steel 316L

Tanks can be insulated according to the temperature conditions and wind exposure. Heating the product by a coil inside the tank is not preferred, and a double-jacket heating system (thermal oil) at the daily-tank is far better.

Read more HERE.

nabim company profile

UK flour millers are proud of the role they play in society, delivering efficiently produced, high quality safe food for the consumer.

The National Association of British and Irish Millers (nabim) is the trade association for the UK and Irish flour milling industry. Our membership encompasses virtually all the commercial flour milling businesses in the UK. Associate members - businesses such as plant breeders, grain merchants, pests control companies, engineers or packaging manufacturers linked with the industry also play an important part in the Association.

nabim is governed by an Executive Committee which is designed to be representative of member companies. The President is elected at the AGM, normally for a term of two years, along with the Treasurer and Vice President. A number of other committees deal with specific areas of activity and are the main mechanism for discusssion and development of policy.

nabim aims to help its members meet their customers' needs by:
- Facilitating reliable, sustainable and affordable supplies of wheat and other essential production inputs.
- Enhancing the skills base within the industry through training programmes and relevant qualifications.
- Promoting good practice with regard to health and safety.
- Providing a first point of contact for public or press to seek information regarding flour and milling.
- Promoting the quality, benefits and safety of flour and bread.
- Communicating with organisations representing other links in the supply chain.
- Communicating with and influencing governments and other regulatory authorities to promote the interests of our own industry and of our customers.
- Providing a suitable environment for discussion of relevant and legitimate topics, both within the industry and with other relevant organisations.
- Co-ordinating and investing in technical collaboration when this is in the interests of the milling industry and its customers, especially with regard to food safety.
- Anticipating threats to the industry and helping members deal with these.

visit the nabim website, HERE.

PAFMIL asked for extension of Turkey's flour dumping duties

Flour Millers from the Philippines have asked their government to extend the anti-dumping duty on Turkish flour for another five years due to its expiration in 2020.
On January 8th, 2015, the government of The Philippines introduced an anti-dumping duty on Turkish flour up to 16.19 percent to protect local producers. The tax is due to expire on the 8th January 2020, which will be five years later.

According to a statement made by PAFMIL Turkey, both for domestic as well as export markets functioning 18 million tons of flour, Turkey is regarded as the world's top exporter of flour. According to PAFMIL, Philippines is Turkey's third largest market after Iraq and Syria - In 2012 Turkey exported wheat flour to Philippines to the value of 68.5 million dollars.

PAFMIL consists of Universal Robina Corp., RFM Corp., Liberty Flour Mills (LFM), General Milling Corp., Wellington Flour Mills (WFM), Pilmico Foods Corp. (PFC) and Philippine Flour Mills (PFM) which is in total seven flourmills. San Miguel Mills, Philippine Foremost Milling Corp., Atlantic Grains Inc. and Asian Grains and Morning Star Milling Corp. attended to the petition as well.

November 26, 2019

Fortification: Excessive nutrient risk calls for thoughtful approach

by Sarah Zimmerman, FFI

From folate-enriched eggs to iron fortified chocolate, the list of foods with added nutrients seems to be growing faster than bread rises. Though a single serving of one fortified food rarely provides excessive nutrients, some people worry that consuming multiple fortified foods, in combination with other vitamin and mineral intake, might be too much of a good thing.

This concern can be addressed by coordinating the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of simultaneous nutrition programmes, according to reports from a 2017 technical consultation convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Reports from the meeting were published in June 2019.

“This is a call for country leaders to evaluate all the sources of nutrients and be thoughtful about what is being provided to consumers,” said Dr Helena Pachón, Senior Nutrition Scientist for the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) who attended the 2017 consultation.

Defining what an excess of vitamins and minerals means is challenging because at least nine organisations have published “upper levels” for individuals to safely consume on a daily basis. The WHO meeting report stresses that upper levels are not toxic if they are surpassed occasionally. Instead healthy people should avoid consistently exceeding the upper levels.

Pachón said the consequences of excessive intakes of some nutrients, such as vitamin B12, are negligible. She said country leaders should pay more attention to limiting intake of nutrients that can pose a danger at high levels.

Read more HERE.

Yenar company profile

With more than 20 years experience in the sector, Yenar have a state of the art production plant on an area of 40,000 m2, of which 18,000 m2 is covered.

Domestic and global leaders since 1995, Yenar's equipment range includes rolls manufactured using the most up to date technology by means of the double pour centrifugal casting method. These rolls are in demand in many food sectors.

Manufacturing 22,000 units annually of various diameters and lengths as of 2014, Yenar is the fastest growing Turkish company in the sector, supplying hundreds of food sector producers in both domestic and foreign markets by means of professional sales teams.

Visit the website HERE

Production resumes at Evonik methionine manufacturing plants in Antwerp, Belgium

Temporary outage of hydrocyanic acid supply for methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium has been resolved and the Force Majeure comes to an end.

Evonik has stated that the force majeure announced on Tuesday 12th November has now ended.

An issue with the hydrocyanic acid (HCN) supply caused a temporary shutdown of its methionine manufacturing facilities in Antwerp.

Dr Emmanuel Auer, Head of Animal Nutrition Business Line at Evonik commented, 'We are pleased that we could solve the issue and resume MetAMINO® production. We would like to thank our customers for the patience and support shown whilst we resolved the situation.'

Visit the Evonik website, HERE.

November 25, 2019

World Flour Day

by Mühlenchemie GmbH, Germany

“Flour is one of mankind’s most important staple foods, yet we all take it for granted.”

The National Day Calendar has certified 20th March as World Flour Day. “At last we have one day in the year that reminds us to appreciate our daily flour – the white gold of life”, says initiator Carsten Blum of FlourWorld Museum with satisfaction. Farmers, millers, bakers – in fact the entire flour-processing industry from New York to Sydney, from Buenos Aires to Mexico, from Lisbon to Moscow: they all celebrate this day.

Flour. Power. Life.
Products made from flour are the daily food of billions of people. All over the world, flour is made into delicious foods like bread, biscuits, cake, pasta and many other goods. It is one of mankind’s most important staple foods and has been for thousands of years.

Day of appreciation
Why 20th March? The day falls in the middle of the solstice, that varies between 19th and 21st March. In the northern hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring and the time for sowing; in the southern hemisphere it represents autumn and harvesting.

For farmers and the flour processing industries the days around 20th March are a special time of hope and gratitude. World Flour Day has been officially appointed and certified as an “international day of action” by the National Day Calendar.

World Flour Day is celebrated around the globe
Millers, bakers, confectioners and pasta manufacturers use this day to draw attention to the significance and diversity of flour products with their creative activities. These all fall under the ancient motto: “Share your bread, and it will taste better. Share your good fortune, and it will multiply!”

The initiator: The FlourWorld Museum
With the new World Flour Day, the FlourWorld Museum draws attention to the civilising power this white gold has always had. “Flour has secured man’s survival for thousands of years”, says Volkmar Wywiol, the founder of the FlourWorld Museum.

Read more HERE.

Perry of Oakley company profile

Perry of Oakley was founded in 1947 by Tom Perry, a farmer’s son, who offered a mobile repair and manufacturing service to local farmers and businesses in the Oakley, Basingstoke area of Hampshire.

The business steadily developed based on its reputation of delivering reliable, well-engineered conveyors and bucket elevators during the early 1950’s.

In 1990 the business had expanded sufficiently under the direction of Tom’s son Nigel Perry to require larger premises and a relocation move to Honiton in Devon was made.

During the last 16 years, investment in staff, buildings and automated systems has enabled Perry’s to apply its original, high quality manufacturing standards to an ever-increasing demand for its products.

They manufacture products to offer the customer the complete range of mechanical handling solutions.

Visit the Perry of Oakley website, HERE.

November 24, 2019

Zheng Chang undertake large-scale railway bulk grain conveying project, China

Alashankou, Xinjiang, is the most important land port city in Western China and the node city of the Belt and Road.

As the first integrated free trade zone in Xinjiang, Alashankou integrated free trade zone receives various types of imports from the countries along the Belt and Road, which are distributed or processed to the Chinese domestic market. Benefiting from the increasingly expanding and improving open pattern, Alashankou integrated free trade zone is constantly exhibiting strong development vitality.

Grain Engineering, as a high-end storage engineering brand of ZHENG CHANG Group, is the large-scale grain drying, storage, transportation, safekeeping equipment integrated solution provider. It has been actively responding to the Belt and Road Initiative. With the strong engineering and equipment delivery ability, it has undertaken three large-scale projects in the Alashankou integrated free trade zone, namely Aiju storage project, Jinshahe storage project and the Jingang bulk grain conveying project.

Image credit: Zheng Chang

The project will use two railways to distribute bulk grain with an hourly conveying capacity of 1600t/h. It will undoubtedly become the largest railway bulk grain distribution project for the Belt and Road, which has great strategic significance for the whole grain industry.

Zheng Chang have commented that in the future, they will remain true to their original aspirations and adhere to the core value of "Unity at Heart, Credibility, Solidarity, Value & Result-Oriented", to provide stable and reliable products and services for the strategic construction of the Belt and Road, and promote the sustainable and healthy development of feed and grain industry!

Visit the Zheng Chang website, HERE.

Betaine in animal feed, more than a commodity

by Lien Vande Maele, Central Technical Manager, Orffa Additives BV, Belgium

Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine, is a multifunctional compound, found naturally in plants and in animals, and also available in different forms as an additive for animal feed. The metabolic function of betaine as a methyldonor is known by most nutritionists.

Betaine is, just like choline and methionine, involved in the methyl group metabolism in the liver and donates its labile methyl group for the synthesis of several metabolically important compounds such as carnitine, creatine and hormones.

Choline, methionine and betaine are all related in the methyl group metabolism. Therefore, supplementation of betaine can reduce the requirements for these other methyl group donors. Consequently, one of the well-known applications of betaine in animal feed is replacing (part of the) choline chloride and added methionine in the diet.

Depending on market prices, these replacements in general save feed costs, while maintaining performance results. When betaine is used to replace other methyldonors, betaine is rather used as a commodity, meaning dosage of betaine in feed formulation can be variable and depends on prices of related compounds such as choline and methionine.

But, betaine is more than just a methyl donating nutrient and inclusion of betaine in feed should be considered as a means of improving performance.

Betaine as osmoprotectant
Besides its function as a methyldonor, betaine acts as an osmoregulator. When betaine is not metabolised by the liver in the methyl group metabolism, it comes available for cells to use as an organic osmolyte.

As an osmolyte, betaine increases intracellular water retention, but moreover, it will also protect cellular structures like proteins, enzymes and DNA. This osmoprotective property of betaine is very important for cells experiencing (osmotic) stress. Thanks to the increase in their intracellular betaine concentration, stressed cells can better preserve their cellular functions such as enzyme production, DNA replication and cell proliferation.

Due to the better preservation of cellular function, betaine may have the potential to improve animal performance especially under specific stress situations (heat stress, coccidiosis challenge, water salinity, etc). The additional supplementation of betaine to the feed has proven to be beneficial in different situations and for different animal species.

Read more HERE.

COFCO Engineering & Technology company profile

COFCO Engineering & Technology co., ltd. (COFCO ET) under COFCO Corporation, is one of the global top 500 companies, which is formed by the former four Scientific Research & Design Institutes (Wuxi, Zhengzhou, Xian, Wuhan) of the State Administration of Grain.

As the four different departments of COFCO ET, all of these institutes were founded in 1960s are specialising in Technology R&D in the grain and oil industry (like wheat, rice, oil and fat, corn, feed processing, grain logistic and storage), Engineering design, consulting and contracting, and also equipment.

Visit the COFCO Engineering & Technology website, HERE.

November 22, 2019

Dinnissen enter the GRAPAS Innovations Awards

Compound feed machinery experts Dinnissen have just announced their application into the GRAPAS Innovations Awards 2020, with their latest Hamex Fully Automatic Hammer Mill.

Much progress has been made on many fronts with Dinnissen's new Hamex® Fully Automatic Hammer Mill. The method used to produce this machine has been automated and modernised even more compared to previous models. In addition, various ergonomic aspects of the machine have been amended, improving user friendliness and the speed of screen changes and updates. The screen can now be removed from the machine, meaning that worn parts are quickly accessible and can be easily removed and replaced.

In addition, the Hamex® Hammer Mill has large inspection hatches that offer fast and easy access for inspection, cleaning and maintenance of the relevant components. These many advantages together make an essential contribution to further reducing the eventual product cost price.

Dinnissen's brilliant solution is latest in a long line of applicants for the awards, other applications also being recieved from companies such as Wingmen Group, Henry Simon and Yenar.

November 21, 2019

Tanis Machine Technologies company profile

Tanis Machine Technologies has been a leading agricultural machines manufacturer Company since 1956.

They manufacture, export, install and commission flour, semolina, maize milling plants, oilseeds and pulses processing plants, grain stocking and handling systems and feed mills with the latest modern technological methods with any capacity range designed as compact or concrete construction forms in 25,000 closed area in Gaziantep Organised industrial zone, Turkey.

Having obtained certificates their quality standards to ISO, CE, TUV and TSE norms with the first modernisation in 1990.

Within the second modernisation in 2014-2015 they renewed their image in terms of institutionalism, professional management and new bands as;

- Tanis Flour Mill Technologies
- Tanis Seed Processing Technologies
- Tanis Feed Milling
- Tanis Grain Handling Solutions

Tanis co. is active in the milling industry
TANIS CO has a lot of knowledge on the industry and with sectional experience.
The company aims to serve its customers properly with its young and intelligent staff.

Visit the website HERE.

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Register to attend the Build my Feed Mill Conference

Registration is now open for the Build my Feed Mill Conference is open now! The Build My Feed Mill Seminar will once again take place during VICTAM Asia and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia on March 25th 2020, 13:30-15:50.

Registration is open now- register here!

To register for the conference, simply sign up for VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia, then click on your confirmation email and go through the steps in your web browser. You will come to a webpage with a list of available conferences taking place at the exhibition, and scroll down to March 25th and select 'Build my Feed Mill' and confirm your attendance!

During the Build my Feed Mill Conference, 10-12 companies are given the chance to present 10-minute presentations about how their solutions assist feed mills in their everyday processes and practices.

Taking attendees through every process within a feed mill, Build my Feed Mill enables attendees to discover the latest innovations that help make your feed mill truly innovative, efficient and profitable.

November 20, 2019

R&D applictions for aquafeed extrudates: Laboratory scale testing to determine appropriateness for species and sustainability

by Brabender, Germany

Gluten-free flatbread, omega-3 noodles, chocolate rice, lupine puffs, woodruff licorice, vegan hot dogs? Extruder products are some of the most trendsetting and promising options for product innovations on the market.

There is practically no other process that offers so much potential for entirely reshaping a food matrix. Therefore, practical equipment with extrusion devices are now necessary tools for product developers in the baked goods, pasta, and snack industries.

With the TwinLab-F 20/40, Brabender has now introduced its current top model for the R&D laboratory world. We spoke about the background, possible uses, and innovative device features with the application technicians in Brabender's extrusion laboratory, Julian Foerster and Michael Landers.

Extruded foods — Where is the trend headed?
ML: With extrusion as a modern key technology, new developments for snack products, breakfast cereals, flatbreads, noodle products or confectionery can be prepared at lab scale. Innovative foods are made possible by varying the parameters of screw speed, temperature, and shear during their interaction at extrusion.

JF: At the moment, for example, protein texturisation of plant-based raw materials for the booming market of meat substitute products is in high demand. Laminar structures are created in the product during the wet extrusion with subsequent cooling of the denatured proteins. This meat-like texturing provides sufficient bite and the desired mouth-feel.

Which current challenges from the industry need to be solved in the laboratory?
ML: We need to be able to evaluate the options for the product development process step-by-step in a realistic fashion in the laboratory. For this purpose, we offer our clients technical solutions.

This is because any possible risks of new procedures must be checked out reliably before proceeding to production with them in large quantities. This means that we need recipes and real products, for example, for the sensory test, texture analysis, or color value optimisation during development. The TwinLab opens up a wide field in this regard: Raw materials can be extruded in various geometries in sophisticated process conditions.

Read more HERE.

Obial company profile

OBIAL is one of the leading global companies on grain storage technologies

Achieving to become a sought-after brand thanks to its philosophy of offering the highest quality with the most reasonable prices, OBIAL sets its targets being conscious of the responsibilities that come with being the leader in the sector.

In this parallel, the company offers turnkey grain storage system solutions with reasonable prices through the use of materials of highest quality, superior design and production standards, and an effective customer relations management.

Visit the company website, HERE.

November 19, 2019

Sukup Manufacturing Co. announces leadership succession

Charles E. Sukup, President of Sukup Manufacturing Co., is pleased to announce that on 1st February, 2020, and after 25 years, he will transition from Chair, President and CEO to Chairman of the Board. His brother, Steve Sukup, who has been CFO and Vice President will become President and CEO.

Although Charles, will no longer be involved in day-to-day operations, he looks forward to being an ambassador for Sukup Manufacturing Co. and supporting its growth and success in sales and product innovation.

Charles Sukup
Image credit: Sukup Manufacturing Co.

Charles reflected, 'While growing up, I always knew that I would work in the family business and was proud to be the first degreed engineer for the company. Evidently Dad thought it would be cheaper to raise an engineer rather than hire one! I was one of the few students at Iowa State that knew exactly what I would be doing after graduation.' Charles is now 65 years old, the same age as when his father transitioned from being president in 1995.

Charles Sukup has a bachelors and master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University. He served as Chair of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry and President of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. He is a registered Professional Engineer, a professor at Iowa State University, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He also is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers and Chair of America's Cultivation Corridor.

Read the full article on the Milling and Grain website, HERE.

Stern-Wywiol Gruppe reorganises the tasks within the management board

The Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is taking the next step in its corporate orientation and the brand focus strategy 2020 and is reorganising its tasks within the management board.

With effect from the 1st October 2019, all companies and brands of the Food Ingredients Division will be brought together in the management board under Dr Matthias Moser, who already heads the companies Hydrosol, SternEnzym, OlbrichtArom and hs Additives. In this connection, Lennart Kutschinski is leaving the management board of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe and the divisional management of the brands Mühlenchemie, SternVitamin and DeutscheBack.

With effect from 1 October 2019, all companies and brands of the Food Ingredients Division willbe brought together in the management board under Dr Matthias Moser.
Image credit: Stern-Wywiol Gruppe / © Alle Rechte vorbehalten

Lennart Kutschinski will accompany Stern-Wywiol Gruppe in the future as a consultant on issues affecting the entire group of companies, including the expansion in particular. From January 2020 on, Hendrik Begemann will take over Lennart Kutschinski's tasks at Mühlenchemie as the new Global Head of Business Unit. Hendrik Begemann is currently Managing Director of the Mexican foreign branch Stern Ingredients Mexico.

"With this new structure, the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is ideally equipped to continue its story of growth," emphasises CEO Torsten Wywiol, "The company and the owner family Wywiol are personally grateful to Lennart Kutschinski for the services he has rendered nationally and internationally over the past 25 years in expanding the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe. We appreciate him enormously, both as a colleague and as a person, and we are very pleased that he will still be at our side in the future. Matthias Moser, an experienced manager from our own group, takes over the operative responsibility for our Food Ingredients companies. As Managing Director, he recently successfully developed several units and was instrumental in expanding our market position," says Torsten Wywiol.

Visit the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe website, HERE.

2 Sisters Food Group taking the lead on precision livestock farming with Evonik

The European poultry division 2 Sisters Storteboom, part of 2 Sisters Food Group, has signed a contract with Evonik for using its intelligent poultry management software Porphyrio® to optimise their poultry value chain as consumer demands for food quality, health, and animal welfare are on the rise.

'In order to keep and improve our competitive position in the European market, we see the need for more organisation and communication in the supply chain. We strongly believe in the holistic approach of big data and biostatistics backed up with the nutritional and health expertise from Evonik. The Porphyrio® solution allows us to optimise our production to ensure the right products at the right time as well as to strengthen the relation with our broiler suppliers and agri-business partners and position ourselves as innovation leaders in the sector towards our customers', says Harm Laros, Managing Director at 2 Sisters Storteboom and head of European Poultry.

Image credit: Java on Flickr
(CC BY 2.0)

The company is a chicken specialist and caters for chains such as KFC and McDonald's as well as major retailers such as Aldi and Jumbo. 2 Sisters Storteboom is part of the Birmingham-based 2 Sisters Food Group with more than 40 manufacturing sites across the UK, Netherlands, and Poland.

Porphyrio® is a cloud-based software for collecting, processing, and analysing livestock data in poultry meat and egg production. The Porphyrio® software enables livestock producers to better manage, predict, and optimise operations with the help of big data, biostatistics, and smart algorithms. Porphyrio is the digital pillar of Evonik's precision livestock farming business to support the performance of the company's animal nutrition growth engine.

'We are delighted about the collaboration and we believe that our software is a quantum leap for 2 Sisters Storteboom to deliver exactly the product that their customers and hence consumers want. Our software helps poultry producers gain a much better and precise understanding of their own production process – that's the foundation for optimisation. This way, we strive to become a preferred partner for supporting poultry businesses on the digital transformation', says Kristof Mertens, Managing Director at Evonik Porphyrio (Belgium).

Evonik's Nutrition & Care segment has long-standing experience in modern livestock nutrition. Connecting nutritional products with data- and knowledge-based services and digital technologies, Evonik assumes a leading role in precision livestock farming.

Alongside Porphyrio®, the recently launched pathogen screening system ScreenFloX® are essential pillars of Evonik's precision livestock farming business, reflecting the company's ambition to turn into a holistic system provider for healthy and sustainable food solutions.

Visit the Porphyrio website, HERE.

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