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21 October 20262 min reading
Ukraine in diplomatic push with Turkey, India, and Egypt to unblock Black Sea grain trade
Kyiv is conducting negotiations with Turkey, India, and Egypt to establish a mutual non-aggression framework for commercial shipping in the Black Sea. The joint initiative aims to secure maritime routes for agricultural exports amid escalating port strikes, addressing severe supply chain disruptions that have reduced Ukraine’s grain export capacity to fraction levels.
21 October 20262 min reading
EFSA’s 25th anniversary conference to chart Europe’s future food safety agenda
The European Food Safety Authority will gather international scientific experts, policy makers, and food chain stakeholders in Parma for its Safe Food, One Future Conference in September 2027. Marking a quarter-century of European risk assessment, the landmark event will officially launch the agency's Strategy 2034 to guide safety protocols through the next decade.
20 October 20261 min reading
SoleChem strengthens feed sector supply chain Global chemical distributor
SoleChem has expanded its raw material supply capacity for the animal nutrition sec- tor under strict GMP+ FSA guidelines. Operating through facilities in Türkiye alongside strategic hubs in Italy and Spain, the company delivers feed-grade additives with full lot traceability to producers in over 55 countries.
20 October 20262 min reading
dsm-firmenich ends estimated emissions in feed with direct farm data integration
For years, compound feed manufacturers and livestock integrators relied on generic global averages to measure carbon footprints. A major technical update by dsm-firmenich now enables direct integration of real farm-level crop metrics into feed formulations, replacing estimation with verifiable field data across the animal protein value chain.
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08 October 20264 min reading
Palm oil market caught between biodiesel mandates and climate risks
A recent AMIS market analysis highlights how rising biodiesel mandates in Indonesia and Malaysia, paired with El Niño-driven production risks, are squeezing global palm oil export availability. As a pivotal feedstock for both the food and feed sectors and with Indonesia’s B50 mandate taking full effect in October 2026 tightening palm oil supplies and surging prices are directly shifting demand toward alternative vegetable oils like soy, sunflower, and rapeseed.
24 September 202610 min reading
Energy efficiency in the feed industry: Sustainable and low-cost production strategies-3
In the final installment of our three-part technical series on energy efficiency, we expand our scope beyond grinding and pelleting to encompass the entire facility. Discover how optimizing steam networks, compressed air systems, and VFDs coupled with AI-driven analytics, EMS integration, and ISO 50001 frameworks can unlock 15% to 25% total energy savings across your feed mill.
21 September 20267 min reading
Expander feed technology in ruminant nutrition
Applying high heat and pressure via expander technology significantly enhances starch gelatinization, bypass protein levels, and overall nutrient digestibility in ruminant feeds. Beyond delivering 50–70 kcal/kg gains in metabolizable energy and improving herd productivity, advanced expander processing optimizes pellet durability and operational throughput for industrial feed mills.
21 September 20266 min reading
Patented Sprayfo Ultimo strengthens innovation in calf nutrition through its technology
Providing innovative solutions to farmers in Türkiye for many years in the light of scientific research, as it does worldwide, Trouw Nutrition demonstrates its power of innovation in calf nutrition with Sprayfo Ultimo. Developed with patented technology, Sprayfo Ultimo supports the healthy development of calves while contributing to farm productivity and sustainability. As the global leader in calf milk replacers, Trouw Nutrition is preparing to share the scientific and technological advantages of Sprayfo Ultimo with industry professionals at the 8th edition of its Ruminant Academy, taking place from October 26–29. Tanzer Kılcıoğlu, Commercial Director of Ruminant at Trouw Nutrition Türkiye, notes that the company will continue to serve major feed mills in Türkiye with higher capacity through its new factory investment, emphasizing that they have also strengthened their work in this field with the newly acquired calf research center in addition to their R&D infrastructure.
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20 October 202613 min reading
The future of poultry nutrition lies in supporting health
In the face of global infection pressure and raw material crises, the solution for the poultry sector does not lie in a single discipline. Answering Feed Planet’s questions, Prof. Dr. Pınar Saçaklı, President of the Turkish Poultry Veterinary Association, explains dynamic feeding strategies that do not merely feed the animal, but actively support its resistance to disease and overall health.
18 September 20265 min reading
Türkiye’s pet food sector emerging as a global gamechanger
Expanding the scale of its Hosted Buyer program for 2026 to connect exhibitors directly with global purchasing decision-makers, PETZOO Eurasia will gather industry professionals in Istanbul from a wide geographic footprint spanning from Egypt to Germany, and Poland to China.
11 August 20266 min reading
Turkish feed industry makes a bold move into Africa: First strategic target to be Cape Town
TÜRKİYEM-BİR President Ülkü Karakuş announced that thanks to their mega-partnership with IDMA and IAOM MEA, they will be bringing Turkish feed technology to South Africa. With the 36. IAOM MEA Conference & Expo taking place on November 23–26, 2026, as the first concrete milestone of this collaboration, Cape Town is set to become the industry’s strategic African route.
24 July 20265 min reading
The Turkish milling industry is definitely in the right direction!
Speaking exclusively to Feed Planet to evaluate the insights from the IGC Grains Conference in London, IGC Director Arnaud Petit details how squeezed market margins are reshaping global planting choices and accelerating the shift toward AI-driven logistics. Highlighting global dynamics from paperless trade corridors to gene-editing tools, Petit also underscores Turkey’s strategic evolution from flour export dominance to a high-end milling technology hub as a major value-added success.
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11 August 20265 min reading
Hidden threats in the henhouse – how controlling endotoxins keeps breeders productive
Endotoxin stress poses a hidden threat to poultry breeder operations, quietly undermining shell quality, hatchability, and overall profitability. Commercial field trial results reveal how a holistic nutritional approach can reduce mortality by up to 37% and safeguard genetic potential where every egg counts.
20 July 202611 min reading
The Bosphorus is the Hormuz of global agri-commodities
The major gathering of the grain and feed industry, IDMA Istanbul 2026 Exhibition, took place at the Istanbul Expo Center from June 25 to 27. During the fourth session of the concurrently held ‘IDMA Global Grain and Milling Forum,’ the feed sector was analyzed on global, regional, and national scales. Featuring high-level panelists, this critical session addressed key strategic topics ranging from global supply crises and new EU environmental regulations to Turkey’s biosecurity sensitivities and the practical realities of livestock production.
01 July 202611 min reading
Global milling and feed tech titans converge at 11th IDMA Istanbul
Bringing together thousands of professionals from over 120 countries for its 11th edition, IDMA Istanbul, the global summit for grain, feed, and pulses technologies, united the industry under one roof. Laying the groundwork for a massive $1 billion business volume, this monumental organization transformed into the global collective think tank for food supply security through its concurrent international forum, macro-strategies, and high-level producer alliances.
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.
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20 October 20268 min reading
Eliminating the hidden fire and explosion hazards in feed mills and silos
The materials we handle in feed mills and silos may appear harmless, but suspended dust clouds and equipment friction can trigger catastrophic explosions in seconds. Safety cannot be left to luck. To eliminate these hidden fire and explosion hazards, high-risk equipment, unseen ignition sources, and the protection systems required when prevention is not enough must be addressed through a comprehensive approach.
19 October 20268 min reading
Managing explosion risks in feed mills: Prevention, protection and isolation
High-capacity milling, conveying, and storage operations in feed mills continuously generate highly combustible organic dust clouds. Ensuring structural integrity and operational resilience requires an integrated engineering approach based on three synchronized defense layers: preventing hazardous dust clouds and ignition sources, protecting process equipment from internal explosion pressure, and isolating interconnected systems to stop secondary flame propagation.
19 October 20261 min reading
DUST EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY IN FEED FACILITIES
Grain processing and feed production facilities operate under constant airborne dust risks where a single ignition spark can cause catastrophic damage. In this issue’s cover story, we examine the engineering principles, ATEX standards, and active suppression technologies essential for safeguarding personnel and processing infrastructure.
18 September 20265 min reading
The new geopolitics of grain: Food security from the Black Sea to the world
We are navigating an era where food security is no longer confined to crop production in the field but has evolved into a strategic capacity deeply intertwined with logistics, technology, and geopolitics. The disruptions in the Black Sea, global supply chain risks, and Turkey’s position in this equation elevate grain storage systems from traditional machinery into the essential infrastructure of global food security.

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13 October 2026 2 min reading

Global fishmeal and fish oil supply drops to 10-year low as El Niño disrupts marine ingredients

Prolonged coastal warming in Peru and extended fishing closures are projected to drive global fishmeal output below 4.6 million metric tons in 2026, the lowest level since the 2016 El Niño crisis. According to IFFO, the sharp contraction in marine raw materials is tightening global aquafeed supply chains and accelerating the shift toward alternative feed ingredients.

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Digitalizing color measurement across the aquaculture value chain

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has updated its Digital SalmoFan™ platform with a specialized algorithm dedicated to trout fillet color assessment. The software expansion brings standardized digital metrics to trout producers, processors, and feed manufacturers, building on its established footprint in global salmon farming.

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Skretting adds Italy, Vietnam and Australia to ASC-certified feed portfolio

Three new plants joined Skretting’s ASC-certified network in July, marking national firsts in Italy, Vietnam, and Australia.

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Dinnissen strengthens Pacific presence with new branch in New Zealand

Dinnissen Process Technology has opened its latest branch, Dinnissen Pacific, to enhance its service to customers in New Zealand and Australia.

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Ukraine in diplomatic push with Turkey, India, and Egypt to unblock Black Sea grain trade

EFSA’s 25th anniversary conference to chart Europe’s future food safety agenda

SoleChem strengthens feed sector supply chain Global chemical distributor

dsm-firmenich ends estimated emissions in feed with direct farm data integration

Palm oil market caught between biodiesel mandates and climate risks

Energy efficiency in the feed industry: Sustainable and low-cost production strategies-3

Expander feed technology in ruminant nutrition

Patented Sprayfo Ultimo strengthens innovation in calf nutrition through its technology

The future of poultry nutrition lies in supporting health

Türkiye’s pet food sector emerging as a global gamechanger

Turkish feed industry makes a bold move into Africa: First strategic target to be Cape Town

The Turkish milling industry is definitely in the right direction!

Hidden threats in the henhouse – how controlling endotoxins keeps breeders productive

The Bosphorus is the Hormuz of global agri-commodities

Global milling and feed tech titans converge at 11th IDMA Istanbul

Global animal nutrition industry between risks and opportunities in 2026

Eliminating the hidden fire and explosion hazards in feed mills and silos

Managing explosion risks in feed mills: Prevention, protection and isolation

DUST EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY IN FEED FACILITIES

The new geopolitics of grain: Food security from the Black Sea to the world

BLOG

Articles in Aquafeed Tag

Global fishmeal and fish oil supply drops to 10-year low as El Niño disrupts marine ingredients

Digitalizing color measurement across the aquaculture value chain

Skretting adds Italy, Vietnam and Australia to ASC-certified feed portfolio

Dinnissen strengthens Pacific presence with new branch in New Zealand