Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Ottevanger Milling Engineers company profile



Ottevanger Milling Engineers is a leading European company in the design and manufacture of equipment and complete installations for the grain-processing and mixed-feed industries.

Food producers throughout the world use these installations to produce food for people and animals. In modern, well-equipped plants in Aalten and Moerkapelle (The Netherlands) Ottevanger's specialists use the latest technologies to design and manufacture a comprehensive range of products.

Computer-controlled plants – anywhere in the world – are provided with on-line technical support from these plants. In its design of any installation Ottevanger takes into account the strictest environmental regulations and safety requirements.

There are, for example, always adequate facilities for air purification as well as sound and heat insulation. A lot of attention is also devoted to hygiene through the use of stainless steel and special coatings.

Thanks to its expert knowledge and expertise, amassed throughout its over one hundred years' experience, Ottevanger is the ideal partner for the implementation of your project.

Visit the Ottevanger website, HERE.

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Aquaculture biotech company joins the fight against COVID-19

Proteon Pharmaceuticals, a Polish biotechnology company that produce feed additives for the aquaculture industry has joined research efforts to fight COVID-19.

In response to the fight against coronavirus, Proteon Pharmaceuticals has joined the effort to create a new SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Detection Centre in Lodz, Poland to conduct large-scale tests for virus diagnosis.
 
Image credit: Eelke on Flickr
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The new laboratory was created at a very fast pace with the involvement and cooperation of the Institute of Medical Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the University of Lodz, the Medical University of Lodz. 

It is staffed by a team of microbiologists, geneticists, doctors and experts, including scientists from Proteon Pharmaceuticals. The goal is to conduct as many tests as possible in the shortest possible time.

'Quick and mass diagnostics is currently the most important tool for stopping the growth of coronavirus infections. If it is possible to detect a virus infection faster and on a larger scale, the infected people will be isolated sooner and receive appropriate treatment. This will translate into a decline in infection dynamics,' says Prof. Jarosław Dastych, CEO of Proteon Pharmaceuticals S.A. 'That is why we have made an immediate decision to involve our knowledge and experience in this project.'

The laboratory, which was established in just a week, started work on March 23. It's being led by prof. Maciej Borowiec from the Medical University of Lodz. The research team is made up of outstanding scientists from the Institute of Medical Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection at the University of Lodz, the Medical University and Proteon Pharmaceuticals S.A. Work in the laboratory at the Medical University will be ongoing 24/7. 


Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

FishFarmFeeder company profile



FishFarmFeeder is a company founded in 2008 that only manufactures aquaculture feeding systems with a complete catalogue of solutions.


Feeders can be customised for each fish farm and species:

- Centralised Feeders
- Hatchery Feeders
- Feed Barges
- Cannon Feeders

FishFarmFeeder can customise their feeders adapting the performance to each fish farmer.


Visit FishFarmFeeder website, HERE.

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the interview | Renato Pujatti, President of Pordenone Fiere, Organiser of AquaFarm

Renato Pujatti is President of Pordenone Fiere S.p.a., the organiser of AquaFarm, the exhibition on aquaculture, algaculture, shellfish farming and the fishing industry which took place in February in Pordenone.
He coordinates “FIERE IN RETE” of AEFI – the Italian Association of Expos and Exhibitions, a project where he promotes the networking of exhibition centers. As entrepreneur, he is former President of the local Industrial Association and former President of Finest SPA, a company that supports international projects of firms based in North-East Italy towards the neighboring emerging markets. He was part of the Technical Committee of EXPO MILAN 2015 as Internationalisation specialist.



It is safe to say that the fourth rendition of AquaFarm has been a brilliant success. Are you happy with how AquaFarm has performed this year?
Absolutely. We had more exhibition space, more exhibitors, more visitors, more conferences, more students, more media coverage. Overall, more satisfaction from everyone, and I may say more happiness too.

Do you know the statistics for this year’s event?
Yes, we had 120 exhibitors and sponsors, two pavilions with 2,900 square metres of booths, 30 conferences, at times four running in parallel. We had 130 unique speakers and 15 percent more visitors compared to last year.

What are your plans for next years’ event? Is there anything in addition that you would like AquaFarm to cover?
We are currently working on this. The date has been defined, the next exhibition will be 17th and 18th February 2021. Our objective is to strengthen our role as the community event for the aquaculture industry in the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins as well as for the countries that border them.

We would love to find out more about you as well. What led you to establish AquaFarm?
First of all, our region, Friuli Venezia Giulia is the largest production area in Italy for trout farming. So, the aquaculturist is a familiar figure for us and we had mulled over organising a tradeshow for the sector for some time.
Secondly, one of our partners had organised conferences for a past aquaculture event, and they had an interesting project to revive the project and were just looking for a place to do it. Thirdly, it happens that the president of the Italian Fishfarmers Association has his farms around Pordenone, so we really hadn’t the need to explain who we are. It was really a fortunate combination: right opportunities, right people, right place, right time.

What do you think is the biggest issue that the aquaculture industry will face in the next five years, and what can we do to combat and resolve these issues?
Actually, there are two main issues, from what I listen from farmers and providers. First come the changes in the environment, both for climate and for the direct human action: we have underestimated pollution for too long, and then the plastic issue exploded and is now a massive concern. So, aquaculture must evolve, adapt and still be able to feed the hunger of the growing world population.
Secondly is the ideologically driven attack against every food of animal origin, that tends to translate in growing bureaucracy complexity. Fish and molluscs are one of the least processed foods consumed today in the world (the percentage of it consumed raw is comparable only to some horticulture products and fruit). We must defend aquaculture as the most sustainable way to produce it in every arena.

AquaFarm’s theme for 2020 has been innovation and environmental sustainability.  What do you think we can do to prove to the consumer that aquaculture is, in fact, a very sustainable industry?
In four terms: education in schools and after, information, targeted communication and collaboration between all the players, from public administration to farmers, passing through academia, providers, business, consumer-oriented tradeshows and vertical media.

We have also seen, during our time at AquaFarm, that the exhibition is featuring more and more great conferences which discuss a variety of issues and topics facing the aquaculture industry. Do you plan on broadening this range and featuring more conferences in future renditions of the exhibition?
Our objective from the first edition of the show has been to provide the highest level of content on our agenda as is possible. We will persist in this, keeping in mind that we are not a scientific organisation, but a business community show with an excellent level of scientific colleagues.

There is certainly an opportunity to expand this exhibition throughout the Mediterranean, where currently there are not many events like this. Will you expand into areas like Spain and France, within this Mediterranean area?
No. We are an Italian and a Pordenone-based event. We are internationally oriented for sure, but our base is here. We welcome everyone from everywhere in the world. We customarily host exhibitors, speakers and visitors coming from more than 50 countries, from USA to Australia, passing through everywhere in between.
We welcome international collaboration, but we have a lot of other pavilions and conference rooms available. And the food and the people in Pordenone and working at AquaFarm are of a really fine top class, as you probably noticed.


Experts look to strike the right balance for salmon gill health

A research group in Scotland is embarking on a project that could enhance fish health and wellbeing by significantly improving the global aquaculture sector's understanding and treatment of gill disease.

The consortium – which comprises of Scottish Sea Farms, the University of Aberdeen, BioMar, and the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) – is exploring the geographical, temporal, and nutritional factors that affect salmon's gill health across sites in Scotland and Tasmania, Australia.
 
Image credit: SAIC
Gill health is one of the aquaculture sector's biggest challenges and, therefore, a major focus of research efforts. Warming seas and the progressive de-oxygenation of water, caused by climate change, are reinforcing the need for a greater understanding of the disease, along with its prevention and treatment.

Gill health is understood to be influenced by a broad set of factors – ranging from site-specific variables and fish diet, to water temperature and oxygenation levels. The consortium's project will aim to find the optimum balance for each measure to promote good health and improve natural resistance to gill conditions among salmon. 

Supporting the Scottish Government's 10-Year Farmed Fish Health Framework, the project will also create a set of biomarkers to monitor gill disease; develop new diagnostic tools that could minimise individual interpretation of results; and explore the production of feeds to alleviate poor gill health. 

Dr Ralph Bickerdike, head of fish health at Scottish Sea Farms, said, 'The gills play a crucial role in the overall health of a fish, so the more we can learn about how best to protect these vital organs the bigger the advances we can make to further improve welfare and increase survival rates. What's exciting about this latest collaborative research project is that it takes a holistic view, exploring not just the key factors affecting the gills but also how they might impact on one another, helping us to identify the best growing conditions for farmed fish health.'

Professor Samuel Martin from the University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences, 'The gill is a key organ with roles in oxygen exchange but also has extremely important function for fish health.  In recent years there is a recognition that new research in gills needs carried out, particularly in marine stage salmon. This project, working directly with industry will help define how gill health varies between farm sites and at different times of the year.  The outcomes will lead to better understanding and early warning for gill health issues.' 

Caroline Griffin, aquaculture innovation manager at SAIC, added, 'Gill health is among the foremost challenges facing aquaculture across all salmon-producing regions of the world. The project is about finding a way of using the vast amounts of data collected to create the right balance of conditions for salmon, enhancing their resilience. On top of that, the development of biomarkers and new feeds could act as a significant boost to fish health and wellbeing, and our overall understanding of this complex disease.'

For more infomation visit the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre website, HERE.


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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Aqua Ultraviolet company profile




Aqua Ultraviolet has designed solutions that provide cutting edge technology and efficiency to their users. They offer innovative new products striving to make technology simple for all of their customers, distributors, dealers and consumers alike.


Life depends on water, and now more than ever, business does too. For over three decades Aqua Ultraviolet has been the premier manufacturer of ultraviolet sterilisers and bio-mechanical filtration.

Aqua Ultraviolet’s factories are located in Temecula, California where all of their products are created, tested and manufactured. The centralised manufacturing facility allows them to engineer and customise designs to fit any application.

Water – Our Most Valuable Resource

The realisation that discarded plastics are taking over our Oceans and Waterways is at a critical point, the timing has never been more urgent to take action. Water is an ever decreasing commodity, as the demand for clean and safe water rises!  We need to treat our water resources with respect, to ensure we obtain only the highest quality for its use.  Removing the need for excess use of plastic for everyday use by utilising systems that elevate the water quality with minimal environmental footprint.

Aqua Ultraviolet

Aqua Ultraviolet has been manufacturing UV Sterilisers and Filtration Systems for over four decades.

Their products are proudly manufactured in the USA at their facilities in Southern California.

Aqua Ultraviolet takes pride in delivering Top Quality personalised connections with their customers, working together to problem solve and find the best solution for their projects and applications.

Visit the Aqua Ultraviolet website, HERE.


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Borregaard recognised for taking responsible action against climate change

Borregaard has been commended for its climate action, achieving a place on global environmental impact non-profit CDP's prestigious 'A List' for climate change, based on the company's climate reporting in 2019. Borregaard is one of 8,400 companies reporting to CDP last year, only 179 of these made the climate change 'A List'.
  




Borregaard was recognised for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data submitted by the company through CDP's 2019 climate change questionnaire. Borregaard is one of a small number of high-performing companies out of thousands that were scored.

CDP's annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognised as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency. In 2019, over 525 investors with over US$96 trillion in assets and 125 major purchasers with US$3.6 trillion in procurement spend requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP's platform and over 8,400 responded.

Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.


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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Fibras Industriales SA company profile




Fibras Industriales SA (FISA) has more than 70 years’ experience in the production and commercialisation of nets for the fishing and aquaculture sectors, with great participation in the areas of agriculture, sports, mining, construction, among others.


Innovation and quality
The constant research and innovation in their production processes allow them to offer products of the highest quality standards and services tailored to the needs of their clients globally.

Wide range of products
FISA have a complete range of products. They can offer all types of nets existing and used in the world, cages for farms, sports, among others and the widest variety of ropes, twine and floats.

The main markets they work in are:
- Fishing of all species
- Farming centre for all species
- Sports (Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, among others)
- Construction and Mining Safety
- Farming

Visit the FISA website, HERE.


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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Kaeser Kompression company profile


Kaeser Kompression provides products, services and complete systems for supplying production and work processes with quality compressed air. The system solutions comprise compressed air generation and treatment and are designed for optimal overall efficiency. The company was founded in 1919 and is represented throughout the world by a comprehensive network of branch offices and strong partners.

Visit the Kaeser Kompression website, HERE.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Faivre company profile



Faivre is a French company, and one of the world leaders in the conception, manufacture and production of aquaculture machines. 

Since 1958, thanks to their knowledge of the market and strong experience in aquaculture, Faivre has developed high quality products to satisfy all of your needs, from one product to the full installation.

Strength, effectiveness and simplicity are the qualities of their production.


Visit the Faivre website, HERE.

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Keep it simple…keep it single: Advanced Feature Extrusion Systems



Too often, aqua feed producers are led to believe that the only way to achieve sub millimetre feed production is to invest heavily in a twin-screw extrusion system or crush larger pellets at the expense of up to 45 percent off-spec product loss. However, Extru-Tech has a better option- keep it simple…keep it single.

Read more HERE.

Aller Aqua Support



The Aller Aqua Support concept is a series of aquafeeds based on a blend of functional ingredients that promote growth and survival in fish as well as disease resistance and prevention. This is done by balancing the microbial community in the fish gut.
Aller Aqua Support feeds have been tested thoroughly and successfully over the past two years, both at Aller Aqua Research and on more than 30 fish farms and various species under real life conditions.

What makes Aller Aqua SupportTM unique?
  • Protection
  • Microbial balancing: reduced risk of bacterial disease outbreaks by supporting and preserving beneficial bacteria
  • Long-term effectiveness: can be used continuously, without the need to change feed, no exhaustion or side effects

Read more HERE.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Alltech and Corey Nutrition collaborate to bring specialty aqua feed to North American market

Global animal nutrition company Alltech has announced its latest aquaculture partnership with aquafeed nutrition company Corey Nutrition to provide producers across North America with a new range of feed products. This exciting collaboration will ensure aqua producers across America have access to innovative feed solutions that allow for maximum productivity and efficiency.

Together, Alltech and Corey Nutrition are committed to bringing quality and innovative products to the aquaculture market. Customers will gain from Alltech's 40 years of research and development in novel nutritional technologies, combined with the aquatic expertise of Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) in formulating specialty fish feed. This, coupled with Corey Nutrition's 38-year history in producing aquafeed for optimal nutrition and a quality manufacturing process, will ensure the American aquaculture producers have access to advanced nutritional solutions, backed by science.


 
Image credit: Andrew Russell on Flickr
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'We want to provide aquaculture producers in America the opportunity to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency from their feed, producing more nutritious fish for consumers,' said Alex Tsappis, aquaculture business manager, Alltech. 'This partnership with local partner Corey Nutrition will deliver high-quality fish feed, using Alltech Coppens formulations to help farmers to achieve the best possible results.'

For farmers, Alltech products help to support immune function, improve performance and support feed efficiency; to aid fish utilizing nutrients for maximum absorption, resulting in more robust fish. Backed by extensive research at the ACAC in the Netherlands, specialized feed formulations are shown to provide key nutrients to fish while improving water quality.

'We are excited about our new collaboration with Alltech,' said Lee Corey, founder and CEO, Corey Nutrition. 'Corey's long local history together with Alltech's unique ingredient and aquafeeds nutrition research create a powerful partnership to better serve the nutritional needs of our fish farmers. Quality and efficiency are the most important elements when choosing an aquafeed supplier. We are creating enhanced aquafeeds produced to the highest quality to help farmers produce high-performing fish while maximizing their profitability. Like us, Alltech is a family-owned business; we have much in common; integrity and independence are part of our DNA.'

Visit the Alltech website, HERE.


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BIOMIN awards aquaculture sustainability scholarships at University of Plymouth

Leading animal nutrition firm BIOMIN has recently announced two winners of the BIOMIN Aquaculture Sustainability Scholarship Award.

The award includes a stipend for two individuals pursuing the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom.
 
Dr Benedict Standen, Product Manager at BIOMIN.,
BIOMIN Aquaculture Sustainability Scholarship Award
winners Jack Sears-Stewart and Paul Mosnier,
Dr Daniel Merrifield, Associate Professor of
Fish Health and Nutrition at University of Plymouth.
Image credit: BIOMIN and ERBER Group
A key industry topic
'In the light of consumer trends, disease mitigation and the reduction of fishmeal in aquatic nutrition, sustainability is quickly becoming a key topic among aquafeed and aquaculture producers globally,' observed Plinio Barbarino, Head of Global Product Management Gut Performance at BIOMIN.

Through better management of water, feed and medicines, sustainable aquaculture can meet the growing demand for seafood while minimizing environmental and social impacts.

'Using innovative natural technologies we can bring scientifically-proven improvements to the health and growth of aquatic species, thereby supporting the industry's profitability, reducing the need for antimicrobial or chemical treatments and enhancing the environmental footprint of operations,' he added.

Nurturing future talent
BIOMIN is committed to scientific innovation in the field of animal nutrition for both terrestrial and aquatic species.

'Working closely with leading institutions on research projects and encouraging students to enter the field are a part of how we are able to maintain our competitive advantage when it comes to research & development,' commented Dr Benedict Standen, Product Manager at BIOMIN.

'It's something I've experienced firsthand as a doctoral student and as a member of the BIOMIN team,' he added.

'We appreciate the valuable research cooperations that we have with leading academic and research institutions such as the University of Plymouth and congratulate the winners of the BIOMIN Aquaculture Sustainability Scholarship Award,' concluded Dr Standen.

Dr Daniel Merrifield, Associate Professor of Fish Health and Nutrition at the University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences commented, 'Support from leading companies such as BIOMIN help to foster a close relationship between academia, education and industry. Our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture students benefit greatly from our long-standing relationship with BIOMIN through generous scholarships, provision of resources, supporting student research projects and sharing of expertise through the contribution of guest seminars and lectures.'

For more information visit the BIOMIN website, HERE.


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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Phibro Aqua company profile



Phibro Aqua is a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation, a diversified global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of animal health and nutrition products for the poultry, swine, cattle, dairy and aquaculture markets.


Growing worldwide demand for high quality protein, combined with expanding human populations and decreasing wild stocks of fish, assures an increased future dependence on aquaculture products and technologies.

The challenge is to develop profitable and sustainable aquaculture practices which will implement advanced technologies. These technologies will allow aquaculture to make a significant contribution to future supplies of aquatic products.

Phibro Aqua has developed a strong team of fish health specialists and scientists with a focus on providing the global aquaculture industry with cost effective health management solutions in order to maximize the productivity of their customer’s farms. This Phibro Aqua team brings customers a full range of expertise in production and operation, fish health management, disease diagnosis and vaccination.

Phibro Aqua operates comprehensive Research and Development facilities. These facilities include a large scale wet lab for clinical evaluation of fish vaccines, medication and feed additives. Phibro Aqua's lab includes a full diagnostic service addressing parasitology, bacteriology, histopathology and molecular-biology.

Visit the Phibro Aqua website, HERE.

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

IDAH company profile



IDAH’s ultimate goal is to be world’s number one with customer satisfaction.
IDAH’s vision is to build on our solid traditional manufacturing roots and expand out to be a full-service solutions provider: offering value-added system designs and turnkey project consultation services.

Through this expansion, we hope to create an international platform where technology could be shared and integrated for the benefit of our customers.

By upholding the IDAH Spirit, the passionate team members of IDAH are committed to achieve this vision.

The IDAH Spirit
"Creativity, Honesty & Quality "

Creativity is what gave birth to IDAH in 1974 and consequently the birth of the feeds manufacturing industry in Asia.

Innovation through creativity is what has enabled us to be the industry driver from our inception until now. IDAH is committed and well positioned to lead the industry of tomorrow.


If creativity is the engine that has rapidly pushed IDAH forward; Honesty is what keeps us moving in the right direction.

IDAH has been firmly grounded on the virtues of quality, honour, and accountability. Our main business is to safeguard the trust that customers have given us and be a dedicated upholder of the highest quality standard.

Visit the website HERE.

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Olmix and Inrae enter global partnership for the promotion of algae in sustainable farming systems and plant production

On February 25, 2020, Philippe Mauguin, President and CEO of INRAE and Hervé Balusson, CEO of Olmix group, signed a first framework agreement which aims at strengthening their collaboration in the fields of both environment and animal nutrition and health with the shared objective of developing sustainable and economically viable agricultural food systems.

The value chain for marine algae is expanding. The growing interest it triggers comes from the nutritional quality of algae and their richness in bioactive molecules which make them potentially usable both in the field of human and animal food and in the field of plant nutrition and health.
 
Image credit: Olmix
Olmix and INRA (INRAE after the merge with Irstea on January 1, 2020) have had an ongoing and fruitful research partnership since 2012. The aim of this collaboration was to evaluate the effect of different compounds rich in marine sulfated polysaccharides on a wide range of biological activities able to improve production performance and the resistance of animals to infections. The research performed in vitro and in vivo highlighted that some of the tested extracts could be efficiently used in feeds as natural products to stimulate the immune response of livestock animals, protect the mucous membranes from pathogens and reduce the use of medical products on farms.

Olmix and INRAE share the same vision of the agricultural and food needs for the future.

This contract allows to align the priorities as far as research, innovation and economic benefits are concerned. It also gives an opportunity to diversify interactions around the interest of algae extract use in both animal and plant health sectors:

• Impact of algae extracts on nutrition and health of farm animals, aquaculture sector and on food product quality, in an antibiotic-free approach (identification of biological markers and mechanisms of action).
• Research on algae extracts composition, structure and link with their biological activities
• Identification of active ingredients and their mode of action on plant nutrition and health.
• Sustainable plant production routes, incorporating innovative algae-based crop protection strategies, linked to soil health.

Visit the Olmix website, HERE.


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Liptosa's precautions concerning COVID-19



Liptosa have implemented protocols aimed at ensuring business continuity and to ensure the safety of everyone according to the recommendations of national and international health authorities. These measures will be continually reviewed and updated.
"Undoubtedly, although the priority of Liptosa is people's safety and health, we are working to guarantee the continuity of our activity in this difficult time in which, as a company in the primary sector dedicated to animal nutrition, Liptosa becomes an indispensable part of society towards maintaining the efficiency and security of food supply.
We will continue working at the best possible performance to ensure, as long as is possible, that our manufacturing processes are not altered and continue providing the best service. At the moment, Spanish seaports are operating, although the operation is becoming arduous since, in many cases, the authorities work remotely or are working with limited employees.
Due to possible restrictions in logistics and seaports, delivery times may be longer than usual. If necessary, the Government of Spain will establish "sanitary corridors" for supplies for the primary sector, including feed factories and farms. In those cases that documentation issued by third parties (such as legalisations) are requested, things will depend on the terms and the situation of Liptosa's external organisations.
Customer reference contacts at Liptosa will have permanent contact with customers and will keep you up to date with the relevant news that we may receive.

Read more HERE.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Wynveen International company profile



Wynveen International B.V. is a leading Dutch company, specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of complete mills for the animal feed industry.

With a knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic team, the company focuses on the development and construction of high-quality innovative equipment and installations for animal feed, aqua feed and pet food manufacture.

In addition to turnkey projects, their core products are hammer mills, ribbon and paddle mixers, double-shaft paddle mixers, rotary sifters and coaters for liquids (vacuum and atmospheric).

Approximately 80 percent of their products are exported. In order to guarantee its high quality standards, Wynveen assembles and tests all its key equipment in-house.

Wynveen always aims to fully understand customer requirements, working in partnership with customers and using all their accumulated knowledge and experience to deliver the optimum, often highly innovative, technological solution.

That’s why their company motto is: ‘Versatility in feed processing’.

Visit the company website, HERE.


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AFIA calls on states to keep animal food businesses open during COVID-19

The American Feed Industry Association, along with 23 state and regional feed and grain associations, called on state officials around the country today to maintain access to businesses providing animal food amid proposed state plans to close 'non-essential businesses' to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The plea comes after some states released response plans that excluded animal food manufacturing facilities, transportation and agricultural and non-agricultural retail establishments from their lists of 'essential businesses.'
 

In an urgent letter, the groups stated that these businesses should be reclassified because not doing so would hinder the animal food industry's ability to continue feeding America's livestock, poultry and pets, threaten the U.S. food supply and drive up prices for farmers, ranchers, pet owners and consumers.

'While we understand and appreciate the efforts to slow this pandemic, we also must recognise that animals must continue to have access to food and therefore, our industry must be able to manufacture, transport and sell ingredients, feed and pet food,' the associations stated in the letter.

'Some states have taken the necessary steps to exclude essential businesses that qualify as 'agricultural' under their respective state codes. As you look at your next containment steps, we want to ensure that livestock feed and pet food, and the establishments that transport, package, manufacture, process and sell those products, receive the same exemptions as they are vital to the health and wellbeing of animals.'

The groups added that some animal food products can be purchased from a variety of places, including pet stores, grocers, veterinary clinics and a variety of agricultural and non-agricultural retail establishments.

Signatories to the letter included: American Feed Industry Association, Agribusiness Association of Kentucky, Agribusiness Association of Iowa, Alabama Feed & Grain Association, California Grain & Feed Association, Florida Feed Association, Inc., Grain & Feed Association of Illinois, Indiana Grain and Feed Association, Kansas Grain & Feed Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association, Minnesota Grain & Feed Association, Missouri Agribusiness Association, Montana Feed Association, Nebraska Grain & Feed Association, Ohio Agribusiness Association, Oklahoma Grain & Feed Association, Oregon Feed & Grain Association, Inc., Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association, PennAg Industries Association, Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Association, South Dakota Grain & Feed Association, Tennessee Feed & Grain Association, Texas Grain & Feed Association, and the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association.

The full letter can be found, HERE.


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Aker BioMarine appoints aqua medicine expert to strengthen the QRILL Aqua team

Marianne Nergård takes on the role as Veterinarian and Key Account Manager for QRILL Aqua sales in Aker BioMarine. In her new role, Marianne will be responsible for communicating the value of krill on the health and performance of various marine species.
 
Marianne Nergård
Image credit: Aker Biomarine
Marianne has dedicated much of her career to investigating and communicating the effects of krill on fish health. Prior to joining Aker BioMarine, she spent five years at BioMar, one of the world’s largest aquaculture feed producers, working with product development and technical support on the health feed range. During her time at BioMar, she also worked closely with the Research & Development department, to explore the effects of high krill diets on fish. One of her main responsibilities was to communicate how feed influences fish health and welfare, as well as how it improves the overall fillet quality and performance, which has a large impact on the value of the product for fish farmers.

“I am passionate about increasing fish health and welfare, and also in showing how healthier fish are part of making the aquaculture business more sustainable,” says NergÃ¥rd. “I have witnessed on several occasions that krill is a key ingredient to mitigate the negative effects of several important infectious diseases, all while serving as a sustainable feed ingredient. This is why I believe that krill is going to be important to help improve fish health and performance in the future.”

“Marianne has dedicated a great deal of time to exploring the effects of krill in aquaculture, both in her studies and in her career. I look forward to having Marianne as part of the team on making the benefits of krill even more well-known in the aquaculture industry,” says Sigve Nordrum, EVP Animal Health and Nutrition.

Marianne is educated as a veterinarian, earning her degree from the Norwegian Veterinary School in Oslo, Norway. During her studies, she specialised in aqua medicine and wrote her thesis on the effects of krill feed on circulatory health in Atlantic salmon.

Visit the Aker Biomarine website, HERE.



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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

New platform showcases active aquaculture improvement projects

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has launched the AIP Directory, a website that serves as an independent platform for showcasing active aquaculture improvement projects (AIPs).

Although less established than the more familiar fishery improvement projects (FIPs), AIPs are increasingly important as a mechanism for the supply chain to support better sustainability practices in aquaculture industries. Until now, there was no online resource to allow those actively involved or interested in AIPs to learn where and how these improvements were taking place or what progress was being made on specific projects. The launch of the AIP Directory will meet these needs. 
 


'AIPs are an important tool to drive sustainability – whether participating farms have certified responsible management practices in place or not. It is important for ensuring impact and credibility that projects have a clear set of goals and a defined workplan, and that they are publicly reporting on progress,' Seafresh Group Director of Sustainability Dominique Gautier said. 'The AIP Directory gives project managers a mechanism to tell the world about their progress, and buyers and funders greater insight into what improvement projects are underway and how they can get involved.'

The AIP Directory currently lists five active AIPs that cover three countries (China, Indonesia, and Thailand) and two species (shrimp and tilapia). Other active AIPs are invited to register on the website for free. The website also includes a range of resources and tools to support those looking to start new projects.

'The AIP Directory really is a one-stop shop for all stakeholders in the supply chain,' SFP's Aquaculture Director Anton Immink said. 'As a buyer, you can find active projects; as an AIP implementer, you can showcase your project and report progress. If you can't find a project that fits your needs, there are tools and resources on how to start a new AIP.'

AIPs are multi-stakeholder efforts that aim to utilise the power of the private sector to promote positive changes toward sustainability, seek to make those changes endure through policy change, and improve performance at the farm and zonal scale. The characteristics of an AIP mirror the core attributes of a FIP: public supply chain commitments, published needs assessments, workplans with time-bound objectives, and regular reporting of progress.

Visit the AIP Directory website, HERE.


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Alltech company profile



In the 1970s, Alltech’s founder, Dr Pearse Lyons, immigrated to the United States with a dream: to sustain the planet and all things living on it. As an Irish scientist, he saw an opportunity to apply his yeast fermentation expertise to animal nutrition challenges, and his dream became a reality when he founded Alltech in 1980 with just $10,000.

Today, a global team of more than 5,000 people around the world shares this vision of sustaining and nourishing the world’s plants, animals and people.

Alltech deliver on this vision by improving plant, feed and food quality through nutrition and scientific innovation, particularly yeast-based technology. Their team is fully committed to helping plants and animals achieve their full potential while supporting producers in greater efficiency, profitability and sustainability.

Aquaculture
From gut health to mineral absorption, their nutritional technologies help aqua producers overcome challenges to support fish health and profitability. Alltech can help you with:

- Feed efficiency
- Antibiotic-free production
- Food enrichment
- Mycotoxin management
- Gut health management
- Protein management
- Enzyme management
- Mineral management

Alltech’s guiding principle 
In all of these endeavors, they are guided by their ACE principle, their promise that in doing business they have a positive impact on the Animal, Consumer and Environment.

Visit the Alltech website, HERE.

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