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During a symposium at the Poultry Science Association 2025 Annual Meeting, Novus will be highlighting the scientific contributions of the late scientist, Julia Dibner, Ph.D., to the poultry industry.

The leader in intelligent nutrition will honor the professional life and scientific contributions of the late Julia Dibner, Ph.D., during an event at the Poultry Science Association (PSA) 2025 Annual Meeting in July 14-17, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in North Carolina, USA.

The symposium, “Honoring Dr. Dibner: Pioneering Poultry Science and Lasting Influence on Early Nutrition, Gut Health, and Cellular Metabolism”, will be held at 9:00 a.m. EST on July 16.

Dibner was a founding member of the research team at Novus and a pillar in the animal agriculture industry. She dedicated nearly 30 years to poultry research before retiring from the industry in 2014. She passed away on October 1, 2024.

“This symposium celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Dibner who forever changed the landscape of poultry science,” says Bob Buresh, Novus Executive Poultry Technical Services Manager. “Dr. Dibner’s groundbreaking work in early chicken nutrition, cellular metabolism, and the biological and physiological needs of poultry addressed some of the industry’s most pressing challenges and set new standards for scientific achievement.”

Novus Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives and Accounts Collaboration Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, who worked under Dibner during her early research career, says Dibner’s tireless dedication, innovative spirit, and unparalleled mentorship has profoundly influenced not only the direction of research but also the lives of countless scientists who continue to build on her discoveries.

During the event on July 16, symposium presenters will highlight how her pioneering contributions to early nutrition, immune cell function, and gut health remain foundational to modern poultry science and directly impact the work the industry is doing today. Presentations will include:
• Building Strong Foundations: Advances in Early Nutrition for Poultry by Zehava Uni, Ph.D., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• A Legacy of Scientific Influence: Intestinal Physiology Measures and Approaches with Meaningful Impact by Todd Applegate, Ph.D., University of Georgia
• That is so Cool! I Know, Right? To Glutathione and Beyond by Walter Bottje, Ph.D., University of Arkansas
• Julia Dibner: A Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Poultry Science – Accomplishments, Milestones, and Lasting Impact by Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Ph.D., Novus

“We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Dr. Dibner’s legacy, which demonstrates how the work of a scientist is never truly complete,” Buresh says. “Having this event at the PSA Annual Meeting is very appropriate; Dr. Dibner holds the distinction of having authored the all-time most-cited article in the Poultry Science Association’s flagship journal, Poultry Science, with over 1,000 citations.”

The symposium is open to all PSA annual meeting attendees.

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AB Vista will host a fiber symposium at the 2025 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, uniting experts to explore how a deeper understanding of fiber’s role in gut health, nutrient absorption, and animal performance is reshaping poultry feed formulation strategies.

AB Vista will bring together industry experts to explore the evolving role of fiber in monogastric nutrition and exchange knowledge, in a fiber symposium at the Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting 2025, which will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, from July 14–17. The company will host the “A new focus on fiber in poultry: Is it a nutrient or antinutrient?” event on July 16 from 1:15 to 5:30 pm EST.

The symposium will explore how a deeper understanding of fiber’s role in gut health, nutrient absorption, and animal performance is reshaping poultry feed formulation strategies.

By translating swine nutrition learnings into practical strategies for poultry, and uncovering gut microbiome dynamics, attendees will gain valuable insights into ingredient evaluation and diet optimisation, AB Vista states. The symposium also offers an opportunity to connect with researchers driving innovation in monogastric nutrition.

According to the announcement, industry academics and AB Vista experts will deliver the following presentations at the symposium with the moderation of Dr. Tara York, NAM Technical Director.

• Caitlin Evans, Technical Support Services Manager at AB Vista, ‘Maximising the benefits of fiber in poultry nutrition: insights and ingredient evaluation’: Evaluating functional fiber sources and their measurable impact on poultry performance.
• Amy Petry, Assistant Professor of Monogastric Nutrition at University of Missouri, ‘From pigs to poultry: the evolution of fiber in monogastric nutrition’: Providing a comparative overview of fiber’s journey in monogastric research and its growing relevance in poultry.
• Tim Johnson, Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at University of Minnesota, ‘Fiber and the microbiome: what’s all the hype?’: An exploration of how fiber shapes the poultry gut microbiome and its implications for health and efficiency.
• Michael Kogut, Lead Scientist, Research Microbiologist at USDA, ‘Intestinal integrity and key biomarkers for performance’: Unveiling the biological indicators that link fiber intake to enhanced gut function and bird resilience.
• Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, ‘Fiber and performance: connecting the dots for optimal results’: Presenting a synthesis of the research, linking dietary fiber strategies to practical performance outcomes.

“This symposium reflects AB Vista’s commitment to driving forward practical innovation in fiber nutrition,” says Tara York. “By sharing the latest science and fostering open discussion, we aim to support the industry in making more informed, performance-driven decisions.”

Regarding the event, AB Vista has stated: “AB Vista is pleased to continue its long-standing support of the PSA Annual Meeting and looks forward to connecting with nutritionists, researchers, and industry partners at both the event and its symposium. Journalists and editors are welcome to attend the symposium and schedule one-on-one interviews with AB Vista’s speakers.”

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Appointed as Nofima’s Head of the Fish Health Department, Kjetil Fyrand says his motivation for joining the research institute is the opportunity to engage more broadly in fish health.

Kjetil Fyrand has moved from Pharmaq to Nofima and now leads the Fish Health Department, Nofima has announced. He will head a department of 13 researchers with specialised expertise in preventive fish health, based in Ås and Tromsø.

“My motivation for joining Nofima was the opportunity to engage more broadly within fish health,” says Fyrand. “At Nofima, fish health is at the heart of our research—whether it involves breeding, nutrition, or production environment.”

“The Fish Health Department plays a crucial role in addressing and solving the challenges facing the industry,” expresses Linn Anne Brunborg, Division Director for Aquaculture and Fyrand’s new Manager. She adds: “Kjetil has an exciting background from the industry and is currently undertaking an industrial PhD. I am confident that he will challenge us and contribute with new ideas and opportunities for the institute.”

Fyrand, who is 57 years old, lives in Oslo with his family and has extensive international experience: “I have had the pleasure of travelling extensively in previous roles, and I see great potential for both Nofima and Norway to make an even stronger mark internationally in aquaculture and fish health,” he remarks.

Kjetil Fyrand holds a cand.scient. degree in fish health from the University of Bergen. At Pharmaq, he gained experience in applied research and management within fish health, focusing on the development and documentation of pharmaceuticals for the global aquaculture industry. In 2021, he began an industrial PhD in fish vaccinology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, which he will complete in 2025.

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Joining Novus as the new Sales Manager for Northwest Europe, Aurélie Montagnon will be offering nutrition solutions and management advice for poultry and swine producers.

Aurélie Montagnon, who is based in the Netherlands, has joined Novus as Sales Manager for Northwest Europe, expanding the intelligent nutrition company’s regional support for poultry and swine producers who are navigating a challenging and rapidly evolving industry landscape.

Montagnon will serve customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia, offering nutrition solutions and management advice that help poultry and swine operations achieve their goals.

“Feed costs, sustainability, food safety, and animal health are universal challenges. But each customer’s context is unique,” says Montagnon. “With Novus’ robust portfolio, including bis-chelated trace minerals, organic acids, enzymes, and other intelligent nutrition solutions, I can tailor support for each operation that optimizes animal performance and health, while keeping profitability a priority.”

Prior to joining Novus, Montagnon served as Global Solution Manager and Central Technical Manager at Orffa in the Netherlands where she led the feed efficiency portfolio. She also worked as product manager at AVEVE Biochem/Palital in Belgium where she was responsible for the enzymes, microbial regulators, and butyrate portfolio. Her academic background includes an agricultural engineering degree from Rhône-Alpes Higher Institute of Agriculture (ISARA) in France and a master’s degree from the University of Debrecen in Hungary.

“Aurélie has a strong technical foundation and understands what it takes to build lasting customer partnerships in a region with highly specialized needs,” expresses Jaroslaw Filiacz, Regional Sales Manager for Novus in North Europe. “Her experience in formulation, global market knowledge, and hands-on collaboration make her an excellent partner for poultry and swine customers.”

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Kansas State University’s (K-State) Technology Development Institute, in collaboration with faculty in the College of Agriculture, has developed a brush prototype aimed at reducing cattle stress during artificial insemination and boost reproduction rates.

A new product that reduces animal stress could be the key to increasing artificial insemination rates in cattle. Kansas State University’s (K-State) Technology Development Institute (TDI) has collaborated with faculty in the College of Agriculture to design, produce and test the product.

Assistant Professor Nicholas Wege Dias and Professor Sandy Johnson, both in K-State’s animal science and industry department, specialize in beef cattle reproduction and have been involved in several projects designed to improve the fertility of the animal. Their initial studies indicated that acclimating the animals to their surroundings during the artificial insemination (AI) process reduced animal stress and increased reproduction by up to 10%.

“Once we saw the benefits of getting animals acquainted with the facilities on AI success, we began to think about adoptable strategies to promote positive reinforcement during handling,” Dias said. “You often see cow brushes and how the animals enjoy rubbing against them on social media, so we thought, ‘Let’s come up with a way to place a cow brush in the alleyway so the animals can enjoy themselves while they wait their turn.'”

Their goal was to position a brush in the center of the alley just below bovine head height so the animals could rub their backs with the brush to reduce stress.

While Dias and Johnson had an idea of what they wanted, they needed help to design and fabricate a device that could be installed on any type or size of chute and that was able to withstand the force generated by the animals. They contacted the Technology Development Institute to discuss the idea and determine if the institute could help develop a prototype product for testing.

TDI engineers and interns began working on various designs that could easily be installed on chutes made of wood, pipe or any number of materials. The device had to be adjustable in height due to differences in wall and animal heights, and it also needed to be able to adjust to sloped alley walls. TDI developed various concept designs and, with feedback from Dias and Johnson, finalized the design.

The team then fabricated two prototype devices that are currently being used by Dias and his students to determine the effectiveness of having such devices included during the AI process.

“We always enjoy working with industry experts who can clearly define their needs,” stated Bret Lanz, Commercialization Director of the Technology Development Institute. “This simplifies our job to create a product specification and design a new product that meets the needs of our customers. Nicholas and his team have been great to work with, and we are hopeful that this new tool will help to aid in their studies and perhaps have a large impact on the cattle industry.”

K-State’s Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration University Center and received a grant from the Research and Entrepreneurship Federal Matching Grant Dollars Fund. TDI provides a broad range of engineering and business development services to both private industry and university researchers to advance the commercial readiness of new products or technologies.

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Marc Bolard, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Nasekomo, was appointed to the Board of the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF). As a new member, Bolard will contribute to the platform’s mission to support the development of the insect sector in Europe and to represent the interests of insect protein producers.

Nasekomo has announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Marc Bolard, was officially appointed to the Board of the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) during its General Assembly, held earlier June, 2025, in Santarém, Portugal. The event coincided with the second InsectERA Congress at the Portuguese National Agricultural Fair.

The appointment reflects Bolard’s long-standing contribution to the advancement of the insect protein sector and his expertise in applying science and technology to drive industry development. With a background in biology and genetics, and over 20 years of experience in R&D, Bolard brings a comprehensive perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing the sector in Europe.

Since co-founding Nasekomo in 2017, he has played a leading role in building the company’s genetics and automation strategy, and in deploying scalable insect bioconversion technologies. He also oversees the Fly Genetics program, focused on improving Black Soldier Fly breeding performance through genetic selection.

As a member of the IPIFF Board, Bolard will contribute to the platform’s mission to support the development of the insect sector in Europe and to represent the interests of insect protein producers in ongoing regulatory, scientific, and policy discussions.

Other newly appointed Board members include Rajmond Percze (Agroloop, Hungary) and Ivan Ante Nikolic (FreezeM, Israel).

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The Alltech Pork Team hosted a Business Seminar during the World Pork Expo 2025, held June 4-5. The seminar focused on animal activism within the pork industry and what that means from immediate impact today to the longevity of the pork business.

During World Pork Expo 2025, which was held June 4–5 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, the Alltech Pork Team hosted the Business Seminar, “Fighting for the Future of Agriculture: Everyone’s Role in Shaping the Narrative”. The seminar included leaders in the agriculture industry as they discussed the state of animal activism within the pork industry, what that means for everything from immediate impact today to the longevity of the pork business, and why it’s important for consumers and pork producers alike that we continue telling their stories.

Lori Stevermer, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), hosted the conversation and was joined by Andy Curliss, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at NPPC; Kylee Deniz, Executive Director at Oklahoma Pork Council; and Susanna Elliott, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Alltech. They discussed animal activism within the pork industry, what that means from immediate impact today to the longevity of the pork business, and why it’s important for consumers and pork producers alike to continue telling their stories. The Business Seminar discussion was recorded and is available to view online.

During World Pork Expo, Alltech also hosted a special screening of the World Without Cows documentary that is referenced in the Business Seminar video.

“At first glance, one might think the documentary World Without Cows is primarily focused on those within the dairy and beef industry, however, the film’s message is much broader than that. It’s a global perspective on the value of animals not just as nutrition sources or economic drivers, but as a means of sustainability, both economic and environmental,” said Lori Stevermer. “As pork producers, we’re frequently told the importance of telling our story. Sure, they may be referencing cows in the documentary, but the same principles apply to the pork industry. In World Without Cows, we have someone speaking up for us — just what every farmer wants!”

World Without Cows examines the multifaceted and often surprising ways cattle impact the world. Prompted in part by the prevailing negative — and often unscientific — narrative surrounding cattle, this compelling exploration was led by Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth, two journalists who travel the world telling stories about agriculture. They set out on an adventure that took them to more than 40 locations around the world — from the American heartland to Kenya, India, Brazil and beyond — as they sought to answer a seemingly simple question, “Are we better off in a world without cows?”

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During the 2025 European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN), set to take place from 23-26 June in the Netherlands, Trouw Nutrition will be hosting two oral presentations and nine scientific posters, with research spanning poultry production systems.

Trouw Nutrition will unveil poultry nutrition research findings during the European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN), in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from 23-26 June, 2025. During the biennial scientific gathering organised by the Netherlands and Belgium chapters of the World Poultry Science Association, the company will host two oral presentations and nine scientific posters, with research spanning broiler and layer production systems. The company explains that the research it will be sharing at ESPN 2025 includes the following posters, presentations, and programmes.

BROILER RESEARCH INSIGHTS FROM NUTRECO’S GARDEN OF THE FUTURE
Ongoing research at the Nutreco Garden of the Future in Switzerland is expanding the development of novel phytoComplex solutions as dietary tools to improve poultry health and performance, along with producers’ businesses. Findings from several broiler studies and layer programmes involving research conducted on product development from the Nutreco Garden of the Future will be shared at ESPN. The company points out that:

• Two products were tested as potential immune support for broilers given a Salmonella typhimurium vaccine. Results for broilers receiving the PhytoComplex (Fytera Care) or phytogenic (a competitor) supplements suggested that adding specific natural plant extracts at precise levels could make Salmonella vaccines more effective without harming bird performance.
• A series of studies explored the influence of a novel blend of phytoComplex materials mixed with target-release butyrates for high-performing broilers. Analysing data from all trials found that including the feed additive improved body weight gain and tended to improve feed efficiency in high-performing broilers compared to control results.
• Research also looked at the early translocation of enterococcus cecorum from the bird’s gastrointestinal tract into other organs. Enterococcus cecorum is the leading cause of kinky back disease, which impairs broiler mobility and growth performance. Research findings showed that E. cecorum translocates very early in broilers, which can be influenced by nutritional strategies, including the use of phytoComplex blends for early intervention and disease management.

EXTENDING LAYER LONGEVITY AND PRODUCTION
Recent advances in genetics offer the potential for layers to reach 100 weeks of production and generate 500 eggs, Trouw Nutrition points out. The Layer Longevity Programme (LLP) is designed to boost laying hens’ longevity and productivity. Currently available in Europe and launching soon on other continents, the LLP uses precision nutrition in combination with harmonising solutions to help producers meet their flocks’ needs and unlock birds’ genetic longevity potential.

An oral presentation at ESPN will unveil findings from an LLP study that highlight a significant correlation between body composition (including fat, ash, and protein content) at the onset of lay and hen performance up to 100 weeks of age. These findings were assessed using an internal prediction model developed by Trouw Nutrition’s R&D department, using a noninvasive bioelectrical impedance tool. Furthermore, Trouw Nutrition will present a scientific poster detailing two studies supporting the LLP at ESPN. The company shares a preview of each study below.

A NON-INVASIVE METHOD FOR ASSESSING LIVER HEALTH AND PREDICTING LIVER PARAMETERS
While liver health is an important indicator of layer hen productivity and longevity, traditional methods to assess liver health are invasive. At ESPN, Trouw Nutrition will share how bioelectrical impedance analysis offers a non-invasive means of measuring the electrical traits of tissues and estimating liver weight and fat content. Combined with nutritional data, BIA has shown potential to predict key liver parameters that may ultimately contribute to extended production cycles. Such insights can support nutritionists in optimising diets for certain physiological traits that are beneficial for egg production.

BALANCING FAST PROTEINS (FP) AND RESISTANT FIBER (RF) IN LAYER DIETS
Trouw Nutrition will present data showing the relationship between fast proteins and resistant fiber. By balancing these two components of feed, poultry nutritionists and farmers can improve their feed conversion rates and support their bottom line.

Remarking on Trouw Nutrition’s presence at ESPN, Araceli Olivares, Global Poultry Portfolio Manager, stated, “Technological capabilities, botanical science, and advanced genetics are accelerating the pace of innovation in the poultry sector. As a gold sponsor of ESPN, Trouw Nutrition is proud to collaborate with poultry professionals around the globe in advancing understanding of how nutrition can contribute to efficient and profitable poultry production.”

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In a newly published review article, researchers spotlight the role of krill meal and krill oil in improving feed intake, growth performance, and overall health for non-salmonids. The article reveals that krill meal drives up to 30% faster growth and 17% better feed efficiency in species including sea bream, seabass, and tilapia—even in low fishmeal diets.

A new review article, authored by researchers Kiranpreet Kaur from Aker ǪRILL Company and Dr. Silvia Torrecillas from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with support from the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), explores the impact of krill-based ingredients on a range of non- salmonid aquaculture species, including sea bream, seabass, tilapia, and olive flounder. As aquaculture continues to diversify beyond salmon, this review evaluates how krill meal and krill oil can support fish health and growth even in low fishmeal and fish oil diets.

With growing demand for sustainable seafood and press mounting on wild fish stocks, the aquaculture industry is increasingly seeking efficient and effective feed ingredients that balance performance, cost, and sustainability. Krill has emerged as one such tool.

“Krill meal offers a unique combination of highly digestible protein, phospholipid-bound omega-3s, and functional compounds like astaxanthin and chitin,” explains Dr. Silvia Torrecillas, co-author of the review. “This makes it particularly valuable in diets for marine fish that are sensitive to changes in the feed formulation.”

ENHANCING FEED INTAKE, GROWTH, AND FEED CONVERSION
The review highlights strong evidence from multiple species showing that krill supplementation consistently improves feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio (FCR). In some studies, juvenile fish fed krill meal grew up to 30% faster, with FCR improvements of up to 17% compared to control groups. This effect is largely attributed to krill’s palatability and nutrient bioavailability – even at low inclusion levels.

“Across many aquaculture species, we see improvements in not just growth but also in protein and lipid efficiency ratios, with is critical for feed optimization,” expresses Kiranpreet Kaur, Director RCD Aquaculture at Aker ǪRILL Company and co-author of the review.

FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS FOR GUT HEALTH AND RESILIENCE
In addition to performance, krill meal supports gut integrity and liver health, especially under stress or when diets are low in fishmeal or fish oil. The review points to improved gut morphology, reduced hepatic fat accumulation, and stronger mucosal protection, all linked to krill’s phospholipids, omega-3s, and choline content. Several studies also show improved immune responses and stress resilience, including higher survival rates under crowding or pathogen exposure.

“Krill-based diets are shown to help fish better tolerate stressful environments and support a stronger immune system. This is a major benefit in commercial production settings,” adds Kaur.

MAINTAINING FILLET QUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE
Fillet composition and nutritional value are naturally important factors for consumers. The review found that krill inclusion helps maintain EPA and DHA levels in fillets ensuring the end product remains a rich source of omega-3s. In broodstock diets, krill also supports better egg quality, hatchability, and larval viability across species such as red sea bream, Nile tilapia, and tongue sole.

A SMALL INGREDIENT WITH A BIG IMPACT
As aquaculture continues to grow and diversify, the review concludes that krill meal and krill oil can play a key role in enabling more sustainable, resilient feed formulations for different fish species.

The article, titled “Review: Impact of krill products on the growth, health, and fillet quality of farmed non-salmonid fish”, was authored by Kiranpreet Kaur and Silvia Torrecillas and is available in Aquaculture, volume 608, 30 September 2025: Impact of krill products on the growth, health, and fillet quality of farmed non-salmonid fish – ScienceDirect

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Scoble began his career with Urschel in 2015 in the Greater St. Louis area handling the Midwest territory. Achieving success and growing in his knowledge of the food processing industry, he transferred to Southern California to the Western territory in 2019.  As UL Director of Sales, Scoble has clearly defined goals to strategically strengthen sales initiatives.

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Want to sort your pet food with greater efficiency and accuracy? Optimum Sorting has the answer thanks to its innovative 3-in-1 approach. By integrating camera, laser, and metal detection, this unique solution allows you to flawlessly detect and eliminate a wide range of defects – all with a single machine. Discover, step by step, how you can utilize this technique for efficient pet food optical sorting.

Growing focus on optical sorting of pet food

According to estimates, there are about 600 million cats and 900 million dogs kept as pets around the world. Obviously, all those little mouths need feeding. Our pets are often seen as part of our family, so it’s only natural that we want to give them the best food possible. Hence the vast range of kibble recipes available today that allow the owner to make a choice based on nutrients, dietary or dental hygiene needs.

Similar to human food, pet food is increasingly being held to higher standards. As a producer, it’s therefore essential to meticulously inspect every piece before packaging. After all, you not only want to avoid non-consumable foreign objects (like metal, glass,..) but also cross-contaminants (different kibble type or composition) to be extracted from your final product.

To date, standard practice in pet food sorting is based on color differences only. However, to tackle current challenges and meet today’s requirements, additional sorting criteria have become a necessity, such as: shape, size, structure, composition,… With the expertise of Optimum Sorting, all these defects can now be easily excluded with a single unique machine for pet food optical sorting.

Step 1: Sorting through camera technology

In the first step of the sorting process, we let the high-resolution cameras from Optimum Sorting do their job. These cameras, which are standard in our Novus sorting machines, can effortlessly detect deviations based on color, shape and/or size. Such deviations are most commonly found when sorting pet food, such as dry dog or cat kibble.

Pet food kibbles that are different in any way, whether in color, shape, broken, too small or too large, can consequently be detected by the cameras. Focusing on shape, size, and color helps to prevent cross-contamination. What does this entail? When a production line transitions from one type of kibble to another, there is always a risk that kibble from the previous batch remains on the conveyor belt.

The deviating kibble is then blown out using high performance compressed air valves and lands on a separate belt. This ensures that only the kibble that perfectly meets the consumer’s requirements and expectations is allowed to proceed to the next step in the production process.

Thanks to deep learning and AI based algorithms of the sorting software, it is also possible to accurately detect items which at first glance seem to have very similar properties as your good product.

Step 2: Sorting through laser technology

In the next step, let’s add laser technology to our pet food optical sorting process! By combining lasers with different wavelengths, you can easily analyze the structure and biological characteristics of your product.

Lasers are once again useful for eliminating cross-contamination but add a different layer to the sorting criteria. Suppose your production line switches from one type of kibble to another. Both types of kibble look exactly the same (same size, shape, color), but their composition differs (for example, slightly softer or harder in texture). In that case, only the appropriate lasers can detect the kibble that doesn’t belong on the conveyor belt.

The use of lasers also allows you to detect foreign objects with similar color but different structure, much better than camera’s – e.g. pieces of wood, plastic, stone, or glass that slipped through the first sorting phase. This is an often ignored but indispensable step in pet food optical sorting.

Step 3: Sorting with a metal detector’s touch!

As the final step, we highlight metal detection, referred to as “M-TEC” at Optimum Sorting. This module is integrated into the frame of our sorters and detects the smallest pieces of metal (1 mm) embedded within a kibble, which makes it invisible to cameras and lasers.

Metal located underneath the product, or inside the product, can still be detected and removed efficiently. M-Tec is able to detect ferrous, non-ferrous and even stainless steel particles which makes it more efficient than standard magnet systems.

Discover Novus: our top choice for pet food optical sorting

The Novus belt sorter from Optimum Sorting is undoubtedly the most versatile solution for pet food optical sorting. Thanks to its unique configuration, it can easily combine camera, laser, and metal detection technology. This way, you only need one machine instead of three. Fewer machines mean lower investment and considerable space savings. The perfect 3-in-1 solution for your business!

With this Novus, Optimum Sorting offers you the widest belt sorter on the market (maximum belt width up to 2400 mm). This allows one machine to process an unprecedented large quantity of products simultaneously. The sorting machine is equipped with advanced sorting software that uses AI and deep learning models. Finally, it’s worth noting that all components are made of stainless steel. This makes the machine exceptionally easy to maintain and guarantees a hygienic environment for processing your pet food.

About Optimum Sorting

Optimum Sorting specializes in developing optical sorting technology, serving both food and non-food markets worldwide. They aim to optimize sorting efficiency, enabling our customers to maximize productivity and minimize (food) waste.

Optimum Sorting is a pioneer in the world of optical sorting machines, with roots going back to the 1980s. Their machines – Magnus, Novus and Ventus – can handle a wide range of products, from fresh and frozen foods to confectionery, pet food, novel foods, and even minerals. Their mission is clear: “Sorting smarter. Wasting less. Shaping tomorrow.”

More information: www.optimum-sorting.com (Pet food | Optimum Sorting)

Der Beitrag Pet Food Optical Sorting: Discover our Unique 3-in-1 Approach erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

A one-week Practical Short Course on Extruded Pet Foods and Treats will be presented on” July 7-11, 2025, at Texas A&M University in hybrid format by staff, industry representatives, and consultants. The program will cover information on pet food nutrition, material handling, preconditioning, extrusion of pet foods, extruded and non-extruded treats, baked pet treats, raw material, extrusion hardware, automation, product analysis, meat handling in pet food, drying, cooling, and enrobing, food safety, pet food and treat shelf life, trouble shooting and pet food related class activities. Reservations are accepted on a first-come basis, and you can register using this link Register Here

For more information, programs and application forms, contact: Mian N. Riaz, Ph.D, CFS

Associate Dept. Head and Holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity

Dept. Food Science and Technology

Director, Extrusion Technology Program

Professional & Continuing Education- TEES Edge

Der Beitrag Practical Short Course on Extruded Pet Foods and Treats erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

Der Beitrag ZOOMARK 2025 Hits the Mark! erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

The awards ceremony for the Pet Vision Awards and the NEXT Award for Pet Innovators 2025 took place today at the heart of Zoomark 2025, held at BolognaFiere. These awards recognize the most innovative and original products in the pet food and pet care sectors, as part of the 21st edition of the international trade show running from May 5th to 7th.

Pet Vision Awards: the four Megatrends Winners
On the stage of the Innovation Corner in Hall 16, located within the Pet Vision area – a showcase of excellence featuring over 1,000 new products presented by Zoomark exhibitors – the winners were announced. Selected by a panel of international pet industry journalists, the awards honor the products and services that best embody the four key megatrends shaping the future of the pet industry.

The winners in each category, presented by Paola Cane, CEO of MiaSolution, are:

• Representing the Value for Money megatrend, which identifies products and services with a high quality-price ratio, VisioFocus Animal by Tecnimed S.r.l. claims the first prize: a contactless infrared thermometer that measures pets’ temperature directly from the eye, combining precision and practicality with excellent value for money.
• Lunch Boxes for Dogs & Cats by Viozois Sa, the pet food range presented in an original 100% recyclable lunch box, free from composite materials, combining environmental sustainability, ease of use, and optimal food preservation, wins among the products and services that stand out for environmental sustainability and social responsibility ( Green Transition).
• For the Brain & Health megatrend, which gathers products that promote the psychophysical well-being of animals, including cognitive and behavioural development, the winner is Natsbi Steamed Dog by Gosbi Pet Food: dog food with a high percentage of meat or fish (85–90%), gently steamed to preserve nutrients, without the need for refrigeration or freezing.
• Finally, topping the podium in the Mini Mania category, dedicated to products and services designed to meet the specific needs of small pets, is the Linea Fieni by Mantovani Pet Diffusion Srl: a range of natural hay and snacks for rodents, made with plant-based ingredients and sun-dried hay, designed to provide nutrition, dental hygiene, and behavioural stimulation for small animals.

With the Pet Vision Awards, launched in the previous edition, Zoomark continues to celebrate innovation and the evolution of the pet market, spotlighting cutting-edge solutions that improve the lives of companion animals and respond to new consumer demands.

Carepet wins the first-ever NEXT Award for Pet Innovators at Zoomark 2025

This year, for the first time at Zoomark, the NEXT Award for Pet Innovators was presented – a new recognition dedicated to start-ups that are transforming the pet industry with original ideas and pioneering technologies.

A panel of experts composed by Annamaria Tartaglia, CEO of TheBrandSitter and Executive Director di Angels4Women, Oliver Mengedoth, Chied Editor of Pet Worldwide magazine and Matteo Di Giammarco, Account Strategist of Google, selected the four finalists and invited to pitch their solutions live during the event.

The award went to Carepet by Domethics, a smart pet bed that monitors vital signs such as heart rate, breathing, and sleep quality, along with environmental conditions in real time through a dedicated app.

With the NEXT Award for Pet Innovators, Zoomark reinforces its commitment to supporting emerging innovation by giving visibility and growth opportunities to the most promising new players in the pet industry.

Der Beitrag And the winner is… Zoomark announces the winners of the 2025 Pet Vision Awards and NEXT Award for Pet Innovators erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

Der Beitrag Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Production Hall: VEMAG is Investing in the Future erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

How did it all start?

I studied Industrial Technology & Management Science at the University of Bradford in England until 1988. Then I then spent two years as part of the team organising conferences for young people for Initiatives of Change, an international non-profit organisation that campaigns for a just, peaceful and sustainable world, in order to connect them with each other on a permanent basis. I also wrote for this organisation’s magazine.

From 1990 to 1991 I worked for a bank, entering data on the computer. I came to Nuremberg from England in the summer of 1991 and started working in a small computer company to improve my German language skills. After six months, I found out from my agent at the job centre that Dr. Harnisch Publications was looking for an editor with a technical background, writing skills, experience with people and travel. But English language skills were particularly important. This was my chance! I started working for Dr Harnisch Publications in February 1992 (and married Heike, my job centre agent in the same year).

I started out working for the trade magazine Food Marketing & Technology. I was allowed to select text and image material and edit texts into tidier English, followed by customer contacts and trade fair visits. After six months, I was responsible for creating the magazine and was able to decide for myself which articles to publish. At the same time, I expanded my DTP skills and so I was not only responsible for the content, but also for the layout of the magazine. In June 1992, I travelled to the USA for the first time for the publishing house. This was followed by several trips to the United States. Each visit enriched me and showed me something new – which still happens today!

What changes have you observed since then?

Dr Harnisch Publications was established in 1919 with the world’s first export magazine, Overseas Post. A lot has changed since then. In the 1990s, the publishing house specialised in the food and beverage sector. There were also trade journals for other sectors, such as process technology, construction elements, the woodworking industry, the food trade and the advertising materials sector. Since then, a number of new trade magazines have been created that have enjoyed immediate success in their respective niches. Over the past 10 years, we have increasingly focussed on digital distribution, newsletters and special editions for the specialist audience.

What were the particular challenges?

The technologies we work with at the publishing house are constantly changing. You always have to adapt. In the beginning, we used telex and manual montage paste-up. Then, fax machines were added and only later e-mails, which made work much easier and more efficient for us. You have to stay constantly up-to-date. Work is becoming more and more digital and therefore faster.

What has been one of your highlights?

Travelling around the world, such as being invited to Dubai to give a lecture or to South Korea to take part in a special food project as a guest of the government. I had a special experience in the north-west of Spain, where I visited a carrageenan factory. Carrageenan comes from seaweed from the cold water at the end of the continent. Lost in thought, I looked at the vast sea and waved across the Atlantic. Two years later, I took part in a blueberry harvest in eastern Canada, looked out over the vast ocean again and waved back.

What lows have you experienced?

One low point was on a trip to the south of France when I was given a traditional fish soup to eat as a guest. The next day I had red spots all over my body. It was on this occasion that I discovered my allergy to seafood.

What trends have you observed?

In publishing, everything is becoming faster and more accurate, the quality is getting better and better. You used to have to pay extra for a colour page, which didn’t happen that often because you were supposed to save money. That has changed. The trend is also moving away from print and towards digital publishing. However, there is still a need for printed magazines, as specialised articles simply live longer in the industry.

What new magazines have been added since then?

We founded drinkworld Technology & Marketing in 1997 because we had many customers, over 50 % of whom were active in the beverage industry. It didn’t make sense to publish just one magazine for the food sector – as it would involve too much wastage in advertising scatter. We developed the latest magazine 5 years ago for the production of pet food. PetFood PRO has struck a particular chord and developed into an internationally recognised magazine. Pet food has become better and better, especially where pets have become real family members. And that worldwide! The global pandemic has made many people more aware of this.

How do you manage to balance out a stressful working day?

After my first trip to the USA, I married my agent from the job centre, who I had known since we met earlier at one of the conferences I had helped to organise, and we have four children together. I am very happy to have my family behind me and to be able to support my children, who are now grown up, as much as possible. As a football fanatic, I helped train my children at the club. We now play together in a recreational team.

What do you wish for the future?

I am grateful to have experienced so much and at how everything has developed. I hope that it continues like this and that more and more people get involved in what I have started at the publishing house. For me, sustainability means passing on what you have learnt and experienced in a positive way.

“Mr Healey is our ‘face to the world!’”
“On his food adventures, he is not just an editor-in-chief, but also a connoisseur”
Benno Keller, Publishing Director

Der Beitrag Still Living the Dream erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Dr. Harnisch Publications and Victam Corporation! Together, we will bring you unparalleled coverage and insights through the leading industry magazine, Pet Food Pro!

This collaboration begins today and will extend across all international events leading up to and during Victam International 2026, taking place from June 2–4, 2026, at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Victam International 2026 is the leading global event for professionals in the animal feed, pet food, and grain processing industries. Taking place from June 2–4, 2026, at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, Netherlands, it offers a unique platform to explore cutting-edge innovations, industry trends, and business solutions. The event combines exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities, connecting key players worldwide and fostering collaboration. It’s a must-attend for industry professionals seeking growth and insight.

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LaVon began his career at Wenger Manufacturing in 1955 after studying engineering at Kansas State University. In 1977, he was named President and led the company, along with his cousin Don, to achieve significant success and global reputation. Through the years, LaVon used his intuition and foresight to develop numerous innovations for extrusion cooking technology – especially for pet food processing. LaVon is the inventor on 44 US patents.

Scott Krebs, President of Wenger Group, said, “LaVon’s fingerprints are evident each day in the various solutions used by Wenger customers around the world. Many of his pioneering concepts over the years have become today’s industry standards. His legacy continues to provide an example for us to be caring, fair, and respectful toward others. We are truly blessed to have known and worked with such a wonderful person and we extend our deepest sympathies to the Wenger family.”

LaVon lived his entire life in the town of Sabetha, Kansas USA. This is where Wenger Manufacturing was founded in 1935 and continues as the company’s global headquarters today. For decades, LaVon dedicated his time and talents to various community organizations to help Sabetha and neighboring towns become great places to live, work, and raise a family. Although he had an enormous impact on the extrusion cooking industry but people in Sabetha in particular will remember him most for being a kind and caring person. LaVon Wenger was a model of what true leadership looks like.

The team at Dr. Harnisch Publications joins with our readers in sending condolences to the Wenger team and family.

About Wenger
Founded in 1935, Wenger is the world’s leading supplier of extrusion cooking systems for use in food, pet food, and aquatic feed processing. Wenger is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JBT Marel Corporation.

www.wenger.com

Der Beitrag Announces Death of Company Patriarch LaVon Wenger erschien zuerst auf petfood pro Technology & Marketing.

The current situation is still not as optimal as it was estimated. Above all, the health of exhibitors and visitors and the successful outcome of the event are most important to the organizers.

In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, which has forced the Royal Thai Government to implement new strict measures to control the spread of the pandemic, and the delays of the vaccination programs in several Asian countries, VICTAM and VIV do not see the opportunity to realize a large-scale event on the short term. Looking at the ongoing travel restrictions from and to Asia, the organizers also believe that it is not possible to guarantee the event quality as we know them for. The postponement to the third quarter of 2022 is in the interest of the whole industry.

VICTAM Asia in co-location with Health & Nutrition Asia are thus rescheduled to September 7-9, 2022. The new venue selected is IMPACT Halls 9-10, in Bangkok, Thailand. The objective remains the same: to realize the Total Animal Feed and Health event.

The dates secured in September 2022 will give all stakeholders room to breathe and pay attention to other vital issues. The organizers’ mission is to present a strong, value-adding event to the industry with high benefits for all parties.

VICTAM Corporation and VIV worldwide will also continue their partnership in Europe in 2022 by co-locating VICTAM International and VIV Europe at the Jaarbeurs venue in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from May 31 – June 2, 2022. With the high percentage of vaccinations in Europe there is no reason to doubt that this show can successfully go on as planned.

For more information, please visit the official websites www.victamasia.com and www.vivhealthandnutrition.nl. 

Sebas van den Ende                                                  Heiko M. Stutzinger

General Manager                                                         Director VIV worldwide and Managing Director

VICTAM Corporation                                                 VNU Asia Pacific and VNU Europe

Press contacts.

For more information, please contact:

• Mrs. Frederiken van Hilten, fvanhilten@victam.com (Marketing and Communications Manager VICTAM)
• Ms. Elena Geremia, elena@vnueurope.com (Senior Marcom Manager VIV worldwide)
• Ms. Saengtip Techapatiphandee, saengtip@vnuexhibitionsap.com (Assistant Marcom Manager VNU Asia Pacific)

Save the date:

IFTC 2022: 31 May/1 June 2022, Utrecht, the Netherlands

The 2^nd International Feed Technology Congress (IFTC 2022), organized by Wageningen University and the VICTAM Foundation will be held from 31 May/1 June 2022 during the VICTAM International 2022 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

            After the successful 1^st edition, brought together 120 researchers from 26 different countries of all continents in Cologne, Germany, the 2^nd edition again will focus on bringing together researchers from universities, research institutions and industry to discuss the latest developments in feed technology. During the 1^st IFTC, valorization of raw materials by technology, current process developments and outcomes of feed technology with respect to feed formulation were major topics. A special Workshop was organized to discuss current and future issues of importance in feed manufacturing technology. Contributions and the results of the Workshop were recently published as a special issue of the ‘Animal Feed Science & Technology’ journal. The successful format of the 1^st IFTC will guarantee high quality presentations by world-renowned experts, open discussions, and publication of the latest scientific and practical developments in feed technology during the 2^nd IFTC.

The 2^nd IFT Congress will be held in Utrecht, the Netherlands during the VICTAM International Exhibition in 2022. Please save the date of the Conference (31 May/1 June 2022) and share this message with your contacts or any person who might be interested in presenting their paper. The topics of the conference and speakers will be published soon.

Further announcements on the submission organization will come by August/September 2021.

By Dr A.F.B. van der Poel,

Wageningen University & Research,

Animal Nutrition group, Wageningen,

The Netherlands

Potential speakers are invited to submit noncommercial abstracts on topics including:
• New research on companion animal nutrition;
• Novel ingredients and their potential applications in pet food or treat formulations;
• Data, trends and predictions for the pet food market, focusing on Europe and including opportunities for innovation;
• New pet retailing information pertinent to the selling or distribution of pet food, including via e-commerce, in Europe;
• New information or ideas for marketing pet food, including via social media;
• New information, techniques or processes for product development in pet food;
• Update on regulatory information relevant to pet food in the European Union;
• New research, technology or processes for pet food production;
• New research, technology or other information on pet food packaging;
• New, specific information on one focused aspect of pet food safety (no general overviews of regulations or pet food safety programs).

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting conference!

The aim of the training is to provide the necessary information to the participants on the revised version and cover the following topics:  
- FAMI-QS Certification Process 
- FAMI-QS Code 
- FAMI-QS Process Documents
- FAMI-QS Regulatory Compliance 

Who should attend the ‘FAMI-QS: Awareness in Feed Safety’ training program?
- Anyone involved in the implementation of the FAMI-QS Certification System (Quality Managers, Consultants, etc.)
- Internal FAMI-QS Auditor 
- Producers, Suppliers and Traders of Specialty Feed Ingredients 
- Individuals who want to get further information on FAMI-QS Certification 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
- Venue: LE MERIDIEN BANGKOK, 40/5 Surawong Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand 
- Schedule: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 
- Admission Fee: 150 € per participant (the fee includes training material, coffee breaks and lunch) 
- Binding registration: 16th February 2018. 
- To register, please fill in the attached registration form and email it to info@fami-qs.org. 

Besides its market value, a credible/ accredited Third Party Certification could also be a useful tool in hands of competent authorities, regarding, e.g. planning of the official controls or “granting” market access to products or operators.   

Third Party Certification is not meant to substitute the responsibilities of competent authorities, but has been increasingly recognized by a number of them as an important element, which not only supports their enforcement role, but can also help setting state-of-the-art practices at global level and, as such, facilitate understanding and exchanges worldwide.  

To enhance better understanding of the role of Third Party Certification in Feed and Food Safety and the role of FAMI-QS in feed safety, a one day workshop on the 4th of April 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia will be organized. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:  
- Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, Jalan DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav E.1.2 No 1&2, - Kawasan Mega Kuningan Jakarta, Indonesia 12950  
- Schedule: 10:00 - 16:00 
- Binding registration: 15 March 2018 
- For more information on the workshop please contact FAMI-QS Secretariat at +32 2 550 3452 or info@fami-qs.org. 
- Please complete the Registration Form and return it to: FAMI-QS secretariat, info@fami-qs.org. 

Read all about the FVG Select 2017 event, the VICTAM Asia 2018 preview, the Global feed survey from Alltech, Industry news, the Nutrition and feed survey by WATT Global Media and much more. Subscribe here if you would like to receive the next edition via e-mail. Please add in the message if you would like to receive the printed version of Showtime.

You can now book your stand for VICTAM Asia 2018! You can find all the detailed information on our website: http://victam-asia.com/exhibitors.  

The floor plan will be online as soon as possible. Please mention your preferred location on the comments box of the application form. If you book before October 1st you will receive an early bird discount! 

The last edition in 2016 was sold out. You can read all about the facts & figures of VICTAM ASIA 2016 here. We expect this edition to sell out as well so secure your stand space as soon as possible. 

For any further questions, please feel free to contact us at expo@victam.com or via +31 33 246 4404.

We look forward to meeting you in Bangkok, Thailand, in March 2018!

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The EU-28 (Greece, Malta and Luxembourg excluded) figures show that poultry feed production grew by 2%, whereas pig feed fell by 1% and cattle feed remained stable. On the pig feed side, after 2 years of moderate growth, the production decreased by 1% in 2016. This can partly be explained by the effects of African Swine Fever in Eastern Europe, which weighed heavily on the development of pork production, but also by low market prices for pork the first half of 2016 and large availability of feed grade cereals at low prices which benefitted on-farm mixing.  

Read the full article from AllAboutFeed here.

“Als organisatie maken wij al jaren een gestage groei door”, laat Operationeel Directeur Wouter Kuijpers weten. “In het verleden is er om diverse redenen nooit voor gekozen om over te gaan naar een ISO 9001 certificering. Door de nieuwe ‘High Level Structure’ (HLS) van de normering is nu echter het moment gekomen om aan te tonen dat de processen binnen Dinnissen voldoen aan de gestelde eisen van ISO 9001:2015. Voor de bestaande en toekomstige klanten zal deze certificering onderschrijven dat kwaliteit en het continue verbeteren hiervan in het DNA van Dinnissen zit.” 

Lees hier het complete artikel van De Molenaar.

Against this backdrop, the European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) and its sectorial network the European Pellet Council (EPC) will host an International Pellet Conference on the 14th of June, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. The “European Pellet Future” conference will be held in conjunction with the FVG Select 2017. During this conference, technical and financial topics will be addressed, including but not limited to; pellet quality, pellet safety, cost and energy optimisation and risk management. One of the benefits of attending such AEBIOM conferences is to receive updates on ongoing EU legislative processes as well as statistical information on bioenergy. This provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the most recent advancements in the sector. 

The full article by Suzi Dominy, Executive editor/Publisher, Aquafeed.com can be downloaded below. 

The 8th edition of the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference aims to address the most pressing issues facing today’s nutritionists and animal feed producers. The one-day event, held on June 14, 2017 in Cologne, Germany, will circle around several key topics: antibiotic elimination strategies, animal feed additives, alternative ingredients and monogastric gut health. Download the flyer for more information or go to www.fvgselect.com. 

The Hydro-Mix HT is a high temperature sensor that will measure moisture in materials that have a process temperature of up to 120°C.  This makes it ideal for installation before or after dryers or in mixing systems. Typical applications include animal feed production, rice and grain processing or other similar applications that need to control moisture in high temperature materials. 

The Hydro-Mix XT is a digital moisture sensor that has measurement modes that optimise results in materials such as grain, rice and other similar materials. This sensor has an external seal enabling it to be installed in dusty or liquid processes or applications, from 1 Bar Vacuum to 5 Bar pressure. 

Both of our new sensors, unlike other systems available in the market, comprise a single unit that contains all on-board functionality such as signal processing, smoothing and averaging.  These sensors come with fixing plates that makes them easy to install flush with the internal wall in drying, ducting, conveying and mixing systems.  

All Hydronix sensors are designed for use in flowing materials with readings being taken 25 times per second as the material passes across the ceramic sensing face.  With Digital Inputs/Output, a choice of measurement modes, free configuration and calibration software and a global sales and support network, Hydronix is already the supplier of choice for many OEM equipment manufacturers, system integrators and end-users. 

Figure 1: Hydro-Mix HT                         Figure 2: Hydro-Mix XT

Please visit our website for further details: www.hydronix.com. Email us on enquiries@hydronix.com or by calling +44 1483 468900. 

For enquiries regarding the press release please contact: Melany George, Marketing Executive: mgeorge@hydronix.com. 

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Bulkwagenproducent Welgro in Groenlo speelde al langer met het idee om een 4-asser te bouwen zonder in te boeten op het totale laadvermogen, vertelt marketingmanager Jarno Meijer. “De afnemers kozen tot nu toe nog allemaal voor de traditionele drie-asser. De Hoop Mengvoeders is de eerste voerleverancier die de overstap naar de nieuwe bulkwagen maakt. De eindontwikkeling hebben we in nauw overleg met De Hoop gedaan.” 

Meer over de ontwikkeling van de nieuwe 4-asser van Welgro in een van de komende edities van De Molenaar. 

This is not the only benefit for KSE. “We supply various machines, each with its unique features. This means one and the same part can differ per machine. By using 3D printing, we can produce very flexible. This allows us to deploy developments much better and faster in a shorter time”, Willemse adds enthusiastically.

KSE sees a lot of future opportunities for 3D printing. With a brand new assembly hall and many product innovations it continues to invest in the future to meet customer requirements.
About KSE Process Technology

Founded in 1973, KSE Process Technology is a family business that has grown to a worldwide concern. It supplies everything a factory needs to dose, weigh and transport materials. Besides the ALFRA dosing and weighing systems, it provides PROMAS automation solutions and services for the animal feed industry and related industries.

For more information, visit www.kse.nl or follow KSE on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Media Enquiries
KSE Process Technology B.V.
Marijke Vreugdenhil
Marketing & PR
Tel: +31 (0)497 383818
Marijke.Vreugdenhil@kse.nl

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Je werkt vooral aan:
Het in kaart brengen, analyseren en op orde brengen/opschonen van onze huidige data. En je helpt mee met het opzetten van de nieuwe datastructuur. Tegelijkertijd verwachten we dat je bereid bent waar en wanneer nodig bij het organiseren van de evenementen te ondersteunen. Tot slot krijg je de tijd en begeleiding om aan je afstudeerscriptie te werken.
Je kunt full time aan de slag vanaf december 2016 of januari 2017, voor een periode van 6 maanden.

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Wij zijn Victam International BV:
En organiseren onder de noemer FIAAP, VICTAM en GRAPAS internationale vakbeurzen in de diervoeding, rijst- en bloemverwerking en biomassa industrieën in Europa en Azië. Op 13 en 14 juni 2017 lanceren wij een nieuw evenement in Keulen, Duitsland: FVG Select 2017.  FVG Select is een nieuw format bestaande uit drie elementen: een uitgebreid congres programma, een matchmaking programma en een vakbeurs voor een geselecteerd aantal bedrijven. Voor meer informatie over Victam International BV ga naar www.victam.com.

Stuur je motivatie en CV naar:
erikheemskerk@victam.com. Vermeld hierbij ook de gewenste startdatum, stageduur, aantal dagen en eisen vanuit school. Voor inhoudelijke vragen kun je contact op nemen met Erik Heemskerk op 033-246 4404 of 06-3343 7945.

Victam International B.V. is the organizer of FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS International in Cologne, Germandy and FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Victam also organizes the brand new FVG Select Event in Cologne, Germany, from 13014 June, 2017.

For more information: www.victam.com

Important dates:
- FVG Select 2017, June 13 – 14, 2017 New event!
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS Asia 2018, March 27 – 29, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS International 2019, June 12 – 14, 2019, Cologne, Germany.

Victam International B.V. is de organisator van de vakbeurzen FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS International in Keulen, Duitsland en FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Zij organiseert tevens het gloednieuwe FVG Select evenement in Keulen. FVG Select wordt op 13 & 14 juni gehouden in de KoelnMesse in Keulen.

Voor meer informatie: www.victam.com

Belangrijke data:
- FVG Select 2017, 13 – 14 juni, 2017, Keulen, Duitsland.  Nieuw evenement!
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS Asia 2018, 27 – 29 maart, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
- FIAAP/ VICTAM/ GRAPAS International 2019, 12 – 14 juni, 2019, Keulen, Duitsland.

Descripción del trabajo:
• Vender metros cuadrados y productos relacionados (publicidad, patrocinio) para nuestras ferias a (posibles) expositores en España
• Gestionar las relaciones con los clientes en España
• Representar a VICTAM durante eventos relacionados en España
• Ofrecer apoyo en la promoción de los visitantes
• Establecer y mantener relaciones con asociaciones, medios de comunicación, etc.
• Supervisar y notificar desarrollos y tendencias relevantes del mercado en los sectores de piensos, granos o biomasa en España

Perfil:
• Tener experiencia relevante en ventas en relación con ferias, conferencias y eventos
• Estar orientado al cliente
• Ser hispanohablante y tener buen dominio del inglés
• Tener afinidad con ferias
• Estar dispuesto a viajar
• Tener afinidad con los sectores de piensos, granos o biomasa

Características:
• Persona emprendedora, con destrezas comerciales y sociales, creativa y curiosa, representativa, con capacidad para soportar el estrés y estable.

Se llegará a un acuerdo con el candidato adecuado sobre la base de comisiones sobre productos vendidos. Si procede, se reembolsarán los gastos de desplazamiento.

Las personas interesadas pueden ponerse en contacto con Erik Heemskerk de Victam International , llamando al número +31 33 246 44 04 o enviando un mensaje a erikheemskerk@victam.com

Stellenbeschreibung:
• Verkauf von Quadratmetern und von damit verbundenen Produkten (Werbung, Sponsoring) für unsere Ausstellungen an (potenzielle) Aussteller in Deutschland
• Kundenbeziehungsmanagement in Deutschland
• Vertretung von VICTAM bei Events im Zusammenhang mit dem Unternehmen in Deutschland
• Unterstützung bei der Besucherwerbung
• Aufbau und Aufrechterhaltung von Beziehungen zu Assoziationen, Medien, etc.
• Beobachtung relevanter Marktentwicklungen und Trends im Bereich der Futtermittel-, Getreide- und Biomasseindustrie in Deutschland und diesbezügliche Berichterstellung

Profil:
• Relevante Vertriebserfahrung im Zusammenhang mit Messen und Events
• Kundenorientiert
• Deutschsprachig mit guten Englischkenntnissen
• Affinität zu Ausstellungen
• Reisebereitschaft
• Affinität zur Futtermittel-, Getreide- und/oder Biomasseindustrie Charaktereigenschaften:
• Unternehmerische, kaufmännische und soziale Fähigkeiten; kreativ und wissbegierig, repräsentativ, belastbar, stabile Persönlichkeit.

Mit der/dem geeigneten Kandidatin/en wird eine Vereinbarung auf Kommissionsgrundlage im Hinblick auf verkaufte Produkte getroffen. Falls anwendbar, werden Reisekosten zurückerstattet.

Bei Interesse bitte bevor 16. September Kontakt aufnehmen mit:
Victam International, Mr. Erik Heemskerk, Tel. +31 33 246 44 04 oder erikheemskerk@victam.com.

The Aquafeed Innovation Award was won by Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte. Ltd. It was accepted on their behalf by Michael van den Dries.

The runner up for the GRAPAS Innovation Awards was Agentis Innovations. The award was accepted by Yiannis Christodoulou.

The winner of the GRAPAS Innovation Awards was Eye-Grain Aps. The award was accepted by Peer Hansen.

The Animal Feed Technology & Nutrition Award was won by Huvepharma. The award was accepted by Lode Nollet.

More pictures of the exhibition can be found in this Google Photos album.

The conference, which draws the aquafeed industry together from throughout Asia Pacific and beyond, focuses on advances in feed processing and formulation that bring practical solutions to the commercial aquaculture feed sector.
Early Bird registration is now open and offers a discounted registration fee in addition to group and other discounts. Special rates are also available for students and Thai speakers.

"We are grateful to Buhler, Nutriad, Olmix and Wenger for stepping forward to support this year's conference as sponsors", said Suzi Dominy, Aquafeed.com's publisher and the conference organizer. "We applaud their commitment to helping us bring information and knowledge to this specialized and vital sector of the aquaculture industry; they help us reach more people who can benefit from the expertise our presenters bring".

PROGRAM±
- INTERACTIONS OF EXTRUSION AND INGREDIENTS FOR AQUATIC FEEDS - Joseph P. Kearns, Vice President Aqua-Feed Div., Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., USA       
- DURABLE SINKING FISH FEED WITH LOW STARCH FORMULATIONS AND AN EXAMPLE WITH INSECT MEAL AS ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN - Urs Wuest, Product Management Aquafeed & Petfood, Business Unit Nutrition, Bühler AG, Switzerland
- PRE-PROCESSING OF FEEDSTUFFS TO IMPROVE THEIR FEEDING VALUE FOR AQUACULTURE FEEDS - Dr. Dominique P. Bureau, Professor, University of Guelph, Canada
- GART AS A PLATFORM TO INVESTIGATE DISEASE CONTROL STRATEGIES AGAINST AHPND/EMS IN SHRIMP - Dr. ir. Margriet Drouillon, Business Developer Aqua UGent, Belgium
- ADVANCES IN AMINO ACID NUTRITION OF SHRIMP - Dr. Alexandros Samartzis, Regional Technical Sales Manager, Evonik (SEA), Singapore
- PLANT EXTRACTS IN AQUACULTURE FEEDS: FROM MODES OF ACTION TO PRACTICAL APPLICATION - Clementine Oguey, Aqua Product Expert, PANCOSMA & Associates, Switzerland
- EFFECT OF AN ALGO-CLAY BASED BIOCATALYST ON THE DIGESTIVE AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF JUVENILE SHRIMP (LITOPENAEUS VANNAMEI) - Maarten Jay van Schoonhoven, Aqua BU manager, Olmix, France
- FEED FOR THE FUTURE: THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY - Dr. M A Kabir Chowdhury, Global Product Manager - Aquaculture, Jefo Nutrition Inc., Canada
- FUNCTIONAL FEEDS – BAD BUG BUSTERS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT FROM DISEASE IN FARMED FISH AND SHRIMP - Dr. Peter Coutteau, Business Unit Manager – Aquaculture, Nutriad International NV, Belgium

Press contact: Suzi Dominy email: suzidominy@hawaii.rr.com

The GRAPAS Awards organised by Milling and Grain had joint winners.

Alapala (pictured above) won the award for their Similago II Rollermill.

Buhler AG (pictured above) won the award for their Antares Plus Rollermill.

The Aquafeed Innovation Award organised by Aquafeed.com was won by Tovalia Intelscan SARL (pictured above) for their iScan Silo Moisture Sensor.

The FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award organised by AllAboutFeed was won by Adifo (pictured above) for their One tool - MultiModel - MultiSpecies tool.

More pictures of the award ceremony and the exhibition can be found in this album.

Submissions to the call for papers for oral presentations are due November 1, 2014. The FIAAP 2015 content advisory board is seeking noncommercial abstracts on the latest research and information on topics such as animal nutrition, formulation and new developments in the ingredient and additives industry.

The topic should be original to FIAAP International 2015 and the information should be new and innovative. The submission must include evidence of past speaking experience. For more information, please visit www.wattagnet.com/169305.html

About FIAAP
FIAAP exhibitions and conferences cover the ingredients and additives used within the formulation of animal feeds and are attended by senior executives from all over the world. The conference is geared toward the interests of nutritionists, veterinarians, feed formulators, CEOs, feed mill directors, integrators, co-operatives, hatcheries, etc. across the poultry, swine and dairy industries. 

Presented by WATT Global Media and Feed International magazine, the 6th FIAAP International Conference will take place June 9, 2015, in Cologne, Germany, and will be co-located with VICTAM International together with the 8th Aquafeed Horizons Conference on June 9, 2015, and Petfood Forum Europe on June 10, 2015. The 2015 VICTAM International event combines the FIAAP, VICTAM and GRAPAS exhibitions (and their respective conferences) under one roof at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, June 9-11, 2015.

The EU depends for 75% of its needs for protein-rich ingredients for feeding purpose on the global world markets. Some of these GM products, maize, soy and rapeseed are already commercialized abroad, others will be harvested and made available in the key exporting regions to the EU as from autumn 2014. Further delays in the EU authorization process may, therefore, lead to significant shortage and trade disruptions due to unavoidable presence of these GM events in our supplies of both GM and non-GM material. This would trigger uncertainty on import flows, supply chain disruptions and price hikes for basic food products and major feed ingredients as well as undermine the competitiveness of the EU food, feed and livestock sectors, if a decision is not taken in July 2014.

The 8 GM products have been deemed safe by the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) and have reached the final stage of the risk management process. The decisions for the related EU import authorizations lay in the hands of the EU Commission: some of them are awaited since the end of 2013.

Footnote:
(1) Maize MON 87460, Rapeseed GT 73, Soybean 305423, Soybean MON87708, Soybean MON87705, Soybean BPS-CV127-9, Maize T25 and Cotton T304-40

The Aquafeed Innovation Award was won by Norvidan for their NODS - Norvidan On-line Density System.

FUMzyme, a purified enzyme from Biomin to detoxify mycotoxins in animals has won the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award. The runner up was Kemin with its multi-enzyme product. More information can be found on this AllAboutFeed page.

4B Braime Elevator Components won the GRAPAS Award with their Hazardmon product. Recommended were Morillon for their Super SHG Hydrascrew and Buhler for their Combistoner.

The Aquafeed Horizons Asia Conference presents advances in formulation and processing technology, while the FIAAP Conference focuses on feed additives and ingredients. Both meetings feature presentations by international teams of industry experts.

The full programs, presentation summaries, speaker biographies and registration can be found at: www.feedconferences.com

Petfood Forum Asia 2014 will feature numerous experts sharing their knowledge and insights on pet nutrition and ingredients, the Asian and global petfood markets, new product development, petfood safety and production and much more. Registration is now available for Petfood Forum Asia, which will be held April 9, 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, in conjunction with Victam Asia/FIAAP Asia 2014.

View the full conference agenda here.

Petfood Forum Asia 2014 is co-located with VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia, one of the largest agrifeed trade shows in the world. Victam Asia is scheduled for April 8-10, 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

Petfood Forum Asia does not have any exhibits; all exhibits are part of VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia, which Petfood Forum Asia co-locates with at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre. Petfood Forum Asia 2014 participants will be able to visit all VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia exhibits. Registration is separate and free if you register in advance.

VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia has arranged for special discounted rates at four hotels in Bangkok -- all easily accessible to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre via convenient public transportation. Find details and further travel information on the Victam website.

Thai Union Feedmill is also studying the use of enzymes in fish and shrimp feeds to increase nutrient digestion and maximize nutrient utilization of fish and shrimp.

Application of enzymes also enables the company to reduce the use of fish meal in aqua feeds in order to respond to customer’s concerns over sustainability of natural resources.

“The extrusion technology is more suitable in making both fish and shrimp feed as it treats the feed with high temperature and in a short time. We apply enzymes in the feed through a coating process, and this way the enzyme efficacy remains intact,” said Bunluesak Sorajjakit, managing director of Thai Union Feedmill.

Thai Union Feedmill installed an extruder from Wenger of the US at its feed mill in Samutsakhon province, about 90km west of Bangkok, late last year.

Supplies of extruders and other milling equipment from across the world will showcase their latest technology at VICTAM Asia and FIAAP Asia 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bangkok (BITEC), Thailand during 8-10 April 2014.

The two events are Asia’s biggest and most important exhibitions dedicated to the region’s feed industry.

“This is a historic bulk delivery of US soybeans to Vietnam,” he said, adding there are three more bookings for US soybeans fully loaded in handymax vessels by importers in Vietnam later in the year.

Handymax is a type of cargoship for transporting goods in bulk such as grains with its capacity ranging from 40,000-50,000 DWT (deadweight tonnage).

The crushers in Vietnam process soybeans into soybean oil. A co-product from the processing is soybean meal, which is sold to feed milllers across the country. 

Soybean meal is the main source of amino acids, which are building blocks of proteins in animals. That is why it is one of the most important ingredients in animal feed.   

Soybean meal from different origins contains a varying level of nutrient contents, particularly in amino acids and energy.   

To provide the latest studies on soybeans in animal nutrition, the US Soybean Export Council will take part in the FIAAP Conference 2014 held alongside FIAAP Asia 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Bitec) in Bangkok, Thailand on 9 April 2014.

The conference will also address various issues related to efficient use of novel feed additives for boosting health and growth of animals.

FIAAP Asia 2014 is an international event focused on feed ingredients and additives. It will take place at Bitec from 8-10 April 2014 together with VICTAM Asia 2014 and GRAPAS Asia 2014.

VICTAM is an exhibition dedicated to feed production technology, while GRAPAS focuses on grain and rice processing.

To shed light on this opportunity, Bioenergy International Magazine will organise a one-day conference titled ‘Pellets & Biomass Update Asia’ during Victam Asia 2014, an exhibition on feed and biomass technology that will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 8-10 April 2014.

The conference will look at how husks, shells, nuts, EFB’s (Empty Fruit Bunch), fines, dust or other residues from feed and food industries can provide internal energy cost reductions, waste management solutions or become valuable revenue streams.

The conference aims to describe the potentials, explore the opportunities and provide, for the region and the sector, relevant examples and case studies.

Victam Asia 2014 will be held alongside GRAPAS Asia 2014 (grain and rice processing) and FIAAP Asia 2014 (feed ingredients).

However, it is somewhat problematic in applying the right dose of enzymes due to their non-linear effects. Adding an enzyme at a wrong dose or at a higher level than those recommended by the manufacturer could lead to uneconomical results.

To fix this, Adifo, provider of software solutions for the feed industry from Belgium, has developed an enzyme module that defines the non-linear effects separate from the ingredient matrix, which is provided by the enzyme manufacturer as a reference for the user.

"The enzyme module that we develop is very unique. It sets up all the effects of the enzyme outside the feed formulation and the ingredient matrix," said Hans van der Wal, Adifo's Market Development Manager.

"This means that you just define in the system what the effect of the enzyme will be for a certain animal group, a certain nutrient and a certain ingredient. So, you can see right away what effect the enzyme has on energy, protein and other nutrients," he explained. 

Based on these unique features, the enzyme module of Bestmix accurately calculates the optimal inclusion rate of the enzyme.

Adifo will showcase its solutions for feed formulation at Victam Asia 2014, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-10 April 2014.

Driving the demand is the power sector. The report said since 2012 the South Korean government has imposed power companies with a generating capacity of 500MW or more to use renewable energy by 10% within 2022. 

To meet this target, a number of power producers in South Korea are turning to import biomass pellets as they are the most economical solution.

The sector used 55,000 tonnes of pellets in 2012, and their use is expected to jump to 400,000 tonnes in 2013, the report said.

Russia was the biggest supplier of pellets to South Korea in 2012, supplying 34.1% of its total import, followed by Malaysia 25.1%, Vietnam 24.7% and Indonesia 7.3%.

With its abundance in agricultural by-products such as rice husks, corn stalks and cobs, straw and more, Vietnam has a great opportunity to produce pellet fuels serving the energy sector in South Korea and worldwide.

To get an update on the biomass pellet business in Asia, the Bioenergy International will organize a conference on “Pellets & Biomass Update Asia” on 10 April 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.

It will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre or Bitec. The conference is a part of VICTAM Asia 2014, FIAAP Asia 2014 and GRAPAS Asia 2014.

Besides, he said, the expander technology also offers other advantages such as improving feed hygiene due to its high temperature, short-time treatment.

Currently, Trang Wattana Farm produces about 1500 tonnes/month of pellet feeds for use in its farm that rears 2500 sows and produces 4500 commercial pigs.

On average, the pigs (18-100kg) achieve an average daily gain (ADG) of 780g/day and FCR 2.4-2.5.

Mr Rawat targets to increase the ADG of the commercial pigs to over 800g/day and lower the FCR to below 2.4. And he hopes that the expander feed could enable him to achieve this target.

He will visit FIAAP and Victam Asia 2014, which will be held during 8-10 April 2014 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, in search of the expansion technology and learn more about its benefits from suppliers, his fellow pig farmers and feed millers who gain experiences in this technology.

Issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in November 2013, the report said Indonesia produced sufficient corn for making feed. However, feed millers preferred to procure corn from abroad because of its superior quality.

“Poor post-harvest handling, inconsistency in quality and high moisture content make local corn unfavourable for feed millers,” the report said, citing the Indonesian Feed Millers Association.

USDA forecasts that corn demand for feed in Indonesia would increase 6.4% to 6.6 million tonnes in 2013/2014 crop year, which started in November 2013.

The country’s corn imports in the year would increase by 12% to 1.9 million tonnes. Over 70% of Indonesia’s corn imports come from India, followed by Argentina, Brazil and the US.

To optimise the use of locally produced corn in Indonesia, feed millers and traders need to join forces with farmers to improve post-harvest handling, storage and preservation.

As the key ingredient in poultry feed, improving quality of local corn would significantly decrease the cost of poultry production, and make chicken and eggs more available at a more affordable price. 

Indonesian feed millers, corn growers and traders can update the latest technology and knowhow in post-harvest handling, storage and preservation at Victam Asia, FIAAP Asia and Grapas Asia 2014.

"The competition in the south is very tough, but we're confident that we'll be able to penetrate into this market. We target to set up the new plant in Dong Nai because we've been selling a big volume of piglet feeds in the province and the farmers are very happy with the quality of our products," said Dao Manh Luong, Austfeed's CEO.

Austfeed started shipping its feeds for sales in Dong Nai and other southern provinces since the end of 2012. The feeds are shipped from its feed mill in the central province of Binh Dinh and stored at its warehouse in the province before distribution to the customers.

"It will be a big project in Dong Nai because we see a big potential in the southern market. We plan to build a large-scale feedmill and invest in the latest technology for the operations there," he said.

Austfeed started moving south since 2011 when it built a feed mill in the central province of Binh Dinh. 

Although livestock production in the central was not so well developed at that time, it saw a potential to grow the market there.

"Our feed sales in the central were very slow in the past, but they're increasing to the level that we have decided to build a feedmill there. The living standard of people there is getting better and meat consumption is increasing, boosting the demand for livestock feed," said Mr Luong.

Initially, the plant in Binh Dinh had a capacity of 50,000 tonnes/year, but its capacity had been fully utilised after a year of the operations.

This has led the company to install the second production line capacity 100,000 tonnes/year in 2012 with all the equipment supplied by Buhler of Switzerland.

"We made the right decision to expand in the central because livestock production in the region is growing up quickly. Many pig and chicken farms in the south are moving to the central as they can't find land to expand their operations due to rapid urbanisation in the south," he said.

To find out technology for expansion of his feed business, Mr Luong will visit FIAAP & VICTAM Asia 2014. The event will take place at the Bangkok Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok,Thailand during 8-10 April 2014.

It is Asia's largest trade exhibition for the feed industry. Suppliers of milling technology and related equipment for feed manufacturing from over the world, along with international suppliers of feed additives and ingredients will participate to showcase their latest innovations at the event.

The plant, which also produces aquaculture feeds, has been operating at its full capacity of 8800 tonnes a month.

"It's time for us to build a feed mill dedicated to petfood production as we're seeing our petfood sales growing leaps and bounds. We have set aside USD 50 million for building the plant that will be equipped with the latest production technology," said Mr Narongchai.

The new petfood plant of Betagro will be located on its production complex in Lopburi and its construction will begin in late 2013.

Betagro has set up a team to study the petfood market in Thailand in order to develop the products that fit the need of the customers in the future. The team was also sent to learn about petfood technology in Europe.

Mr Narongchai said Betagro sold about 3000 tonnes of petfood/month. This accounts as about 12% share of the petfood market in Thailand. 

Thailand will rank the eighth fastest-growing market for pet care, which also includes petfood, in the world between 2013 and 2018, projects Euromonitor International, a market research firm.

It said pet care sales in Thailand will grow by about USD 300 million in the period, driven by rising incomes and levels of pet ownership. Increasing number of pets in emerging markets such as China, Thailand and India are switching to commercial petfood. 

In 2013, petfood accounts for 77% of the global pet care sales of USD 96 billion, said Euromonitor. 

To update petfood professionals in Asia on the global and regional petfood market trends, and advances in petfood nutrition and processing, FIAAP & VICTAM Asia 2014, Asia's largest trade exhibition dedicated to the Asian feed industry, will include a petfood conference during the event.

Called 'Petfood Forum Asia 2014, it will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) on 9 April 2014.

For more information, visit http://petfoodforum.petfoodindustry.com/PetfoodForumAsia.

The rise in feed demand is motivating feed millers in Indonesia to build more feed plants in 2013 and beyond.

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, a subsidiary of Thailand agri-food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc, is due to open its new feed mill in West Java, said Ong Mei Sian, directof of CP Indonesia.

Costing USD 30-40 million, the plant will have a capacity of 20,000 tonnes/month production of poultry feeds.

The company will build two more feed mills in Bali and Pandang in 2014 with an investment of USD 20 million for each plant.

CP Indonesia currently operates seven feed mills in Indonesia with a combined capacity of about four million tonnes.

In June 2013, InVivo Indonesia, a subsidiary of InVivo Group from France, opened its fifth feed mill in West Java, said managing director Felix Segalen.

Costing USD 15 million, the plant has a capacity of 150,000 tonnes/year and its capacity can be doubled in the future.

It has two production lines, one for livestock and the other for fish feeds. Stolz, French milling equipment manufacturer, supplied its latest technology for the plant, which is one of the most modern feed mills in Indonesia.

Stolz as well as other milling equipment suppliers from over the world will showcase its latest technology at VICTAM Asia 2014, which, along with FIAAP Asia,  is Asia's largest trade exhibition dedicated to the feed industry.

The owners, President and CEO Tom Tylutki, Vice President of Marketing and CFO Caroline Rasmussen, Vice-President for Development Vajesh Durbal, and Lynn Gilbert bring unique experience and skill sets to the company.

AMTS and Adifo will join forces to integrate the Cornell model into the cloud based FaaS (Formulation as a Service) ration balancing tool. This tool will enable nutritionists, consultants and all industry partners to communicate and share data in real time via the cloud, always providing up to date information to their customers and partners.

Tom Tylutki, President and CEO at AMTS says: "It is our mission to provide and promote integrated solutions that enhance the economic and environmental sustainabilityof animal agriculture and allied industries. We have known the BESTMIX® products for quite some time now and we are convinced that these tools bring great value to feed producing companies.”

Reaching the top
Following an intense ten-month period of training, Ernst Nef presented the graduates of this year’s course their Diplomas in the Hotel Uzwil, qualifying them as Feed Production Engineers or confirming their attendance of the course. In his entertaining address, Ernst Nef emphasized the high significance of training and continuing education. He expressed his admiration for the students’ decision to go back to school: “By making this far-reaching decision, you took up a challenge that you have now successfully met. Today, you have reached the top. With the knowledge you have acquired and your great commitment, you now have the right instruments available to satisfy the rigorous requirements of safe and economical animal feed production.” He said that the goal was on the one hand to meet consumers’ needs for hygienic feeds that are safe for humans and animals alike. On the other hand, he said that companies were increasingly facing the challenge of producing and marketing feeds more efficiently and especially more responsibly while meeting legal regulations and directives.

A Russian as the best in class
Ernst Nef personally handed each graduate their diploma, adding some amusing personal anecdote to his congratulations. It has become a tradition for the SFT to distinguish the student with the highest grade during each diploma-awarding ceremony. This year the award in the form of a commemorative plaque went to the Russian Grigory Khoroshchenko, who attended the course in German – a foreign language for him. Grigory Khoroshchenko works as an Area Manager Feed & Biomass in the Bühler branch office in Moscow. Peter Hofer, Vice President of the School Board of the SFT, congratulated the best in class for his outstanding average grade of 5.54 (out of 6) and handed him the traditional pewter plaque.

New concept
The Diploma Course on Feed Manufacturing Technology was held for the second time on the basis of a new concept. The course starts in the spring with a 15-week preparatory correspondence course. This is followed by a four-week intensive course in Uzwil. In the autumn, the second block is then held with a preparatory correspondence course of the same length and the final intensive block in Uzwil. In the two preparatory courses, the students must deal with 21 different subjects. During the two intensive courses, they must pass a total of 14 written exams. The highlight and completion of each individual block are the two verbal examinations in the core subjects in front of a panel of experts. The new concept reduces the students’ absence from their jobs.
The 33^rd Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology will start in January 2015 and be held in English.

Focus on practice
The SFT is a not-for-profit association that is recognized by the Swiss Feed Manufacturers Association (VSF) as an institution of training and continuing education. The goal of the SFT is to impart practice-oriented specialist knowledge on feed production to professionals from the feed manufacturing industry and related industries. Successful completion of the Diploma Course enables graduates to understand all the modern production processes in a feed manufacturing plant and to apply them meaningfully in practice. Bühler, the international Technology Group, is the partner of the SFT. More than 500 students from 65 countries have so far successfully completed the Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology. (pd)

Ernst Nef, School Director of the SFT (2nd from the right); Soeren Overgaard, Head of the Bühler Feed & Biomass Business Unit and President of the SFT School Board (right); and SFT Members of the School Board Urs Wuest (2nd from the left) and Peter Hofer (left) congratulate the best in class of the 32nd Diploma Course, Grigory Khoroshchenko from Russia (center).

The 12 students of the 32nd Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology with their instructors and the Managing Committee of the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT).

For more information, please contact:

Ernst Nef, School Director SFT, phone +41 71 955 33 63, e-mail sft.uzwil@buhlergroup.com

The company's location, next to the former flour mill Neumühle Otto Gräf, is situated in the Lahn valley of Hessen in Germany not far from Frankfurt/Main airport.

The company founder, Construction and master miller Dieter Otto Gräf started the company in 1992 with the patented vibration dampening technology to drastically reduce cereal temper time and energy cost.

To supplement its well known patented vibration dampening system for grain temper time reduction, the company offers a global assortment of systems for complete online process control:

• exact automatic moisture controllers and water dosage units ;
• precise continuous flow metering systems for granular or powdery bulk solids;
• accurate online temperature, moisture, protein and specific weight control systems;
• cereal and granular bulk solids heating cabinets;
• intensive powder hydration mixers;
• online colour control techniques for powdery bulk materials.

Analysts said the data may lessen the pressure on the central bank to ease its monetary policies to spur growth.

"Overall, the Thailand economy is in a pretty good shape right now," Rahul Bajoria, an economist with Barclays Capital told the BBC.

"It is unlikely that the central bank will cut rates anytime soon. The numbers clearly indicate that there is no urgent need to do that."

Inflation concerns

The floods in Thailand had an impact on some of the biggest industrial areas and resulted in many factories being shut.

That hurt Thailand's exports, one of the biggest drivers of its economic growth.

To make matters worse, a slowdown in demand from key global markets also hurt the export sector.

As a result, Thailand's government implemented various steps to help stoke domestic demand in an attempt to offset the decline in exports and sustain growth in the economy.

It raised minimum wages in various parts of the country, in some areas by as much as 40%.

The government also announced plans to spend 2tn Thai baht ($65bn; £40bn) on infrastructure projects after the devastating floods.

For its part, Thailand's central bank, the Bank of Thailand, cut interest rates in October last year, bringing down its key rate to 2.75% from 3%.

Analysts said that given the strong domestic demand and increased government spending, a rise in consumer prices remained a concern and may prompt the central bank to keep rates on hold in the short term.

"Domestic demand momentum is certainly picking up and this will spill over into 2013," said Eugene Leow of DBS Bank.

"The focus will likely turn towards inflation, especially considering the robust growth numbers."

Source: BBC News

Today, FEFAC states: "While pig feed production dropped by 2%, cattle and poultry feed have seen their production grow respectively by +1.5 and +1%. As a consequence, poultry feed consolidated its position of leading segment of EU compound feed production slightly above pig feed".

According to FEFAC, the most important factors which weighed on EU feed demand in 2012 were the still fragile economic situation of the pig sector and soaring feed material costs.

"Among the largest producing countries, Germany and UK performed rather well, with annual growth slightly above 2%, while France and Poland remained stable and Spain, Italy and the Netherlands saw their production fall at rates between -1 and -2%. Production of poultry feed in Southern Europe was affected in particular by the implementation of the new welfare standards for laying hens", stated FEFAC.

"The high cereal prices over the last two years contributed to improving the competitive market position of industrial compound feed production vs. home mixing. However, this gain was offset to a certain extent by the development of alternative pig feeding strategies based on roughly grinded feed and liquid feeding. As a result, Germany’s position as leading EU country in terms of total compound feed production before France was strengthened, with Spain scoring third place", added FEFAC.

For 2013, FEFAC expects a stabilisation in poultry feed production, a further reduction in pig feed production (-1%) and a slight increase in cattle feed demand (+1%).

"Further market uncertainties are linked to the impact of the implementation of the new group-housing requirements for sows. Overall, compound feed production is expected to remain unchanged vs. 2012", commented FEFAC.

FEFAC also warned that, with agricultural commodity prices expected to stay high, the average cost for supply of feed materials could be higher in 2013, as compared to 2012.

"After two major crop failures for soybean in South and North America, a record harvest for soybean is expected in Brazil in 2013, but its positive impact may be undermined by the storage and logistics issues it could trigger. On the cereals side, the uncertainty is still important regarding the quantity and quality of the next harvest, due to bad weather conditions in major exporting countries", it said.

Source: Feedinfo News Service

Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, explains, “the Feed Manual is designed to increase safety and feed quality at the production level both for industrial production and on farm mixing.” Ms de Athayde added, “We are very pleased that we have launched the Chinese language version of the Feed Manual. China is the number one producer of animal feed today and only by working together can we continue to ensure feed and food safety, while meeting the demands of 60% more food for 9 billion people by 2050 and to do so sustainably.”

The English and Chinese versions of the Feed Manual are available for download at www.ifif.org. An Arabic, French and Spanish language version of the Manual will be launched later in 2013.

The SFIS project is designed to measure and establish the role of specialty feed ingredients on the environmental impact of livestock production and the Scientific Council will provide independent expert advice on the project during the course of the work in order to ensure scientifically robust inputs in the analysis and prepare the ground for a future peer reviewed publication of the project output once it is completed.

Prof. Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering at the Technical University Berlin and Chairman of the SFIS Scientific Council, welcomes the “involvement of globally renowned experts in such an important project, which aims to contribute to global activities in the area of the environmental effect of livestock production.” Prof. Finkbeiner added “the Members of the Council would provide expert review for results of the projects, which will be shared with international stakeholders and with feed chain operators in order to encourage more sustainable livestock production globally.”

India’s millers have much to add to the efficient production of feedingstuffs in this diverse 1.3 billion population market. That is why Perenealde Publishers Limited of the UK and Assocom of India have joined together to bring the first Global Milling Conference, set down for Chennai, India from February 7-9, 2013.

“To gain first hand information, to network and to assess this important marketplace, a visit to the 1^st Global Milling Conference is a must for anyone working in the feed industry at a multi-national level,” says Roger Gilbert, publisher of Perendale Publishers’ magazine Grain and Feed Milling Technology.

He says the Indian market is so important internationally that his company has set up printing and distribution arrangements within India for its milling title this year.

“Attending this conference, which covers all aspects of milling, from feed to food, will not only be valuable in terms of understanding a market potential, but also offer presentations that deal with the latest developments in all aspects of milling in one place.”

The cost of attending is between US$1500-2000, including airfares, depending on your originating country. Details of the event’s venue, its program and other information can be found on its website at: http://assocom-india.com/gmc/index.php

Many companies have set up base in Asia Pacific, bringing innovative products and technological advancements to developing markets. Their state-of-the-art capabilities enable them to offer customised, efficient, cost-effective solutions with superior nutritional benefits to farmers in the region.

"These global participants' best practices have raised the standards and practices of the industry," said Frost & Sullivan Industry analyst Anjaneya Reddy. "However, with the outlook for the Asia Pacific economy still dim, feed suppliers have had to cut costs to maintain their customer base."

Farmers also prefer fresh feed over fortified or supplemented fodder for animals, as they have access to fresh feed across seasons. Additionally, farmers prefer alternatives to fortified food because their higher prices tend to shrink their already thin margins.

Concrete measures by the industry and the government to market the efficacy benefits of feed ingredients to farmers will boost adoption and expand the market.

"Suppliers must focus on creating awareness of the benefits of feed fortification, such as its ability to extend shelf-life, keep animals in good health, and provide quality products like meat and eggs," noted Reddy. "Organisations and various associations could also customize ingredients to suit the needs of the farmers, as well as take advantage of the safe image of various feed ingredients for branding purposes."

Courtesy of Far Eastern Agriculture

This is annual show organised by EAC, a professional organiser and the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association with the support of other poultry associations and including the Indian feed association - CLFMA.

The show comprised approximately 200 exhibitors, mainly Indian. The exhibitors were showing a diverse cross section of products from incubators, feed supplements, poultry housing, and a few feed equipment manufacturers.

From their observations it was clear that the Indian feed market is expanding in all of their sectors - poultry, dairy, aqua and even pet. The use of manufactured feed is and will increase as the existing millers and new companies invest in up-dating plant or build new mills. Our staff understood from exhibitors and from their own observations that Poultry India is the strongest and most visited livestock event in India.

The current broiler market is depressed which meant that there were fewer visitors to this show this year, however the quality of the visitors remained high. The 2011 show attracted 25,000+ visitors, though there were fewer this year, the majority of exhibitors accepted that this was due to the depressed market.

During their conversations many of the Indian and international exhibitors expressed an interest and enthusiasm for the 2014 FIAAP and VICTAM exhibitions that are taking place in Bangkok from the 8 - 10 April 2014.

They were also told that India and Vietnam were now the top exporters of rice. The ASEAN Rice Summit was discussed alongside the GRAPAS Asia 2014 exhibition and conference. The Secretary General thought the Summit was an excellent opportunity for meeting with other ASEAN Rice Associations and Government Ministries and immediately agreed to attend and support both the GRAPAS exhibition and the Rice Summit as well.

Mr Askam Sudi told them that the Association had a new President, Mr. Ketua Umum, who was unfortunately away at the time of the meeting, however that the Association was already aware of the ASEAN Feed Summit and that the Association was committed to participating.

The summit will convene at BITEC, the home of the event, and will comprise an international forum for Animal Feed Associations, together with related Associations from throughout the ASEAN region in order to discuss and determine the future policies and objectives for the industry. It is expected that the Presidents and Secretary Generals, together with members of these associations will attend and use the summits to prepare for the new ASEAN economic bloc.

The summit will be sponsored by the Victam Foundation, a charitable trust, in order to promote the interests of these important industries within the ASEAN markets and throughout Asia.

The ASEAN countries comprise: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The summit will convene at BITEC, the home of the event, and will comprise international forums for Rice Milling and Processing Associations together with related Associations from throughout the ASEAN region in order to discuss and determine the future policies and objectives for the industry. It is expected that the Presidents and Secretary Generals, Government Ministry officials, together with members of these associations will attend and use the summits to prepare for the new ASEAN economic bloc.

The summit will be sponsored by the Victam Foundation, a charitable trust, in order to promote the interests of these important industries within the ASEAN markets and throughout Asia.

The ASEAN countries comprise: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Showtime will inform its readers about our forthcoming events and shows, but it will also publish technical articles discussing the show topics. Therefore every edition, still two per year, will contain an article for FIAAP on feed ingredients and additives, VICTAM will have a feed processing article as well as one on biomass pelleting technology and GRAPAS will have information on rice or flour milling or specific areas within grain processing. Each article is colour coded to identify which show sector is being presented.

Companies supplying the feed, grain and biomass pelleting processing industries have also been invited to supply information on their latest innovations, services etc.

I do hope that you find Showtime interesting and of value.

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Henk van de Bunt, General Manager, Victam International BV.