Animal Feed
Competition clearance for ForFarmers expansion in Poland
Dutch co-operative feed manufacturer ForFarmers has received clearance from the Polish competition authority for its proposed acquisition of the Piast Pasze feed business in Poland. ForFarmers first announced the acquisition earlier...
Harbro opens its graduate training scheme
Feed manufacturer Harbro has opened its third annual graduate development scheme for applications and expects to enrol at least three candidates. The Harbro Graduate Development Scheme (HGDS) aims to expose recruits to the whole...
Cranswick acquires Elsham Linc pig farming business
Integrated pig producer and processor Cranswick has raised its pork self-sufficiency to 50% though the purchase of the North Lincolnshire pig farming business Elsham Linc. It has also reported half year increases on profitability and...
Weather affects maize silage quality and consistency
Early analysis of 2023 maize silage samples show lower energy levels than in previous seasons, so the forages will need careful supplementation. Averaging the first 750 forages tested by Trouw Nutrition GB’s Ashbourne laboratory...
ForFarmers profit up in Q3
A third quarter trading update from European feed manufacturer ForFarmers reveals a higher profit despite lower revenues and volumes produced in comparison to Q3 2022. Consolidated Group results, including UK operations, for the July...
Greater role for former foodstuff feeds in Europe
The European Former Foodstuff Processors’ Association (EFFPA), the umbrella body for national former foodstuff processor bodies such as the UKFFPA, has marked its 10th anniversary. A conference to mark the milestone in Brussels last...
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