Feed processing in All About Feed 7
The latest edition of All About Feed is now available online. We consider soy-based pellets for farmed tuna and plant-based feed additives for common carp, as well as how to manage and control the moisture content in feed. Also, Alexander Romme, EFFPA president, speaks to All About Feed about the challenges and opportunities the growing feed sector faces. This and more in this latest edition.
The use of plant-based feed additives in common carp
The potential of plant-based feed additives has been well-established in several animal species. But what could be limiting their full potential in fish?
Soy-based pellets: A game-changing feed for farmed tuna
As everyone involved with tuna aquaculture well knows, a replacement is needed for feeding bait fish such as mackerel, sardines and herring. The company Ichthus Unlimited has found the answer: Soy-based pellets.
Initiatives address feed shortages in Africa
Livestock feed and fodder are in short supply across many areas of Africa. Kenya and Uganda, for example, are currently each grappling with an approximately 60% annual feed deficit. In this article we take a look at initiatives designed to combat severe feed shortages.
Industry leaders explore the potential of insects during the 5th IFW conference
The Insects to Feed the World conference concluded with resounding success at the Singapore Expo and was pivotal for advancing dialogue and collaboration in the insect feed and food sectors.
Fermented bamboo improves growth performance in broilers
Researchers have demonstrated that fermented bamboo powder, a relatively cheap raw material with rich insoluble fibre and bioactive compounds, promotes intestinal health and development and enhances the growth performance of broiler chickens.
Interview: Former foodstuff processors need unambiguous legislation
Alexander Romme, EFFPA president, says that the sector operates with one hand tied behind its back. He spoke to All About Feed about the challenges and opportunities the growing sector faces.
How to manage and control the moisture content in feed?
Moisture management presents a critical challenge in feed production, impacting quality and shelf-life. Excess moisture can promote microbial growth, leading to spoilage and potential health hazards for animals, while fluctuations in moisture content can compromise feed consistency and nutritional integrity.
Feed industry faces hurdles in AI adoption
The booming popularity of next-generation AI solutions is taking the European feed industry by storm. However, while companies do experiment with new technologies, very few adopt them.
Garden of the Future aims to unleash the power of plants
Plants are likely to take a more pivotal role in the composition of feed solutions of the future. To learn more about plants, more studying and experiments are needed. Arbon, Switzerland, was the setting for Nutreco’s recent opening of the ‘Garden of the Future’, which is to be the heart of the phytotechnology programme of animal nutrition company Nutreco.
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