- freeimages.comDarling Ingredients Inc. reported net sales of $874.7 million for the first quarter of 2015.From WATTAgNet:
Darling Ingredients Inc. reported net sales of $874.7 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared with net sales of $946.3 million for the first quarter of 2014.
The company said the $71.6 million decrease in net sales is primarily attributable to lower finished product prices, primarily global fat markets, and the foreign exchange rate impact of a weaker euro and Canadian dollar. Raw material volumes globally were stronger year over year.
"On a sequential basis, we have executed on a number of changes to improve operating performance in light of lower grain, protein and fat prices worldwide flowing through our business segments,” said Randall Stuewe, Darling Ingredients Inc. chairman and CEO. “We continue to focus on margin management, operating efficiencies and reduced administrative costs to offset the headwinds."
The company’s feed ingredients segment saw at 6.6 percent decline to $547.5 million, and a 5.6 percent drop in operating income to $35.4 million. The lower results were blamed on lower fat and corn prices and currency headwinds.
"The Feed Ingredients Segment saw improvement in margins. Our USA rendering business continues to deliver as predicted while Europe and Canada are delivering near investment case returns,” he said. “Strong slaughter of poultry and hogs combined with heavier market weights showed significant increases in raw material volumes. Lower energy prices for natural gas and diesel in the U.S. provided some relief to this global price re-setting environment."
"Overall, our business platform is solid and continues to grow organically with investments in five new processing facilities. We strive to build long term investor value creating sustainable ingredients for a growing population," Stuewe said.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Darling Ingredients reports 8.2 percent drop in revenue
Monday, May 19, 2014
Darling International changes name to Darling Ingredients
Darling International Inc., a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into a wide range of ingredients and specialty products for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, technical, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer industries, has changed its corporate name to Darling Ingredients Inc. The company's trading symbol, DAR, will not change as a result of this corporate name change.
"We are excited to announce our corporate name change, reflecting the pivotal transformation of the Darling brand. Our new name, Darling Ingredients Inc., better reflects our global presence and focus on creating sustainable food, feed and fuel ingredients for a growing population," said Randall Stuewe, chairman and CEO.
Based in Irving, Texas, Darling Ingredients is the world's largest publicly-traded developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. It is the parent company to a wide variety of companies, including Dar Pro Solutions, Rothsay, Bakery Feeds, Diamond Green Diesel, Terra Renewal, Nature Safe, Ecoson, Rendac, Sonac, Rousselot, CTH, Besthides and Versagen.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Darling International proposes private offering of unsecured senior notes
Darling International announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to launch an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its unsecured senior notes in the near future. The international rendering company intends to use the net proceeds of the notes offering to satisfy, discharge and redeem the company's 8.5 percent senior notes due 2018, to finance a portion of the company's previously announced acquisition of the Vion Ingredients division of Vion Holding to pay certain fees and expenses in connection with the Vion Ingredients acquisition and the financing thereof, and for general corporate purposes.
The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes will not be registered under the securities act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
The notes initially will be issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. If the Vion Ingredients acquisition is not consummated, the notes will be mandatorily redeemed and, therefore, the company's 8.5 percent senior notes due 2018 will not be satisfied and discharged or redeemed with the proceeds thereof. If the Vion Ingredients acquisition is consummated, the notes will be assumed by the company and guaranteed by various domestic subsidiaries of the company.
The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes will not be registered under the securities act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
The notes initially will be issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. If the Vion Ingredients acquisition is not consummated, the notes will be mandatorily redeemed and, therefore, the company's 8.5 percent senior notes due 2018 will not be satisfied and discharged or redeemed with the proceeds thereof. If the Vion Ingredients acquisition is consummated, the notes will be assumed by the company and guaranteed by various domestic subsidiaries of the company.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Supplier Novasep expands, opens India subsidiary
Novasep, a supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life sciences industry, is expanding its presence in India with the opening of Novasep Process Engineering Services PCT LTD, a part of its industrial business unit. The new office will enable Novasep to better serve industries in India producing functional and commodity food and feed ingredients, milk derivatives and bio-based chemicals, according to the company.
Michel Cotillon, a Novasep veteran, formerly R&D head of the industrial biotech business and then its area sales manager for France and Benelux, has been promoted to head the subsidiary as general manager.
Novasep's expansion comes at a time when India's food and feed ingredients industries are experiencing fast growth. It follows Novasep's successful expansion of its team in China in 2012. "Novasep's setup in India is another key milestone in our strategy to expand our geographical presence," said Michel Spagnol, CEO at Novasep. "After our success in China, Novasep India is well placed to support our growth in future years."
Novasep's Indian subsidiary will provide local support to sugar mill operators in India to integrate Novasep's processes. Novasep will also continue to sell biopharma chromatography equipment and associated processes in India.
Michel Cotillon, a Novasep veteran, formerly R&D head of the industrial biotech business and then its area sales manager for France and Benelux, has been promoted to head the subsidiary as general manager.
Novasep's expansion comes at a time when India's food and feed ingredients industries are experiencing fast growth. It follows Novasep's successful expansion of its team in China in 2012. "Novasep's setup in India is another key milestone in our strategy to expand our geographical presence," said Michel Spagnol, CEO at Novasep. "After our success in China, Novasep India is well placed to support our growth in future years."
Novasep's Indian subsidiary will provide local support to sugar mill operators in India to integrate Novasep's processes. Novasep will also continue to sell biopharma chromatography equipment and associated processes in India.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Agriculture firm H.J. Baker opens sales office in Guadalajara, Mexico
Global agriculture firm H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc. has established a sales office in Guadalajara, Mexico, to meet growing demand throughout Latin America. The Mexican office will facilitate sales of nutritional supplements for the dairy, poultry and aquaculture industries as well sulphur bentonite fertilizer for the entire region.
Javier Rodriguez, who has been with H.J. Baker for more than 10 years, will be country manager for H.J. Baker & Bro. de Mexico S de R.L. de C.V. located in Guadalajara and will oversee sales efforts throughout the region.
Christopher V. B. Smith, president and CEO of H.J. Baker, said: "H.J. Baker has strong relationships in Latin America and in Mexico. This new office will enable us to serve our customers more effectively. The growth potential is clear. Latin America represents 24 percent of the world's arable land and contributes 11 percent of the value of world food production. Javier is the right person to deliver the customer service, high-quality products and expertise that distinguish H.J. Baker as an industry leader for more than 160 years. We look forward to what we can achieve there."
An international sales representative with 26 years of experience trading commodities in Mexico, Rodriguez began his career at Sumitomo Corporation in Mexico City. He subsequently developed markets for the use of feed ingredients in Mexico.
Rodriguez joined H.J. Baker in 2002. Since joining the company, he has developed markets for H.J. Baker's PRO-PAK, and other feed ingredients in Mexico. In addition, he has established a presence for H.J. Baker in Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
Rodriguez graduated from National Polytechnical Institute in Mexico City with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Relations and International Trade and received a master's in Public Administration from American University, Washington, D.C.
"I am very proud to represent H.J. Baker in Mexico and Latin America. Mexico has a significant agriculture industry, one that already benefits from H.J. Baker's products," Rodriguez said. "I anticipate increased demand for our feed, fertilizer and sulphur products as we increase our efforts in Latin America. Latin America has a long agricultural history and H.J. Baker's more than 160 years of experience make this a win/win for all involved."
Javier Rodriguez, who has been with H.J. Baker for more than 10 years, will be country manager for H.J. Baker & Bro. de Mexico S de R.L. de C.V. located in Guadalajara and will oversee sales efforts throughout the region.
Christopher V. B. Smith, president and CEO of H.J. Baker, said: "H.J. Baker has strong relationships in Latin America and in Mexico. This new office will enable us to serve our customers more effectively. The growth potential is clear. Latin America represents 24 percent of the world's arable land and contributes 11 percent of the value of world food production. Javier is the right person to deliver the customer service, high-quality products and expertise that distinguish H.J. Baker as an industry leader for more than 160 years. We look forward to what we can achieve there."
An international sales representative with 26 years of experience trading commodities in Mexico, Rodriguez began his career at Sumitomo Corporation in Mexico City. He subsequently developed markets for the use of feed ingredients in Mexico.
Rodriguez joined H.J. Baker in 2002. Since joining the company, he has developed markets for H.J. Baker's PRO-PAK, and other feed ingredients in Mexico. In addition, he has established a presence for H.J. Baker in Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
Rodriguez graduated from National Polytechnical Institute in Mexico City with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Relations and International Trade and received a master's in Public Administration from American University, Washington, D.C.
"I am very proud to represent H.J. Baker in Mexico and Latin America. Mexico has a significant agriculture industry, one that already benefits from H.J. Baker's products," Rodriguez said. "I anticipate increased demand for our feed, fertilizer and sulphur products as we increase our efforts in Latin America. Latin America has a long agricultural history and H.J. Baker's more than 160 years of experience make this a win/win for all involved."
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Feed ingredient may manage coccidiosis in broilers, according to study
Independent studies found that Original XPC many help manage coccidiosis in broilers. Original XPC is a feed ingredient from Diamond V, a fermentation product manufacturer.
The effects of Original XPC and a coccidiostat (Salinomycin) were investigated individually and in combination at Southern Poultry Research during a coccidiosis challenge in broiler chickens. A total of 320 test birds were housed and lesion scores were conducted. Male broilers (Cobb X Cobb) were used from zero to 27 days of age. All birds received vaccinations at the hatchery for Marek's Disease (HVT:SB-1) and birds were weighed at zero, 21 and 27 days of age. Feed consumption was measured at 21 days and 27 days. The study included five treatments with eight birds per cage and eight replicate cages per treatment. Test articles were added to the feed of each treatment.
All birds except the negative controls were challenged orally with a coccidia inoculum at 21 days. The challenge dose per bird was designed to be much greater than a routine field challenge and to produce approximately 3.0 lesion scores for each species in the infected, non-medicated control group.
At 27 days, all birds from each cage were lesion scored. The upper, middle and cecal regions of the intestine were scored, using the system of Johnson and Reid where 0 is normal and 1, 2, 3, or 4 indicate increasing severity of infection.
E. acervulina coccidia lesions sores were reduced in the upper gastrointestinal tract when Original XPC was included in the feed. Salinomycin inclusion further reduced lesions compared to the non-medicated, infected group. E. maxima lesion scores in the mid gut were also significantly reduced with the addition of Original XPC to the diets, and the response was equivalent to that of Salinomycin and to the combination of products. Cecal lesions reflecting E. tenella were also significantly reduced when feeding Original XPC, and an even greater response was observed when Salinomycin was included.
Body weight gain during the coccidiosis infection was severely affected in the non-medicated, infected group. Adding Original XPC to the feed significantly improved body weight gain, and Salinomycin produced even greater gain. The combination of Original XPC and Salinomycin provided the greatest weight gain among the infected groups.
The treatment response for feed conversion ratio was similar to body weight gains. Significant improvement was seen both with Original XPC and Salinomycin. Combining Original XPC and Salinomycin resulted in feed conversion similar to that of non-infected controls.
Previous research had suggested that the metabolites in Diamond V Original XPC empower the bird's immune system by strengthening the instinctive immune response and supporting adaptive immunity within the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, chemical signals help suppress the inflammatory response during a challenge, and metabolites in Original XPC increase antibody production to commercial vaccines.
Previous work also demonstrated that feeding Original XPC can reduce the incidence and severity of intestinal lesions when birds are challenged with coccidiosis. Further evidence of reduced coccidiosis stress from feeding Original XPC is the improved body weight gain and feed conversion when birds are fed Original XPC during a coccidia challenge.
The effects of Original XPC and a coccidiostat (Salinomycin) were investigated individually and in combination at Southern Poultry Research during a coccidiosis challenge in broiler chickens. A total of 320 test birds were housed and lesion scores were conducted. Male broilers (Cobb X Cobb) were used from zero to 27 days of age. All birds received vaccinations at the hatchery for Marek's Disease (HVT:SB-1) and birds were weighed at zero, 21 and 27 days of age. Feed consumption was measured at 21 days and 27 days. The study included five treatments with eight birds per cage and eight replicate cages per treatment. Test articles were added to the feed of each treatment.
All birds except the negative controls were challenged orally with a coccidia inoculum at 21 days. The challenge dose per bird was designed to be much greater than a routine field challenge and to produce approximately 3.0 lesion scores for each species in the infected, non-medicated control group.
At 27 days, all birds from each cage were lesion scored. The upper, middle and cecal regions of the intestine were scored, using the system of Johnson and Reid where 0 is normal and 1, 2, 3, or 4 indicate increasing severity of infection.
E. acervulina coccidia lesions sores were reduced in the upper gastrointestinal tract when Original XPC was included in the feed. Salinomycin inclusion further reduced lesions compared to the non-medicated, infected group. E. maxima lesion scores in the mid gut were also significantly reduced with the addition of Original XPC to the diets, and the response was equivalent to that of Salinomycin and to the combination of products. Cecal lesions reflecting E. tenella were also significantly reduced when feeding Original XPC, and an even greater response was observed when Salinomycin was included.
Body weight gain during the coccidiosis infection was severely affected in the non-medicated, infected group. Adding Original XPC to the feed significantly improved body weight gain, and Salinomycin produced even greater gain. The combination of Original XPC and Salinomycin provided the greatest weight gain among the infected groups.
The treatment response for feed conversion ratio was similar to body weight gains. Significant improvement was seen both with Original XPC and Salinomycin. Combining Original XPC and Salinomycin resulted in feed conversion similar to that of non-infected controls.
Previous research had suggested that the metabolites in Diamond V Original XPC empower the bird's immune system by strengthening the instinctive immune response and supporting adaptive immunity within the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, chemical signals help suppress the inflammatory response during a challenge, and metabolites in Original XPC increase antibody production to commercial vaccines.
Previous work also demonstrated that feeding Original XPC can reduce the incidence and severity of intestinal lesions when birds are challenged with coccidiosis. Further evidence of reduced coccidiosis stress from feeding Original XPC is the improved body weight gain and feed conversion when birds are fed Original XPC during a coccidia challenge.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Feed ingredient supplier acquires citrus extract
Feed ingredient supplier Nor-Feed Sud announced the acquisition of all the Intellectual Property related to Nor-Spice AB from Danish company Nor-Feed A/S. Nor-Spice AB is an aqueous extract from citrus, offering a set of well characterized phytochemical molecules (citroflavonoids, limonene, pectic oligosaccharides, lemon essential oil) developed in Denmark over 10 years ago.
Nor-Spice AB has been documented by more than 40 trials, in a number of countries around the world and supported by two master theses showing a prebiotic effect and gut flora control for poultry, pigs and calves, according to the company. "Nor-Spice AB has been a very efficient tool for our French customers for a number of years now with returns on investments well in excess of four to one," said Dr. Pierre Chicoteau, founder of Nor-Feed Sud.
According to the European Union regulation, Nor-Spice AB is classified as a feed additive. It is approved in a number of countries around the world and can be used in organic farming.
"This acquisition is a logical step in line with the third strategic plan of the company, which is to promote a small portfolio of well documented plant extracts to meet the market needs for efficient and sustainable solutions in animal nutrition," said Olivier Clech, Nor-Feed Sud partner since August 2012.
Nor-Spice AB has been documented by more than 40 trials, in a number of countries around the world and supported by two master theses showing a prebiotic effect and gut flora control for poultry, pigs and calves, according to the company. "Nor-Spice AB has been a very efficient tool for our French customers for a number of years now with returns on investments well in excess of four to one," said Dr. Pierre Chicoteau, founder of Nor-Feed Sud.
According to the European Union regulation, Nor-Spice AB is classified as a feed additive. It is approved in a number of countries around the world and can be used in organic farming.
"This acquisition is a logical step in line with the third strategic plan of the company, which is to promote a small portfolio of well documented plant extracts to meet the market needs for efficient and sustainable solutions in animal nutrition," said Olivier Clech, Nor-Feed Sud partner since August 2012.
Monday, October 22, 2012
International Feed Industry Federation, FEFANA partner on specialty feed ingredients
The International Feed Industry Federation and the EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures, FEFANA, have launched the Specialty Feed Ingredients Sustainability project, designed to measure and establish the role of specialty feed ingredients on the environmental impact of livestock production.
The project brings together a consortium of international companies and associations dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of livestock through innovative specialty feed ingredients. It aims to contribute to global activities in the area of the environmental effect of livestock production. The results of the projects will be shared with international stakeholders and with feed chain operators in order to encourage more sustainable livestock production globally.
“The overall objective of this project is to establish the positive role of the use of specialty feed ingredients on the environmental impact of livestock production” said Dider Jans, secretary general of FEFANA. “By setting up a standard approach to measure this role and delivering a manual of nutritional practice, the project will enable specialty feed ingredients to be included in the evaluation of the mitigation measures to reduce the environmental impact of animal production on a global basis."
The project brings together a consortium of international companies and associations dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of livestock through innovative specialty feed ingredients. It aims to contribute to global activities in the area of the environmental effect of livestock production. The results of the projects will be shared with international stakeholders and with feed chain operators in order to encourage more sustainable livestock production globally.
“The overall objective of this project is to establish the positive role of the use of specialty feed ingredients on the environmental impact of livestock production” said Dider Jans, secretary general of FEFANA. “By setting up a standard approach to measure this role and delivering a manual of nutritional practice, the project will enable specialty feed ingredients to be included in the evaluation of the mitigation measures to reduce the environmental impact of animal production on a global basis."
Thursday, April 19, 2012
feedpail.com connects buyers, sellers of bulk feed ingredients
A new website, www.feedpail.com, is
designed to connect buyers and sellers of bulk feed ingredients quickly and
easily, simplifying a process that creator Ryan Cooney said normally involves
multiple phone calls, emails and negotiations to complete.
The free service allows users to see the prices and availability of more than 50 bulk feed ingredients such as fats and oils, animal proteins, grain byproducts and minerals. Anyone who buys or sells bulk feed ingredients, or is involved in the feed industry, can use the site to stay current on bulk feed ingredient costs and make purchasing decisions. “Feedpail helps meet customers’ demands, but it can also open up new customers and markets for buyers and sellers, expanding the network for both groups,” said Cooney.
Once an account is set up, sellers post available tons and buyers have the option to buy outright or bid on the tons. Users can search by feed ingredient and geography to find prices and availability. Once a quantity and price are agreed to, the contact information of the buyer and seller is shared so they can complete the transaction. All sales are kept confidential and are subject to each party’s terms, conditions and policies. Feedpail has also developed an email newsletter to distribute regular updates on bulk feed ingredient prices.
The free service allows users to see the prices and availability of more than 50 bulk feed ingredients such as fats and oils, animal proteins, grain byproducts and minerals. Anyone who buys or sells bulk feed ingredients, or is involved in the feed industry, can use the site to stay current on bulk feed ingredient costs and make purchasing decisions. “Feedpail helps meet customers’ demands, but it can also open up new customers and markets for buyers and sellers, expanding the network for both groups,” said Cooney.
Once an account is set up, sellers post available tons and buyers have the option to buy outright or bid on the tons. Users can search by feed ingredient and geography to find prices and availability. Once a quantity and price are agreed to, the contact information of the buyer and seller is shared so they can complete the transaction. All sales are kept confidential and are subject to each party’s terms, conditions and policies. Feedpail has also developed an email newsletter to distribute regular updates on bulk feed ingredient prices.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Codex holds safety standards for pig, cattle feed ingredient ractopamine
The Codex Alimentarius Commission decided to hold the global food safety standards for Elanco's feed ingredient ractopamine hydrochloride at Step 8, during its 34th Session in Geneva.
Ractopamine is a feed ingredient, sold under the name Paylean for pig and marketed as Optaflexx for cattle.
"Adoption by Codex of the ractopamine standards would have been a major step towards helping address worldwide hunger and enabling sustainable meat production as experts predict that ractopamine's worldwide adoption, based on the increased meat yields, could result in billions of additional servings of pork and beef per year," said Jeff Simmons, Elanco's president.
"We are disappointed that due to national interests and procedural matters Codex did not adopt the global food safety standards for ractopamine," said Dennis Erpelding, director of corporate affairs at Elanco. "Codex standards for ractopamine would help countries to differentiate ractopamine, a beta-agonist that can be safely used in food animal production, from other beta-agonists."
Ractopamine is a feed ingredient, sold under the name Paylean for pig and marketed as Optaflexx for cattle.
"Adoption by Codex of the ractopamine standards would have been a major step towards helping address worldwide hunger and enabling sustainable meat production as experts predict that ractopamine's worldwide adoption, based on the increased meat yields, could result in billions of additional servings of pork and beef per year," said Jeff Simmons, Elanco's president.
"We are disappointed that due to national interests and procedural matters Codex did not adopt the global food safety standards for ractopamine," said Dennis Erpelding, director of corporate affairs at Elanco. "Codex standards for ractopamine would help countries to differentiate ractopamine, a beta-agonist that can be safely used in food animal production, from other beta-agonists."
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dutch to phase out feed additive antibiotics
The Central Veterinary Database, Vetcis, will record the use of antibiotics by veterinarians and farmers. Oversight will also be provided by the Foundation for Animal Medicine Authority an independent organization financed by the Ministry of Economics, Agriculture and Innovation.
The following issues will be incorporated in pending legislation:
- Limiting use of third- and fourth-generation antibiotics including fluorquinolones and cephalosporins which should be reserved for human therapeutic applications
- A ban on the use of antibiotics for preventive and performance-enhancing purposes
- Restriction on advertising of antibiotics
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Balchem gains FAMI-QS certification for North American animal feed plants
Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health has gained FAMI-QS certification for its North American feed plants, putting them on par with the company's already-certified European manufacturing facility.
The FAMI-QS program is designed to help streamline U.S. exports with European feed and ingredient customers. "The FAMI-QS certification is an important part of our continued commitment to our customers in the [European Union]," said Vice President and General Manager Dana Putnam. "By acquiring the FAMI-QS certificate for our North American facilities we can ensure our customers that all of our products are meeting the highest standard of regulatory feed requirements set forth by the 183/2005 regulations of the European Commission."
Prior to achieving this status, the Balchem plants held FEMAS certification.
The FAMI-QS program is designed to help streamline U.S. exports with European feed and ingredient customers. "The FAMI-QS certification is an important part of our continued commitment to our customers in the [European Union]," said Vice President and General Manager Dana Putnam. "By acquiring the FAMI-QS certificate for our North American facilities we can ensure our customers that all of our products are meeting the highest standard of regulatory feed requirements set forth by the 183/2005 regulations of the European Commission."
Prior to achieving this status, the Balchem plants held FEMAS certification.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Russia’s Sodrugestvo secures expansion finance
Russia’s largest supplier of feed ingredients is to receive US$40 million in loans from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Sodrugestvo Group will borrow US$25 million over three years from EBRD towards working capital for its soybean crushing operation. There will also be a seven-year loan of US$15 million for a transport subsidiary to purchase up to 500 railway wagons to carry finished products, such as soybean meal, to customers and to bring rapeseed for crushing.
The group plans to start local sourcing of up to 50,000 metric tons of rapeseed per year for processing at its recently-opened crushing plant in Russia’s westernmost port, Kaliningrad. It also intends to use its Kaliningrad port facilities for exporting about 150,000 tons of grain per year as well as 100,000 tons of sugarbeet and 50,000 tons of rapeseed.
Sodrugestvo Group will borrow US$25 million over three years from EBRD towards working capital for its soybean crushing operation. There will also be a seven-year loan of US$15 million for a transport subsidiary to purchase up to 500 railway wagons to carry finished products, such as soybean meal, to customers and to bring rapeseed for crushing.
The group plans to start local sourcing of up to 50,000 metric tons of rapeseed per year for processing at its recently-opened crushing plant in Russia’s westernmost port, Kaliningrad. It also intends to use its Kaliningrad port facilities for exporting about 150,000 tons of grain per year as well as 100,000 tons of sugarbeet and 50,000 tons of rapeseed.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
International feed regulators met with industry representatives
The International Feed Industry Federation and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization recently hosted the third annual meeting of the international feed regulators and industry members.
Seventy-five delegates from 21 countries attended the two-day meeting, held in Atlanta, Ga., in conjunction with the 2010 International Feed and Poultry Expo. They discussed feed legislation and its impact on the trade in feed and feed ingredients, with special attention given to border inspection practices, control of undesirable substances and authorization systems for feedstuffs and ingredients.
“Presentations provided by both regulators and feed industry representatives provided background and examples of current practices, and challenged participants to consider ways to improve regulatory and risk-management systems,” said Dr. Dave Cieslak, chairman of the International Feed Industry Federation. He noted that the meeting included the participation of the Codex Alimentarius secretariat.
IFIF will hold another meeting between regulators and industry members at the Global Feed & Food Congress in Cancun, Mexico, April 20-23, 2010.
Seventy-five delegates from 21 countries attended the two-day meeting, held in Atlanta, Ga., in conjunction with the 2010 International Feed and Poultry Expo. They discussed feed legislation and its impact on the trade in feed and feed ingredients, with special attention given to border inspection practices, control of undesirable substances and authorization systems for feedstuffs and ingredients.
“Presentations provided by both regulators and feed industry representatives provided background and examples of current practices, and challenged participants to consider ways to improve regulatory and risk-management systems,” said Dr. Dave Cieslak, chairman of the International Feed Industry Federation. He noted that the meeting included the participation of the Codex Alimentarius secretariat.
IFIF will hold another meeting between regulators and industry members at the Global Feed & Food Congress in Cancun, Mexico, April 20-23, 2010.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
2010 IPE/IFE Guide now available online
Turn to the 2010 International Expo Guide to plan and maximize your time at the International Poultry/International Feed Expo, January 27-29, in Atlanta, Ga.
The Guide provides:
• Information on more than 700 poultry and feed industry exhibitors,
• A new, easy-to-use products and services listing,
• Quick reference alphabetical index of exhibitors,
• Exhibit floor maps, and
• A schedule of educational and networking events.
To start using the 2010 International Expo Guide, go to www.digitalexpoguide-digital.com.
The Guide provides:
• Information on more than 700 poultry and feed industry exhibitors,
• A new, easy-to-use products and services listing,
• Quick reference alphabetical index of exhibitors,
• Exhibit floor maps, and
• A schedule of educational and networking events.
To start using the 2010 International Expo Guide, go to www.digitalexpoguide-digital.com.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Germany introduces 'without gene technology' logo
The minister for agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany has introduced a standard logo to be applied to foods free of GMO ingredients, according to a news report.
The intent of the logo is to create "more freedom of choice and enhancement of transparency." It may be difficult to use in practice and will have limited application.
Currently, a label "without gene technology" is applied to food products which were produced only with conventional GMO corn or soy but incorporate vitamins, enzymes or other additives possibly derived from genetically modified organisms.
The present "without gene technology" label is seldom used as it is virtually impossible for a manufacturer to confirm that all the ingredients used to produce a livestock-derived product are free of any GMO component.
The intent of the logo is to create "more freedom of choice and enhancement of transparency." It may be difficult to use in practice and will have limited application.
Currently, a label "without gene technology" is applied to food products which were produced only with conventional GMO corn or soy but incorporate vitamins, enzymes or other additives possibly derived from genetically modified organisms.
The present "without gene technology" label is seldom used as it is virtually impossible for a manufacturer to confirm that all the ingredients used to produce a livestock-derived product are free of any GMO component.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
How reduced cereal grain quality impacts feed
All grains produced locally in Saskatchewan, Canada this year are at risk for frost, and if not frost, sprouting because of the late harvest due to an exceptionally cool growing season. But feed grains that producers buy that may have been frozen, harvested immature or sprouted, may provide an opportunity as these crops can provide good feed quality for pigs, says Dr. Denise Beaulieu in Farmscape.
"Using and being on the lookout for low-quality grains is a good option for producers. Using byproducts and alternative crops is another way that they can decrease their feed costs," said Dr. Beaulieu, a research scientist with the Prairie Swine Center.
The scientist states that freezing and or sprouting of grains doesn't always decrease feed quality as such grains can be a very good source of both energy and protein for pigs. But that said, producers need to be looking for mould and mycotoxins, particularly if the grain is harvested immature or wet. As a result, she recommends that grain be tested.
One of the major challenges in using damaged grain, Dr. Beaulieu says, is that its digestibility is difficult to predict. "Looking at predictive equations will be something that we are looking at in our research to see if they are applicable to this year's crops," she says in the article.
"Using and being on the lookout for low-quality grains is a good option for producers. Using byproducts and alternative crops is another way that they can decrease their feed costs," said Dr. Beaulieu, a research scientist with the Prairie Swine Center.
The scientist states that freezing and or sprouting of grains doesn't always decrease feed quality as such grains can be a very good source of both energy and protein for pigs. But that said, producers need to be looking for mould and mycotoxins, particularly if the grain is harvested immature or wet. As a result, she recommends that grain be tested.
One of the major challenges in using damaged grain, Dr. Beaulieu says, is that its digestibility is difficult to predict. "Looking at predictive equations will be something that we are looking at in our research to see if they are applicable to this year's crops," she says in the article.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Arsenic compound in chicken affecting Americans
The arsenic compound roxarsone, which is frequently added to chicken feed to fight parasites and increase growth, is a Class A carcinogen linked to heart disease, diabetes and declines in brain function, according to a report in The Washington Post.
Though the industry has been using roxarsone since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1944, it seems to have little effect except raising the blood count. The meat, thus pinker, appeals more to the customer.
Similarly, the arsenic additive fuels angiogenesis in human cells, which might lead to cancer. Chicken growers have also reported illness from contact with roxarsone while preparing feed. EU outlawed the use of arsenic in chicken feed in 1999. Though several producers like Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms have responded, more than 70% of over 9 billion broiler chicken produced annually in the U.S. are fed roxarsone.
Though the industry has been using roxarsone since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1944, it seems to have little effect except raising the blood count. The meat, thus pinker, appeals more to the customer.
Similarly, the arsenic additive fuels angiogenesis in human cells, which might lead to cancer. Chicken growers have also reported illness from contact with roxarsone while preparing feed. EU outlawed the use of arsenic in chicken feed in 1999. Though several producers like Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms have responded, more than 70% of over 9 billion broiler chicken produced annually in the U.S. are fed roxarsone.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Evaluating alternative ingredients
The use of alternative feed ingredients for poultry has been a hot topic in the industry for a couple of years now, based on skyrocketing prices for corn and soybeans. But exactly what are alternative feed ingredients and how do we best use them?
Those were the questions that a panel of experts dealt with in a presentation titled “Impact of Alternative Ingredients on Poultry Feed and Cost,” during the WATT Online Animal Nutrition and Health Forum April 29.
Dr. Nick Dale, from the University of Georgia, pointed out there are some alternative ingredients available, but that quality control of these ingredients is of utmost importance, especially since there are nutrient variations depending on the source of the ingredient. (Register and listen to presentation.)
He said while these ingredients may not save a great deal of money, there were definitely some opportunities available, especially for niche uses.
Dr. Dale also pointed out companies shouldn’t wait until crisis periods before evaluating alternative ingredients – that should be done all the time and quality standards should be established.
Dan Rollins, director of feed milling for Aviagen North America, concentrated on the use of DDGS and its effect on pelleting. Since pelleting broiler feed is the standard in the U.S. industry, and since more and more DDGS is being used, a careful evaluation needs to be done. DDGS nutrient variability is well known, and the feed mill must be aware of that, so they can still make high-quality pellets.
Tom Frost, director of nutrition and research at Wayne Farms, mentioned that even if feed ingredient prices have gone down substantially from last summer, they are still expensive. Therefore, alternative feed ingredients still have a role in the industry and could be used more than they are now.
He said it all boils down to the capacity in the feed mill. Does the feed mill have the capacity for different grains and different protein sources? If the feed mill does not have the capacity, then alternative ingredients won’t be used.
Those were the questions that a panel of experts dealt with in a presentation titled “Impact of Alternative Ingredients on Poultry Feed and Cost,” during the WATT Online Animal Nutrition and Health Forum April 29.
Dr. Nick Dale, from the University of Georgia, pointed out there are some alternative ingredients available, but that quality control of these ingredients is of utmost importance, especially since there are nutrient variations depending on the source of the ingredient. (Register and listen to presentation.)
He said while these ingredients may not save a great deal of money, there were definitely some opportunities available, especially for niche uses.
Dr. Dale also pointed out companies shouldn’t wait until crisis periods before evaluating alternative ingredients – that should be done all the time and quality standards should be established.
Dan Rollins, director of feed milling for Aviagen North America, concentrated on the use of DDGS and its effect on pelleting. Since pelleting broiler feed is the standard in the U.S. industry, and since more and more DDGS is being used, a careful evaluation needs to be done. DDGS nutrient variability is well known, and the feed mill must be aware of that, so they can still make high-quality pellets.
Tom Frost, director of nutrition and research at Wayne Farms, mentioned that even if feed ingredient prices have gone down substantially from last summer, they are still expensive. Therefore, alternative feed ingredients still have a role in the industry and could be used more than they are now.
He said it all boils down to the capacity in the feed mill. Does the feed mill have the capacity for different grains and different protein sources? If the feed mill does not have the capacity, then alternative ingredients won’t be used.
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