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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Zinc oxide variation raises questions of reliability, prompts alternatives for livestock
Research presented by Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, suggests the production process used to manufacture zinc oxide affects the essential trace mineral's variability and bioavailability in the animal.
Monday, September 14, 2020
China Lysine: Prices stable amid limited production (week ended Sep 14, 2020)
Lysine producers who halted operation for plant maintenance had not resumed production. Overall, the operation rate of lysine industry is around 65%.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Effects of tributyrin supplementation on growth performance, insulin, blood metabolites and gut microbiota in weaned piglets
In animal farming, alternatives to antibiotics are required due to the increase of antimicrobial resistance. In this contest, tributyrin showed the ability to promote gut health, to modulate gut microbiota and to improve protein digestibili ...
Monday, September 14, 2020
Tyson Foods now first US food company to verify sustainable cattle production practices at scale
Tyson Foods has announced on September 9 its work to verify sustainable beef production practices on more than five million acres of cattle grazing land in the United States.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Cargill, Ecolab help advance digital innovation across agriculture with accelerator class
Cargill and Ecolab has announced the latest class of entrepreneurs to join the Techstars Farm-to-Fork Accelerator which will help advance the critical role of digital innovation in agriculture and food safety.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Taiwan's FDA proposes to amend rules on pork fat country of origin labelling
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed that bulk packaged food products containing pork fat be exempted from listing its country of origin.
Friday, September 11, 2020
US Labour Department fines Smithfield Foods for failing to protect workers from COVID-19
The United States Labour Department has cited Smithfield Foods for not protecting its workers from COVID-19, becoming the first major meatpacker in the country to be fined since the pandemic began, Reuters reported.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Nestlé China to boost sustainable dairy production
With a growing focus on sustainable agriculture in China, Nestlé announced on September 10 plans to invest a further CHF 53 million (~US$58.3 million; CHF 1 = US$1.1) in the country.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Beef more profitable than poultry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Global meat suppliers focusing on beef are outperforming those with an emphasis on poultry, even though chicken is cheaper compared to other proteins, Bloomberg reported.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
CP Foods debuts shrimp brand produced with 100% sustainable ingredients
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) has launched a new premium brand of shrimp called "CP Pacific" for the Thai market.
Monday, September 7, 2020
E. Coli, Campylobacter able to live for months at dairy farms, according to study
A study found that E. coli and Campylobacter can survive at dairy farms for months and contaminate unpasteurised, bulk tank milk despite some hygiene measures.
Monday, September 7, 2020
CPF joins local companies to support sustainability in Thailand
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) has joined leading Thai companies under Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) to support sustainable goals in restoring Thailand's economy, social and environment and ensure food security in the midst of th ...
Monday, September 7, 2020
TIBOT Technologies: Improving working conditions for poultry farmers while increasing profitability and bird welfare
In a climate of shifting demedication regulations and increasingly higher quality standards, floor-eggs are now considered contaminated and downgraded as a result. To limit floor-eggs, poultry farmers walk through the flock two to three tim ...
Monday, September 7, 2020
CP Foods supports more use of renewable energy during operations
Chareon Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) has promoted the use of renewable energy -- specifically solar cell, biogas and biomass -- at its manufacturing lines to align with its plan to increase energy efficiency through a 25% reduction of carb ...
Friday, September 4, 2020
Signify, ScaleAQ collaborate on lighting systems for sustainable fish farming
Signify (previously known as Philips Lighting) and ScaleAQ have formed a global strategic partnership for sustainable aquaculture solutions. Together the two companies will improve fish welfare and yield for fish farmers by providing an opt ...

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