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Smart automation is no longer a competitive advantage, it is the baseline. What separates truly high-performing feed mills today is not whether they have automated, but how deeply they understand, own, and integrate what they have built.

Türkiye’s leading pet food exporter, Lider Pet Food, produces not only pet food but also ‘the recipe for happiness for our companion animals’ at its 70,000-square-meter technology hub in Manisa, Türkiye.

Volatile raw materials, rising energy costs and tighter quality demands are putting feed mills under pressure. Andritz outlines how predictive control can help operators stabilize drying, reduce energy use and improve yield.

EFSA’s newly appointed Executive Director, Dr. Kriz, sets out a new roadmap for the Authority built around speed, innovation and cooperation. Positioning feed safety as the starting point of the food chain, EFSA frames the transformation of scientific risk assessment and stronger international coordination as strategic priorities.

France’s largest cereal producer, Intercéréales brings together farmers, storage operators, and processors to safeguard quality, drive innovation, and promote sustainable practices across the sector. Its collaborative approach ensures French cereals remain competitive at home and in international feed markets.

USSEC CEO Jim Sutter shares his perspective on the evolving U.S.–China soybean trade, global market opportunities, and the growing role of sustainability in feed supply chains. His insights highlight both the optimism surrounding renewed Chinese purchases and the strategic advantages of U.S. Soy for importers worldwide.

KSE Process Technology has introduced a breakthrough in micro-component dosing with its KCD wiw micro system. By combining single-gram accuracy with energy efficiency, the innovation addresses both cost and safety challenges in feed production.

At a leading event for the livestock industry in Rennes, Christophe Cellier of Andritz discussed a solution designed to change how companies approach maintenance.

The feed industry is facing increasing demands for higher efficiency, faster processes, and sustainable solutions. Meeting those challenges requires not only advanced technology but also streamlined organizations with a clear identity and focus. For PTN (Pelleting Technology Netherlands), part of the Triott Group, this means preparing for a fundamental change in the way the business is structured and presented to the market.

During IDMA Russia, we spoke with Imas Regional Sales Manager Yavuz Çetinoluk, who highlights the company’s production capability to deliver turnkey solutions from A to Z and the trust it brings to the sector with its publicly listed structure.

Nutriline, a leading feed and Food additives company, marked a significant milestone in the Turkish feed industry with the opening of its new premix facility on May 30, 2025, in the Ali Kahya Organized Industrial Zone in İzmit, Türkiye.

“We aimed to increase our annual export from $400 million to $500 million but had to slow down due to avian influenza and export levy cuts. We expect these cuts to be lifted soon so we can refocus on our target.”