The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) presented Bühler Aeroglide with a safety award at the 10th Annual FMA Safety Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “We are pleased to receive this award for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve developed a strong commitment to safety awareness during the past few years, with training and professional development that has increased workforce engagement, while recognizing an inclusiveness of all employees. This award reflects the goals of our in house safety program.“
Corbion has announced that it has completed the acquisition from Bunge Limited of Bunge's stake in the SB Renewable Oils, a joint venture that operates a facility in Brazil specializing in the production of algae ingredients for aquaculture and animal feed. Corbion is now 100% owner of the plant in Orindiúva, which employs around 170 staff.
A study found that KnipBio’s single cell protein KBM has the potential to replace terrestrial proteins as a key ingredient in rainbow trout diets. Feed trials found no significant difference in weight gain or feed conversion rates for trout fed a diet containing up to 10% KBM compared to standard trout diets. Also, populations fed KBM experienced an average 85% decrease in mortality compared to the control group. "The trials provide further evidence that KBM is a safe and effective alternative to soy as a protein source in aquaculture and are consistent with prior feed trials on whiteleg shrimp, Atlantic salmon, and smallmouth grunts. While additional research remains to be done, we are encouraged by the growing mountain of evidence that KBM can reduce mortality when added to finfish and crustacean diets."
Kemin Industries has announced the launch of a new Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health division, Aquaculture. Kemin AquaKulture will offer a variety of products and solutions to help customers prevent microbial spoilage, strengthen oxidative control, boost lipid nutrition, promote better health in aqua species by enhancing immunity and ensure water quality to optimize growth. "Over the years, several Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health teams have successfully ventured into the aquaculture market. We\'re excited to now launch a complete AquaKulture division that will provide even greater resources to strengthen the quality of aqua feed and feed ingredients and improve the health and survival of aqua species."
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced that it has opened its new enzyme lab in Davis, California. The lab’s scientists will work with ADM’s other R&D facilities around the globe to develop enzyme products to serve a variety of markets, and will partner with China-based Qingdao Vland Biotech Group Co., Ltd., to develop and commercialize feed enzymes to improve animal health and nutrition.“In addition to an accomplished staff of scientists and researchers and a great partner in Vland, our new lab will benefit from its location near the University of California, Davis, which provides access to world-leading expertise and resources in the areas of food science and nutrition as well as animal health and agriculture."
Lallemand Animal Nutrition announced that YANG®, yeast association new generation*, is now listed in the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Products List©. U.S. organic aquaculture producers can use YANG, an innovative prebiotic concentrate of yeast derivatives, to support animals during stressful and challenging conditions such as weaning, feed transitions and sanitary challenges. “Thanks to cutting-edge technologies applied for the first time in this area, Lallemand R&D teams have selected yeast strains with different and complementary properties and combined them in a unique formula — YANG.”