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The Hamlet Protein CEO on why people are the key to integration success or failure, what the feed industry is underestimating, and where the real opportunities lie across Asia.
From the third generation of Sangrovit to a new production facility in China, Phytobiotics Managing Director Kurt Wegleitner explains the thinking behind the company's next chapter - and why biologica
Countervailing duties of up to 82.11% have also been confirmed on Chinese L-lysine producers, with a final injury determination by the International Trade Commission still pending before orders take effect.
Thailand's Livestock Development Department has confirmed no import approval has been granted, with the process still at an early stage of scientific evaluation covering avian influenza, residues and product safety standards.
China accounts for 98.5% of Vietnam's lobster export value, with VASEP calling for a dedicated national strategy to develop lobster as a strategic seafood commodity rather than a short-term growth product.
The emergence of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in commercial swine in North America and growing concerns about the potential for the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) from China, the European Union, or other affected regions has put a spotlight on the possible role of contaminated feed and feed ingredients in the introduction and transmission of viral swine pathogens.
The food control and regulatory system in China is beset by several challenges. While firms have to reduce their costs in pursuit of benefits, customers are increasingly focusing on safety and quality of food products. Although the Chinese government has developed more stringent regulatory measures, food safety incidents still occur, including abuse of food additives, adulterated products as well as contamination by pathogenic microorganisms, pesticides, veterinary drug residues, and heavy metals, and use of substandard materials.
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has caused a huge impact on China's pig industry. Pig stocks are falling off a cliff, while prices are continuing to soar. With the strong support of the government, many farmers have begun the preparatory work for the recovery of pigs, and many of them have successfully recovered from the disease.
In Episode 1, we take a deep dive into China’s response to U.S. tariffs and how it’s disrupting feed-to-meat supply chains across Asia.
