Pig producers in the EU get more value from wheat based diets

Danisco Animal Nutrition has received permission from the European Union Commission for the use of its heat stable Xylanase (Danisco Xylanase) in feed that is wheat  based to piglets and pigs for fattening. Danisco Xylanase is a heat stable product it can maintain efficiency even up-to 90 degrees. In trails it was shown to improve bodyweight  gain and feed conversion in piglets. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Danisco Animal Nutrition looks at the benefit of e-coli phytase

Danisco Animal Nutrition announced a breakthrough in the antinutrient effect of phytate in animal nutrition that can result in lower feed costs. Published in the journal Analytical Biochemistry the research shows that e-coli derived phytases are much better at breaking down theses phytate-protein.

Phyzyme XP showed the greatest efficiency. Also in addition the more phytase used the quicker the breakdown happens. Peter Plumstead, of Danisco Animal Nutrition, explained: “Phytate-protein complexes occur naturally in the upper digestive tract of animals. The investigation confirmed that under pH and temperature conditions close to those found in the upper part of the animal’s digestive tract, E.coliphytases showed higher activity in breaking down phytate-protein complexes.” Read more ...
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Danisco’s top management to resign

Chief executive Tom Knudsen and CFO Søren Bjerre-Nielsen of enzyme manufacturer and food ingredients company Danisco are to leave the Danish firm next week. The departures follow Danisco's sale to US chemicals company DuPont. The two executives will step down on June 17. There was much resistance to the takeover from Danisco shareholders, which resulted in DuPont increasing its initial January offer from US$6.3 (€4.358) billion to US$6.49 (€4.49) billion This finally secured the support of Danisco shareholders for its acquisition of the business last month.

The probiotics, enzymes and natural ingredients specialist is expected to be de-listed from the Copenhagen stock exchange this month, but DuPont has not indicated whether the Danisco name will remain. Sources say the resignations were prompted by DuPont's intention to install its own management team at its new acquisition. Analysts also suggest that DuPont may choose not to replace them and instead to split up Danisco's business areas between its relevant US units and divisions. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Billions needed to boost food production, says DuPont committee

High-tech seeds and innovations in chemicals and farming will not be enough to solve looming food shortages for the world, according to a report issued Tuesday by a committee formed by food and chemicals conglomerate DuPont. Billions of dollars in private investment, government incentives and charitable work must be funneled into collaborative projects if global food production is to match growing demand, the report urged.

Both biotech and organic farming will play a role, said the report by the DuPont Advisory Committee on Agricultural Innovation & Productivity for the 21st Century. "People are starting to recognise that food demand is outstripping supply," said DuPont executive vice president Jim Borel, who oversees DuPont's agriculture and nutrition business. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

DuPont's Danisco bid rejected by US shareholder

US chemical company DuPont's bid for Danish enzymes and food ingredients firm Danisco is too low, according to US shareholder Elliott Associates, Danish daily Borsen reports. The shareholder, a New York-based hedge fund, criticizes Danisco's board for recommending the bid.

Elliott Associates wants a higher price for Danisco or to keep Danisco as an independent company, Borsen writes, citing a letter Elliott Associates sent to Danisco's board. Elliott Associates controls about 1.25 percent of the Danisco shares, according to Borsen, making it one of the largest shareholders in the company.

DuPont has offered DKK665 (€ 89.17 or US$120.90) a share for the Danish food ingredients company. According to Borsen, several large hedge funds have bought Danisco shares amid speculation that DuPont will raise its bid. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.