Animal Feed
Further digital livestock investment for BASF
German multinational BASF has made its second investment in precision livestock systems this month through its BASF Venture Capital arm. The latest purchase is a stake in the Chinese agri-tech company SmartAHC which specialises in artificial intelligence for the pig...
Petfood business manager for Trouw
Trouw Nutrition International has appointed a new business development manager in Europe. Jan Soumar has joined Trouw Nutrition’s Pet Team Europe as pet regional business development manager for Western and Central Eastern Europe. Mr Soumar joined the company in 2003...
Technical strength for Cargill’s pig team
Cargill’s UK pig team has a new member, Jason Evans. Mr Evans joins the team as technical sales manager, bringing 30 years of experience in the UK pig production industry to his new post. Mr Evans spent 20 years managing pig units for Midland Pig Producers before...
New look for FEFAC
FEFAC has launched a new website and logo which it says will make access to information about the European compound feed and premixtures industry easier. The new logo depicts the connection of the feed industry to rural Europe, showing that compound feed and...
Former Dreyfus executive for Carr’s board
Kristen Eshak Weldon is to join the Carr’s Group board as an independent non-executive director from October 1st 2020. The Carlisle-based company says her extensive strategic experience in creating and appraising investment opportunities, added to her knowledge of...
FEFAC Congress for September
The European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (Fefac) is to hold its annual Congress this year at the Queen Elisabeth Centre Hall in Antwerp on September 24th and 25th 2020. It had been postponed from its traditional June slot due to coronavirus. The...