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BRF negotiating with Kuwaiti food company Americana Group

BRF has confirmed it isnegotiating a strategic collaboration with the Americana Group, a foodmanufacturer and restaurant franchise manager active in the Middle East andAsia. The leading Brazilian poultry company sent a document to the BrazilianSecurities and Exchange Commission December 23 stating that it is negotiatingwith the Kuwaiti company.

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Cargill Provimi team grows in Europe

Cargill Provimi recently added newtalent to its sales and technology teams. Four new positions have been createdto further develop the Provimi business.

Kemin lab in Singapore is recertified under ISO17025 standards

The Kemin Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)laboratory in Singapore has been recertified under the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC) 17025 standard. Granted by the Singapore Accreditation Council-SingaporeLaboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-SINGLAS), the standard recognizes thelaboratory’s competence and ability to produce consistent and valid results inthe fields of chemical and biological testing.

Vice president of Diamond V to chair FAO Feed Consortium Steering Committee

MikeGoble, vice president and chief operating officer of Diamond V, has beenselected to chair the Feed Consortium Steering Committee of the United NationsFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Diamond V is the world’s leadingsupplier of nutritional fermentation products used to optimize digestivefunction and nutrition key to animal and aqua health.

Mike Goble, vice president and chief operating officer of Diamond V, has been selected to chair the Feed Consortium Steering Committee of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Changes in the sales organization of Haarslev Industries

Atthe end of January 2014, Tissa Fernandowill end his long career with Flo-Dry and Haarslev Industries. Fernandostarted his career at the New Zealand Meat Research Institute “MIRINZ,” wherehe was responsible for leading major projects in the rendering area.

Henning Haugaard, left, and Tony Johnson are assuming new roles within the sales organization of Haarslev Industries.

Beware of cold temperatures affecting feed intake and layer performance

Withcold weather conditions threatening to inhibit the ability of free range hensto self-regulate their body temperature, nutritional experts at ABN warn thatfeed programs may need to be revised to take into consideration the hen’sadditional energy requirement in winter.

Renewable Energy Group intends to acquire Syntroleum

TheIowa-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REGI) plans to acquire Syntroleum, anOklahoma-based energy company, pending shareholder approval. Syntroleum is a-50percent partner with Tyson Foods in a large diesel fuel production plant inLouisiana.

Novus International launches customized version of its global corporate website

Novuson December 9 launched a tailored version of its website that will cater to thespecific needs of customers in local markets. The website includes localizedversions for Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Middle East.

Cesar Vazquez joins Adisseo as commercial director for Mexico

CesarVasquez recently joined Adisseo as the commercial director for Mexico. Vasquezwill be responsible for managing and leading Adisseo sales and marketingactivities.

Cesar Vasquez has joined Adisseo as the commercial director for Mexico.

USPOULTRY issues statement on Final Guidance 213 and Veterinary Feed Directive

The U.S. Food andDrug Administration (FDA) on December 11 published its Final Guidance 213 andproposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule. Final Guidance 213 implements aplan to phase out the subtherapeutic use of medically important antibiotics infood producing animals over a three year period.

US poultry producers announce strong support for ‘Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act’

TheNational Turkey Federation and National Chicken Council, with a coalition ofpoultry and livestock groups, announced their support for the “Corn EthanolMandate Elimination Act” which was introduced December 12 by Senators DianeFeinstein, D-Calif., Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and Kay Hagan, D-NC. In acoalition letter urging each member of the U.S. Senate to commit support ascosponsors, the bipartisan legislation was hailed as a simple, effectivesolution to the problems caused by corn diverted to ethanol, driving up feedcosts and consumer prices for meat.

House ag committee chair seeks to extend farm bill through January

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is planning legislation toextend the most recent farm bill through April. The most current farm bill wasinitially passed in 2008.

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