Ajay Bhoyar is the Global Poultry Marketing Manager for Novus International and I got to chat with him during last week’s International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Enzymes were at the forefront of the Novus experience when you walked through their booth on the expo floor. Ajay talked about the importance of their presence at the event and … Read More
Expanding Markets for Arm & Hammer
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition had exciting news to share with attendees of the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). As of Jan. 2, their parent company, Church & Dwight, purchased Vi-COR. Arm & Hammer has been a leader in dairy nutrition, but wanted to expand their products to include other species. Vi-COR manufactures yeast-based feed ingredients for a … Read More
Enzyme Research at Novus
During the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Dr. Jeffery Escobar, who heads up the physiology research at Novus International, headlined the Novus Forum on the protease enzyme. “Protease is an enzyme that creates proteins. It will take protein into either peptides or amino acids and is ultimately what the animals are going to use for growth and to … Read More
AFIA Sets Stage for Future of FSMA at 2015 IPPE
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted a full-day Phase I “Food Safety Modernization Act – Building a Foundation for Compliance” seminar at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Phase I—out of a three phase program—is designed to educate and update feed and pet food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on the various components of the new law. Nearly 120 … Read More
IPPE Breaks Attendance Record
Our coverage of the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) wraps up today and a special thank you goes out to our sponsor Novus International for making it possible. Nearly all the photos have been uploaded and you can see audio posted throughout the coming week on here and AgWired.com. Here are a few stats from this year’s event … Read More
Novus Strives for Solutions, Service & Sustainability
Novus International’s CEO, Francois Fraudeau, has been in the drivers seat about a year now and I caught up with him in their booth at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, GA. Looking into the future, Francois hit on some very important strategic goals for the company. “The strategy for Novus will be to keep investing in … Read More
Poultry Industry Supports TPA
As U-S trade representative Michael Froman appeared before congressional committees this week to stress the need for the president to be granted Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), poultry producers were talking trade issues in Atlanta at the IPPE. USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) President Jim Sumner says TPA is critical to getting major trade agreements with Asia and Europe … Read More
Sustainable Nutrition Solutions from Novus
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is well underway and the Novus International team was out in full force to share key elements in their sustainable nutrition solutions for the animal protein industry. I spoke with Ed Galo, Managing Director for Novus in North America, and he said that beyond presenting their sustainable nutrition solutions to customers they were … Read More
USPOULTRY Lamplighter Award Winners
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Award to three individuals at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo. The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry. This year’s honorees are: James Adams, Wenger Feeds Jay Houchin, Farbest Farms Dr. Greg … Read More
USPOULTRY Presents 2015 Industry Awards
John Starkey, president of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), was named the Association’s Workhorse of the Year during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most esteemed honor is given annually in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and poultry industry. Starkey was “collared” with … Read More