Held every two years, the upcoming Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum will assemble hundreds of experts, researchers and academics from the food and feed industries around the world to address the latest challenges in the animal health and nutrition arena in Asia. ‘Driving the Asian Protein Economy’ will be the theme of this year’s forum, which will take place in five cities: Dhaka, Delhi, Taipei, Wuxi, and Tokyo, from October 22 to November 1, 2017.
Evonik received the Singapore Sustainable Business Award 2017 in the categories of “Energy Management”, “Best Newcomer” and “Business Responsibility and Ethics – Special Recognition” for the first time. "We are delighted to receive this award, it is in recognition of the company’s outstanding success in incorporating social and environmental aspects into our corporate strategy and business processes."
Norel has opened a Norel Brasil in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jorge Calil will be responsible for setting up the company and introducing Norel products into the Brazilian market. This new branch will bring the opportunity to service directly Norel core products such as butyrates, medium chain fatty acid salts, organic minerals, flavors, and preservatives
Bühler Insect Technology will build its first industrial plant to process black solider flies for animal nutrition together with its partner Protix in the Netherlands. Bühler will deliver the technology, equipment, and process know how for the rearing and processing of the insects and the feedstock preparation. Start of operation is planned for the first half of 2018. “With this first industrial insect protein production plant we will make an important step towards a more sustainable global food and feed value chain."
Evonik is launching a new software tool AMINOTilapia® to improve efficiency in tilapia farming through optimal feed formulation. AMINOTilapia® calculates the ideal amino acid recommendations for different growth stages of tilapia considering various production features. The software helps nutritionists to formulate diets that optimally meet the animals’ needs and improve feed conversion rate.
Dinnissen has achieved its goal of full ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certification. "As an organization we’ve shown continued steady growth for years. This has convinced us that our success has resulted from customer focus, ongoing innovation and striving for quality."
Aqua-Spark has announced an investment in Protix, a leading insect company based in The Netherlands. Alongside Rabobank and private investors, Aqua-Spark will be leading a €45 million investment, the largest investment ever made in the insect industry. Protix is a highly technological and data driven insect producer, regarded for its automated breeding and rearing process. The driver behind Aqua-Spark’s interest is Protix promising uses for aquaculture.
A new ERBER Group North American hub office will open in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area later this year. The hub, modeled on the success of the ERBER Group structure in Asia Pacific and in Europe, will create new, shared support functions, including infrastructure and IT, for the ERBER Group divisions. “The growth and success that both BIOMIN and ROMER LABS continue to have serving customers over the years provided a clear logic for nurturing their strong potential going forward. We have an ambitious plan for North America, and ultimately it is our customers who will benefit."