Genencor launches new enzyme for ethanol production
SPEZYME® RSL improves liquefaction, reducing production costs and increasing ethanol yield
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Genencor welcomes biofuel guidelines
The European Commission has made a decision on guidelines on biofuel sustainability and certification
CAHE 2010, China animal husbandry & feed industry expo. Beijing, China.
2010 China Animal Husbandry and Feed Industry Expo (CAHE) was held on May 16th--18th in Beijing
United Kingdom - Roast pork is riding high
On an annual basis, fresh and frozen pork is up 3.1% while shoulder roasting joints are up 40% and loin roasting joints are up 11.7%.
Russia/Brazil - The forthcoming Rosselkhoznadzor inspection of Brazilian meat processing plants
In the course of the inspection of Brazilian meat processing plants, which was carried out by the Rosselkhoznadzor specialists in April 2010, it was found out that most Brazilian plants that used to export their products to Russia, do not fulfill veterinary-sanitary norms and requirements.
Canada - Tail-end of hog transition funds to be distributed
Funds left over from the federal government's hog farm transition program (HFTP) are now on their way to at least some of the producers who didn't make the cut during the program's fourth tender.
Belgium - The average Belgian bought 32.1 kg of fresh meat in 2009
The average Belgian bought 32.1 kg of fresh meat in 2009. That is a decline of 500 g compared to the previous year.
New appointments for UK pig and poultry sectors
Two new appointments have been made by Pfizer Animal Health for the pig and poultry industries — Ifor Phillips becoming one of two key account managers for the pig industry and James Porritt the UK poultry manager.
Canada - Pork product exports expected to decline
The amount of pork products exported from Canada is expected to decline come calendar year 2011.
FAO - International prices of agricultural commodities drop
International prices of key food staples have dropped during the first five months of 2010 according to the latest edition of FAO's biannual Food Outlook report.
Despite recent drops in international food prices, the cost of the average food basket is 69 percent higher than six years ago.
Kiotechagil takes action to support Bactacid growth
Kiotechagil, the international supplier of natural high performance feed additives, has seen a significant increase in sales of its acid promoting Bactacid product in new markets where there are large pig populations.
USA - USDA funding to rehabilitate farmland damaged by disasters
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Emergency Conservation Program funds are being made available to farmers and ranchers in 14 states to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters in 2010.
Great potential perceptible at the AgroFarm exhibition in Moscow - 8,430 visitors - 222 exhibitors from 19 countries
AgroFarm, the international exhibition for animal husbandry and breeding, is continuing its very dynamic development. This was the conclusion drawn by the organisers, DLG International GmbH, a subsidiary of the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – German Agricultural Society), and the Agricultural Sector of AREC (Moscow).
The board of directors of Cherkizovo Group OJSC has approved the acquisition of two greenfield pork complexes in penza and lipetsk regions
OJSC Cherkizovo Group one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, today announces approval by the Board of Directors of the acquisition of two greenfield pork farms located in the Penza and Lipetsk regions of Central Russia.
India - Anantapur: Pig-rearing brings handsome returns
Rural Development Trust (RDT) an NGO founded by late Father Vicenç Ferrer, has come out with the piggery scheme to help supplement their meagre daily income.
Cargill Innovation Center Slated for Downtown Wichita
Cargill's U.S. meat business, headquartered in Wichita, plans to invest $14.7 million to create a new facility with research, development, culinary, laboratory, pilot plant and distribution capabilities on Wichita Street, between 1st and 2nd streets, in downtown.