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 ...
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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 ...

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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 ...

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People: Danisco strengthens its technical team

Danisco Animal Nutrition has appointed Dr Armin Vikari to the position of Regional Technical Manager. Armin will be responsible for ensuring pig and poultry producers throughout northern Europe maximise value from the latest developments in feed enzyme and betaine technology, as well as through the use of essential oil compounds. He will be based in the Netherlands and reports to Business Director, Kim Hjortstrøm.

Dr Armin Vikari

 His previous roles include Area Sales Manager for J. Rettenmair & Sons GmbH & Co KG, focussing on raw fibre concentrates in feed and later as Bioactives Product Manager for Pancosma. Armin’s previous experience and specialisation in natural growth promoters means that he is ideally placed to provide Danisco’s customers with advice over the alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters.

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Company Update: Novozymes first quater

The recently completed acquisition of EMD/Merck Crop BioScience strengthens the company’s capabilities in the domain and has already impacted sales in the microorganism sales area in this first quarter. Sales of microorganisms were up by 95 percent in Danish kroner, mainly due to the contribution from the acquisitions of EMD/Merck Crop BioScience and Turfal completed this year and last year respectively.

Solid first-quarter sales, earnings, and cash flow

Sales, earnings, and cash flow had a solid development in the first quarter. Sales grew by 16 percent in Danish kroner (DKK) and by 14 percent in local currencies (LCY). Acquisitions contributed positively at approximately five percent - points. EBIT grew by a strong 19 percent, taking the EBIT margin to 23.6 percent. Read more ...
 
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