New! GFMT article: Turkish milling industry review - part 2

In this article, Tom Blacker, Perendale Publisher's International Milling Directory coordinator provides part two of Grain and Feed Milling Technology's Turkish milling industry review.

Grain & Feed Milling Technology magazine is keenly aware of the rise of Turkey. In modern times, especially since the start of the 21st century, Turkey has become more and more important to the region and beyond.

Read the full article here. 

Turkish milling industry review - part 2

O&J Højtryk

O&J HØJTRYK A/S engineers the re-working of dies and rollers for the manufacture of feedstuffs and biopellets, as well as the sale and delivery of wearing parts in connection with roller re-working. Click on image to visit company website. 

Event: 6th protein Summit 2013

The need to develop new sustainable protein sources, processes and new ingredients could not be more pressing. With the world population set to surpass 9 billion by 2050, the standard of living in the major growing economies will steadily increase and demand for animal and dairy proteins will undoubtedly rise.

Understanding the challenges we face is the first step towards safeguarding the supply of protein and the future of our planet. 

That's why, from the 24th - 25th September 2013, Bridge2Food is hosting its 6th Protein Summit.

Taking place at the Beurs-World Trade Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the Summit will look at:

- The future of supply and demand: The global agenda

- Health: Exploring new health domains

- Technology: Enabling technology and process contributions 

Roger Gilbert, director of Perendale Publishers, UK will be chairing the third track on the first day of the summit, focusing on technology and process contributions in the protein industry.

With over 150 delegates attending, the summit will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world's best platforms for decision makers, stakeholders and business leaders in the protein market to meet and exchange knowledge, share ideas and gain inspiration.

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The 6th Protein Summit takes place at the Beurs-World Trade Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands 

02/09/2013: Fortification of grain to curb anaemia; grain distribution starts in Delhi; Cargill's corporate responsibility report

According to news information service allAfrica, nutritionists in Tanzania are supporting a recent study that demands the mandatory fortification of some cereals to lead to the near eradication of anaemia.

Speaking exclusively to a local Tanzanian newspaper,  Dr Joyceline Kaganda, training director, Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) Department of Nutrition Education stated that anaemia is a big problem, especially in children under five and women of child bearing age. 

"Based on the poor nutrition situation Tanzania is facing, there is a great need for mandatory fortification on some cereals," added Kaganda. 

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As of September 1, 2013, the Food Security Programme formally began the distribution of food grains in New Delhi.

Sheila Dikshit, chief minister of New Delhi, distributed the food grains to the beneficiaries around the region. The scheme was originally launched on August 20th by Sonia Gandhi, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson.

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Cargill has released its 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report entitled “Responsibility Across Many Dimensions.” It features Cargill’s actions to meet and exceed the expectations of its stakeholders by conducting business with integrity, operating responsible supply chains, working to feed the world and enriching our communities.

“Cargill’s vision to be the global leader in nourishing people gives a framework to all our actions. Whether it is storing crops and minimising spoilage; championing the use of practices that protect the environment; responsibly sourcing commodities; developing supply chains that respect people and human rights; or living up to the ethical standard we have set for ourselves - these are just a few examples of Cargill’s responsibility across many dimensions,” said Greg Page, Cargill chairman and chief executive officer.

View an expanded version of the report here.

A spoon containing breakfast cereal flakes, part of a strawberry, and milk is held in midair against a blue background. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

New! GFMT article: Managing mill maintenance: Maintenance programmes

In this article, Alice Neal, Grain and Feed Milling Technology's own associate editor discusses mill maintenance. 

Every miller knows the importance of a comprehensive maintenance programme. There are numerous strategies out from the ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ attitude of reactive maintenance to monitoring-centered predictive maintenance, the scheduled approach of preventive maintenance and the precision of reliability centred maintenance.

Read the full article here. 

Managing mill maintenance: Maintenance programmes

Muyang

Muyang's activities cover design, development, fabrication and installation of the machinery & engineering of the following industries such as feed manufacturing, grain milling, environment protection, food processing, bulk solids handling and storage, steel structure building as well as industrial automation. Click on image to visit company website.

R-Biopharm Rhône ventures into new international markets to find record sales and profits

R-Biopharm Rhône, one of Scotland's most successful scientific exporters, has posted record sales and profits in a year of extraordinary growth fueled by a strong drive into new international markets.

The company, which makes diagnostic test kits for use in the agri-food industry, saw turnover increase to £6.4 million in the year to December 2012, up by 21.5 percent on the same period in 2011. It is projecting sales of £7 million by the end of 2013, with an increase in profits of 28 percent .

Growth in 2013 has already been boosted as a result of a significant increase in lab testing following the horse meat contamination scare, but most of the sales in 2012 and the first quarter of this year have been generated from organic growth and new export opportunities.
 

"We have been very encouraged by continuing successes in markets abroad. Sales in Asia are up by 50-60 percent, in Latin America we have seen a 50 percent increase and we have significant growth in Eastern Europe too," said Simon Bevis, managing director.

The company, which is based in the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, now has a headcount of more than 50, the highest in its 25-year history. It is now the biggest and most profitable subsidiary of its parent company, German diagnostics company R-Biopharm AG.

The company makes diagnostic test kits and sells more than 75 percent of its output outside the UK to global food manufacturing businesses. The remaining sales are mainly in England.

R-Biopharm Rhône is also planning to take on extra capability to generate new business from a unique new patented system, IMMUNOPREP® for on line analysis. This automated process will supersede existing methods which involve large amounts of manual work for lab staff, saving labs 25-30 percent of their costs. The system has already been launched at a series of high profile international events.

The company which achieved Investors In People status at bronze level last year is now going directly to IIP gold level, which it expects to achieve later this year. It is also, unusually for scientific enterprises, a major employer of female scientific and ancillary staff, who comprise 80 percent of the workforce.
 

"The whole team at R-Biopharm Rhône has contributed to these excellent results and to our ongoing healthy and sustainable growth patterns. We are continually seeking new opportunities and can look forward confidently to a prosperous future," said Bevis. 

English: Entrance to Kelvin Campus of West of Scotland Science Park Science park used by businesses and universities in Glasgow. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)