Bühler UK and McArthur BDC form strategic partnership

February 25, 2025 - Bühler Uk has entered into a partnership with McArthur BDC, covering the UK and Ireland. The partnership will play a key role in ensuring that farming businesses of all sizes have access to cost-effective, market leading colour sorting solutions, making them no longer the domain of the largest farming and commercial enterprises.

Scott McArthur and Neil Walker

"Bühler is well established as delivering market-leading sorting technology across the food and flour processing market and this partnership will drive our reach into the agricultural post-harvest sector," said Neil Walker, Area Sales Manager UK & Ireland, Bühler UK.

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"With the exponential rise of Ergot last harvest, our partnership with McArthur BDC is timely," continued Walker. "Farmers now have the opportunity to look at affordable colour sorting solutions, available from Bühler's Spark Pro and take advantage of McArthur BDC's expertise, to create the system around it."

Engineered to deliver the highest build quality and robustness, Spark Pro is a simple to operate colour sorter controlled by a touch screen control panel enabling real-time monitoring. Farmers are able to easily and accurately programme the sorter to deliver outstanding sorting quality, yield and performance.

Each of Spark's chutes has two dedicated cameras, unlike other sorters on the market which have two cameras for multiple chutes. This allows the Spark ejectors to remove the maximum amount of unwanted material. Self-cleaning mechanisms reduce maintenance time and improve operational efficiency.

"The Spark range of colour sorters are an important addition to our comprehensive range of post-harvest equipment enabling farmers to add value to their crops on farm, crucially at a price point that speeds up the return on investment,"said Scott McArthur, Technical Director of McArthur BDC. "As with all of our solutions, we will provide in-house expertise around the installation and maintenance of the Spark machines, supported if required, by Bühler's team of UK based engineers."

"When designing a colour sorter into a grain plant, of whatever size, it is key to work with an integrator who understands what you want to achieve and what is possible within the constraints of the project. For example, the throughput capacity necessary, the specific sorting requirements for each commodity, how the sorter will seamlessly link with other processing equipment and the provision of easy access for calibration, to name just a few," McArthur added. 

"McArthur BDC's expertise in successfully delivering post-harvest solutions was a driving factor in Bühler's decision to take our partnership forward," said Walker. "Together we can help UK and Irish farmers take full advantage of the opportunity they now have to deploy Spark colour sorters to enhance the quality, efficiency and profitability of their grain processing and storage operations."

For more information, visit HERE.

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Keynote address to outline global grain challenges and opportunities

February 24, 2025 - Grains Australia's John Ackerman will deliver a keynote address at Western Australia's biggest grain event, emphasising the international importance of grain and outlining challenges that impact global grains markets into the future.

Grains Australia’s John Ackerman says challenges impacting the global grains market issues highlight the critical need for industry-driven solutions. Photo: Grains Australia

"These challenges include increased nationalism, rising trade barriers and ongoing geopolitical tensions," said Dr Ackerman, Grains Australia General Manager Trade and Market Access.

"These issues highlight the critical need for coordinated, industry-driven solutions and the provision of information that can inform appropriate government policy."

Dr Ackerman has more than 30 years of experience in domestic and international agriculture sectors, encompassing research, policy development and industry engagement.

At Grains Australia, he and his team take a strategic approach to trade and market access, with the aim of maintaining and improving access to current markets and developing new ones.

An initiative of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Grains Australia is responsible for managing classification, trade and market access, market insights and market education to enhance industry competitiveness and profitability.

Dr Ackerman will tell the GRDC Grains Research Update - Perth that grain has shaped civilisations throughout time and many urban populations have underestimated food's importance.

"These learnings remain relevant today, and we are living in a time when food is increasingly politicised in global trade and uncertainties are affecting farming on the world stage," he said.

"Amidst rising nationalism and protectionism, we are currently seeing vigorous global discourse around tariffs and a rise in 'non-tariff measures' (measures other than ordinary tariffs that can impact international trade) - creating uncertainty for growers and consumers."

Dr Ackerman said Australia's role remained important and Australian growers and industry were in a unique position to lead by example globally.

"Australia is a significant grain trading nation, exporting a large proportion of its grain production. As well, we have excellent research organisations, and therefore an excellent knowledge base, that can go a long way to assisting some of our partner importing countries," he said.

In response to current challenges, Dr Ackerman will emphasise the need for Australia to have coordinated industry approach and for government decisions and activities to be underpinned by increased understanding and involvement. 

"We need to strive to improve engagement with our partner countries, to involve growers as collaborators and problem solvers in decision making, to leverage Australia's agricultural expertise, diversity markets and better communicate Australian practices that meet expectations of our markets," he said.

For more information, visit HERE.

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More Nutrients Don't Have to Cost More - Novus at VIV Asia

February 14, 2025 - Novus is focused on helping poultry, pork and dairy animals reach their full potential through advanced technologies that deliver more. At VIV Asia, March 12-14 in Thailand, nutrition experts will share how producers can get more from their higher cost - feed.

During his presentation called 'More Nutrients Don't Have to Cost More', Novus Senior Technical Services Regional Manager David Torres will share how feed additives can transform broiler nutrition and tackle feed challenges.

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"We all know that feed is the highest cost for producers. Ensuring the nutrients in feed are accessible to animals is vital for capturing a positive return on investment," Torres says. "During this presentation, we'll talk about recent evidence on enhancing nutrient utilisation in feed ingredients to impact the cost of production. I'll also explain how shifts in soybean quality - which can vary widely - affect broiler performance."

Torres will also explain how the age of a bird influences its nutrient digestion, and how producers, nutritionists and feed mills can unlock nutrients from feed through intelligent nutrition.

"Where broiler production is concerned, globally, the industry is facing evolving feed and genetic challenges. Producers need to educate themselves on the available solutions to ensure cost-effective performance improvements and long-term sustainability," Torres says.

More Nutrients Don't Have to Cost More will begin at 10am (GMT+7) on March 13, 2025, in Room Jupiter 5, G Floor of the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok. The presentation is free to all VIV Asia attendees, but registration is required. Visit HERE to register.

Conference attendees who can't attend the presentation are welcome to visit the Novus booth (2-2980) anytime during VIV Asia to speak with representatives about how to get more from their feed, their animals and their operators.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Ipack-IMA 2025 sold out

February 13, 2025 - With all the spaces for Ipack-IMA 22025 snapped up just three months after sales opened, the numbers speak for themselves, leaving no room for doubt that industry leaders appreciate the event's strength and appeal.

"I am extremely proud to announce that the exhibition spaces were sold out well in advance. We will be showcasing technologies offered by over 1200 exhibitors, 30% of which are international businesses from 27 countries, predominantly Holland, Turkey, China, France and Germany." declared Ipack IMA's Managing Director Simone Castelli. "We are ready to host outstanding exhibitors and offerings and welcome visitors, working to provide them with dedicated initiatives and special promotions. The spotlight will be on special buyers, with selected professionals from around 50 countries invited to cultivate a stronger international profile for the fair".

A look at the sectors covered

The offerings will be showcased from May 27-30, 2025, at Fiera Milano-Rho in eight halls structured around Ipack-IMA's main target markets with Halls 1-3 offering a vertical approach dedicated to grain-based food, the fair's historic flagship sector. In Halls 5-7 visitors can explore general food technologies and materials while Halls 6-10 will be hosting end of line solutions spanning all markets; Hall 4 will be focusing on the world of liquid food and beverages and finally, Hall 2 will be specialising in non-food products and technologies aimed at the life science industries.

Special initiatives for visitors

Ipack-IMA will be showcasing leading solutions and materials for processing and packaging, including various eagerly awaited previews of technologies from around the world. The program includes conferences and in-depth analysis of industry trends, starting with an international event dedicated to the world of pasta, in addition to the Worldstar Packaging Awards and an evolving schedule of activities.

Other exciting new features include the newly opened ticket office and free admission for those who pre-register in February. The same ticket will also allow entry to Pharmintech by Ipack-IMA and the Innovation Alliance events (GreenPlast, Print4All, Intralogistica Italia).

To secure free admission to the fair, register by March 3, HERE.

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J&S Hay invest in second McArthur BDC Mecmar drier

February 12, 2025 - Farmers and contractors, J&S Hay, who farm 230 acres of their own farm and 320 rented acres in Birsay, Orkney, have purchased a second Mecmar mobile drier to increase drying capacity of their heritage Bere barley, and certified seed barley, freeing up time previously spent monitoring grain drying.

Marty Hay's Mecmar D 18 T

"My mother, Sheena, and two brothers Stevie and Duncan, farm beef, sheep and arable," said Marty Hay. "Our contracting business J&S Hay, one of the biggest in Orkney, grows 150 acres of Bere barley, 75 acres of feed barley and a small acreage of oats. We are the most northerly growers of certified seed barley."

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J&S Hay grows Bere for the Birsay Heritage Trust, on land Hay sources, under stubble-to-stubble contracts between the Trust and individual landowners.

"Not only do we dry our own grain, we also dry barley and oats for local farmers and we needed to increase our drying capacity with a more automated solution.

"We already had a PTO driven Mecmar which we loved but we had to switch the drier on, set the temperature and regularly check the moisture content of the grain," said Hay.

"Checking the moisture content is key for us. Bere is a very valuable crop and it takes a long time to dry and must not be over dried, so regular monitoring is essential. The same applies to our certified barley seed, which we sell to local farmers."

Once the grain was dried, the Hays had to manually set the PTO driven Mecmar to discharge and then turn the drier and the tractor off. The overall manual operation was very time consuming.

"We were keen to stick with Mecmar as our existing drier had served us very well. Following discussions with McArthur BDC we decided to purchase a used automatic electric Mecmar D 18 T with built-in aspirator cleaner," said Hay. "The Mecmars really do hold their second-hand value which is a benefit for both buyers and sellers!"

The Mecmar D 18 T was taken by lorry to Aberdeen, then put on a ferry to Orkney, where it was collected by Hay. Two McArthur BDC team members travelled over and spent two days installing the drier.

Grain comes off the combine into trailers and is taken back to the farm where it is tipped into separate bunkers in a grain shed. From the bunker the grain is picked up by tele handler and put into a hopper which feeds the electric Mecmar's intake auger. Using the drier's control panel the temperature is set and the grain is automatically dried to the correct moisture content.

During drying the Mecmar D 18 T's built in aspirator cleaner automatically removes dust and chaff from the grain.

Once dried to the correct moisture content, the Mecmar D 18 T automatically discharges the grain into a bunker in an adjoining dry grain storage area. The seed barley is placed into storage bins and the Bere barley is stored in tote bags. Bere from different farms and different fields are stored in separate and clearly labelled tote bags to prevent potential cross contamination. 

Bere is an ancient form of barley, with a unique appearance and taste, and has been growing and milled in Orkney for over 300 years. It is a quick growing but poor yielding crop which J&S Hay sows in mid-April and hopes to harvest in the second half of August. From the 150 acres grown the yield in between 200-250t.

Some of the Bere barley grown by J&S Hay goes to Barony Mill, Orkney's only water mill, run by the Birsay Heritage Trust, where it is stone ground into Beremeal which is used by most Orkney bakeries.

The majority of the Hay's Bere barley goes back to the mainland (just north of Aberdeen) to be malted and then returns to a local Orkney distillery to produce whisky.

"We are very happy with the electric Mecmar D 18 T. It has delivered the extra capacity we need. When we are at our busiest, both Mecmar driers are running. By drying different crops in each we are able to save time by not having to clean out one drier between batches.

"The automated Mecmar has also helped us to reduce a significant amount of man hours as we can just leave it to get on with drying the grain with no need for us to regularly monitor the moisture content of the grain. We can get on with our jobs.

"This automation has been very welcome as it has also helped us to reduce late nights during harvest!" concluded Hay.

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USPOULTRY's 2025 Feed Mill Management Seminar to focus on effective and efficient mill management

February 11, 2025 - Feed manufacturing plays a crucial role in poultry and egg production and processing. As feed mill management becomes increasingly complex each year, costs continue to rise. The USPOULTRY 2025 Feed Mill management Seminar provides a valuable opportunity to stay updated on the latest technologies and techniques to ensure your mill operates efficiently and effectively. The seminar will be held March 20-21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tennessee.

"This year's program planning committee has developed a well-rounded agenda that has something for everyone,"remarked Richard Obermeyer, Director of Feed Production for Aviagen, and Program Committee Chair. "This year's program has topics that range from biosecurity protocols to ingredient quality to artificial intelligence in the feed mill and much more."

Program topics will include the Future of Poultry production and Impact on Ingredient Usage; Feed Mill Biosecurity Protocols; Pellets; Size Study, Quality and Performance, and Particle Size; Regulatory Update; Mill Maintenance: Mill Efficiencies, Steam Trap Survey, and Bag House Operation and Maintenance; Mixers: Uniformity and Profiles and Results Interpretation; Ingredient Quality at Receiving; Cooling Process and Maintenance; and Artificial Intelligence in the Feed Mill for Proficiency.

The 2025 Feed Mill Management Seminar planning committee includes Richard Obermeyer, Aviagen and Program Committee Chair, Larry Hooper, Cobb-Vantress, LLC; and Darrin Poole, Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

To register for the Feed Mill Management Seminary, click HERE.

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DESMÜD establishes Grain and Grain Products Innovation Centre

February 7, 2025 - The Association of Milling and Sector Machinery Manufacturers (DESMÜD) is realising an important project that will make Türkiye a global leader in the field of grain and food technologies. This project, announced under the name of Grain and Grain Products Innovation Centre, will establish in Sincan district of Ankara and will be the pioneer of a major transformation in the sector.

The centre aims to be a facility that will lead the sector not only in Türkiye but also in the world with its technological infrastructure and the training and R&D opportunities it offers. According to the details announced by DESMÜD President Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, the foundation of the centre is planned to be laid in 2025 and completed within three years. Within the framework of a protocol signed with Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, a 4.5 acre land was allocated by DESMÜD for 25 years for the establishment of the centre.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately five million dollars. This investment aims to create a training, R&D and testing centre that brings advanced technology and innovative solutions to the sector. The centre will be equipped with new generation flour, bread, pasta, biscuit and chocolate production lines. In addition, it is designed to accommodate many functional areas such as modern R&D and quality control laboratories, conference and seminar halls, administrative offices, accommodation areas, hotel and warehouse sections. This comprehensive approach will help Türkiye increase its export targets while training the qualified labour force needed by the sector.

The project aims to make a major contribution to the sector in training qualified labour force. Each year, at least 500 people will receive training at international standards in both Turkish and English by professors and associate professors who are experts in their fields. Training programmes will include theoretical knowledge as well as practical work and participants will have the opportunity to get to know the latest technologies in the sector closely. As Zeki Demirtaşoğlu emphasised, this initiative aims to raise the level of expertise needed in the sector and increase quality standards in production. Currently, the sector employs 300,000 people, but the fact that 65% of the employees are apprentices clearly reveals the qualified workforce deficit. The centre will close this gap and increase Türkiye's competitiveness in world markets.

R&D activities will be one of the most important focal points of the centre. Comprehensive research will be carried out to develop innovative solutions in the sector and ensure the integration of technological developments into production. Quality control laboratories will raise the standards in production processes to the highest level. The conferences and seminars to be held at the centre will pave the way for the sector professionals to increase their knowledge and establish new collaborations. In this context, Türkiye's leadership position in the grain machinery sector will be further consolidated.

This project, led by DESMÜD, also aims to increase international cooperation. The centre will host trainees from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Turkic Republics. This will allow Türkiye to share its knowledge and experience in grain processing technologies across the world. In addition, cultural and commercial interactions with sector representatives from different countries will be strengthened. Thus, Türkiye's export capacity will increase and international co-operation opportunities in the sector will expand.

Zeki Demirtaşoğlu also gave information about Türkiye's export targets within the scope of the project. It is aimed to increase the sector's exports from $3.7 billion to $8 billion in the first 10 years after the centre becomes operational. This growth will not only increase the economic potential of the sector, but will also make Türkiye a leading country in the export of grain machinery. To achieve this success, the Centre plans to create added value in the sector by offering innovative solutions and high standards training programmes.

The contributions of the Grain and Grain Products Innovation Centre to the sector will not be limited to the economic dimension. With its technology-oriented infrastructure, it will modernise production processes in the sector and enable domestic producers to compete at world standards. It will also assume sector leadership in the development of sustainable production models, the use of environmentally friendly technologies and energy efficiency.

This project will enable Türkiye to gain a strong position in the international arena in the field of grain and food technologies. The Centre will offer a great opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector and will further reinforce Türkiye's leadership role in grain machinery exports. This innovation centre, implemented by DESMÜD, has been designed as a facility that will meet not only today's needs but also those of the future. This project, which is expected to make significant contributions to the economic growth and sectoral development of the country, marks the beginning of a new era in grain and food technologies.

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Utrix opens subsidiary in Abu Dhabi

January 31, 2025 - Utrix has announced the incorporation of a new subsidiary in Abu Dhabi (Al Ain), Utrix Animal Nutrition for the Trading. This new subsidiary, referred to as Utrix Animal Nutrition, will serve as a platform to disseminate Utrix's feed solutions and technical services across the GCC countries.

Michel Daher, Business Development Director, commented on the announcement: "As a key producer of feed solutions in the Middle East region, opening this subsidiary in the UAE was a natural move for Utrix to better support our customers in the UAE and other GCC countries. We are in the process of successfully registering our key solutions for poultry and ruminant nutrition in the UAE and are now ready to commence sales."

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The new subsidiary, based in Al Ain, will feature both warehouse and office facilities to ensure efficient operations and expert technical support to the local customers. It will be managed by Mr Sameh Al Khouly, Regional Sales Manager, who brings extensive experience in the animal nutrition and health industry and a deep understanding of the regional market dynamics.

The Compound Feed market in the GCC countries is highly consolidated and dynamic, expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% between 2024-2029, with the poultry feed market being the dominant segment. This trend, coupled with increased consumer demand for quality food products, presents significant opportunities for Utrix's innovative solutions designed to enhance productivity as well as food quality and safety.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Brabender presents itself as a brand of Anton Paar at iba

January 30, 2025 - In August 2023, the German traditional company Brabender was acquired by the international measurement technology specialist Anton Paar. At this year's iba in Düsseldorf, the leading world trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks, Brabender will present itself as a brand of Anton Paar and showcase innovative solutions.

Brabender ExtensoGraph

The expanded product portfolio includes measurement and testing devices that support various phases of food production and significantly simplifying quality control. It offers solutions for perfecting dough performance, precise particle size analysis for fine-tuning ingredients, monitoring and predicting and shelf life of oils, characterising the flow behaviour of powders to achieve the perfect sweetness level in juices and syrups, to give a few examples.

would you like to optimise your production process and find answers to these or similar challenges?

• How is the water absorption capacity of flour determined and how are the rheological properties of dough analysed?
  The Brabender FarinoGraph is a measuring device for determining the water absorption capacity of flour and for analysing the rheological properties of dough. It is used in flour mills and industrial bakeries, among other places, to ensure the quality of flour and dough along the entire value chain.
• How can you ensure your dough performs perfectly during processing and baking?
  The new Brabender ExtensoGraph tests dough under real-life conditions, meets global key quality standards and ensures data acceptance along the entire value chain by using the internationally recognised ExtensoGraph/Brabender Units.
• How do you adjust the gelatinisation properties of your flour to meet customer specifications?
  The Brabender ViscoQuick is a compact and reliable digital torque viscometer that's 25% faster than comparable devices. It measures gelatinisation properties of starch-based products and the viscosity of different fluids.
• How can you ensure the perfect flow and consistency for fillings, coatings and bakery ingredients?
  The ViscoQC makes it easy to test the viscosity of a variety of products, from chocolate to honey, syrups, plant-based dairy alternatives, thickening agents, fruit purées and sauces. It ensures optimal texture, quality and performance across your formulations.
• How to innovate with fillings, or characterise the flow of powders?
  The MCR rehometer helps you to characterise and understand the behaviour of liquid fillings and powdered ingredients. With these insights, you can develop smoother and more spreadable fillings or create more stable alternatives to traditional fillings and powders such as flour or milk powder.
• How to control spreadability of margarine and plant-based fats to achieve desired textures?
  The PNR 12 is a gravity penetrometer. It is used to analyse the spreadability. of margarine and vegetable edible fats. Accessories and test kits useable according to the AOCS and Unilever methods are available for this purpose, enabling precise and standardised consistency tests.

Those who are visiting the iba trade fair can find Anton Paar in Hall 10, Booth H50.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Feed Education Program highlights expected regulatory changes for animal food industry

January 30, 2025 - The American Feed Industry Assocaition's (AFIA) Production Compliance Committee hosted its annual Feed Education Program recently, covering what the animal food industry can expect from US federal regulators in 2025. Program speakers discussed upcoming priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, along with the AFIA's 2024 educational program opportunities and a discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) in feed manufacturing.

"With all the regulatory updates and changes, it's more important now than ever for feed manufacturers to stay head of compliance changes. From injury and illness record keeping to heat injury prevention, these regulations directly impact facility operations and worker safety. Our goal is to ensure AFIA members have the resources they need to navigate these changes effectively," stated Gary Huddleston, AFIA's Director of Feed Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs. "Overall, the AFIA educational program provided a quick overview of what else is coming down the pike this year that may impact manufacturers' ability to do business."

The program featured Christian Richter, Principal at The Policy Group, who discussed what we can expect from a second Donald Trump presidency, from a regulatory freeze of recent Biden administration regulations to the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency. Richter also discussed what those in the animal food industry can expect from the EPA when it comes to the incoming administrator and how the industry can navigate the formaldehyde risk evaluation and meat and poultry products effluent guidelines. Huddleston shared insights from OSHA, including the OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Rule amendment, the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard and the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process rule.

Leah Wilkinson, AFIA's Vice President of public policy and education, shed light on the latest changes with the ingredient review and approval processes, including the loss of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and FDA memorandum of understanding, and the introduction of the FDA's Animal Food Ingredient Consultation process and the AAFCO and Kansas State University Olathe ingredient approval partnership.

Paul Davis, PhD, spoke on the exciting education and training opportunities that the AFIA will offer in 2025. George Obeng-Akrofi, PhD, Instructor of Feed Technology at Iowa State University (ISU) and Assistant Operations Manager at the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex, shared an insightful presentation on AI in feed manufacturing, which included an overview of feed technology, the rise of AI and the backbone of AI data.

The 2026 AFIA Feed Education Program will take place again at IPPE next year in Atlanta, Ga, during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

For more information, visit HERE.

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Cade elected 2025 US Poultry & Egg Association Chair

January 28, 2025 - Jonathan Cade, President of Hy-Line International, Des Moines, Iowa, was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Cade previously served as Vice Chair.

The 2025 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Executive Committee includes (from left): Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, immediate past chair; Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, chair; Bill Griffith, Peco Foods Inc., vice chair; Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball LLC, treasurer; and Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, secretary.

Cade has a degree from Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom (UK). Before becoming President of Hy-Line International, he served as Managing Director of Hy-Line UK International.

Vice Chair

Bill Griffith, Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, Alaska, was named Vice Chair. Griffith is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he obtained degrees in biology and chemistry. Before joining Peco Foods, he served as President for Keystone Foods, US. He also had a successful tenure at Perdue Foods where he oversaw food safety, quality and regulatory compliance, in addition to serving as a Microbiologist for Tyson Foods. He has served the poultry industry in various capacities, including participating on the USPOULTRY Foundation Research Advisory Committee, as well as remaining active with the National Chicken Council. He is Chief Operations Officer for Peco Foods.

Treasurer

Alice Johnson, DVM, Butterball, Garner, North Carolina, was named Treasurer. Johnson earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Pfeiffer College and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee Institute. Before her work with Butterball, Johnson served as President and CEO of the National Turkey Federation. She has also held multiple leadership positions with organisations like the National Food Processors Association and the American Meat Institute. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Regulatory and Animal Well-Being for Butterball. Johnson's role encompasses multiple responsibilities, including the development, implementation and oversight of food safety, quality and animal well-being. In addition, since joining the company in 2006, Johnson has worked alongside federal and state regulatory agencies to implement and manage government regulations within the company.

Secretary

Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Oakwood, Georgia, was named Secretary. He earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Stephen F Austin State University. With more than 34 years of industry experience, he recently served as President of Aviagen North America, as well as held senior roles with OK Foods and Pilgrim's. In addition to USPOULTRY, McDaniel currently sits on the Board of Directors for the National Chicken Council and Southern Hens and previously held several key positions with The Poultry Federation. He is Chief Operating Officer for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, where he oversees the fresh, retail and prepared foods business units in addition to leading the engineering and marketing functions.

Immediate Past Chair

Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, Claxton, Georgia, is Immediate Past Chair. Fries is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where he obtained a degree in business management. Before assuming Claxton's Head Operational role, he spent several years in senior positions overseeing sales and marketing. He has served the poultry industry in various capacities, including serving on the Boards of Directors for the Georgia Poultry Federation and Norman W Fries. He is President for Claxton Poultry Farms.

"With the experience and guidance these officers bring to our organisation, the future of USPOULTRY is in excellent hands. I look forward to their leadership in helping to shape our organisation over the next year," remarked Nath Morris, President of USPOULTRY.

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FEFAC's key recommendations on the new EU Vision for Agriculture and Food

January 24, 2025 - FEFAC shared its initial reflection and sectoral recommendations regarding the role and contribution of the EU compound and premix manufacturers to the New Vision on Agriculture and Food with Mr Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, and with the and Mr Czeslaw Siekierski President of the EU AGRIFISH Council, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland.

FEFAC President Pedro Cordero considers that the "Focus on enhancing food security for EU citizens and at global level through increased resilience of EU agricultural and food production systems, should be at the core of announced new EU 'Vision on Agriculture and Food' in times of growing geopolitical tensions and escalating trade disputes".

FEFAC's key sectoral recommendations take into account direct references to the crucial role of the EU feed sector for the integration of the livestock sector contributions to increase the circularity while mitigating climate impacts of EU Agri-food systems, laid down in the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture.

Competitiveness of the EU livestock and feed sector:

• FEFAC calls for the promotion of advanced feeding techniques which can strengthen competitiveness of livestock production through increased efficiencies of feeding systems.
• FEFAC underlines the need to set realistic objectives for the supply of home-grown feed proteins

Contribution of the EU feed and livestock sector to Sustainable agricultural production systems:

• FEFAC calls for the prioritisation of innovation in low emission circular feed solutions requiring a further adaption of the EU legislative framework.
• FEFAC highlights the need for the development of a comprehensive biomass balance sheet to enhance the efficiency of its circular bioeconomy.

Simplification measures to enhance the green transition of the livestock and feed sector:

• FEFAC calls for simplified eco-schemes supporting the take-up of sustainable feed solutions in livestock production systems.

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Dinnissen introduces its own stainless steel lift for pallets, IBCs and FIBCs

January 24, 2025 - The idea for the stainless steel lift emerged during a project in the United States. Dinnissen built two mixing lines there for a major multinational in dietary supplements (collagen powder). During this project, Dinnissen specialists Frans Bakker and Melvin van Hilst noticed that the design was not sufficiently safe. Pallets with raw materials had to be placed on a platform at a height of eight meters, which involved significant risk. Back in the Netherlands, they decided to develop a safer solution together: a lift to safely elevate the pallets with raw materials.

The idea was immediately well received by the client. They searched for a supplier capable of delivering fully stainless steel lifts without hydraulics, due to stringent hygienic requirements. However, the search brought no outcome. When it becomes clear that no suitable supplier could be found, Dinnissen decided to design and build the lift themselves, fully tailored to the client's needs.

Efficient and safe transportation of raw materials

The stainless steel lift for pallets, IBCs and FIBCs provides an efficient and safe way to move raw materials and products within a hygienic production environment. This innovative system meets the strict hygiene standards of the food industry, saves space, ensures safety and accelerates work processes. 

The lift's design is fully aligned with the highest safety and hygiene standards, with stainless steel as the primary material. Stainless steel is not only corrosion-resistant but also easy to clean, minimising the risk of contamination. Moreover, the stainless steel lift is highly versatile: it can easily handle various product types, including pallets, drums, big bags and sack goods.

No hydraulics, but reliable mechanical belt drive

The company has further enhanced the lift's safety by opting for a mechanical belt drive instead of hydraulics. This not only improves hygiene. This not only improves hygiene but also makes the system more reliable and durable. Additionally, the lifts comply with safety standards, such as CE certification, thanks to collaboration with the Liftinstituut in The Netherlands. This partnership ensures compliance and safe operation in industrial environments.

The fully stainless steel lift features its own control system, including LOTO provisions and fall protection, to ensure maximum safety. Everything is fully compliant with the EN 81-30:2010 regulations.

Custom solutions for every stainless steel lift

The company designs the stainless steel lift entirely according to the specific requirements of the customer. This includes considerations such as height, capacity or the specific configuration of input and output routes. Dinnissen ensures that the lift seamlessly integrates into the production process. The lifts can be built in various heights and have a lifting capacity ranging from 500-2000kg.

The company has already built several stainless steel lifts and is currently producing multiple units for various customers.

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Port of Rosyth's agri-hub multimillion pound investment in haulage equipment

January 23, 2025 - Scotland's largest agricultural products hub (agri-hub) at the Port of Rosyth has made a further major investment in specialist haulage equipment to support the large tonnage of bulk cargos the port handles each year. The multimillion-pound investment sees the delivery of 10 tractors and 13 trailers which will primarily support the bulk cargo import work with agri feed specialist Cefetra.

New Tractors and trailers at the Port of Rosyth's agri-hub with the team from Forth Ports, Cefetra and Bryson. Credit: Peter Devlin

Cefetra, a long-term customer of the Port of Rosyth, supplies the Scottish market with key raw materials for the feed, food and drink industries, and has imported over two million tonnes of agri bulk into the port since the partnership started in 2020.

The 10 new tractors are New Holland T6 180's built in Basildon, Essex with 13 Marshall QM1400 (18.4 cubic meter, 20t capacity) trailers manufactured in Aberdeen. All the equipment, supplied by Bryson Tractors Ltd, is TASCC (Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops) certified, a quality accreditation, to allow them to handle food and feed products.

Commenting on the investment, Andy Lamb, Asset Manager at the Port of Rosyth said: "This significant investment in our agri-hub in Rosyth ensures that we are able to provide excellent haulage support for our important customer Cefetra with the large volume of agri-bulk imported each year. Coupled with our bespoke agri-bulk warehousing at the port, we are in the perfect location to ensure that the supplies reach the key farming and food market in Scotland. Our thanks to the team at Bryson Tractors for delivering the tractors and trailers in time for a busy 2025 ahead."

James Neilson, Supply Chain Director, Cefetra said: "We are delighted to see this significant investment at the Port of Rosyth, which underscores its vital role as Scotland's premier agri-hub. The addition of specialist haulage equipment will enhance the port's operational efficiency and capacity, directly supporting the high volumes of bulk cargo we handle together.

"As a long-term partner of the Port of Rosyth, Cefetra is proud to contribute to Scotland's feed, food and drink industries by ensuring a reliable supply of key raw materials. The import of over two million tonnes to date highlights the strength of this partnership and its importance to Scotland's agricultural and industrial sectors. This investment is a clear commitment to supporting sustainable growth in the agri-supply chain. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Port of Rosyth to deliver quality and efficiency for our customers across Scotland."

Stuart Dickson, Sales Manager from Bryson Tractors, who supplied the Marshall Trailers and New Holland Tractors said: "We are really pleased to work with Forth Ports on this project. Working along with our suppliers, we put together a comprehensive package to meet the requirements and timescales of Forth Ports. Our team at Bryson Tractors and our suppliers put in a huge effort to deliver this project. It's great to see the machines now operating on-site. We are looking forward to continue supporting Forth Ports and Cefetra in the future."

Forth Ports has set out its ambition to achieve net zero operations across the group by 2042 and, as part of this, the Port of Rosyth is working through a transition to move all plant and equipment to run on HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). This process began in 2023 with the dedicated Agri Hub equipment including the mobile harbour crane and eco hopper switching to HVO.

The agri-hub in Rosyth, which opened in 2020, handles an extensive range of important agricultural products for Scottish animal feed, food and drink and farming industries. The port's warehouse capacity for agri products can store up to 100,000 tonnes. The new equipment will be based in Rosyth, Leith and Dundee with the majority of tonnage being handled in Rosyth. They will join the existing fleet of specialist bulk cargo moving equipment at the port including Liebherr mobile harbour crane with Samson ecological hopper to manage dust emission.

The location and facilities at the Agri-Hub on the Firth and Forth ensure an efficient supply chain as cargo can be shipped directly from all around the World to Scotland without the need for trans-shipments at a European port. This also means there is a reduction in truck road miles as the hub is located centrally in Scotland for many farmers and food manufacturers.

Rosyth's locations and logistical links to the motorway network, make it ideally suited to supply all areas of Scotland and Northern England. The port has both deep sea and short sea capabilities. To create the agri-hub, the Port of Rosyth was deepened to provide a true deep-water port capable of taking vessels carrying up to 50,000 tonnes of cargo.

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New study to analyse the potential impact of vitamin, amino acid supply chain disruptions

January 23, 2025 - The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) recently initiated a research project to analyse the potential impacts that vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions could have on livestock health and food security. This project aims to identify the critical supply thresholds and inclusion rates at which animal health and livestock production would be adversely affected from shortages of key diet nutrients. The research will be completed by Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), working in collaboration with Lobo Consulting Solutions.

"The last few years, feed and ingredient manufacturers have faced a volatile supply chain, amid geopolitical tensions, labour disputes and more. To proactively plan for the future, IFEEDER's new research project will work to understand where the US industry is vulnerable so that they can look for solutions now before livestock and poultry production or US food security is adversely affected," said Lara Moody, IFEEDER Executive Director.

The study will employ advanced modelling techniques to simulate varying levels of ingredient availability, assessing the downstream effects on livestock and poultry production. Areas of focus include analysing vitamin and amino acid deficiencies' impact on growth rates, feed utilisation efficiency, protein output and overall productivity. The research will also consider health indicators such as mortality rates, reproductive success and changes in lean meat yield.

DIS is expected to complete the research later this summer.

The company is currently seeking corporate donations from across the food and agriculture industry to support this work.

For more information, visit HERE.

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İmaş succeeded to be Turkey’s ‘Export Leader’ in milling technologies again for the year 2024

January 21, 2025 - Operating in more than 120 countries in 5 continents worldwide with the machines it manufactures and the turnkey plants it builds, İmaş announced that it is Turkey’s ‘leading export organisation operating in both grain and feed milling machinery industries’ according to official export data as of the end of 2024 as it was in 2023.

Moving rapidly towards becoming one of the world leaders in milling technologies, İmaş manufactures machinery for grain and feed milling and constructs turnkey facilities worldwide. Operating in the sector for 35 years, İmaş stands out with its significant achievements on a global scale, especially in recent years.

In 2023, İmaş managed to become Turkey’s export leader in the grain and feed milling machinery categories with machinery exports to many countries, particularly the Middle East, Africa, America, Europe, Far East, Russia and CIS countries.

According to 2024 year-end export data, İmaş, once again one of Turkey’s leading companies in the food machinery and components category, has once again succeeded in becoming ‘Turkey’s export leader’ in milling technologies, based on the total amount of exports made on the basis of grain processing machines with 8437.80 HS code and feed milling machines with 8436.10 HS code. With this unique success in two consecutive years, İmaş has reinforced its position among Turkey’s leading companies operating in both grain and feed milling technologies.

Not only the export leader, according to Turkishtime’s ranking of companies with the largest R&D budgets, İmaş has also been among Turkey’s Top 250 R&D Leaders since 2015, and also among the Top 10 R&D Leaders of the Turkish machinery industry in all industrial segments.

Mustafa Özdemir, General Manager of İmaş Makine A.Ş. and also Board Member of Loras Holding A.Ş., expressed his feelings about the export leadership with the following words:

‘It is a great pleasure for us to be the export leader of our sector in Turkey this year as we were last year. This success, which we have achieved with our highly experienced team in the sector, our long-term business partnerships around the world and the trust we can make our customers feel, is also an important indicator that we have grown day by day in 35 years. With this motivation, I believe that we will carry out works that will add even more value to our sector in the coming period. I would like to thank firstly the İmaş team, all our customers and valuable business partners worldwide for their contribution to our success.

Operating not only as a machine manufacturer but also as a turnkey solution partner, İmaş completed nearly 20 projects worldwide in 2024. In addition, the company’s current project inventory includes 40 projects with ongoing installation processes worldwide.

The grain mill (flour, semolina, corn flour, etc.) projects that İmaş completed last year are mainly located in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, while the feed mill projects are mainly located in the Middle East, West Africa and some CIS countries.

In addition, İmaş has 11 grain mill projects with medium and large scale capacities (300 tonnes/day – 720 tonnes/day) and more than 15 feed mill projects with medium and large scale capacities (5 tonnes/hour – 30 tonnes/hour) under construction in different regions around the world.

Today, İmaş stands out in the sector as a company with proven global expertise in ‘Mega Mill’ projects.

By the end of 2023, İmaş had completed one of the largest flour milling projects in Africa with a capacity of 2,400 tonnes/day for Nigerian industrial giant BUA Foods. Based on the second agreement signed in August 2024, the company will be constructing a second project with a total capacity of 3,200 tonnes/day for BUA Foods. In addition to the turnkey facilities it has established today, İmaş stands out as a reliable solution partner worldwide with its experience and expertise in ‘Mega Mill’ projects.

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2025 IPPE to proceed as planned

January 20, 2025 - The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) announced recently that it will proceed as planned, January 28-30, 2025 in Atlanta, following recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Georgia.

On Friday, the Georgia Department of Agriculture suspended all poultry exhibitions that display live birds, shows, swaps, meets and sales (eg flea market or auction market). However, Commissioner Tyler Harper confirmed that this does not apply to IPPE, given that no live birds will be present.

"After reviewing the programming scheduled for IPPE and confirming that no live birds will be present at the Expo, we have determined that none of the programming at IPPE could be considered a 'suspended' activity. As such, we look forward to having IPPE proceed as scheduled, and I look forward to joining you and the many others at the Expo which will showcase the future of the poultry industry," Harper said.

Attached is a letter from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, stating that the 2025 IPPE will proceed as scheduled.

The IPPE regularly adheres to good biosecurity protocols and encourages all attendees to take advantage of the biosecurity measures that will be used around the Georgia World Congress Center during the 2025 IPPE, including foot cleaning mats and hand sanitiser stations. The show partners also strongly recommend attendees remain free from contact with poultry, pigs and other livestock for a minimum of three to five days before visiting the IPPE. Additionally, as with any biosecurity plan, it is recommended that vehicles that have been on a farm to be cleaned and disinfected before driving them to IPPE.

"We are pleased that the 2025 IPPE will continue as planned and will do our part to be good partners in our efforts to curb the virus, adhering to our biosecurity preparedness plans," said IPPE show organisers.

The 2025 IPPE will have more than 597,900 square feet of exhibit space and feature 1380-plus exhibitors. IPPE is a collaboration of three trade shows - International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The 2025 IPPE is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association, Meat Institute and US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

More information about IPPE is available, HERE.

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Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany

January 17, 2025 - The Government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), following a case being confirmed in Germany.

The commercial import of cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat and dairy from Germany will now be banned to protect farmers and their livelihoods. GB health certificates will no longer be issued for animals susceptible to FMD including all live animals and fresh meat and animal products.

As of January 15 it is no longer permitted for travellers to bring unpackaged meat, meat products, milk and dairy products, certain composite products and animal by products of pigs and ruminants into Great Britain from the EU, EFTA states, Faroe Islands and Greenland. Additionally, these products may not be brought to Great Britain from Germany, even if commercially packaged. These products can be placed in the secure bins provided in ports and airports.

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is also urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following an outbreak of the disease in Germany. There are no cases in the UK currently.

FMD poses no risk to human or food safety, but is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle, sheep, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals. Livestock keepers should therefore be absolutely rigorous about their biosecurity.

Maintaining good biosecurity is essential to protecting the health and welfare of herds and critical to preventing the spread of diseases such as FMD and preventing an outbreak spreading.

FMD causes significant economic losses due to production losses in the affected animals as well as loss of access to foreign markets for animals, meat and milk for affected countries.

Clinical signs to be aware of vary depending on the animals, but in cattle the key signs are sores and blisters on the feet, mouth and tongue with potentially a fever, lameness and a reluctance to feed. In sheep and pigs signs tend to manifest with lameness with potential for blistering. 

UK Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said:

"We remain in constant contact with German counterparts to understand the latest situation following their confirmation of a single case of Foot and Mouth disease.

"We have robust contingency plans in place to manage the risk of this disease to protect farmers and Britain's food security, which means using all measures to limit the risk incursion and spread of this devastating disease.

"I would urge livestock keepers to exercise the upmost vigilance for signs of disease, following scrupulous biosecurity and report any suspicion of disease immediately to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

"Everyone can help stop animal diseases spreading to this country by not brining home meat, cheese and milk products when they travel abroad."

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said:

"The Government will do whatever it takes to protect our nation's farmers from the risk posed by Foot and Mouth.

"That is why restrictions have immediately been brought in on animal products from Germany to prevent an outbreak and we will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads.

"We will continue to keep the situation under review working closely with the German authorities."

This comes as the Government announced a £200 million investment in the UK's main research and laboratory testing facilities at Weybridge to bolster protection against animal disease.

For more information, visit HERE.

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New enzyme solutions for crispy wafers and sugar-reduced confections

January 17, 2025 - From February 2-5, 2025, SternEnzym will be presenting its latest enzyme solutions for the confectionery industry at ProSweets Cologne (Hall 10.1, Booth J-061). The company will show how enzymes can support current industry trends like sugar reduction and help manufacturers develop products for health-conscious consumers. At the same time, these enzyme solutions enable more economical production through improved processes and reduced downtime.

Highly modern wafer products for current market requirements

As a highlight, at the trade fair SternEnzym will demonstrate how wafer manufacturers can make their production process more efficient while simultaneously meeting rising market expectations. Many manufacturers face challenges such as inconsistent flour quality, which can lead to production interruptions and quality fluctuations. SternEnzym develops enzyme solutions to address these issues. By optimising dough viscosity and stabilising production, these solutions not only improve consistency but also reduce energy consumption and shorten baking times.

Crispy wafers with trendy fillings

The company will present two creative wafers concepts at the trade fair: Dark chocolate wafers filled with either a 'brownie'-flavoured cream of a 'Dubai Chocolate' version. The Dubai creme, inspired by current social media trends, combines pistachio paste, kadaifi (angel hair) and tahini (sesame paste).

Thanks to a specially developed enzyme, the wafers stay particularly crispy. With these solutions the company enables manufacturers to offer economically produced, high-quality wafer products that meet current consumer trends.

The products presented were developed in the company's own wafer laboratory. This semi-automatic pilot plant with full-size baking plates enables extensive testing under very realistic conditions, so that individual customer needs can be accurately implemented and targeted solutions developed for industrial use.

Enzymatic production fructooligosaccharides (FOS) for new confection formulations

Another development the company will present at ProSweets 2025 is the enzymatic production of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) from sucrose. FOS are prebiotic compounds metabolised by beneficial gut bacteria and thus promoting a healthy microbiome.

Adding FOS from sucrose also enables reduction of the amount of sugar in confections, without negatively affecting taste or texture. This creates new opportunities for developing products that appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Tasting at Booth J-061

Visitors at ProSweets 2025 will have the chance to try the new wafer creations and many other products right at the booth or take samples with hem to taste later.

For more information, visit HERE.

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MC Mühlenchemie develops the first enzymatic solution for improving the taste of baked goods

January 16, 2025 - MC Mühlenchemie has expanded its enzyme product portfolio with a pioneering innovation, Omnizym Taste. This new enzyme compound makes the targeted flavour improvement of baked goods possible only by using flavourings. Depending on requirements, mills can offer bakeries added value in the form of flour with functional properties that help products stay fresh longer.

Taste improvement through enzymatic innovation

The company works to adjust flours to significantly improve the flavour profile of baked goods. Omnizym Taste, the newest addition to the company's Omnizym series, eliminates undesired flavour nuances while strengthening the characteristic bread taste. The formulation contains hydrolytic enzymes that target and remove off-tastes in yeast-raised baked goods, to arrive at an intense yet balanced flavour.

Challenges in modern baked-goods production

In modern baked-goods production, especially with products such as sandwich bread, hamburger buns and baguettes, preservatives like propionate often cause undesirable off-tastes or bitterness. Omnizym Taste was developed to counteract these negative effects. The result is a full, balanced bread flavour without negative interactions with other enzymes or ingredients. This solution is suitable for virtually all yeast-raised recipes, and lets bakeries significantly improve the way their products taste, without using flavourings or malts.

"There are enzymatic solutions for almost all the requirements placed on a high-quality flour, from standardisation to improvement of the dough properties, to better fresh-keeping or more volume," explains Roman Gradert, Research & Development. "With Omnizym Taste we have now for the first time developed an enzymatic solution that optimises taste as takes the bread flavour experience to a new level."

Further functional benefits and technical applications

Omnizym Fresh and Taste is another option for mills who want to give their customers functional advantages in addition to good taste. This enzyme compound combines flavour improvement with a freshness aspect that extends the shelf life of yeast-raised baked goods. It also enables the reduction of emulsifiers and sugar, reducing raw materials costs while retaining product quality. 

Omnizym Taste and Omnizym Fresh and Taste can be added right at the mill, without requiring changes to the standard treatment. Mills can determine the optimum dosage in consultation with the experts at the 'Futuremakers' MC SternTechnology Center in Ahrensburg or at MC laboratories around the world.

With the new Omnizym Taste series, MC Mühlenchemie offers tailored solutions for mills that want to provide their baking industry customers with real added value, through flavours that combine functional and flavour advantages.

For more information, visit HERE.

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