EU Bans Cage Egg Production Effective 2027 Under Animal Welfare DirectiveThe European Parliament approved a complete ban on cage egg production systems across all EU member states, requiring transition to barn, free-range, or organic systems by January 2027.
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FatimaThis is a landmark victory for animal welfare. 300 million hens will benefit from better living conditions.
SupplierWilmar · 8d ago
Wilmar Expands Palm Kernel Crushing Capacity in Kalimantan by 500,000 TonnesWilmar International commissioned a new palm kernel crushing plant in East Kalimantan with 500,000 tonnes/year capacity, producing palm kernel oil and palm kernel expeller for animal feed.
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ChenPKE as animal feed is underappreciated. At current soybean meal prices, PKE is 30% cheaper per unit of protein.
CertificationNutreco · 8d ago
Nutreco Launches Carbon Footprint Calculator for Complete Feed RationsNutreco introduced FeedPrint 3.0, a free tool enabling feed compounders to calculate Scope 3 carbon footprints for complete feed rations, covering 2,000 ingredients across 50 countries.
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FatimaCarbon accounting for feed is essential for livestock Scope 3 reporting. Nutreco is providing a public good.
SupplierUSDA GIPSA · 8d ago
Mycotoxin Contamination in US Corn Crop Reaches Highest Level in 10 YearsUSDA Grain Inspection reported aflatoxin and vomitoxin contamination in the 2025 US corn crop at the highest levels since 2015, driven by hot and humid conditions across the Corn Belt.
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ChenMycotoxin binders and detoxifiers will see surging demand. Alltech and Biomin are the main suppliers.
RegulationCaixin Global · 8d ago
China Approves Genetically Modified Corn for Animal Feed UseChina's Ministry of Agriculture approved commercial cultivation of GM corn varieties for animal feed, potentially reducing China's 25 million tonne annual corn import dependency.
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MariaThis is the biggest agricultural policy shift in China in a decade. Global corn trade flows will be reshaped.
MaterialIPIFF · 8d ago
Insect Meal Production Reaches 500,000 Tonnes as Black Soldier Fly Scales UpThe International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed reported global insect meal production reached 500,000 tonnes in 2025, a 5x increase from 2022, led by InnovaFeed, Protix, and Enterra.
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James500,000 tonnes is impressive growth but still less than 0.1% of global feed protein demand. Long way to go.
MaReuters · 8d ago
Evonik and DSM-Firmenich Merge Animal Nutrition Divisions Creating $8B GiantEvonik and DSM-Firmenich announced merger of their animal nutrition businesses, combining methionine, vitamins, enzymes, and probiotics portfolios into an $8B specialty feed ingredients powerhouse.
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James60% methionine market share is concerning. Feed compounders will have limited negotiating power.
ResearchCargill · 8d ago
Cargill Launches AI-Optimized Feed Formulation Platform for Poultry ProducersCargill introduced iQuatic and iPoultry AI platforms that optimize feed formulations in real-time based on ingredient prices, nutrient availability, and animal performance data.
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ChenAI formulation is the future. Real-time ingredient substitution based on price signals saves millions.
RegulationEMA · 8d ago
EU Bans Zinc Oxide in Piglet Feed Effective January 2026The European Medicines Agency enforced the ban on pharmacological doses of zinc oxide in piglet feed, removing the most widely used tool for post-weaning diarrhea prevention in European pig production.
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JamesThe zinc oxide ban is a massive challenge for pig producers. Alternative solutions are less effective and more expensive.
PanoramaIFIF · 8d ago
Global Animal Feed Market Reaches $600B as Livestock Intensification AcceleratesIFIF reported the global compound animal feed market reached $600 billion in 2025, producing 1.3 billion tonnes annually, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 38% of production led by China, India, and Vietnam.
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Maria1.3 billion tonnes of feed requires 350 million tonnes of soybean meal alone. The feed-crop nexus is the backbone of global agriculture.
MaterialUndercurrent News · 8d ago
Global Shrimp Feed Costs Surge 22% on Fishmeal and Soybean Meal Price SpikesShrimp feed prices rose 22% YoY as fishmeal prices hit $1,800/tonne and soybean meal surged on Argentine supply disruptions, squeezing margins for shrimp farmers globally.
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ChenFeed cost inflation is the biggest threat to shrimp farm profitability. Expect farm closures in high-cost regions.
MaterialDalian Commodity Exchange · 8d ago
China Soybean Meal Inventories Fall to 5-Year Low Amid Record Hog HerdChina's soybean meal port inventories dropped to 580,000 tonnes, the lowest since 2021, as the national hog herd reached 440 million head driving unprecedented feed demand.
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MariaWhen China draws down meal stocks this aggressively, global prices follow within 2-3 weeks.
ResearchPoultry Science · 8d ago
Novus International Develops Enzyme Additive Reducing Soybean Meal Inclusion by 8%Novus published trial data showing its protease enzyme blend improves amino acid digestibility in soybean meal by 12%, allowing feed formulators to reduce inclusion rates by 8%.
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JamesEnzyme technology is mature and cost-effective. This should see rapid adoption in commercial feed mills.
RegulationEuropean Commission · 8d ago
EU Approves Insect Meal as Partial Replacement for Soybean Meal in Poultry FeedThe European Commission authorized processed insect protein from black soldier fly larvae as a feed ingredient for poultry at up to 15% inclusion rate, effective July 2026.
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JamesInsect meal at scale is still 2x the cost of soybean meal. Adoption will be gradual.
PanoramaReuters · 8d ago
CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Surge on Argentine Crush Plant StrikesSoybean meal futures on CBOT rallied 5.8% as Argentine oilseed workers launched an indefinite strike at Rosario crush plants, halting 60% of the country's processing capacity.
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MariaEuropean poultry and swine producers are most exposed. Feed costs could spike 15% within weeks.
MaterialUndercurrent News · 8d ago
Global Fishmeal Prices Surge 25% as Peruvian Anchovy Quota Cut by 40%Peru's IMARPE slashed the first-season anchovy quota to 1.8 million tonnes from 3.0 million after sonar surveys revealed poor biomass recovery following El Nino warming.
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MariaFishmeal at $2,000/tonne makes salmon farming economics very challenging. Expect accelerated shift to plant-based feeds.
ResearchCobb-Vantress · 8d ago
Cobb-Vantress Launches Broiler Breed Achieving 2.0 kg in 28 DaysCobb-Vantress released its Cobb700 broiler breed achieving 2.0 kg live weight in 28 days with a 1.45 feed conversion ratio, setting new industry benchmarks for growth efficiency.
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Chen1.45 FCR is remarkable but welfare groups will push back on 28-day grow-out. The slow-growth movement is gaining traction.
ResearchFDA · 8d ago
Bovaer Methane Inhibitor Approved by FDA for US Feedlot UseDSM-Firmenich received FDA approval for Bovaer (3-NOP), a feed additive that reduces enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 30% with no impact on weight gain.
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ChenAt $0.25/head/day, the economics work if retailers pay a sustainability premium. Big if.
MaterialChina Customs · 8d ago
China Soybean Imports Hit 105M Tonnes as Hog Herd ExpandsChina's General Administration of Customs reported 2025 soybean imports of 105 million tonnes, a new record driven by the national hog herd reaching 440 million head.
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Maria105 million tonnes is staggering. China's protein consumption growth shows no signs of slowing.