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10 June 20262 min reading
EU feed sector urges action on protein imports and additive supply risks
Europe’s feed industry is calling for a dedicated EU Protein Plan and stronger safeguards for feed supply chains, warning that dependence on imported proteins and feed additives could undermine food security.
09 June 20262 min reading
Global Seafood Sector Meets in Istanbul: Eurofish 2026 Conference Underway
Bringing industry representatives from around the globe together in Istanbul, the Eurofish 2026 Conference highlights the major transformation in the seafood sector, spanning from the use of robotics on production lines to the evolving food preferences of younger consumers.
09 June 20265 min reading
Global Grain Economy Leaders Gather at İDMA İstanbul
İDMA İstanbul, which will bring together industry professionals from more than 100 countries, aims to contribute to a trade volume of $1 billion through new partnerships and investments.
05 June 20262 min reading
Global animal-source food supply quadruples in six decades
Global production of animal-source foods has expanded sharply since the 1960s, with poultry leading growth and major disparities persisting across regions. The FAO study highlights strong supply gains but uneven per capita availability and structural constraints in access and trade.
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11 June 20268 min reading
Counting the cost of heat stress
Global modelling predicts $39.94 billion annual losses from heat stress by the end of the century under a high emissions scenario, but with heat stress already having the potential to cost $1.5 billion annually in the US dairy sector, what can Europe do as it faces similar losses in yield, fertility, feed efficiency and health that are expected with rising Temperature Humidity Index (THI).
11 June 202614 min reading
Aquafeed industry enters a new era driven by technology and sustainability
Rising seafood demand, sustainability pressures and rapid advances in feed technology are reshaping the global aquafeed industry.
22 May 20267 min reading
Global paradox in feed raw materials, 9-year record supply against price pressure
While global agricultural markets witness the most aggressive production surge of the last nine seasons, they concurrently experience a convention-breaking procurement paradox driven by rising price charts.
18 May 20265 min reading
TUYEM16 shapes feed industry agenda in Antalya
One of the most important gatherings of Türkiye’s feed industry, the International Feed Congress and Feed Exhibition (TUYEM), once again brought together all major stakeholders of the sector in Antalya for its 16th edition. Organized by TÜRKİYEM-BİR, the event hosted representatives from public institutions, industry, academia and international organizations under one roof, while also delivering critical messages regarding the future of the feed industry. As the main sponsor of TUYEM16, IDMA emerged as one of the event’s most prominent actors through both its strong organizational presence and newly announced international partnerships.
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17 June 202611 min reading
A new era in feed formulations: The industrial transformation of methane into sustainable protein
Converting natural gas and biogas into high-quality single-cell protein, U-Loop® reactor technology offers a powerful alternative to fishmeal and soy protein concentrate in the global feed industry.
15 May 202618 min reading
Feed raw materials as a transcontinental geopolitical issue; insects on the path to becoming an alternative protein
In an era where traditional feed raw materials are shaken by geopolitical risks, insect protein is shifting from a 'niche' alternative to a strategic necessity.
15 April 20266 min reading
GAFTA pushes digital documentation and sustainability in a volatile grain trade
GAFTA’s new President Brian Arnold tells Miller Magazine the association will prioritize sustainability and the shift to digital trade documentation, highlighting progress on e-phyto certificates while urging wider legal recognition of electronic bills of lading and stricter contract discipline to reduce delays and disputes.
23 March 202611 min reading
Surpassing 30 million tons, Türkiye’s feed industry faces new tests
Türkiye’s feed industry grew above the national economic average in 2025, crossing the 30 million tonne threshold in compound feed production.
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16 February 202615 min reading
Global animal nutrition industry between risks and opportunities in 2026
Geopolitics, regulation, animal health risks, and cost pressures are setting the tone for animal protein and animal nutrition markets in 2026. This market outlook explores how these forces are reshaping production, trade flows, feed economics, and sustainability strategies across global supply chains.
16 February 20266 min reading
Europe’s feed market at a crossroads: Regulation, disease and global supply pressures
Europe’s feed market is moving through the 2025/26 season under uncertainty, driven by regulatory developments, animal disease risks and shifting global supply dynamics.
20 January 20266 min reading
Gut health in poultry: Where have we been; where are we going?
Poultry performance is inseparable from the functional integrity of the gastrointestinal tract, yet the concept of “gut health” has expanded to a point where it no longer offers sufficient precision for modern production systems.
21 November 20199 min reading
International standards in the global trade of grain and feedstuffs
The international trade of agri-commodities is essential factor in food security in a world of incr...
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17 June 20265 min reading
Europe’s feed sector faces diverging demand as ASF evolves
While total EU feed production remains broadly stable, demand patterns are increasingly diverging across species and regions. ASF-related herd losses are pressuring pig feed demand, while poultry and cattle feed remain more resilient, prompting feed producers to adjust formulations and procurement strategies.
10 June 20266 min reading
A comprehensive overview of TMO’s 2026 grain purchase prices
The highly anticipated announcement of the 2026 grain purchase prices by the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has reshuffled the deck across a massive supply chain spanning from agriculture to industry.
10 June 20262 min reading
Bumper crops, stubborn costs: The 2026 grain dilemma
While the newly announced grain purchase prices in Turkey clarify domestic market conditions amid expectations of a historic record harvest, global agricultural markets defy conventional wisdom with raw material indices that refuse to drop despite the highest supply in nine seasons.
15 May 20263 min reading
IDMA’s expansion into Africa
A new industry network is taking shape across Africa and other emerging markets through the collaboration of IDMA, IAOM MEA and TÜRKİYEM-BİR. One of the first major outcomes of this collaboration will be the 36th Annual IAOM MEA Conference & Expo, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on 23-26 November 2026.

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Measurement and Analysis in Feed

21 September 20202 min reading

Measurement and analysis are indispensable in the feed industry as in many other industries. Depending on the technological developments, the principal expectations of the manufacturers from the sector stand out as precision and speed.

Measurement and analysis processes in feed production are constantly increasing their importance since the transition from traditional to modern methods in feed manufacture. Whether the manufactured feed conforms to the required standards in terms of both nutrition and cost and does not contain any direct or indirect threat to animal health is desired to be measured and analyzed. From this point of view, the place of measurement and analysis is indisputable for the modern feed and livestock industries. This is because - as professionals of the field keep saying - you can't control what you don't measure. For this reason, measurement-analysis is one of the issues that we, as Feed Planet, attach importance to. One of the essential issues for the industry in measurement and analysis is precision. The nutritional properties and the precision of the measurements of possible contamination are vital to avoid undesired consequences. One of the indispensable issues in this field is speed. There can be significant differences in production processes depending on whether the sample analysis takes 15 minutes or, say, 1-2 hours.

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WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT MOISTURE? As it is well known in the agricultural, feed, and related industries; moisture is a determining factor in every process. Let us take a few steps back and have a brief overview of all the steps where it is possible to increase profits and efficiency by controlling the moisture. [button color="red" size="small" link="https://www.feedplanetmagazine.com/english/why-should-i-care-about-moisture/.html" icon="" target="true"]Read More >>>[/button]
Measurement and Analysis in the Feed Industry There will always be a need for accurate, robust and cost-effective procedures for the detection and measurement of toxicants in animal feed, in order to ensure the health and productivity of animals and the safety of consumers. [button color="red" size="small" link="https://www.feedplanetmagazine.com/english/measurement-and-analysis-in-the-feed-industry/.html" icon="" target="true"]Read More >>>[/button]