TSC Silos company profile

As a specialist in the building of square silos TSC Silos supplies an end product that meets the highest quality requirements and is used in a variety of industries

According to TSC Silos, “We use our focus and expertise to design suitable rectangular silo installations of which we are proud. That is all we do: we design, calculate and build silos; day in day out, year in year out. For your benefit.”

The rectangular silo concept is characterised by an optimum storage capacity and flexible layout options. A clever design produces the best possible product discharge with maximum storage capacity.

With a TSC silo you are also investing in a safe, hygienic working environment.

The organisation is 100 percent focused on this silo concept, from sale and design to production and installation.

They are able to handle projects from A to Z: from the steel support structure to the insulating cladding and from functional design up to and including fitting.

At TSC safety is a given. Their well-trained engineers carry out sound calculations for your silo. TSC designs, calculates and manufactures all the silos in accordance with the latest standards (EN 1991, EN 1993 and EN 1090).

TSC Silos are familiar with ATEX, earthquake coefficients, snow loads and the effects of wind. Everything is worked out using advanced computer software down to the smallest detail.

If you so desire, you can have the calculations checked by independent parties; that’s not a problem.

Their experienced installation teams have all the necessary training and are at home on construction sites.

Visit the TSC Silos website, HERE.

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Wenger company profile

From small-town entrepreneur to worldwide leader. With a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, brothers Joe and Louis Wenger founded Wenger Mixing Company in a small Kansas (USA) town in 1935. They went on to design a machine that blended molasses with dry feedstuffs and produced pellets in 1948.

Theirs was the first extrusion cooking system and the basic technology for all commercial extruders used today.  The Wenger brothers' novel idea created a worldwide industry. And, seventy-five years later, Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. is still a family-owned business committed to groundbreaking innovation in the extrusion market.

Visit the website HERE.

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Aquaculture UK postponed until May 2022

Aquaculture UK – the UK's most important aquaculture exhibition and conference – has been rescheduled from May 2021 to May 2022.

The show, which was due to take place on 19-21 May, will be deferred to the new dates of 3-5 May 2022 at the Macdonald Resort in Aviemore, Scotland.

The decision follows the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic and comes after close monitoring of information from the government, as well as consultation with the aquaculture community.
 

'Although all the signs are positive for a restart of events from Easter, we feel running Aquaculture UK in May is too early. We want to give everyone the best possible chance for a great show, so it is important we have a clear run into the event,' says Event director Cheri Arvonio.

'We want to make the right decision for our community and having consulted with our exhibitors, visitors and partners, we've decided the best action to serve everyone is to postpone the show to its regular home in the show calendar year.

'We're disappointed not to be able to bring everyone together as soon as we'd hoped. But we're committed to delivering an event in 2022 that provides the community with the most effective opportunities for networking, education, and interaction – and we're confident that the move to next May means we'll be able to return with the best show possible.

'The good news is that we won't be letting our May 2021 dates pass without marking the occasion. We'll be launching a virtual sustainability seminar in the coming weeks to provide a much-needed platform for the industry to connect.

'We're also excited to announce that Aquaculture UK will be launching a newsletter in the next few months. Aquabuzz, the bi-weekly newsletter will give the aquaculture community an excellent opportunity to share news, communicate about products and services, and stay connected at a vital time for our industry.

'Finally, we're so grateful for the incredible and continued goodwill and support the industry has shown us during these difficult times. We're looking forward to working together over the coming months to ensure that Aquaculture UK continues to be the celebration and gathering the industry deserves and can be proud of. And more than anything, we look forward to seeing you – in person – in May 2022.'

For more information visit the Aquaculture UK website, HERE.

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Van Aarsen company profile

Van Aarsen has become a household name worldwide for machinery and turnkey projects for animal feed technology, both for commercial feed producers and for vertically-integrated businesses. 

Quality is of the utmost importance in both sectors of the industry and innovations in feed production are therefore of great interest. 

Thanks to their extensive experience, engineers and technicians are always able to offer tailor-made solutions.

Visit the Van Aarsen website, HERE.

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Register now for the Online Milling School's Pelleting Process session

The Online Milling School (OMS) winter course 6th session on the Pelleting Process will be taking place Wednesday January 27 at 2pm Bangkok time (GMT+7).

In this module the fundamentals of the pellet mill operation and the many variable factors that influence the final pellet quality will be explored. The impact of raw materials, particle size and machine set up are discussed together with practical methods to establish the optimal set up of the pellet machine in terms of output, energy usage and product quality.

Amandus Kahl are the gold sponsors for this session.

 

Speakers
 

 

Olaf Naehrig

Olaf Naehrig
Olaf Naehrig is Amandus Kahl's Senior Area Manager, responsible for the Asia/Pacific markets. He has been in Amandus Kahl's sales team since 1996 and has been active in the Asian market for over 24 years. The expander technology has been one of his main fields of activities, especially in mature Asian expanders markets as Japan and Korea and the fast developing expander markets such as in Taiwan and Vietnam. He is very familiar with all expects of the use of expanders in feed milling, such as improved feed digestibility, increase of pellet quality and pellet press capacity, hygiene, reduction of anti-nutritive factors for pig, poultry and cattle feeds. He is a qualified machine fitter and graduated from Nordakademie Elmshorn/Hamburg, Germany, with a degree in Industrial Engineering/ Business Administration.
 

 

Ryan Alan S. Celis

Ryan Alan S. Celis
Ryan Alan S. Celis is a Mechanical Engineer by training. He graduated from the University of the Philippines in Diliman in 1987 where he also earned his Certificate in Advanced Military Training in 1985. He placed 6th in the 1987 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examinations. Ryan also took his Masters in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business in 1992. He started his professional career in San Miguel in 1988 which saw him undertake various positions, first as a Cadet Engineer, then as Head of Preventive Maintenance, Plant Engineer, and Manufacturing Manager of the company's major feedmilling facility in Manila. On top of this, he also managed the company's drying facilities for brewery by-products. His last assignment was as Plant Manager of a newly constructed feedmilling facility outside of Manila.

Online Milling School's Winter Course 2020-21
Sessions will run every Wednesday (excluding public holidays) through to mid-March 2021. It is broadcast at 2pm Bangkok Time (GMT+7) and will comprise both live and recorded presentations plus host a dynamic Q&A session each week!

Each Session will be re-broadcast again on Thursday each week at 10:00 Chicago Time to reach the industry in North, Central and South America.

The 'Feed Milling Production Management' Certificate
Our Certificate validates your attendance and demonstrates to your company, co-workers and future employers that you have a greater understanding and knowledge of the complete feed milling process.

Following the completion of the first Course in October 2020, on average 45 percent of students completed all 12 Session and obtained the much valued OMS Certificate of Attainment.

The Winter 2020-21 Course in Detail
There are 12 individual 2-hour Sessions that make up The Feed Milling Production Management Course. This Course has been restructured to follow the production process more closely from start-to-finish and has an additional number of presenters.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the course to catch up on any courses missed for those who have signed up for the full 12 sessions. We have invited those who have completed several of the 2020 first course to attend the courses they have missed in this the Winter Course if they wish to complete and achieve the Certificate of Attainment.

For more information and to register visit the Online Milling School website, HERE.

 

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PTN company profile

PTN’s (Pellet Technology Netherlands) mission is to produce and develop high-quality, reliable machines.

PTN strives to provide its customers with the following benefits through its products: higher yields lower energy consumption low maintenance requirements access to state-of-the-art technology.

As a globally operating, specialist manufacturer of pelletisers and related machinery it is their ambition to expand to become the most respected professional OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).

According to the PTN website, “Our strategy for achieving this ambition is to: expand and consolidate the global network of professional sales and service points create a virtual and real image of professionalism, quality and innovation as well as a high level of standardisation and digital accessibility for strategic partners transform technology, know-how and competences into technical and commercial added value generate stable growth in sales and profit.”

PTN develops and manufactures all its products under its own management at two production sites in Schijndel. This means that PTN is able to build both standard products and products to meet customer specifications.

After the machines have been manufactured and installed at the customer’s site, their service department commissions the machines. In addition, the service department is also available should there be any problems or if the customer’s own technical department needs support.

Visit the PTN website, HERE.

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Novus partners with biotech innovator Agrivida to bring new feed additive technology to the market

In 2020, Novus International, Inc., a global leader in nutrition and health solutions for the animal agriculture industry, announced plans to redefine its business through an enhanced focus on gut health and innovation. The Missouri-based company is making good on its strategy with a new partnership.

'Novus and its Board of Directors are very excited to announce the partnership with Agrivida,' says Novus CEO and President Dan Meagher. 'Agrivida's novel and innovative technology allows for the delivery of feed additives in a completely unique and very sustainable way – directly inside of the grain. It is technology like this that will further show Novus's commitment to our customers: to help them produce wholesome, affordable food in an efficient and sustainable way.'

 

Image credit: Scazon on Flickr
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Agrivida, a privately held biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, was founded in 2003 by scientists from MIT who discovered a way to incorporate feed additives directly into corn grown for production animals. By having the additive inside of the grain, the molecules are more efficiently absorbed, and producers can improve both animal performance and their bottom line.

The partnership combines Novus's nearly 30 years of research, sales and marketing experience with Agrivida's unique technology, allowing both companies to grow the customer base as well as explore new innovative products and solutions through R&D collaboration.

Rajiv Singh, CEO of Agrivida, echoes Meagher's enthusiasm about the partnership, "The Agrivida team has been undertaking groundbreaking work in biotechnology innovations to express functional proteins in grain. That work has led to the development of a sustainable production platform with application potential for many types of feed additives, and we are thrilled to partner with Novus, an organization that shares our commitment to improving the world of animal health and nutrition through new technologies.'

Mr Meagher adds, 'We believe our customers value innovative, sustainable solutions to their challenges that also improve their cost position, and they will be eager to integrate a novel technology that delivers these advantages. We look forward to bringing this technology to customers and having them join us on the journey to continue transforming our industry.'

Novus is making Agrivida products available to its customers in the US immediately while registration is underway to expand to other countries.

Visit the Novus website, HERE, and the Agrivida website, HERE.

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Andritz company profile

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors.

The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of almost 25,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates over 250 sites worldwide.

Visit the website HERE.

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Improved digestion with Liptosa’s new bioemulsifier

 

Take the opportunity to obtain improvements in zootechnical indexes and filleting with Liptosa's new product, DIGEST FAST.

DIGEST FAST combines the emulsifying activity of biosurfactants with the protective activity of botanicals on liver, kidney, and digestive functions, playing an essential role in the digestion of nutrients and the nutritional efficiency of aquafeed.

'DIGEST FAST, is the  bioemulsifier that the aquaculture sector was waiting for, it is the best tool to optimise feeding costs and increase farm profitability,' says Liptosa.

For more information watch the DIGEST FAST video below:

Visit the Liptosa website, HERE.

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Ace Aquatec company profile

Ace Aquatec partners with world leading experts in different scientific fields to apply breakthrough technological developments to aquaculture and marine industries.

Co-founded in 1999 by inventor John Ace Hopkins and investor Annette Pyne-Carter after they saw the potential technological innovation could have in accelerating the adoption of responsible fish farming practices.

From the head office in Dundee, Scotland, they project manage global R&D projects, manufacturing at two UK factories, and co-ordinate their installers and engineers worldwide. Ace Aquatec also have a Canadian office and distribution partners in key markets.

Ace Aquatec has grown from a family run business into a global supplier of aquaculture solutions retaining a key focus on local partnerships and personal customised solutions.

Visit the Ace Aquatec website, HERE.

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Yemmak company profile

Established in 1965, Yemmak is a Turkish feed machinery manufacturer, providing industrial process solutions for the animal waste processing, chemical and biomass industries. 

Through its deep industry experience spanning over half a century, Yemmak exports to 35 countries on four continents, and provides services in project consulting and engineering, special-purpose projects, automation, modernisation, steel construction and after-sales support with a 250-strong staff lead specialist engineers at its 50,000m2 area plant in Bandırma, Turkey.

Yemmak is among the few producers in Turkey and Europe that can manage machinery, process and turnkey projects from a single centre.

Yemmak recognises the key role of advanced technology in improving Turkey's prospects and believes R&D investments are crucial in this regard.

As a global brand, Yemmak exports 70 percent of its products to 35 countries including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Lebanon and the rest of the Middle East; Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and all other Turkish republics; and Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Sweden and Panama. Providing low energy costs, the design, production, and assembly operations of the company are of high quality, selection, reliability, and efficiency.

Yemmak sees each project as a complete system, and identifies for its customers the most optimal solutions. With the mission of transforming factories into manufacturers that turn out products with high marginal utility, Yemmak has set up numerous of the highest capacity factories, producing feed for poultry, cattle and fish. It is currently establishing the largest turkey feed factory in Russia.

Yemmak's primary product groups consist of: 
- Raw material intake and cleaning units
- Storage solutions for solid and liquid raw materials
- Grinders Mixer systems
- Blending units
- Pelletising technologies
- Weighing and bagging machinery
- Transport equipment
- Electrical power panels and control panels
- Automation systems

Yemmak reshapes production through environmentally friendly, sustainable and innovative technologies.

Visit the Yemmak website, HERE.

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Alltech Coppens company profile

 

Specialist in fish feed
Alltech Coppens is a specialist in developing, producing, and marketing fish feed. Their experienced specialists guarantee high-quality, innovative fish feed. They apply knowledge in order to develop the most suitable fish feed for each fish species in each stage of life. The Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) plays a central role in this process. Thanks to this, they have been a trendsetting business in the aquaculture sector for many years now.

Mission
Alltech Coppens develops its wide range of high-quality fish feed with passion and care. Their attention to detail makes them a reliable expert who are completely dedicated to their customers' performance.

Vision
The aquaculture sector is experiencing tremendous growth worldwide. Alltech Coppens ensures that fish farmers around the world can practise responsible and effective aquaculture. Together, they are making a sustainable contribution to food production for a rapidly growing global population.

Visit the Alltech Coppens website, HERE.

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World Mycotoxin Report: Impact 2021, an exclusive webinar by BIOMIN and Romer Labs

On February 25, 2021 BIOMIN and Romer Labs will host an exclusive webinar featuring an in-depth discussion on upcoming mycotoxin threats to poultry, swine, ruminants and aquaculture worldwide based on recent BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey results.

Mycotoxins produced by fungi contaminate a wide variety of feed ingredients and have costly negative consequences, affecting health, performance, welfare and profitability of farm animals. The latest on-site rapid test methods for mycotoxin detection will also be explored. 

What you'll learn
- Upcoming mycotoxin threats in livestock feed across the globe
- Rapid, on-site testing solutions for mycotoxins
- The dangers posed by the presence of multiple mycotoxins and emerging mycotoxins
- The key components of an effective mycotoxin risk management program

As an added benefit, you'll be among the first to receive this year's global BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey report, including key statistics from the largest proprietary database of mycotoxin occurrence in feed crops and finished feeds.

Speakers
Speakers include Senior Mycotoxin Expert at BIOMIN, Alexandro Marchioro, Product Manager Mycotoxins at BIOMIN, Anneliese Mueller, and Product Manager at Romer Labs, Nora Kogelnik. The webinar will be moderated by Romer Labs Communications Manager, Joshua Davis.

Register
Register today even if you can't attend, and you'll receive a link to the on-demand recording after the session for you to watch at your convenience.

For more information and to register visit the webinar website, HERE.

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Register now for the Online Milling School's Steam and Conditioning session

The Online Milling School (OMS) winter course 5th session on Steam and Conditioning will be taking place Wednesday January 20 at 2pm Bangkok time (GMT+7).

This module studies steam production, steam quality and steam transportation systems and how these impact conditioning, gelatinisation and pelleting. The steam session will demonstrate how critical it is to present steam at the conditioner in the most optimal way for achieving the correct physical and bacteriological standards.
 

Online Milling School's Winter Course 2020-21
Sessions will run every Wednesday (excluding public holidays) through to mid-March 2021. It is broadcast at 2pm Bangkok Time (GMT+7) and will comprise both live and recorded presentations plus host a dynamic Q&A session each week!

Each Session will be re-broadcast again on Thursday each week at 10:00 Chicago Time to reach the industry in North, Central and South America.

The 'Feed Milling Production Management' Certificate
Our Certificate validates your attendance and demonstrates to your company, co-workers and future employers that you have a greater understanding and knowledge of the complete feed milling process.

Following the completion of the first Course in October 2020, on average 45 percent of students completed all 12 Session and obtained the much valued OMS Certificate of Attainment.

The Winter 2020-21 Course in Detail
There are 12 individual 2-hour Sessions that make up The Feed Milling Production Management Course. This Course has been restructured to follow the production process more closely from start-to-finish and has an additional number of presenters.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the course to catch up on any courses missed for those who have signed up for the full 12 sessions. We have invited those who have completed several of the 2020 first course to attend the courses they have missed in this the Winter Course if they wish to complete and achieve the Certificate of Attainment.

For more information and to register visit the Online Milling School website, HERE.

 

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GAA appoints industry veteran Brian Perkins as COO

Seafood industry veteran Brian Perkins is joining the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) as its chief operating officer, the organisation announced on January 18, 2021.

Mr Perkins comes to GAA with more than 40 years of seafood experience in the certification space as well as in the events and media space. For the past six years, he has acted as Regional Director Americas for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the world's leading wild fisheries certification program. At MSC, Mr Perkins built a strong team that energized the program in the Americas region, increasing consumer awareness, the number of MSC-labeled products and the number of participants engaged with the MSC program. He also established strong working relationships with other NGOs and industry.
 

Brian Perkins
Image credit: GAA

Mr Perkins comes at a critical time for GAA as it expands from aquaculture to wild fisheries with the addition of the Seafood Processing Plant Standard Issue 5.0 and the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard, which is owned by GAA's sister organization, Global Seafood Assurances. Over the course of 2021, operations and outputs of GAA and Global Seafood Assurances will merge under one roof, called the Global Seafood Alliance.

In addition to developing and implementing strategies to integrate and transition to the Global Seafood Alliance, Mr Perkins will be responsible for managing Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), the world's leading third-party aquaculture certification program, including oversight of the BAP market development team, program integrity team and certification team.

'The seafood community thrives on trusted personal relationships cultivated and tested over time. It benefits not only when individuals do well by their company, but equally when those individuals contribute to the greater good through their involvement in pre-competitive activities. Brian Perkins' career is an example of the attributes we look for in all our associates, and I am personally delighted that he will be joining us as our COO,' says GAA CEO Wally Stevens.

Mr Stevens adds, 'We're fortunate in that we've had a fruitful working relationship with Brian since his days at Diversified Communications, where he oversaw the company's seafood expositions and publications. He comes with a wealth of knowledge in events and media that will be applied to GAA's activities.'

Mr Perkins has four decades of experience in the seafood industry, starting out working in a salt fish factory in Iceland and a small fishing boat out of Grimsey, Iceland, after which he spent nearly a decade as a commercial fisherman in Maine.

'I am very excited to be joining GAA and to help transition the organisation to the Global Seafood Alliance. This is a unique opportunity to work across both wild and farmed seafood, helping to ensure it is responsibly produced and handled throughout the supply chain. Seafood is critical to the world's food portfolio,' says Mr Perkins. 'The concept of filling in the gaps of assurances to include, for example, social responsibility in wild seafood harvesting and processing is the right idea at the right time. I look forward to leveraging my experience and knowledge to help contribute to the development of the sustainable seafood industry.'

The COO will be based out of GAA's Portsmouth, New Hampshire, headquarters, reporting to GAA CEO Wally Stevens. The new COO role was added to the organisation with the intent that he or she would transition to the CEO role in due time.

Visit the GAA website, HERE.

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Anderson Feed Technology company profile

Anderson Feed Technology has been formed by a collaboration of Anderson International Corp and Ottevanger Milling Engineers.

This partnership will leverage the expertise of both companies, establishing a strong presence that provides a wide variety of Feed Mill and Cereal related solutions to existing and new clients in the United States and Canada. Thanks to its expert know-how, gained over it’s joined 245 years of experience, Anderson Feed Technology is the ideal partner for the implementation of your project.

Their expertise lie in; engineering, production, and installation of machinery and complete installations in the dry-cereal and grain processing industry such as:
- Feed mills
- Premix and concentrate plants
- Aquafeed and Pet food installations
- Cereal processing lines
- Biomass installations

About Anderson International Corp
“Anderson International Corp, founded in 1888, is the original inventor of the screw press or Expeller® for the mechanical recovery of fats from oil bearing beans, seeds, and nuts.  In their 130-year history, Anderson has adapted the original screw press design for a variety of industrial processes, including pet food, animal feed, and synthetic rubber.  To date, Anderson has successfully designed, manufactured, and installed over 12,000 pieces of processing equipment for over 100 different types of materials in more than 100 countries with a focus on providing complete process solutions to their customer base.”

About Ottevanger Milling Engineers B.V.
Ottevanger Milling Engineers, founded in 1909, is a specialist in the design and manufacture of equipment and complete installations for the grain- and feed processing industries. The company designs and produces a comprehensive range of process equipment following the latest standards. The accumulated knowledge and experience of more than 100 years determine the quality of design, equipment and installations of Ottevanger Milling Engineers and its efficiency and reliability.

Visit the Anderson Feed Technology website, HERE.

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Cargill sets new standard for premix production with opening of new premix and nutrition facility

During a virtual event for producers, customers and media, Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, announced the opening of its new premix animal nutrition facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, USA.

The 220,000 square-foot, future-ready facility is deploying advanced technology not previously used in animal agriculture or pet food production that allows the use of less resources to produce feed, while ensuring the highest quality and traceability of its products for Cargill customers.
 

Cargill's new premix animal nutrition facility in Lewisburg, 
Ohio was designed with food safety as a top priority
Image credit: Cargill

The Lewisburg West facility broke ground on November 8, 2018 and represents a $50 million investment in expanding Cargill's existing feed production operations. The facility produces non-medicated feed and supports Cargill and Provimi branded animal nutrition premixes and products, along with additives and specialty and custom blends.

'It started with thinking differently about how to best meet the changing needs of our customers, along with a commitment to invest and innovate for the future,' says Adriano Marcon, president of Cargill's animal nutrition business. 'Now, we believe the new facility sets a new standard for premix production giving our customers unmatched confidence in our animal nutrition offerings.'

The Lewisburg West facility includes a 160-ft steel premix tower, along with a new benchmark of automation and controls that provide precise measurements and traceability that exceed industry standards and significantly reduce cross contamination risks. Soft, flexible hoppers for micro-ingredient dosing provide gram-level precision in production, and stainless-steel design makes cleaning the systems easier and more effective.

The highly automated production process with continuous human monitoring ensures accuracy and reduces the risk of injuries to employees. Among several new features, the facility's humidity and temperature controls, strict management of ingredients and plant access will further protect food safety as well as customers' brands.

'The plant was designed with feed and food safety as a top priority,' says Mr Marcon. 'We wanted to provide our customers peace of mind, by increasing the transparency around the food their farm animals and pets are eating.'

Each of the plants' four segregated production lines can run a mix from start to finish in approximately one hour, providing increased capacity across Cargill's network of feed facilities. As a non-medicated facility, it allows for more support to livestock and poultry operations raising animals without the use of antibiotics and opens new opportunities for the company within the pet food market. It's estimated that Lewisburg West will produce 154,000 tons of non-medicated animal nutrition products and premix across its production lines each year.

'This project is the culmination of several years of thoughtful work, reimagining our facilities from the ground up. I'm really proud of our team. The expanded capacity the plant gives us means we can help more customers have confidence in the safety and quality of the premix they use for their animals,' concludes Mr Marcon.

Visit the Cargill website, HERE.

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The Multisize Sample Carousel: the newest sampling innovation from Dinnissen Process Technology

With Dinnissen's Multisize Sample Carousel, producers can now take samples of different sizes in an automated sampling process. Using this innovation, producers can also determine the order and frequency per sample size. This allows for the automated serial collection of samples for different purposes, such as: starter sample, chemical sample, bacteriological sample, hourly sample and batch sample.
 

Dinnissen's Multisize Sample Carousel
Image credit: Dinnissen

The Multisize Sample Carousel collects up to 20 samples in different shapes, without human intervention. The innovation can be seamlessly integrated into new and existing production lines and reduces downtime to a minimum. Dinnissen Process Technology works with the customer to draw up a sampling plan to create the most efficient sampling process possible, tailored to each customer's specific situation.

More information about this sampling innovation can be found on the Dinnissen Process Technology website, HERE.

 

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Aller Aqua Group to promote carbon footprint of feed and source soya regionally

The Aller Aqua Group has during 2020 taken measures to stop buying South American soya for their European fish feed production. During 2021 the group will take the next big step in realising their sustainability-strategy, when they start CO2-labelling the fish feed produced at their three EU-factories.

During 2020 Aller Aqua stopped using South American soya in its European factories and is instead using 100 percent regionally produced soya from Europe and surrounding countries.
 

Image credit: Soya uy on Flickr
(CC BY 2.0)

By sourcing soya regionally, Aller Aqua addresses the increasing concern of deforestation in certain South American countries. 'This deforestation issue has been an increasing concern, not least during 2020, and as we had the opportunity and organisational setup to make the choice of eliminating South American Soya from our European production – this is what we have done!' explains Aller Aqua's CPO and Group Vice President, Henrik T. Halken.

Calculations by FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture) on behalf of the Donau Soja organisation shows that CO2-emission from salmon feed can be reduced by as much as 41 percent by exchanging the South American soya.

Mr Halken further explains, 'Generally we focus on sourcing as locally as possible, and I estimate that approximately 90 percent of the raw materials we use in our European factories today, are of European origin. This saves transportation and CO2-emission. We are happy to take a leading and active position in creating solutions for sustainability goals both nationally and in Europe, such as the launch of the European Green Deal.'

First in the market to Co2-label feeds
During the first half of 2021 Aller Aqua will take the next step in their work with sustainability, benefitting both customers and nature.

'As far as I am aware, we are the first on the market to do this! We want to declare the CO2-value on all our feeds produced in the EU. This shows our customers the carbon footprint that the feed in question has. We are convinced that our change from South American soya will show significant advantages in terms of a lower carbon footprint,' says Mr Halken.

The initiative will give Aller Aqua's customers an opportunity to make an active choice regarding CO2 and help highlight the low environmental impact of their fish production towards both supermarkets and consumers.

If you wish to reduce the carbon footprint from your diet, fish is a great option based on the low feed consumption per kilo meat produced.

The CO2-labelling of the feed will be carried out using internationally recognised standards also used by other international feed producers.

Visit the Aller Aqua website, HERE.

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Jefo company profile

 

Jefo is a world leader in the field of non-medicated performance feed additives for the poultry, swine, ruminant and aquaculture sectors. Founded in Canada in 1982, today Jefo has offices on 5 continents, and specialises in the design, manufacturing, warehousing and JIT-distribution of an array of animal nutrition specialty products.
 

Jefo is a pioneer in the green revolution taking place in animal nutrition.

According to their website: "Our commitment is to providing effective alternatives for optimal performances in animal nutrition".

The Europe / Africa division of Jefo was created in 1998 and is headquartered in Nantes, France. We market a line of original products including vitamins, enzymes, organic acids and essential oils.

Visit the website HERE.















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Applications for the Aqua Nor Innovation Award 2021 are now open

The Nor-Fishing Foundation is now accepting applications for the Innovation Award 2021. The applicant with the most innovative product or service for the industry will be announced and receive the award at Aqua Nor in August 2021.

The Innovation Award has been of great importance in generating sales, interest and attention in the industry, for both previous winners and nominees.
 

Image credit: Aqua Nor

The deadline for submitting an application is 15 May, however, we are happy receive applications as early as possible.

You can win the Innovation Award 2021 – and NOK 100,000 (USD $11,800)!

Submit your application today!

More information on the application process can be found on the Aqua Nor website, HERE.

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Register now for the 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference

The 5th Annual Aqua Feed Extrusion Conference co-organized by VIV, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology magazine and Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University is once again taking place on March 10-11, 2021. The conference will be hosted as a LIVE online event over the course of two days.

This rendition of the conference will specialise in extrusion and the related equipment for aquatic feeds. The two-day conference will feature a variety of industry expert speakers delivering innovative presentations on how users can make the best use of their extrusion machinery and aqua feed systems.
 

Presentations

10.03.2021 - 6.15
Dr Main Riaz
Texas A&M University, USA
How to Select an Extruder?

10.03.2021 - 6.45
Jonathan Iman 
Corperate Project Services, USA
Guide to Modern Aquatec Plant Design

10.03.2021 - 7.20
Phil Erikson
Reynold Engineering, USA
Pulversizing of Raw Material

10.03.2021 - 8.15
Hadrien Delemazure
Clextral France
Making floating and sinking feed with twin-screw extrusion technology

10.03.2021 - 8.50
Nicola Tallarico
Regional Director Kemin Aquascience EMENA
Optimization of Aqua Feed Quality

11.03.2021 - 6.15
Peter Sønderskov
Andritz Feed And Biofuel Denmark
Twin Screw Extruder

11.03.2021 - 6.50
Spencer Lawson
Wenger Manufacturing, USA
Evolution of Extrusion Technology

11.03.2021 - 7.25
James Laxton
FAMSUN
Common Aquafeed Drying Challenges and Practical Solutions for Improved Efficiencies

11.03.2021 - 8.15
Dr Kabir Chowdhury
Jefo Nutrition Inc, Canada
Protease in Extruded Feed: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions

There are few speaking slots still available. Interested companies can email to Dr Mian Riaz (mnriaz@tamu.edu) regarding the opportunity to speak at this conference. For sponsorship opportunities, companies can email Tuti Tan (tutit@perendale.co.uk).

Visit the Conference page, HERE.

Register for the Conference, HERE.

Sponsors

 

The Aquaculturists

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