VIV Asia 2023: AMANDUS KAHL Presents Machine Portfolio for Feed Production

As a machine and plant engineering expert for the feed industry, AMANDUS KAHL will again be represented at this year's VIV Asia in Thailand. From March 8 to 10, the German company from Reinbek near Hamburg will present in Bangkok its machines such as pellet mill, expander and crushing roller mill especially for the various feed production processes.

With around 1,245 exhibitors from 62 countries, VIV Asia is one of the most important exhibitions for the feed and food industry in Asia. The spectrum of topics at this trade show covers feed production, animal husbandry and breeding, as well as the processing of food of animal origin. This year's focal points in the area of animal nutrition are hygienisation and better utilisation of animal feed. The machine portfolio of AMANDUS KAHL reflects all these topics. 

For example, AMANDUS KAHL will present a 3D model on a scale of 1:5 of the pellet mill 60-1250, which was specially developed for feed production. As an expert in the construction of flat die pellet mills, the company has been developing pellet mills for a wide range of applications since the mid-1920s, above all for the animal feed industry. This pellet mill is specially designed for products of different structure, density, binding power or size. The variety of production options ranges from compound feed that meets the specific needs of the animals to the preservation of green forage that is rich in nutrients. 

From classic to all-rounder

The crushing roller mill technology revised by AMANDUS KAHL enables individual recipes in compound feed production. Thanks to flexible setting options, individual feed components such as grain and legumes can be ground as desired so that the results always optimally meet the needs of the respective animal species. Whether breaking, cutting, crushing or grinding - the crushing roller mill combines a wide range of possibilities in just one machine. At the same time, the energy input is significantly lower compared to that of the hammer mill. 

The expander is an all-rounder for a higher feed quality. It is not only the ideal machine for mixing and kneading different components, but also for homogenisation, agglomeration and short-time conditioning. Through the interaction of moisture, temperature and pressure, the technology positively influences the nutritional, hygienic and physical properties of compound feed. Pathogenic germs can be reliably eliminated and the digestibility of individual nutrients can be increased through specific starch modification. The feed refined in this way is more homogeneous, easier soluble in water and at the same time tastier.   

More detailed information about the functions and advantages of the different KAHL machines can be obtained directly at booth 3010 in hall 2.

Read more HERE. 

 

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SIMEZA Silos will participate from March 28 to 31 in the 16th edition of FIGAN 2023

SIMEZA Silos will participate from March 28 to 31 in the 16th edition of FIGAN 2023.

The company will attend from March 28 to 31 in the 16th edition of FIGAN, the International Fair for Animal Production that takes place in Zaragoza, Spain.

Innovation and technology are the hallmarks of the benchmark event for the agricultural and livestock sector in the Mediterranean Arc, which brings together professionals in an unmissable event. The International Fair for Animal Production exhibits innovation, development and technology, the epicenter of an event that, edition after edition, has become the benchmark for professionals and companies, who see FIGAN as the best setting for presenting their products. equipment and products.

If you wish to arrange a visit or a work meeting at your stand, please contact (comercial@simeza.com).

For more information you can go HERE. 

 

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Anpario launches new 'ammonium formate free' product range

Anpario, the independent manufacturer and international distributor of natural, sustainable feed additives for animal health, nutrition and biosecurity, is excited to announce the launch of a new product range.

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The new products have been developed to comply with recent changes to the (EC) 1831/2003 register, formulated to be free from ammonium formate and will sit within Anpario's well-established Acid Based Eubiotic (ABE) and Feed Hygiene ranges. Ammonium formate is most commonly associated with the production of buffered organic acids, an additive frequently utilised in livestock diets across Europe. The recent changes to the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU 2022/415) no longer permits its use in the following species; laying hens, sows, dairy ruminants, pets and non-food producing animals.

'Our new range of ammonium formate free products will enable those producers impacted by the regulatory changes to have a seamless transition to an alternative product, without impacting their performance and profitability as is associated with our consistently high-quality products,' comments Richard Edwards, CEO of Anpario.

The new range of products are readily available from Anpario's European warehouse, which was established in 2021 to support Anpario's continued expansion within the region and ensure fast, efficient distribution to customers.

Anpario's innovative feed additives are developed and produced from our quality assured manufacturing plant in the UK. With over 30 years of expertise in the agricultural sector, they have worked with key research institutes and universities across the world to provide innovative, cutting-edge technologies to help customers achieve optimum animal performance, with a good return on investment, helping to boost profitability in today's modern livestock production systems.

For more information about Anpario visit the website, HERE. 

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Bühler expands TUBO conveyor line with a new 8-inch tube for higher capacity

Swiss technology group Bühler announces the launch of a new 8-inch TUBO tubular push conveyor. With the new solution customers in malting and brewing, milling, coffee, oat flakes, and animal feed processing industries can benefit from an increase of 80 percent of throughput capacity, reaching up to 43 tons per hour.

'The new addition builds on the success of the revolutionary TUBO system with push technology. With the new 8-inch tubes we offer a system for an even broader range of applications with higher capacity requirements,' says Stefan Anshelm, Product Manager Grain Quality & Supply at Bühler. Up to now, the system has been available with tubes in 5-inch and 6-inch diameters with a throughput ranging from 12 tons per hour to 24 tons per hour. The new TUBO with 8-inch tubes allows for capacities of 40 to 43 tons per hour. The system transports products gently over distances of up to 50 meters in all directions. 'With lighter loads and fewer bends in the system's configuration this can be increased to 70 meters,' says Markus Huber, Product Engineer at Bühler. 

Pushing instead of pulling 
Like previous releases the new 8-inch TUBO follows the simple and effective principle of pushing instead of pulling. Loose pusher elements called TUBITs are pushed inside the tubular construction moving material gently from inlets to outlets.  

'The TUBO concept has many advantages over conventional pneumatic systems or mechanical conveyors such as bucket and chain conveyors. These conventional systems require more space, more conveying components to transport material in different directions, and additional explosion protection such as decoupling devices,' says Mr Anshelm.  

Low energy consumption and maximum flexibility 
The TUBO significantly lowers energy consumption through reduced friction in the conveying process and offers maximum flexibility and efficiency in the setup and retrofit of plants. Its unique push technology allows configurations in three dimensions. Thanks to its modest space requirements TUBO also reduces investments in building costs.  

More flexibility and higher levels of food safety
Thanks to the modular construction and low weight of individual components the system can be easily assembled by a small team. The plug and play TUBO comes equipped with its own controls and is fully operational within a minimum of time. 

Low transportation speeds prevent damage to the conveyed goods. The TUBO transports sensitive materials at speeds as low as 0.2 to 0.3 meters per second. This is ideal for sensitive products such as coffee. 

Conveying products with TUBO ensures a system free of residues. As some dust can build up over time, a specially designed drive station enables the removal of particles during operation. This is particularly important for operators that use one conveying line for different products and need to avoid contamination. 

TUBO has proven its reliability in operation at many plants around the world. Offering great cost savings, flexible design, gentle product handling while maintaining highest sanitation and safety standards, TUBO helps operators in several industries to improve the efficiency of their production lines. 

'With the option for greater capacity, the TUBO is now available for even more applications in the brewing and malting, milling and related food and feed industries,' says Mr Anshelm. 'This means that even more customers can benefit from cost savings and unparalleled efficiency and flexibility.'

For more information about Bühler visit the website, HERE. 

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Discover sustainable solutions with Alltech at VIV Asia 2023

Join Alltech at VIV Asia 2023 at booth No. 3410 in Exhibit Hall 2 to explore the latest solutions, trends and technologies in agriculture. At the event, Alltech will showcase its solutions for improving animal health and performance while decreasing producers' environmental impact. VIV Asia 2023 takes place Wednesday, March 8 to Friday, March 10, 2023, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center.

Alltech will also host several events during the tradeshow, including:

• A complimentary seminar, 'Smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture,' in meeting room Jupiter 9, IMPACT from 2:00–3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8
• Alltech Happy Hours in booth No. 3410 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. on both Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9             

Speakers include:
Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO, Alltech
Dr Mark Lyons grew up in the Alltech business, having traveled with his father and Alltech's founder, Dr Pearse Lyons, from a young age to visit customers. With experience working in all regions and nearly all departments — before even officially joining Alltech — he has a deep and uniquely personal knowledge of the company. Based on Alltech's belief that agriculture has the greatest potential to positively shape our world's future, he launched the Planet of Plenty™ vision in 2019. He has called for collaboration to provide nutrition for all, revitalise local economies and replenish the planet's natural resources.

Dr Lyons began his career at Alltech focused on the development of the company's core nutritional technologies. He spearheaded many critical projects, including simultaneously managing the establishment of a plant in Serbia and the creation of Alltech's flagship yeast production facility in São Pedro, Brazil. He also spent nearly four years in Mexico rebuilding the company's solid state fermentation plant in Serdán, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world. 

Under his leadership as director of North America from 2009 to 2011, Alltech expanded its presence with the opening of new offices and a growing involvement in all agricultural sectors. In 2012, Dr Lyons relocated to China, the world's largest feed market, as part of Alltech's focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Living in Beijing and traveling throughout the country, he led the Alltech China office and focused on building bridges between China and the wider industry through research, education and strategic initiatives. 

Today, Dr Lyons is based at Alltech's headquarters in Kentucky, USA.  He serves on the CLEAR Center Advisory Council and is active in many industry groups. Dr Lyons has published papers and patents in areas ranging from enzyme production to global economics and is interested in the assurance of food safety and quality throughout the entire food chain. 

Dr Lyons received his bachelor's degree in political science and environmental science in 1999 from the University of Chicago. He received his master's degree in brewing and distilling in 2001, followed by a Ph.D. in the area of solid-state fermentation, at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh in 2008. Dr Lyons is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, and he has a working knowledge of Mandarin.

Jonathan Forrest Wilson, president, Alltech Asia-Pacific
Jonathan Forrest Wilson is the president of the Asia-Pacific region for Alltech. With more than 25 years of experience living and working throughout Asia-Pacific and Oceania, his career has focused on leading industrial businesses and agri-businesses to help them reach their full potential.

Mr Wilson has led businesses with operations on every continent, developing and executing innovative and impactful growth-focused transformation strategies, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, sales, product development, capital projects and technology initiatives in both emerging and developed markets. His experience living and working internationally has shown him the importance of working with diverse teams. 

Mr Wilson is particularly passionate about innovation in agri-business and aquaculture. He has seen firsthand the industry's potential to make a positive difference in local communities, add value to customers' operations and develop sustainable solutions that positively impact the environment while providing excellent results for shareholders and stakeholders. 

Prior to joining Alltech, Mr Wilson served as the chief operating officer and executive director of GODACO Seafood in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He was also a senior advisor to Navis Capital Partners Private Equity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously, he served as the group CEO and as a board member of Hong Leong Industries, a Malaysia-based, publicly traded industrial conglomerate that conducts $1.4 billion in sales. 

Mr Wilson joined Gold Coin Group in 2009 as its chief operating officer and a member of the board, later rising to acting CEO. Gold Coin is one of the largest family-owned feed, premix, animal nutrition, shrimp genetics and poultry integrators in Asia, with sales of approximately $1 billion. It was at Gold Coin that he first developed a passion for agri-business and aquaculture. 

Before joining Gold Coin, Wilson held top management positions at several companies, including as vice president and managing director of Asia at IMERYS and managing director of Asia at Great Lakes Chemical Corporation. He joined Unilever's National Starch and Chemical Company in 1987 after receiving a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Mr Wilson also received a master's degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance from Rutgers University. 

Mr Wilson sits on the advisory board of Saigon A.I., a technology startup that aims to increase the participation of women in STEM fields, specifically data science and artificial intelligence. He also sits on the advisory board of Zero Waste Saigon, a startup dedicated to finding natural and innovative solutions to combat the problem of single-use waste and its impact on our environment through community engagement. Additionally, Mr Wilson is an active member of AmCham Vietnam. He speaks French and Bahasa Malaysia and is a student of Mandarin Chinese.

Dr Kyle McKinney, vice president of innovation, Alltech
Dr Kyle McKinney is the vice president of innovation at Alltech. Prior to being appointed to his current position, Dr McKinney led Alltech's global enzyme management platform, which focuses on feed efficiency and developing enzyme technologies to provide innovative solutions for producers. 

Previously, Dr McKinney worked for three years in Costa Rica on a project that aimed to utilize the Alltech Crop Science portfolio to control disease and reduce chemical applications. This project allowed the Alltech team in Costa Rica to establish a fermentation lab, where they can evaluate more sustainable microbial solutions for disease control.

Dr McKinney worked with the Alltech applications research program for more than a decade and was part of Alltech's Farm of the Future project from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he and his team designed Alltech True Check™, an in-vitro digestion system developed to evaluate diets and the impacts of feed technology on monogastric animals.

Dr McKinney received his bachelor's degree in agricultural biotechnology from the University of Kentucky, his master's degree in brewing and distilling fermentation technology from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, and his Ph.D. in agricultural biotechnology, which focused on the development of microbial fermentation systems to produce complex enzymes to improve monogastric feed and nutrition, from Harper Adams University.

Nick Adams, global director of mycotoxin management, Alltech
Nick Adams joined the feed industry in 1996 as a ruminant feed specialist with Hanford Feeds, Ltd., in Southwest England. After three years with Hanford Feeds, he accepted a position at Alltech, where he has been for the past 23 years, starting first in the U.K. and then spending eight years in California. For the past 10 years, Mr Adams has focused on supporting the mold and mycotoxin side of Alltech's business, most recently as the global director of the company's mycotoxin management team.

Mr Adams received a bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of Reading, where he majored in ruminant nutrition. He is also a graduate of the Alltech Advanced Management Program, run in conjunction with the University College Dublin Michael Smurfit School of Business. 

Steve Elliott, global director of mineral management, Alltech
Steve Elliott is the global director of the Sel-Plex® and Bioplex® product division at Alltech. He is also a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS), as well as the National Mastitis Council (NMC). He has spoken to groups around the world about the benefits of trace mineral nutrition and their impact on health and immunity.

Mr Elliott received an undergraduate degree in animal science from the University of Florida, where he also completed graduate work in animal nutrition. He has authored and/or co-authored numerous articles for both professional journals and trade publications focused on how trace mineral status affects the well-being of local populations of both animals and humans.

Gustavo Sa Ribeiro, regional technical manager for monogastrics, Southeast Asia, Alltech
Gustavo Sa Ribeiro is the regional technical manager for monogastric animals in Southeast Asia for Alltech. He has more than a decade of experience in various capacities and fields, including R&D, marketing and technical support for monogastric operations. He also has an array of international experience, having worked in numerous global markets, such as the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

Born in Portugal, Mr Sa Ribeiro received degrees in zootechnical engineering from the University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Portugal and in international livestock production from CAH Vietnam University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.

For more information about Alltech visit the website, HERE. 

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Wheat industry mourns loss of colleague and friend Mark Fowler

Everyone at U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), Kansas Wheat and the entire U.S. wheat industry is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Mark Fowler at his home in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 20, 2023. Mark joined USW in 2017 and was Vice President of Global Technical Services.

Mark was 52 years old and is survived by his wife Courtney, their daughters Piper and Paige, his mother Ruth Fowler, and his sisters Rhonda (Scott) Gordon and Amy Fowler. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Ave, Manhattan, Kansas. Burial will be at a later date. Obituary and memorial information will be posted at https://www.robertsblue.com/. Condolences can be sent to robertsblue.com, mailed to Kansas Wheat, 1990 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, or emailed to kswheat@kswheat.com to be shared with the family.

'I've had the pleasure of working with Mark in various capacities in the wheat industry over the past 20 years,' said Justin Gilpin, Kansas Wheat CEO. 'His impact and network of friends reached around the globe. He was a strong asset to the U.S. wheat industry and farmers, and a friend who will be dearly missed.'

'Mark's passing is a great personal and professional loss for our organisation and the wheat farmers we serve,' said USW President Vince Peterson. 'Mark embraced his work and our mission with enthusiasm; as a result, our technical experts are better equipped and motivated partners for our many customers across the world. Our most sincere sympathy goes out to Mark's family and to the wheat community he loved.'

Mark Fowler grew up on his family's farm near Emporia, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree in Milling Science and Management from Kansas State University (K-State), and later returned to complete a master's degree in Agricultural Economics.

His career began as a flour miller, first for Cargill, Inc., and then Seaboard Corp. In those roles, Mark ran flour mills, worked on projects in several developing countries, including Ecuador, Guyana, and Haiti, and worked as a technical director of the Africa Division within Seaboard's Overseas Group in Durban, South Africa. Later, Mark spent 12 years back at K-State as a milling specialist and associate director at the IGP Institute, in the university's Department of Grain Science and Industry.

As a highly respected flour milling expert, Mark also served as a technical milling consultant for USW, as well as the Northern Crops Institute (NCI), allowing him to become well acquainted with many USW staff and overseas customers.

Before joining USW originally as Vice President of Overseas Operations, Mark was the President and CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, Inc. a farmer-owned, flour milling company in New Cambria, Kansas.

'Throughout my career, I have experienced the global impact of the milling industry from several perspectives,' Mark said when he joined USW. 'I am excited to engage with friends and colleagues in the industry to advance the U.S. wheat export market development mission.'

Mark most certainly did advance USW's mission through his dedicated service, mentoring and friendship. All his colleagues will miss him deeply. 

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Trial results show pHorce from Anpario is effective against Seneca Valley Virus in pig herds

In an independent trial conducted at Pipestone Applied Research Facility in the US, pHorce from Anpario was found to be an effective mitigant against Seneca Valley virus, as well as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv).

Seneca Valley virus, also known as Senecavirus A, is a viral disease of pigs which is related to the family of viruses that cause foot-and-mouth disease. Historically, the majority of confirmed cases have been recorded in the US, however more recently cases of Seneca Valley Virus have also emerged in other countries, including England as of 2022. The virus causes vesicular lesions which usually appear around the coronary band and in or around the snout and nares. Lameness is also commonly reported and crusting of the hoof wall may also be observed.

Whilst the virus is not notifiable or reportable in the UK, nor is it a listed disease by the World Organisation of Animal Health, the clinical signs do resemble that of notifiable diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease. This can lead to significant financial losses as a result of temporary closure until notifiable diseases are ruled out and also reallocation of financial resources towards diagnostic investigation.

Therefore, minimising outbreak and spread of the virus is in the interest of pig producers globally. In a recent trial, the triple action feed mitigant pHorce from Anpario has been shown to be an effective viral mitigant. Pigs were challenged with Seneca Valley virus (SVA), PEDv and PRRSv via the feed using an 'ice block model'. In pigs fed pHorce supplemented diets, there were no clinical signs associated with any of the viruses compared to the control pigs, where 100 percent presented clinical symptoms. In addition, there was no evidence of SVA in pigs fed pHorce and supplemented pigs had a lower mortality and an average daily gain which was double that of the control fed pigs.

pHorce is part of Anpario's Acid Based Eubiotic (ABE) range and is a concentrated blend of formic and propionic acid on a unique micropearl carrier delivery system which has been chosen to ensure maximum efficacy during feed manufacture and throughout the gastrointestinal tract of the animal.

Find out more by visiting the website, HERE. 

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CESCO EPC will be present at the 18th edition of Agroworld

CESCO will take part in the 18th International Agricultural Exhibition - AgroWorld Uzbekistan 2023, which will be held from March 15 to 17, 2023, at Uzexpocentre NEC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

They will be ready to receive clients at Pavilion No. 1, booth number A71, starting on March 15.

AgroWorld Uzbekistan is an effective platform for showcasing products and services to a significant number of specialists from companies in the Uzbekistan agro-industrial complex. The event attracts a high percentage of visitors who have influence in purchasing decisions, with 84 percent being decision-makers.

The exhibition plays a key role in developing procurement and modernization plans for organisations involved in the production, processing, and storage of agricultural products and farm animals. Additionally, it is segmented by product categories, offering visitors hundreds of product presentations, news, and special offers from manufacturers and suppliers.

If you wish to arrange a visit or a working meeting with the booth, please contact them via email at artem.akimov@cesco-group.com to book an appointment on their calendar.

For more information about CESCO visit the website, HERE. 

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New dynamic leadership team at CLFMA OF INDIA 2022-2024

CLFMA OF INDIA is a Non-Profit Organization and an Apex Chamber, nurturing 'One Voice' of the Livestock Industry. 

It was formed in the year 1967 with the objective of helping the promotion of overall animal husbandry, including the promotion of the concept of balanced feeding of animals in accordance with their nutritional requirements for deriving from them maximum output through productivity improvement. It was broad-based to include members from all sectors of livestock production during 2002. 

CLFMA has a membership base of around 250 nos. representing Dairy, Aqua, Poultry, and other sectors related to the Indian Livestock Industry viz. manufacturers and suppliers of feed additives, raw materials, feed plant and machinery, Laboratory equipment and also breeders, integrators, meat processors and exporters, vaccine manufacturers, animal health, etc. 

On 16th February, 2023, CLFMA's Election was held in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting  (EGM) and the new leadership team took charge for the period 2022-2024. The outgoing Chairman Mr. Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Managing Director, South Asia & South – East Asia, Novus International, expressed his appreciation and conveyed his best wishes to the new team led by Mr. Suresh Deora, Director – S.A. Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd., who got elected as the new Chairman of CLFMA OF INDIA for the period 2022-2024.

Mr Neeraj Kumar Srivastava outgoing Chairman said that, it was indeed a great pleasure to work with CLFMA as a Chairman and after two years CLFMA has decided to appoint Mr. Suresh  Deora, who is an accomplished, talented business leader having a vast experience in managing the businesses of Livestock Sector as a whole and is actively involved into Human & Animal  Nutritional business. 

Mr Suresh Deora, is also the Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society – Mumbai, President and Trustee of KARM, Hon. General Secretary of India – China Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He presides over many education institutes. He is a well-seasoned and networked businessman connected with many industry stake holders including government authorities, BIS, FSSAI, etc and under his Stewardship, we anticipate CLFMA would continue to grow to greater heights.  

He thanked Mr Neeraj Kumar Srivastava and CLFMA and said that, it was a great honour to be appointed as Chairman in a renowned association like CLFMA, as it is the single leading voice of the Animal Husbandry Industry. He promised to do his level best to help CLFMA work for the benefit of its' members and the industry at large. He added that he was truly honoured and thrilled to carry the great legacy of many distinguished leaders, which has served the livestock  industry for more than five decades. He promised to do his level best towards building the visibility of CLFMA, its image & reputation and working towards betterment of the livestock industry. 

He also said that Mr Neeraj Kumar Srivastava's team has done a great job especially with regard to government engagements and conducting relevant seminars during his tenure.

For more information visit the CLFMA website, HERE. 

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BENEO extends animal nutrition portfolio with faba bean ingredients

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, is pleased to announce the expansion of its product portfolio for aqua and livestock feed with the addition of the new faba bean ingredient range, including faba bean protein concentrate, starch-rich flour, and hulls. These pulse ingredients are non-GMO and represent sustainable sources of protein, starch, and fibre, enabling feed manufacturers to improve the nutritional profile of their products.

Aqua and livestock feed markets are increasingly raising consumers' concerns regarding sustainability and are coming under greater scrutiny from authorities. As a result, many feed producers have committed to ambitious targets to meet these changing requirements. Demand for a more eco-conscious feed sector is also reflected in the sustainability objectives of key industry associations. At the same time, with rising concerns around the environmental impact of raw materials, producers are also facing present and future price pressures, alongside logistical and supply issues. This is driving demand for sustainable ingredients, such as locally produced plant-based alternatives, that can deliver both a good nutritional profile and improved technical properties.

When it comes to sustainability, faba beans help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at farm level. The faba beans can capture nitrogen from the air, to provide it for themselves and subsequent plants, which reduces the need for fertiliser input. Also, the faba beans are grown in a German region with good rainfall and soil with good water retention capacity, so that irrigation is not necessary. BENEO strives to source its faba beans at Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Gold level from German farmers with long-term contracts, to ensure production and supply stability. Furthermore, the production process, being done locally in Germany, has been chosen for its low energy and water consumption in comparison to alternative processes; overall contributing to BENEO's sustainability targets.

Faba bean ingredients are showing promising potential for aqua and livestock recipe formulations as they are a good source of protein, starch and dietary fibre. BENEO's faba bean protein concentrate, starch-rich flour and hull ingredients are produced from faba bean varieties which are low in antinutritional factors (e.g., tannins, vicine and convicine) and are guaranteed to be non-GMO.

BENEO's faba bean starch-rich flour offers producers of livestock and aqua feed a good source of starch and energy, while still containing a significant residual amount of protein of approximately 20 percent. It is ideal for use in many applications, including for salmon and trout, as well as in broilers' starter and piglets' weaner diets. Also, thanks to its good solubility and rather low iron content, it could be applied in liquid feed like calf milk replacers.

BENEO's faba bean protein concentrate is a concentrated source of vegetal protein that serves as a good alternative to e.g., animal and soy proteins. It has excellent solubility in comparison to other vegetal proteins and a good amino acid profile.

BENEO's faba bean hulls can be used to provide a source of insoluble fibres in feed for ruminants or gestating sows, while also offering certain protein and starch contents which increase its nutritional value.

The faba bean hulls and protein concentrate are listed in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials, while faba bean starch-rich flour is in the EU Feed Materials Register.

Karel Thurman, Commercial Director Animal Nutrition at BENEO comments, 'Manufacturers of pet food and feed are increasingly faced with the challenge of finding ingredients that deliver the necessary nutrients for their formulas, whilst also complying with ambitious commitments towards sustainability. Our new plant-based faba bean ingredients are a valuable addition to our portfolio, as they provide convincing sustainability credentials and offer producers in the livestock and aquafeed industries sound nutritional and technological alternatives for their feed recipes.'

For more information about BENEO visit the website, HERE. 

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Univar Solutions and Kalsec® Inc. expand global relationship with exclusive food ingredients distribution agreement in Colombia

Univar Solutions Colombia, SAS, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, and Kalsec Inc., a natural ingredient solution provider for the food and beverage industry, have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for Kalsec's full food ingredients product range in Colombia. Univar Solutions customers in Colombia now have access to a broader range of ingredient innovations focused on taste and sensory solutions, natural colors and coloring foodstuffs, and food protection business units. 

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'This agreement builds upon our successful existing partnership with Kalsec in Europe and Mexico, enhances our value in core technical applications, and illustrates our continued commitment to sustainability,' says Kevin Hack, global vice president of food ingredients for Univar Solutions. 'We are excited to introduce Colombian customers to Kalsec's complete line of naturally sourced extracts, colors, and antioxidants, providing them with the opportunity to use these ingredients to develop innovative food and beverage products for consumers.'

In addition to providing an expansive portfolio of specialty food ingredients, Univar Solutions supports customers looking to meet consumer demands for the latest high-quality ingredients to develop clean label food products that help deliver on the need for healthier, more sustainable ingredients. Combining culinary science with application development support, Univar Solutions works closely with its customers and suppliers to nurture creative problem-solving and deliver innovative formulations, recipes, and ingredients to help brands of all sizes grow and thrive. Kalsec's products, encompassing a full line of natural and high-quality innovative ingredients, provide solutions to meet the challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers globally. Both companies support the latest food trends such as clean label, plant-based alternatives, and healthy ingredients, and are fully committed to sustainable practices and meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

'Collaboration with industry leaders like Kalsec helps drive more sustainable food and beverage solutions for the technical challenges facing the future of the food industry in South America and beyond,' says Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. 'We are thrilled to further expand our partnership with Kalsec as they mirror our high standards of sustainability, social responsibility, innovation, and community engagement.'

'Kalsec has been operating for more than a decade in Colombia, providing our customers with excellence in local service, support, and supply of natural food and beverage ingredient solutions,' says Aaron Wheadon, senior vice president of global business development for Kalsec. 'As we continually strive to enhance our support for customers in Latin America, we are pleased to be working with a market leader such as Univar Solutions, who shares our values in sustainable sourcing and helps support our purpose of unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world.' 

For more information about Univar Solutions food ingredients business, visit the website HERE. 
For more information about Kalsec's portfolio of solutions and its commitment to unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world, visit the website HERE. 

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Grain from Ukraine: a ship with 30,000 tons of Ukrainian grain arrived at the port of Djibouti

The ship Amira Hana with 30,000 tons of Ukrainian grain, which left the port of Chornomorsk on January 22, arrived at the port of Djibouti. The humanitarian cargo will be delivered to Ethiopia as part of the initiative. This is already the fourth ship within the program.

Currently, 110,000 tons of wheat have been sent from Ukraine within the framework of the initiative. 

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Icos and Bühler connect dozens of start-ups and corporates to accelerate sustainability

Climate tech venture capital fund, Icos Capital, held the 'Accelerating Sustainability Food Systems Summit' at Bühler's CUBIC Innovation Campus on February 14, 2023. The event brought together promising start-ups from the areas of decarbonisation, precision fermentation, cell culture, and side stream valorisation & alternate sustainable resources with top food corporations to accelerate the transition of sustainable food systems. The partners intend to grow their ecosystem of collaboration and innovation to enable start-ups to scale up their efforts in tackling some of the most urgent and complex challenges in the food sector.

'Our goal at Icos Capital is to identify and invest in next-level innovations to accelerate sustainability. Our model of collaborative venturing brings start-ups specialised in sustainable food, circular economy, sustainable industry, and decarbonisation into win-win partnerships with corporates, supporting their growth,' says Nityen Lal, General Partner at ICOS Capital. The start-ups Icos backed since 2006 have disrupted and led their respective markets and have benefited from the Icos approach of considering financial, social, and environmental returns in equal measure. 'The event here at Bühler's CUBIC Innovation Campus was everything we expected it to be: forward-thinking entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas to solve major problems, investors ready to identify the next start-up to push forward, and industry partners equipped with the know-how and technology to accelerate positive impact at scale,' adds Mr Lal.

Accelerating impact at scale 
Over 30 start-ups from across Europe, the UK, and Israel pitched their innovations and discussed collaborations with corporations, sparking mutually beneficial partnerships going forward. 'We're delighted to play a role in strengthening this collaborative venturing approach to scale impactful innovation,' says Ian Roberts, CTO of Bühler. The leading solution partner for the food and mobility industries works with selected partners, such as ICOS, to build a global network of partnerships that support the transition to a sustainable food system and support industry adoption of new sustainable solutions and practices. 'With established supply chains and market access, we believe that corporates in the room can play a crucial role in the journey of start-ups and enable them to scale both their business and their sustainable impact significantly faster,' adds Mr Roberts.

Finding new ways 
Icos and Bühler see technology readiness levels increasing and positive changes in the market in sidestream utilisation and precision fermentation especially. NapiFeryn, one of the Icos portfolio companies, have developed a patented process to obtain rapeseed proteins from the sidestream of oil pressing. This process of extracting a high value product from a low-cost raw material raised a lot of interest from a range of food companies in the room. 'We're looking forward to taking our business to the next level with the right partnerships. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with companies that can offer know-how and technology to scale up our production,' says Dr Magdalena Kozlowska, CEO and Founder at NapiFeryn.   

Another example from the portfolio is Holiferm, who are bringing price-competitive biosurfactants to market, a key ingredient in cleaning and personal care products. Holiferm aims to improve the sustainability of its products even more and become carbon neutral. To do that they need bio-based resources such as oils and sugars as input for the fermentation process in their new commercial plant; something they discussed with companies who have access to sidestreams that may be used as raw materials for Holiferm. 'The new connections we made here will help us accelerate our journey towards more sustainable and nature-friendly chemicals,' says Joana Pereira, Business Development Manager at Holiferm.

The journey continues 
The 'Accelerating Sustainability Food Systems Summit' event was an early highlight for Icos in 2023. Their search together with Bühler for high potential, sustainable start-ups continues. 'We're always looking to expand our network and encourage Climate Tech entrepreneurs ready to scale in the food industry to contact us directly at info@icoscapital.com,' says Katarzyna Gil, FoodTech and AgriTech Analyst at Icos.

For more information about Icos Capital visit the website, HERE.

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The IAOM MEA Regional Forum 2023 was a success!

The IAOM MEA Regional Forum 2023 took place in the historical city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. It enjoyed a record participation of 165 participants from 61 entities and 18 countries and was a huge success.

The program covered three main topics. On the first day, the topic was focused on 'Wheat Handling & Safe grain storage'. The presentations highlighted the essentials in grain storage as well as the solution how to conserve grain in good quality. The experts in grain storage underlined that grain is a living organism and as such undergoes a bio-chemical process during storage. The main challenges are heat generation, condensation and pest control. A proper pre-cleaning but more to that, the know-how of appropriate aeration and storage management is key for safe storage.

The second day was covering the subject 'Milling Technology & good Milling Practice'. Understanding the design of a mill flow is a prerequisite to operate a milling plant. The presentation on Key Milling Equipment and Operation gave valuable inputs on the best milling practice to achieve ultimate efficiency. A common practice to keep the milling process at all times in the best balance is the break release as well as the sample table. Valuable insights about taking care for the sieves and the grinding rolls rounded up this topic.

The third day was dedicated to the topic of 'Finished Product Handling & Quality Control'. Safety elements such as a control sifter, magnet and impact machines are a must in a modern flour handling plant. But more to that, the blending or mixing plant assures the consistency of the flour. The analysis of the quality, in particular the starch gelatinisation, and enzymatic activity but as well as the gluten quantity and quality was well explained. An insight was given into the possibilities of flour correction with the different additives in particular enzymes.

The presentations were on a high professional level with vibrant interaction between the speakers and the participants. Summarised as: 'Experts talked to Experts'.

All participants are very ecstatic about the upcoming 33rd IAOM MEA Conference & Expo 2023, scheduled to take place in mid-November in Cairo, Egypt. The exact dates and venue will be announced in the first week of March.

For more information about IAOM MEA visit the website, HERE. 

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Bob Pike named Recruiter of the Year by AGRI-SEARCH

AGRI-SEARCH is pleased to announce that Bob Pike has been named Recruiter of the Year for 2022. Mr Pike was chosen based on his outstanding level of production and the exceptional customer service he provided to the company's clients and candidates throughout the year.

Dave Allen, AGRI-SEARCH President, shares, "We are very proud of Bob. He is a relentless worker who is exceptional at building and developing relationships. People enjoy connecting with him. Bob has made an impact on our team and is a key part of the success of AGRI-SEARCH. He is an exceptional professional who is always thinking out of the box and is 100 percent dedicated to connecting quality candidates with quality companies. Bob works very hard every day to provide the high level of customer service that AGRI-SEARCH strives to achieve."

AGRI-SEARCH is an agricultural recruiting company committed to serving the agricultural industry with integrity, passion, and excellence. They are hired by some of the strongest agricultural companies in the United States to help them build successful teams, and they help top quality candidates reach their career goals. 

For more information about AGRI-SEARCH visit the website, HERE. 

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