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Sunshine after the storm ...

That’s the headline I’ve chosen for one of the events I attended at the end of February in India. While the event - a company’s 50th Golden Jubilee - was not directly connected to our milling industries, it demonstrates how we are all inter-connected in the work we do.

If true and BSE was thought to have reached India in such quantities then testing, surveillance and culling would have been the order of the day and public concern about the well-being of its most prized animal - the cow - would have been devastating.

Earlier, as a young man in my 20s, in 1971, and on my own, I had spent four months travelling the length and breadth of India enjoying its cultural differences along with the hospitality and warmth of its people.

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All milling sectors, while unlike eachother, are all about providing the essential components used in our food supply chain.

Not only that but they are inter-dependent and when something goes wrong in one area of food production it has an impact on other parts of the food chain.

My visit to India was not an essential one, but it was one that I felt represented the outcome of work I had done some 20 years ago and how that had impacted not only this one company, but a country’s livestock industry and possibly the supply chains in a number of trading partner countries.

Can you imagine India without its beloved cows roaming the streets freely and being treated as the Gods they are believed to be? I can and I did in 2004 when I was confronted when attending a feed conference in Pune by the then Executive Director of the India Gelatine and Chemicals Limited company who was distraught to say the least. He explained to me that India was believed to have imported large quantities of BSEcontaminated meat and bone meal throughout the BSE crisis. The implication was obvious.

World Flour Day - World Earth Day

In Pune in 2004 I could not turn away from the vision I had and the finality that might occur in the livestock sector without doing my best to help.

To cut a long story short, on my return to the UK I was able to track down the records of meat and bonemeal exports and began the arduous task of questioning them. It turned out they were incorrect and did not involve any exports to India whatsoever.

Today the Indian gelatine industry is in good health. It’s a global supplier of products that make up many of our essential health, food and now feed additive products based on dairy industry by-products.

My trip this February was more of a pilgrimage for me; to bring back not only good memories but to demonstrate that there are challenges in life we must take up and try to conquer no matter how bleak the prospect appears.

Today, the India Gelatine and Chemicals Limited company is in good health and so too is its industry. The sunny day on which we celebrated its 50th anniversary together is I believe a precursor of even better times ahead for India and its livestock industries.

Our congratulations to Mr Viren Mirani and all his staff at IGCL in Vapi.

Within a four-week period we will have celebrated World Flour Day (on March 20), World Water Day (on March 22) and World Earth Day (on April 22).

In my view these three dedicated name days are significant to our global food production systems and to all those involved - but in particular to those who work in the milling industries - in bringing foodstuffs to a world of 8.2 billion inhabitants.

And right before World Earth Day this month, which we celebrate in this edition by asking a selection of milling industry leaders to comment on the meaning it has for them, we have the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) hosting its 127th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, United States (from April 17-21, 2023).

This is proving to be a very important time in the annual calendar for our food producing industries and an ideal time when we can focus public and government attention on what really matters to a world desperate to protect itself from climate change, overcome wars and disputes and develop economies that allow all of us the ability to purchases sufficient food at prices we can afford. That delivers the nutrition we and our children need and which ensures not only good health but proper physical and mental development.

Let’s celebrate these three name days by reminding those around us that we must protect these resources if we are to support a growing the world’s population beyond the projected 9.5 billion people who will be on the planet in 2050.

It is too early to carry a report on the outcome of activities around World Flour Day 2023 in this edition, as we were preparing for publication before activities had completed and outcomes announced. We will review the results of these activities in our next edition.

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Welcome to the fourth edition of Milling and Grain magazine and a big hello from the Global Miller column. You best stick around because we have a lot to cover in this edition with lots of interesting information and news. Spring should be well on its way now in the Northern hemisphere and something I found interesting about this month is the etymology of April. It derives from the Latin word aperio, which means ‘to open [bud]’, as its when plants begin to grow and bloom.

Interview with Emilie Fontaine, Jefo

Vice President of Brand & Products at JEFO, Emilie Fontaine, speaks to Milling and Grain magazine about the company's new, development at this year's 2023 IPPE Exhibition, which was held over three-days in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from January 24-26, 2023.

Emilie tells us Jefo is currently celebrating 40 years in business, and have invested US$40 million in their new Jefo Matrix Technology Production plant, which will finish construction in April 2023, and is expected to begin full commercial operation by the end of 2023/beginning of 2024. To view the interview, visit Milling and Grain’s home page and follow the MAGTv link.

IPPE 2023 - Interview with Glycon Santos, ICC

CEO of ICC, Glycol Santos, talks to Roger Gilbert, publisher of Milling and Grain magazine, about the many benefits of their yeast products, whilst at this year’s 2023 IPPE Exhibition which was held over three-days in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from January 24-26, 2023. ICC are a Brazilian company, who last year celebrated 30 years in business. It specialises in the production of yeast additives that come from the sugar cane ethanol fermentation industry. ICC regards this type of yeast additive as the best in the world, and for good reasons, not least their included nutritional benefits but also their disease resistance and control, gut health, and immunity. He says the knowledge and interest in the benefits of yeast additives is growing worldwide. The company is currently exporting to 70 countries. To view the interview, visit Milling and Grain’s home page and follow the MAGTv link.

It’s also Earth Day on April 22, a perfect month to celebrate this event. The theme this year for Earth Day is Invest in Our Planet featuring five programs: The Great Global Cleanup, Sustainable Fashion, Climate and Environmental Literacy, Canopy Project, Food and Environment, and the Global Earth Challenge. These programs help to ensure the planet continues to thrive and that people in developing countries receive the rights they deserve and aren’t taken advantage of by countries in power dumping their waste irresponsibly. Within our industry, we can help and show our support for Earth Day by sharing all the way that we act sustainably and ethically. Show the improvements we’ve made over the past year and continue to make improvements in the coming years.

Focusing a little on the UK, the taxes are still rising, and people are still struggling. The world is an economically difficult place to live in, no matter where you are. It’s only easy financially if you’re Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg. Despite the rise in taxes, the Government thinks that economy will grow by 2.5 percent and the inflation will fall 2.9 percent in the next two years. I can almost hear the crowds cheering. (Please note my sarcasm here, I don’t want anyone taking me too seriously now.)

For some interesting international news, BENEO provides the local rice farmers in Laos with farm machinery and Adisseo announces the completion of the acquisition of NorFeed. AFIA also awards Animix as the Premix and Ingredient Feed Facility of the Year while IFF introduces a new animal nutrition solution for piglets. It all sounds so exciting this month!

As for events around the globe, our team has been incredibly busy travelling to various places around the world to give you the latest pieces of information we can about some of the biggest event’s goings. We first stopped off in Kansas, USA for GEAPS 2023, meeting many lovely people there and then took off to Bangkok, Thailand for VIV Asia 2023. It was a very lucky time for our team there and we held some amazing conferences too at the event. Be sure to read our report for more information.

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information on novel processes enabling the generation of ingredients for manufacture of bread, cakes, confectionary, pasta and a plethora of applications for diverse types of breakfast cereals, beverages and the infant formula markets. We also consider papers on complete animal feed manufacture as a core topic. These usually require pre-grinding and milling/flaking of grain and cereals for terrestrial animal feeds such as for poultry, swine, ruminants and equine. Animal feed production can involve drying, milling, pelleting, steam and pressure conditioning, shaping and texturisation dependent on specific machinery. Processes such as extrusion, cooking and expansion are of paramount importance with much research being undertaken on engineering, both mechanical and electrical. Effective storing and preservation methods offer opportunities for papers.

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Axor launches new logo, taking the next step for the brand

AXOR Srl, an Italian company one of the leading in pasta manufacturing technologies, has announced the launch of its new logo, representing the next step for the brand. The new logo has been created to adapt the brand while rooted in its heritage, featuring a modern, elegant font and lines that reflect the company's next level of evolution.

In 2021, ALAPALA, one of the leaders in grain processing technologies became a majority shareholder of AXOR Srl. This acquisition has enabled AXOR to expand its capabilities, to have the opportunity to grow in global markets, as well as to provide integrated innovative solutions for the needs of its customers in the food processing industry. "We are thrilled to introduce our new logo, which represents the next level of our brand," says Görkem Alapala, CEO of ALAPALA Group. "With this new brand identity, we aim to showcase our evolution, modernity, and ambitious plans for the future. This is the next step in our journey and we're excited to share it with our customers and stakeholders."

The new logo is a modern and elegant representation of AXOR's transition towards a future-oriented approach. The minimalist design embodies the company's new ambition and its commitment to continue growing in

the market. Featuring the Italian flag with an aesthetic appearance emphasises that AXOR is an Italian company with the highest level of production quality, technology, know-how, and engineering. "At AXOR, we believe that it's important to stay ahead of the curve and embrace change," says Marco Mistroni, CEO of AXOR: "The new logo represents our propensity to change and our willingness to take bold steps to achieve our goals. We're ambitious for the future and this new brand identity reflects that."

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BENEO provides local rice farmers in Laos with farm machinery

BENEO's rice ingredients production site in Wijgmaal, Belgium, has changed the long-term working life of more than a hundred smallscale farmers in Laos, thanks to the provision of harvesting and threshing machinery. This investment reflects BENEO's commitment to its stakeholders throughout the entire supply chain and has enabled the business to strengthen its farm level partnerships even further.

As the primary economic activity in Laos, small-scale rice farming accounts for 70 percent of the total cultivated area and one-fifth of the total GDP. BENEO liaised with its longstanding partner IDP, the leading producer and supplier of rice in Laos, to find out how working conditions for local farmers could be improved. As a result, eight harvesting machines and four threshers were purchased to help ease workloads and improve field yields.

Whilst BENEO retains full ownership of the equipment, the farmers have been trained on how to use and maintain it to ensure the long-standing success of the project. The machines support 10 groups of 10 small-scale farmers. They help lighten the workload and speed up the harvesting process for them and their families by eradicating the need for hand cutting and manual threshing. With threshing now taking place directly on the field, this lowers the risk of loss caused by rainfall, as well as mould formation. As a result, the farmers can expect higher yields and better income. They can also earn additional money by renting out the machines to other farmers in the region, enabling many more families to benefit from BENEO's investment.

Roland Vanhoegaerden, Operations Managing Director for BENEO's rice ingredients comments, 'We value our long-term relationship with our farming and logistical partners in Laos. By liaising with IDP, we could quickly see where our investment would make the most impact. As a result of supporting our farmers with new equipment, more than 100 farming families have their everyday workloads eased. Also, by offering these economic resources to rice farmers we are helping to further work towards the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the success of this initiative, we intend to launch another project of this type in the coming year to support more rice farmers.'

Frédéric Jullien, CEO at IDP comments, “We are honoured that BENEO chose IDP to work with on this project. As a company, we are focused on assisting farmers to improve their work conditions, whilst maintaining rice quality. BENEO's contribution has shown its commitment to the sustainable development of the rice value chain here in Laos.”

Marel announces partnership with ADM to accelerate alternative protein innovation

The innovation partnership will enable the opening of a collaborative space to innovate plant-based and alternative protein products from concept to commercialisation, meeting the growing demand in the region and globally.

Marel, a leading global provider of advanced food processing solutions, announces a partnership with ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, to open a state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation centre. The anticipated opening is scheduled to occur in the second half of 2024.

The new facility, located in the heart of the Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands, will offer a unique space, including a pilot plant and laboratory, to further boost plant-based innovation, from concept to commercialisation. As one of the most reputable life sciences university’s worldwide and located at the heart of the Dutch food technology valley, Wageningen Campus provides the ideal location to foster future-forward food innovation.

With collaboration intended to be at the core of the customer centre, the joint venture partnership will invite food manufacturers to work alongside food scientists and extrusion and prepared foods experts to prototype, manufacture and market new plant-based and alternative protein products, as well as leverage pilot plant production with novel processing techniques.

'The taste and texture innovation centre will further strengthen our customer centricity in new, emerging market segments,' says Jesper Hjortshoj, President of Wenger (a subsidiary of Marel) and VP Business Development at Marel. 'The long-standing relationship between our companies is the foundation of this partnership and with our downstream processing capabilities, the centre will offer unique capabilities from raw ingredients to the final products.'

With applications ranging from meat alternatives and extensions, specialised nutrition, ready meals and snacks, the centre will offer a wide range of opportunities, including training and workshops, to deliver next generation solutions. Innovation and sustainability will be at the forefront throughout the collaborative conceptualisation and commercialisation processes, helping drive consumer adoption of new protein sources through exemplary sensory experiences and meet tomorrow's nutritional challenges, today.

'The creation of this innovation centre is another example of our continued investment in expanding our alternative protein innovation and investments in the talent and technologies that will help us meet the needs of our growing population,' says Allyson Fish, president of global plant and alternative proteins for ADM. 'Partnering with Marel is another important step as we advance protein innovation for the EMEA region and beyond. We're committed to meeting customer needs and powering continued profitable growth as we live our purpose by supporting a secure and sustainable global food system,' continued Fish.

Increased investment in alternative protein capabilities

This strategic partnership and intended taste and texture innovation centre follows Marel's increased investment in alternative protein capabilities. In 2022, Marel successfully acquired Wenger, the global leader in extrusion cooking solutions for plant-based protein food, pet food and aquatic feed. This platform investment provided Marel the opportunity to expand into new markets, where Wenger's industry-leading technologies and process expertise have created a strong business foundation for nearly 90 years. The addition of Wenger created a new segment in Marel's business model entitled Plant, Pet, and Feed.

To support the rapidly growing plant-based food market, Marel and Wenger together offer complementary technologies and product portfolios that strengthen the value proposition with line solutions for processors of plant-based protein. Wenger's industry-leading extrusion and dryer technologies are a strong anchor point in the value chain that creates proper texture, moisture content, and mouth feel that closely resembles whole muscle structure from plant proteins. Marel's extensive product portfolio, such as weighing, sorting, inspection, lowpressure forming, and thermal treatment, can be added upstream and downstream of the Wenger extruder to establish a complete end-to-end processing solution, ensuring that tasty, high-nutrition products are processed in a safe and sustainable way.

At the new taste and texture centre, Wenger extrusion and drying systems will form the core of the research and development chain, with complimentary Marel equipment employed to allow food manufacturers to develop and test new and enhanced food ideas through the complete process of raw ingredients to final product.

IFF introduces new animal nutrition solution for piglets

Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, a business unit of IFF, has announced the launch of Axtra PRIME, an optimised enzyme blend designed to address key challenges in piglet production. Now available in the U.S., this highly effective feed solution improves nutrient digestion, enhances gut health, and delivers measurable performance results.

Targeted nutrition from an early age is essential for successful swine production, but several issues can disrupt feed strategies and adversely affect performance during this critical time. Stress during weaning can reduce feed intake and increase susceptibility to diarrhoea. At the same time, diet changes and use of cheaper ingredients often introduce more variability and higher fibre into the diet. This can negatively impact nutrient digestibility and animal performance.

'Axtra PRIME is specifically formulated to mitigate these risks by targeting key digestibility challenges,' says Madhukar Kulkarni, global segment manager, swine, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, IFF. 'By improving nutrient digestion and feed utilisation, it helps to create a favourable nutribiotic state in the gut of the piglet, thereby minimising susceptibility to disturbances in

the gut and maximising overall performance.'

Axtra PRIME - a combination of xylanase, beta-glucanase, alphaamylase and protease enzymes - has been shown to consistently support healthier and faster piglet growth across different diet types. A growing number of studies [1], [2] highlight the significant potential benefits of supplementing various feed formulations with this optimised enzyme blend – both in terms of piglet growth performance and producers' profitability.

[1] Ester Vinyeta and others (2023). The effect of a multi-enzyme containing xylanase, β-glucanase, protease and amylase added to a high-fibre corn-based complex diet containing by-products, in comparison to a conventional commercial diet, on the growth performance of weaned pigs.

[2] Ester Vinyeta and others (2023). The effect of a multi-enzyme containing xylanase, β-glucanase, protease and amylase added to a high-fibre wheat-barley-rye based diet containing by-products, on the growth performance of weaned pigs.

Evonik expands production capacity for DL-methionine in Singapore

Evonik is expanding its capacity to produce MetAMINO® (DLmethionine) on Jurong Island, Singapore, by 40,000 metric tons to around 340,000 metric tons per year. The high double-digit million euro investment in this further technological development is to reach target capacity by the third quarter of 2024. The planned process optimisation measures will improve the carbon footprint of MetAMINO® produced in Singapore by six percent.

"Increasing capacity for MetAMINO® production in Singapore is another important step in the consistent implementation of our global methionine asset strategy, further improving supply security for our customers in Asia," says Dr Gaetano Blanda, head of Animal Nutrition business line. "In the face of fragile supply chains, our strategy of producing MetAMINO® in three different regions of the world has proven its value to our customers."

At the core of the methionine strategy are the three production hubs in Singapore, Mobile (Alabama, USA) and Antwerp (Belgium).

All three of Evonik's world-scale plants are based on best-in-class technologies and are designed to grow with the expanding global market through modular expansions.

Evonik's methionine plants in Singapore, which came on stream in 2014 and 2019, were already the largest production complex for DLmethionine in the world, with an annual capacity of around 300,000 metric tons of MetAMINO®.

"The additional capacity of 40,000 metric tons is primarily intended to accompany the growth of our customers in Asia and continue to offer the highest product quality and security of supply – now even more sustainably," says Noel Kim, head of Region Asia for Evonik Animal Nutrition.

The company has succeeded in maintaining its technology and cost leadership in DL-methionine for decades by continuously optimising its processes and equipment. "We are

particularly proud of the highly innovative new processes that are now being implemented in Singapore", says Dr Jan-Olaf Barth, head of Evonik's Essential Nutrition product line. "For example, we are taking another major step toward process efficiency and reducing our carbon footprint by implementing an electrolysis unit for green hydrogen supply and various energy integration measures."

These technological adjustments are an important building block in the sustainability strategy of the Nutrition & Care division. The carbon footprint of the additional volume will be reduced by 50 percent thanks to process improvement measures. This reduces the carbon footprint of the entire MetAMINO® production in Singapore by six percent.

In the United States, a new plant for methyl mercaptan production is currently being built at the methionine hub in Mobile, further strengthening Evonik's ability to offer reliable and cost-optimised supply and reducing the carbon footprint of DL-methionine from this site by about seven percent. Having a fully integrated 'Verbund' means Evonik will be able to produce all the necessary precursors for DL-methionine on site in 2024, as it already does at its other hubs. Additionally, in 2022, Evonik further developed and expanded the production facility for MMP (methylmercapto-propionaldehyde) in Wesseling (Germany), reinforcing the European methionine hub in Antwerp (Belgium).

Methionine is used in livestock production to feed animals healthily, efficiently, and sustainably. With its science-based approach, the Animal Nutrition business line develops products, services and system solutions that help supply a growing world population with healthy, highquality and affordable animal protein. Animal Nutrition is part of Evonik's Nutrition & Care Division and makes a major contribution to the profitable growth of Nutrition & Care through its self-financing power.

Messrs. Woodhouse & Mitchell Ltd. Engineers and Millwrights of Brighouse

by Mildred Cookson, The Mills Archive, UK

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any of the articles on roller mills I have written over the past years have included layouts of the mill, sometimes with a brief mention of their motive power. An article in The Miller of 6 December 1909 provided some interesting background to one of the companies that built some of the engines that drove mills of that time. Representatives of that journal enjoyed a trip across the Pennines to Brighouse near Halifax in Yorkshire. They visited the works of Woodhouse and Mitchell and published their impressions. The firm started out in 1867 when four clever and enterprising employees of an engine building company decided to set up on their own account. Their names were: Joseph Wood, John Baldwin, Samuel Mitchell, and Richard Woodhouse. They secured a small workshop at Brighouse, hiring

power from their next-door neighbours, and started out on what was going to prove to be a successful career as engine builders. Richard Woodhouse was the owner of the firm at the time of the article in 1909. He was a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, and of the society of Arts as well as a Justice of the Peace for Brighouse and Churchwarden of St. James’ Church. He

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A corner of the erecting shop at the Clifton Bridge Works

had served 5 years in the office of Wm. McNaught, a wellknown Manchester consulting engineer, where he learned much by working in several departments of this large and busy engine building & millwrighting works.

In contrast Joseph Wood was an old-fashioned millwright and took charge of this aspect of their work until his death in 1881. John Baldwin (nicknamed’ The Doctor’) superintended the erection and starting of engines. He retired in 1883 leaving Messrs. Woodhouse and Mitchell to continue the business. On the death of Samuel Mitchell in 1902 the firm became a limited company with Richard Woodhouse as governing director.

On the ground floor of the works, immediately behind the general offices, the erecting shops featured a 15-ton travelling electric crane to lift parts into place. The machine shop, running parallel to the erecting shops, was where the parts of the engines were turned, bored, fitted to gauge, and polished ready to assemble into the complete engine.

At the time of the visit, one engine under construction was a high and low-pressure tandem engine with surface condenser being prepared for a Scottish flour mill. Mr. Woodhouse believed in some cases it was possible, by compounding existing engines and fitting them with proper valves, to reduce coal consumption by more than half.

One of the products of the firm was their special air pump, noted both for good vacuum and for noiseless working. The firm also made gearing and pulleys of all sizes, including grooved fly wheels and pulleys for rope drives. They also built wheels of all sizes; those over 18ft diameter or 20 tons in weight were built up in sections for convenience of carriage and erection. Friction clutches were also another specialty.

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Next to the machine shop was the pattern makers department, which was fitted out with small band and circular saws, wood planning and other machines. The patterns themselves were stored in some of the upper rooms and were grouped and numbered systematically, so that any required pattern could be found at a moment’s notice.

Next to the pattern shop were the smithies, fitted out with forges of various sizes and a massive steam hammer of the firm’s own make. It was supplied with steam from a new boiler, the power in some cases carried by cables from a dynamo to various electrical motors in different parts of the works.

Across the street was the foundry, housed in what was once a cotton mill with the floors taken out to make a roomy foundry. Iron castings up to 12 tons each could be made and handled there. It was also equipped with two blast furnaces for iron, besides four smaller furnaces in the brass foundry, together with various drying ovens for dry sand moulds and cores. The firm also had their own stables accommodating horses over 17 hands.

To view the machines in action, the group also visited a large cotton mill nearby which had just installed a high- and lowpressure tandem cylinder with condenser and Corliss valves. Next-door was another factory with a pair of engines of the same pattern which the owners said had reduced the coal bill by £1,000 a year. A third factory was quite different; this had a pair

of ‘inverted’ vertical engines of the marine pattern. Various cotton mills were visited, as well as a silk mill.

The company was well known to flour millers all over the country and abroad, having built many engines, which were shipped, to Chile, the Cape, Durban, South America and India as well as other parts of the world. The journalists finished with a plea for mill owners of that day to let them know if they had a Woodhouse & Mitchell engine in their mill.

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The Future of the Bread Subsidy in Egypt

Egypt, one of the world's largest importers of wheat, announced that it will withdraw from a decades-old United Nations (UN) grain agreement by the end of June, Reuters reported on March 9th.

The country's given notice for withdrawal from the multinational Grains Trade Convention (GTC), which is concerned with enhancing market transparency to increase trade cooperation, comes amid disturbance in the grain market due to the negative repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

"This came without prior information. Several delegations within the IGC are surprised and sad about the decision," Arnaud Petit, executive director of the International Grains Council, which administers the treaty, told Reuters. He added that many of the treaty members would call on Egypt to reconsider its decision.

Egypt is to withdraw from the UN’s Grains Trade Convention after more than a year in arrears over the International Grains Council’s membership fee. For Egypt, that cost was GBP48,000 ($57,806) in the most recent fiscal year, said Arnaud Petit, executive director of the London-based council that administers the treaty, of which Egypt has been a member for nearly 30 years. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the country’s share of the global grain trade.

“We can understand that, for the time being, the [foreign currency crunch] has had a huge impact,” Mr. Petit told The National. “The cost of the exchange rate has really been a double burden for importing countries.”

Egypt's pound under renewed pressure as the dollar shortage persists

Egypt, one of the world’s largest wheat importers, has been deeply affected by the economic fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war. The Egyptian pound has been devalued three times over the past year and has lost nearly 50 percent of its value against the US dollar. Inflation is up nearly 32 percent year on year, primarily on soaring food prices.

Although Egypt was in arrears, it still had access to this information and faced no financial penalties, Mr. Petit said. Its vote was suspended on very limited decisions, such as the council's chairmanship.

Mr. Petit urged Egypt to look beyond the “short-term problem” of its foreign currency shortage “because market transparency is really the only way to avoid speculation and volatility in the global market”. The former advisor to the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Nader Nour-Eddin said that Egypt’s withdrawal from the United Nations Grains Trade Convention (GTC) agreement came as a result of the agreement’s inability to control the grain market.

Egypt had given notice that it would withdraw from GTC by the end of June, causing concern among some of the other signatories to the agreement.

Egypt signed the agreement, which represents the only international treaty covering the grain trade, since its inception in

by Dr Mahmoud Riyad, Secretary-General, Egyptian Milling Association, Egypt

1995, and has been a member of the council that governs it since 1949. This February, it submitted a request to withdraw from the deal effective June 30.

Nour-Eddin explained that Egypt signed the convention in 1995 with the confidence of this agreement to control the grain market, as Egypt is one of the most important importers of grains in the world – especially wheat and corn.

In the past year, he noted that Egypt has suffered from the RussianUkrainian crisis, which brought on a significant rise in grain prices –the global price of wheat doubled to record currently about US$520 per tonne.

He said that the treaty was not able to intervene with the producing countries to control the rise in prices or stand by the importing countries, especially poor African countries which depend on grain imports to a large extent.

Egypt’s withdrawal from the agreement was a result of the agreement's failure to achieve the interests of both grain producers and importers at the same time.

“What we witnessed recently is that it is achieving the interest of producers only,” he lamented.

Nour-Eddin added that the US has tended to increase the price of wheat to unprecedented levels, taking advantage of the global war crisis, without any significant interference from the agreement to address the harm of this move on importing countries.

Egypt bore the cost of paying for the subscription to this UN agreement worth several million dollars annually without benefiting from obtaining grain at reasonable prices, he said.

Nour-Eddin added that the agreement was also absent in previous crises, including in 2010 when grain was used in the production of biofuels, which led to an increase in global prices and greatly impacted importing countries such as including Egypt – and in 2008, when world prices increased without any effective input from the GTC.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the decision was taken after an evaluation carried out by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, which concluded that Egypt’s membership in GTC does not have any value.

No final decision made on grain treaty exit, says El Moselhy.

To leave or not to leave?

Egypt could rethink its decision to exit from the UN grain treaty after receiving several letters from the Grain Trade Convention calling on the government to remain a member, Supply Minister Ali El Moselhy said. Officials said earlier this month that Egypt plans to withdraw from the treaty at the end of June because the government doesn’t see any benefits of paying almost USD 58k in annual membership fees.

It’s not looking too good: “We think that our membership of such organizations is of no use as new technology made it much easier for us to get all the information we need about grain and wheat

markets,” El Moselhy said, pointing to the convention’s failure to provide aid during the spike in food prices last year triggered by the war in Ukraine.

Egypt wants to open the door to more USD-less trade: As Egypt prepares to swap the greenback for the RUB to trade with Russia; it is now looking at making similar arrangements with China and India. “Egypt is currently studying exchanging trade with China and India in local currencies in the same way we are working to adopt the RUB and the EGP,” Supply Minister Ali El Moselhy said over the weekend.

Move to the RUB “moving well”: “Cooperation between Egypt and Russia in local currencies is now open and receives support from all, but it needs a link between the Central Bank of Egypt and the Russian Federal Bank, and it is technically moving well,” the minister said. The Russian central bank earlier this year approved the EGP as a trade currency, opening the door to the two countries cutting out the USD in bilateral trade. The countries are also exploring swapping goods, allowing Egypt to import Russian wheat in return for exporting oranges, he said.

Adisseo announces the completion of the acquisition of Nor-Feed

The Adisseo Group announces that it has completed the acquisition of Nor-Feed, a French group that designs, produces and markets plant-based specialty ingredients and plant extracts for animal nutrition.

This acquisition is part of the Adisseo Group's strategy to become one of the world leaders in specialty ingredients for animal nutrition.

Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO of Adisseo, "We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of the Nor-Feed Group, and on behalf of Adisseo, we warmly welcome all its employees.

“This investment is a key step in our strategy to develop specialty ingredients, in particular through unique and differentiating technologies and natural and sustainable solutions for our customers. Adisseo is positioned in an emerging market, growing at nearly 10 percent per year."

Olivier Clech, co-CEO of Nor-feed, "The botanical additives for animal

nutrition that Nor-Feed has developed are safe, effective and manufactured in France in a structured CSR framework. The demand is strong, and our average annual growth of more than 20 percent since the creation of the company is an illustration of this.”

The entire Nor-Feed team is very committed to continuing this development.

The Nor-Feed project, created 20 years ago by Cécile and Pierre Chicoteau, is focused on the preventive role of nutritional strategies, using botanical extracts from agricultural co-products in animal nutrition and hygiene to limit the use of antibiotics, coccidiostats and pesticides.

Nor-Feed maintains its organisation and will continue to serve its customers directly, while benefiting from the services, support and expertise of the Adisseo Group to help achieve its objectives and implement the synergies identified.

Grain unloading technology selected for new West African hub port

Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity grain handling Siwertell ship unloader for a new port development, Bargny-Sendou, located near Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.

SMP has been established to undertake the development of the bulk facility, which will be the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in West Africa. The contractor made its analysis for selecting which dry bulk handling system to invest in based on three factors: unloading capacity; unloading efficiency; and environmental impact.

'SMP is a new customer but was aware of Bruks Siwertell's reputation for delivering world-class dry bulk material handling assets, which are efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly,' notes Bertil Andersson, Sales Manager, Bruks Siwertell.

'Grain is the third largest cargo that our machines handle, amounting to around 600 million metric tons every year, so we understand what it takes to ensure the quality of grain shipments and meet high-demand, high-capacity import requirements,' continues Mr Andersson.

'So far, we have been very impressed with Bruks Siwertell's work,' says Alexander Zalocosta, CFO, SMP. 'As well as being technical leaders in the dry bulk handling industry, the project team has been extremely personable throughout the process, showing keen attention to detail and professional rigour, which is second to none.

'Understanding that the success of any ship unloader will depend on the overall efficiency of the port's dry bulk material handling system, Bruks Siwertell's team has taken a hands-on approach to all

elements, not just the unloader. This has been extremely useful to us, particularly given how important the successful integration of all elements of the port's material handling system is,' adds Mr Zalocosta.

In addition to minimising any material degradation in grain handling, the low weight of Siwertell technology also ensures specific advantages to this new port development.

The Siwertell 640 M-type ship unloader will be installed on a jetty 1,500m from the shore, and so minimising infrastructure weight, reduces the cost of jetty construction.

Around ninety percent of Senegal's trade comes through its current Atlantic Ocean port, the Autonomous Port of Dakar. Growing import and export demands has outstripped the port's capacity and Senegal urgently needs to address this issue.

SMP are looking for the new port to improve environmental protection and act as a major hub for global trade, not only as a gateway to Senegal and its neighbouring countries, but as a hub for the wider West African region as well. Bargny-Sendou will have an initial capacity of 20 million metric tons and will handle 15 million metric tons of commodities in its first year of operation.

The totally enclosed unloader will have a continuous rated grain handling capacity of 1,200t/h, and ensure spillage-free operations with minimal dust emissions. It will be assembled on site under Bruks Siwertell supervision and is planned to commence operations in mid-2024.

The unloader is being financed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) and the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK), which only invests in environmentally sustainable enterprises.

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Saving the Rex Wailes Collection

by Nathanael Hodge, Rex Wailes Collection, Mills Archive, UK

When Rex Wailes died in 1986, he left behind him a lifetime’s worth of diaries, notebooks, correspondence files, boxes of photographs and rolls of architectural drawings, crammed full of information about mills and other engineering topics. He had stated in his will that the collection should all be passed to the National Monuments Record and the Science Museum, but in the event only a small amount of material was transferred. The rest seemed doomed to be consumed by mould and damp in the sheds at the bottom of Rex and Enid’s Garden. After some years, Enid began to throw the material away in preparation for the sale of the property. We owe the rescue of the collection to Alan Stoyel, who took it upon himself to salvage what he could – in his words: “I acted as an unofficial executor, and worked my way through all the sheds, salvaging whatever relevant material I could find. Unfortunately, much of the material was damp, quite a lot was actually sopping wet and full of mould and small animal life, and some had been attacked by mice. I took a series of car-loads of material to my home in Oxfordshire, cleaned what I could, and laid everything out to dry. Unfortunately, some relevant material I found in the sheds was too far gone even to be salvageable.”

Alan spent many hours drying, separating, cleaning and sorting the material, some of which then made its way to the Science Museum. When the Mills Archive was formed in 2002, Alan agreed with Rex’s family that this was the place Rex would have wanted his collection to go. Then in 2019, the Science Museum offered to pass those items it had been caring for over to the Mills Archive. At last the collection was together again. We now had over a hundred boxes of files, photos and crumpled papers, much of it shoved together in no discernible order, all in need of listing, sorting, cleaning, conserving, repackaging, cataloguing and digitising - separating the wheat from the chaff and make the gems of the collection easily accessible

A lot of the initial work was done by volunteer Guy Boocock, who made a painstakingly detailed spreadsheet listing of the entire collection, with details of contents, dates and related subjects and mill sites. Once this was compiled the themes covered by the collection could be discerned and the files assigned to categories. Now the items and folders themselves had to be rearranged into these categories and repackaged in archival boxes, as well all being numbered in pencil with reference codes to enable finding. Finally, the data from the spreadsheet was uploaded into our online catalogue. The lockdowns of 2020 delayed the process, but at last by the start of 2021 the catalogue was complete. Meanwhile volunteers had been going through and digitising individual photographs and uploading them. This work is still ongoing, but there are now around 6100 items that can be viewed on our website, https://catalogue.millsarchive.org

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IAOM PCQI Training

The IAOM Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI) Training will be offered on May 9-11 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States.

The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” This course, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), is the “standardised curriculum” recognised by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.”

Dr Jeff Gwirtz, JAG Services, will be the lead instructor for the course, which offers a focus on food safety programs in a milling environment.

Your company has made a significant investment in your food safety programs. Enhance your programs with this new IAOM PCQI training, offered for the first time in 2023.

To register for this training, go to the IAOM Online Store and select the PCQI Training item.

You may also apply for a course using the online form. Be sure to select the PCQI Training under the heading, IAOM Mill Training Courses.

Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications received without payment will be placed on a waiting list. Confirmation as a participant in each course will be sent upon receipt of payment. Please do not make travel plans that cannot be easily cancelled until you receive notice of confirmation or cancellation, which you will receive no later than four weeks prior to the course start date.

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Distance learning programme by UK Flour Millers

Each year UK Flour Millers – the trade association for the UK flour milling industry, runs seven modular courses to provide millers with an essential understanding and underpinning knowledge of the milling industry. The courses are studied by hundreds of students around the world and lead to the Advanced Certificate in Flour Milling.

The modules cover every aspect of flour milling: from wheat to flour; from milling to management. Each module is split up into ‘bite-size’ chunks, to help students learn.

The modules may be studied in any order and in any combination; students are not required to have any previous qualifications. Students are encouraged to study between 1 and 3 modules in their first year (approx. 12 hours minimum study time per module).

For each module, students receive the benefits a course textbook each written by trained millers; and will be allocated a tutor,

who will comment on their work during the year. The tutors are all experienced in the operation and management of flour mills, providing students with expert assistance in their training. The student’s workplace will need to appoint a mill mentor to support their learning which should help maximise the rewards of their study.

The 2023 exams begin on Tuesday 2 May at 09.30 am local times. The flour milling industry is a highly skilled and challenging industry, with training and education playing a vital role for employee development. It has recently developed a virtual flour mill which is now the hub of all its training resources.

For over 100 years UK Flour Millers has been responsible for industry training. Its world-renowned flour milling correspondence courses form a Distance Learning Programme structured into seven modules. This programme provides an overview of the industry and process and prepares students for examinations that lead to the Advanced and Intermediate certificates in Flour Milling.

Much work has also been done over the years on promoting practical milling skills, including a Craft Skills Certificate, Occupational Standards and Proficiency Qualifications. Recently, the focus has been more on the identification of suitable apprenticeship routes.

FOCUS Product April 2023

In every edition of Milling and Grain magazine, we dedicate this page to taking a look at the products that will save you both time and money in the food and feed milling process. Should you have a new product or service that you would like to feature on this page in a future edition of our magazine, be sure to contact us at editorial@ perendale.co.uk

Extruder Barrels by Extru-tech Extru-tech extruder barrels are already designed for broad production capabilities with maximum efficiency and minimal metal-to-metal wear. However, to further eliminate pathogens in the extruder barrel, extrutech advanced feature extruders utilize a modified barrel profile and increased steam injection into the barrel. Each extruder model can be equipped with multiple barrel length packages, each designed for the production of specific product types. Naturally, all extruder screws and liners continue to be constructed of high quality, wear-resistant stainless steel alloys that are subsequently polished, heattreated to required hardness specifications and then parallel ground to ensure proper fit between barrel components.

From unprecedented production capacities to exacting finished product quality, Extru-Tech Extrusion Cooking Systems have established the industry standards for performance and value. Extru-Tech’s Advanced Feature Extrusion systems were designed with two important criteria. The unit needed to be quick and easy to clean, and it needed to allow customers to control, reduce or eliminate contaminants in the system.

AIRFLOW II conveyor dryer by Wenger

The AIRFLOW II conveyor dryer has a controlled, balanced airflow for Uniform Product Drying, with horizontal and vertical dryers and 1-3 passes available. It comes with customisable controls, configuration, material and size, and technical assistance available 24 hours a day. The dryer is designed to scale for increased production needs, with heated airflow from both sides of the dryer, and minimises uneven drying across the bed, eliminating the need for air diverters.

PRINCIPAC by Statec Binder

The PRINCIPAC is a fully automatic high-performance bagging machine for open-mouth bags and, with up to 2000 bags per hour, it is one of the fastest in the world.

The PRINCIPAC is characterised by high performance and flexibility. Both pillow bags and gusset bags with a filling weight of 10 kg to 50 kg can be processed. The bags can be made of woven PP, PE and paper. This fully automatic open-mouth packaging machine is ideally suited for any type of free-flowing bulk material and with additional equipment such as a dustproof filling spout also for powdery products. Depending on customer requirements, the high-performance bagging machine can also be made entirely of stainless steel. Further options enable the PRINCIPAC to be optimally adapted to customer requirements.

Maize Grinder by Pingle

The maize grinder is developed on the basis of a hammer mill. For the integral maize kernels that have been moisture conditioned, this machine is able to finish dehulling, degerming and grinding operations in one step, and the processing efficiency is improved. Technically speaking, the power consumption for producing one tonnage of maize grit is reduced by 20-30 percent when compared with traditional machines, thereby significantly enhancing the economic returns.

With the help of this machine, a complete granule of maize is shattered into 4-6 fragments with a tidy appearance. The embryo breakage rate is less than 10 percent, and the hull is kept whole. This brings great convenience for the following separation of embryo, hull and grit. So, this maize grinder is highly recommended.

Oryem Coating System

The coating system in feed mills is an equipment that provides the desired coating with oil (fat), an enzyme or liquid methionine for granulated products that undergo pre-cooling and sieving. Feeding and dosing of oils, enzymes, etc is carried out in automatic mode.

With regard to capacity, it is designed with a single-shaft or two-shaft mixing screw, which undergoes special heat treatment and is covered with a special insulation material. This process of coating gives a noticeable result of adding oil, enzymes, etc., makes the granules harder, and smoothes the shell. It features automatic weighing, spray nozzles, a mixing screw from chrome material, and is covered with a special insulation material with easy maintenance and cleaning.

Rubber rolls

Zaccaria - Equilibrium, Performance, And Extreme

Improvement! This word has always been part of Zaccaria’s history on the manufacturing of rice milling equipment. In the last two years Zaccaria put a higher focus into its rubber factory, investing in equipment modernization, manufacturing process improvement and development of new rubber formulations, using special chemical compounds developed with an European multinational consultancy specialized in chemical and rubber products.

From the old rubber rolls, Zaccaria just kept the rubber colors to make reference on our consolidated markets. As these improvements reflect in a new era for the Zaccaria rubber rolls 10”x10” and 12”x10”, we’re stopping to commercialize the old ones named by the respective colors, and we’re starting to sell three new models: Rubber rolls Zaccaria Equilibrium, Rubber Rolls Zaccaria Performance, Rubber Rolls Zaccaria Extreme.

Rubber rolls Zaccaria Equilibrium

The rubber roll Zaccaria Equilibrium uses the same brown colour because it’s the substitute of the consecrated brown rubber rolls. The rubber roll Zaccaria Equilibrium has inside its composition more natural rubber so, it’s softer than the others which helps to preserve the rice integrity avoiding broken

grains and also, preserves one characteristic important for some rice millers, that is the reduced price with an equilibrated performance from beginning until the end of the husking rubber. Its production per pair is suitable for low capacity paddy huskers.

Rubber Rolls Zaccaria Performance

The rubber roll Zaccaria Performance is a new product developed to be an alternative for the customers who needs high production with reduced prices, giving the best cost-benefit ratio. This rubber roll has a good adaptability to different working conditions, so, it can be used on high capacity paddy huskers, and in low capacity paddy huskers. Its durability is around 40%-45% over the rubber roll Zaccaria Equilibrium. Compared to a car tire, it’s a “sport tire”!

Rubber Rolls Zaccaria Extreme

The rubber rolls Zaccaria Extreme uses only the color of our old beige rubber rolls. The formulation of the rubber roll Zaccaria Extreme is totally new, developed to attend the needs of the most rigorous customers. Due its longer durability, this rubber roll is indicated for high capacity paddy huskers, where its chemical characteristics are favored by the elevated working temperatures. Compared to a car tire, it’s a “race tire”!

Pulse rising Technology adaptations in the pulses in the industry

by Tinu Titus, Senior Product Manager for Pulses, Bühler Group

The demand for pulse-based products is rising all over the world. With a growth forecast of more than 21 percent for alternative proteins, it is one of the fastest growing markets in the food industry. As promising next-generation ingredients, pulses have great potential for responding to these trends. Beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas are very healthy and environmentally friendly. With more than 80 million tonnes produced globally every year, pulses are readily available and therefore are destined to play an even more prominent role in future food formulations. With the changing times and advancements in the development of pulses market, it is imperative that further research be carried out to discover more novel ways of utilising this highly versatile food ingredient.

Pulses are edible seeds from the legume family that are high in fiber and protein. The many varieties differ in size, shape, and composition. Traditionally pulses have been consumed whole, split or baked in nourishing dishes. Innovations in healthy

alternative foods have paved the way for more usage of pulses as an ingredient in many consumer foods. The most popular ones are ingredient products such as pulse flour and pulses protein concentrates/isolates, which are all increasing the popularity and demand for pulses. The newest trend is the use of pulse protein to produce meat and dairy alternatives. Pulses are now thought to be a superfood that can help to meet the challenge of feeding the world’s population in a sustainable way by 2050. In order to meet global food requirements, the processing of pulses is evolving and traditional cleaning and dehulling facilities are being modernised like never before. Let’s delve into the details of the technology adaptations and changes happening in the pulses industry.

The first step: Getting the pulses cleaned

Harvested pulses are generally cleaned by mechanical machines. Added value for end products has forced the industry to make its cleaning facilities more efficient, with minimum good product wastage and maximum impurity separation becoming the norm. Fabricated cleaning units with round screeners are

constantly being upgraded with multiple-stage specific cleaning facilities comprising pre- and fine cleaning along with destoner and gravity separator machines. We are also seeing consolidation in the industry towards higher capacities, mainly with the objective of optimised production costs and commercial viability.

Dehulling of pulses: a critical process step that defines the yield

Dehulling of pulses is also on the path to modernisation, with dust-free and well-designed processing facilities. Dehulling is at the very heart of milling and defines its yield. Conventional pulse dehulling systems, where the plant and machinery are fabricated on site or built with less precision, prove to be highly labor-intensive, with inefficient plant utilisation, unacceptable quality, and poor hygiene. All these contribute to low productivity and low profitability. Pulse dehulling facilities that offer more options for adjustments based on different raw materials and intelligent tracking of process are fast replacing the conventional process. The new developments ensure that the highest yield is maintained in the process and product information is tracked and monitored to allow the operator to make quick adjustments.

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and helps to transform the plant digitally. It also helps in maintaining the highest food safety standards.

New features, software solutions, and frequent upgrades help the SORTEX machine become a state-of-the-art piece of equipment in every plant. A new suite of algorithms and advanced learning techniques has been developed to take the ability to remove foreign matter and subtle defects to the next level while increasing the product yield. The all-new calibration and product tracking algorithms ensure that machine performance is consistently high.

Smart milling is the future

In line with Industry 4.0 standards, pulses mill can also control and observe machine performance from anywhere. Automation and intelligent features allow data capture and online monitoring of the process. These features help to make manpower-dependent processes like pulse dehulling much simpler and easier to carry out. Automation is critical when there is a need for higher capacity in processing facilities.

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The use of all types of pulse-based ingredients in food and feed offers great potential. Whether such ingredients are used solely or mixed with other cereal ingredients, the key will be to find the right proportions to satisfy local consumer preferences, especially in terms of taste. Healthy, sustainable, versatile, and convenient, pulses are the perfect answer to every food trend. When processed into functional ingredients, they can enrich the nutritional value of common foods like bread, pasta and snacks with fiber, protein, and several micronutrients. As there is always room for innovation and product development, the processing of pulses into ingredients will continue to prove highly important and is set to maintain the dynamism, variety, and excitement of the shopping experience for decades to come.

Alternative protein: the highest value driver

It is estimated that by 2050 an extra 265 million tonnes of protein will be needed to meet the demands of the world’s population. As such, finding new protein sources is essential. From pulses, soy and oilseed, to upcycling side-streams or newer ingredients like microalgae or insects, the market is exploring new ways to develop sustainable alternatives. More and more consumers are now demanding environmentally friendly products

such as meat and fish substitutes. With over 80 million tons produced globally, pulses are essential in ensuring sustainable protein security. Pioneering processing technology makes it possible to examine the potential of pulses as a sustainable protein source. Integrated processing solutions such as protein separation, extrusion, or texturing of protein-rich pulse flours into textured vegetable protein (TVP) products are making the pulse value chain even more lucrative. From bean to burger, the pulse journey is more exciting now than ever.

Bühler in the pulses industry

There are more than 20 varieties of pulses, and the processing requirements for all of them are diverse and complex. Bühler has been able to close the gap in the value chain by helping processors around the world to adopt hygienic, sustainable, and profitable methods of processing pulses. With an increasing number of consumers seeking more choices in healthy, convenient, and tasty food products, the future of pulses looks very promising. Bühler recognises the enormous value of pulses and has developed a broad portfolio of complete solutions in this segment, from processes such as cleaning, splitting, dehulling, and grinding to protein extraction and value-added finished products such as meat and dairy alternatives, snacks and pasta. Bühler now has more than 100 pulse processing facilities spread across the globe, where a variety of pulses is processed using the most advanced solutions.

With its three Food Application Centres in India, Switzerland, and North America specialising in pulses, Bühler supports its customers in developing the most suitable process for the profitable utilisation of pulses. In response to the growing demand for pulse protein extraction, our facilities in Switzerland will be expanded later this year to include a Protein Application Centre equipped with the latest technologies from us and our partners, enabling us to conduct customer trials for protein concentrates and protein isolates. This makes Bühler the go-to partner for catering to the demands of a rapidly growing food market. With the advent of these novel solutions, billions of people now rely on Bühler technologies to cover their basic needs for food and mobility every day. Basking in this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn one of our global challenges into a sustainable and expanding business.

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“A great number of usefull books”

From a small library to a world-leading collection

by Ron Cookson, The

When we set up the Mills Archive exactly 21 years ago, we began with a small library of key publications. Today we are the proud custodians of the world’s biggest collection of books and journals covering the history of milling, where two corners of the library can only show a small sample of the Trust's holdings.

The library is on the ground floor of a glorious 17th century house in the centre of Reading, only 30 minutes from Heathrow. Our reading rooms are attractive to visitors and provide a light and comfortable working environment for our volunteers and professional cataloguers.

This unique information resource for millers and the milling industry is freely available to the public, as well as those with a specific interest, and is complemented by our archive of several million historical records. A well-appointed reading room allows supervised access to records and special collections. It also provides visitors with opportunities to attend seminars and browse our exhibitions. Milling content ranges from old Dutch millwrighting books, such as the one Mildred is preparing for an exhibition, to the story of modern milling from Victorian times to the present day. Our range is global, incorporating 25 languages ranging from Catalan to Welsh and we are working to make much available through our website, which already attracts 10,000 visitors a month (see millsarchive.org). Not only do we collect and look

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after our history, but we also make it as widely accessible as possible. Our digital programme has already released more than 20,000 downloadable archival documents for use around the world. As we increase our focus on recent history, we are increasing the digital content in our library, already some 11 percent of our library catalogue content is digital.

Our interest in the history of milling, includes its many aspects, including changes in technology, the memories of millers and the stories of companies. But that is not all; we are keen to capture contemporary and older material on the wider issues such as food security, health and nutrition and economics and trade. We collect material on irrigation and drainage, transport, the design, location and construction of mills as well as the industry’s various raw materials and products.

Many individuals and companies have donated some 6,000 publications together with extended runs of mill-related journals. These start in 1873 with the launch of The Miller published in Liverpool, England and The Northwestern Miller, hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both weekly journals spanned 100 years and are survived by Milling and Grain, which recently celebrated its 130th birthday, having been born in 1891 as the journal Milling.

What are we aiming for?

Support from the modern milling industry and those with an interest in milling helps us to offer internships to a steady stream of young researchers. Internships of up to 3 months have enabled them to develop intriguing stories using our material. This last year, Jude, Hayden and Jake (pictured) have respectively

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created virtual exhibitions on sugar and slavery, the loss of millwrighting skills and (in collaboration with UK Flour Millers) women in milling.

We have unmatched insight into how two thousand years of cereal milling have fed the world, and the crucial role milling plays today, when globally more than 30 percent of all food is wasted and yet 840 million people suffer hunger.

We aim to set out and publicise how milling has transformed our way of life since the dawn of civilisation, how it has driven the development and growth of society and is now fundamental to progress and the improvement of health and nutrition. We will build the stories of the pioneers who changed the world, companies, visionaries and practical people, their struggles, challenges, and successes.

We focus on the contemporary relevance of mills depicting

the changes that have been made and their impact on humanity’s hopes for the years ahead. We bring together themes such as “better technology, better planet” and “feeding the world” designed to resonate with different sections of today's public. Each theme embraces a thread of narratives, developing aspects of milling history:

“No other single thread of development can be followed so continuously throughout history, nor any which bears so constant a cause and effect relation to every phase of our progress in civilization.”Stork and Teague's “Flour for Man’s Bread” (1952)

Mind the Gap!

By recording and publishing the work of the current generation and its predecessors we aim to ensure that the role of milling and all its contributors are understood, valued and recognised as integral to people’s histories and lives today. Our

stories of these hidden heroes demonstrate to the public and decision makers around the world that milling, one of the main engines of growth for society, still has a major contribution to make.

Are there books, catalogues or journals on your bookshelves that you no longer need? If so, please consider donating them to us. We have many gaps to fill in our collections, particularly from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Two recent donations show how you could help develop this resource for future generations. We were bequeathed a rare diary from the staff of the First World War hospital trains which ran from the front line to the Channel ports, and this came to life once we could unite it with a later gift of two plaques from those trains, signifying the support of UK Flour Millers for some of the carriages in those wartime mobile hospitals.

We need not only books on the milling process itself and those involved with it, but we are also keen to develop our holdings on the raw material and the finished product. Think “from field to fork”! A good example is the donation from Robert Morton. He gave us many items relating to Hovis and the careers of John Figgins Morton and his family. JF Morgan (1872-1958) was managing director of Hovis and his biography and papers are now safe and added to the developing story of milling history.

Today’s history

The first two decades of the 21st century have seen many important changes in milling and some that are short-lived and vanish. It is vital that you help us capture those fleeting moments as well ensure we fill in the story about the enduring successes. The more contemporary material you can donate (physical or digital) the better we can convince the public of today and tomorrow of the importance of mills, milling and millers.

by Arnaud Dubat, Business Development Director, KPM Analytics, USA

Grain milling and bread baking are two ancient crafts traced to the beginnings of documented history. Because of this, the relationship between millers and bakers spans thousands of years.

Despite this legacy, the relationship between millers and bakers has always been challenging. Historically, the miller has been the authority figure in the relationship. Millers can adjust flour formulations and meet the specifications needed by the baker, making them a gatekeeper of quality control.

However, millers are disadvantaged in this role by no fault of their own. Bakers quickly blame the flour when baked goods do not bake as they should. Then, the usual retort from the miller is to point to the flour specifications (protein, starch, ash, etc.) the baker had accepted. There is rarely a conversation on "why" or "how" the flour at its agreed specifications led to its result.

Quality is Not Achieved Only by Meeting Flour Specifications

The thinking among many bakers today is that “X” type of wheat will yield “Y” type of flour, and thus, that flour is best suited to produce “Z” type of product. When you consider the science of baking and its many nuances, there is much more involved in developing the "ideal" baked product than a balance of flour specifications. And even still, the “ideal” baked product for one baker may be very different from another.

While this way of thinking is difficult to change, the baker best knows their specific process, formula, and experience to produce products at their highest standards. If the baker can objectively create a link between product quality and flour performance –presuming all other aspects in their production process remain constant – they are in the best position to establish their flour

specifications. This, in turn, will help improve their relationship with their miller, leading to improved product consistency, reduced waste, and less frustration.

There’s Good News: Technology is Here to Help

Flour has several measurable properties influencing how it adapts to produce its baked product. The invention of the alveograph test over 100 years ago was the catalyst for more methods to analyse the complexities of flour and dough to determine its quality. As research and technology have advanced, more tools and techniques have emerged to help develop a clearer picture of flour quality between millers and bakers. In general, all flour analysis technologies generally fall into three core categories.

The first category of technologies is compositional analyzers, which provide quantitative analysis of what parameters are in the flour. These parameters include flour moisture, protein, ash content, and water absorption. There are a variety of compositional analysers – some offer specific parameter measurements, like ash furnaces to measure ash content. Many bakers have begun incorporating near-infrared (NIR) instruments to measure various flour parameters, typically in under one minute of analysis and using just a small flour sample size.

Rheological analyzers are in the following category and likely the most well-known out of the group. These technologies measure the physical properties of flour mixed with water. The alveograph test, mentioned earlier, falls into this analysis category, which analyses the viscoelastic properties of gluten in the dough. Additional rheological analysers also help characterise flours by simulating the baking process. For instance, the Mixolab

2 dough characteriser helps bakers measure the constraints a dough undergoes from mixing through baking, even providing expectations for product shelf life. This allows the baker to develop rheological "profiles" for each product, streamline baking tests, and more efficiently verify flour quality from their millers.

How millers & bakers can use technology to speak a common language of quality

Using a universal dough characterizer instrument (Mixolab 2), Wooden Bakery compares flour quality against their miller’s specifications, helping improve their relationship. (Photo credit: Wooden Bakery)

Similar processes exist for measuring the proofing properties of dough, such as with the Rheo F4 device.

Even if the flour has similar parameter counts and rheological properties from one delivery to the next, it can still exhibit different results on a process line. This is why the third category of flour analysers – functional analyzers – provides the final step of a comprehensive flour and dough quality control program. When brought into contact with certain solvents, these technologies measure hydration based on the increased swelling capacity of a flour's different polymers – glutenins, damaged starch, and pentosans. This is the basis behind the Solvent Retention Capacity (SRC) method – now automated with the help of devices such as the SRC-CHOPIN 2 device – which can help the baker anticipate the water absorption potential of flour.

How Bakeries are Taking Charge

Wooden Bakery's headquarters is in Lebanon, which has endured its challenges in recent years. And now, with the Russian/Ukraine conflict, two of the leading exporters of wheat to the region, Wooden Bakery continues to adapt its methods and keep its promise of top-quality products to its consumers.

A few years ago – before the current struggles impacting flour availability – Wooden Bakery used the Mixolab 2, a universal dough characteriser, to audit their miller's specification for flour quality.

It is not uncommon for a delivery of flour to arrive out-of-spec occasionally. However, there was a particular period when one of Wooden Bakery's millers frequently missed specifications. Over time, this began to take a toll on the company's productivity. At this point, the quality team at Wooden Bakery sat down with their miller and showed them how they could assess flour qualities for specific products with the dough characteriser. Since they were one of the miller's largest customers, they convinced them to invest in a dough characteriser. Given the volume of flour they purchase from them, the miller was able to pay for their

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As this table explains, it takes a combination of multiple analysis methods to completely assess flour quality, and thus, improve the communication between bakers and millers

system in a short time.

Now, the miller includes a datasheet of values from their instrument, which Wooden Bakery can use to audit against their analysis. Through this interaction, Wooden Bakery and their miller can speak a common "language" of quality, which has dramatically helped their relationship and productivity.

Now with their current wheat and flour market, Wooden Bakery uses the instrument less to audit flour deliveries and more to make in-process adjustments to their formulations. This helps the company ensure consistency even if highquality flour is not readily available.

Fortifying the Miller & Baker Relationship Stronger with Technology

It is always interesting for bakers to ask themselves, "who decides the quality parameters and specifications of my flour? Why these parameters and not others? Who decides the level of specifications and the acceptable tolerances?" and the most important one, "Why is my flour conforming to specifications, but still presenting issues online?”

The truth is many bakers need more equipment to test the incoming flour. Many of these technologies have been around for decades. Still, they are primarily found in the miller’s quality testing labs – not the bakers.

The millers are doing a great job providing flours that are adaptable. However, millers cannot test their flours in the baker's

STORE SMART STORE SQUARE

exact production environment or process constraints. By this logic, how can a miller define what is required or know what would be the best for this specific baker?

Thankfully, internationally recognised tools and methods, many of which are available as automated devices, exist to help bakers collect objective data to provide a complete picture of flour quality. These technologies are designed to be easy to use and deliver clear information to help bakers understand how their flour adapts to produce their products. Then, this information can be shared with their miller, who can match their specifications with their baker customers to close the loop on quality control.

With the help of their millers, who can assist in developing these protocols, bakers can quickly realise the benefits of innovating and achieve paybacks to their business in many ways.

Rheological analyzers, like the Alveolab shown here, include simple, clear prompts within the software to instruct the baker when and how to perform specific steps in the process.

“By building some of the cells one above the other, the maximum flexibility has been raised to an even higher level.”

Importance of Humidity Factor for Food Safety in Raw Materials

by Rabia Tiryaki, MsC., Bastak Instruments, Turkiye

production in line with the needs of mankind, the food industry has shown great developments and production capacities have reached huge dimensions. It is important to maintain the physical, sensory and microbial quality characteristics of foodstuffs in the process from the production stage to the sales stage and to deliver them to the consumer in a way that does not harm health.

Water is one of the main parameters that control the rate of deterioration as one of the main components of foodstuffs. Water, one of the main components of foodstuffs, is present in different proportions and in different forms in foodstuffs of plant and animal origin. Free water in the content of foods; It is the most abundant water type in quantity and the most easily distinguishable water type with the applied process. Adsorbed water is ignited as a thin film layer on the surface of its components or structural molecules. Bound water is the form of water that cannot be used by biochemical reactions and microorganisms and is bound by H (hydrogen) bonds in a single molecular layer. The amount of water in foods is expressed as percentage moisture and the amount of moisture refers to the sum of free, adsorbed and bound water in the food.

Moisture content and grain quality

Moisture content analysis, which is one of the most frequently used basic analyses in the processing and control of foodstuffs, is an important factor affecting food durability, but moisture content for different foodstuffs is limited by standards and regulations. Microorganism activity increases with the increase of moisture content above a certain amount. In addition to this, in case of an increase in moisture content in cereals and legumes with low moisture content, undesirable conditions such as moulds, frying, sprouting, harmful insects, toxins, etc. are observed. Nonenzymatic (non-enzymatic) browning reactions in foods occur when the amount of water increases.

Maintaining the quality of the grain, preventing losses is the basic principle for the safe storage of grains and the protection of food safety. From the producer's point of view, it is undesirable to purchase excess water in the purchase of raw materials, and the same is true for the consumer. The amount of water is very important for the production of bread, pasta and biscuits with high textural quality and durability, and the moisture parameter is a key point in terms of grinding of cereals, homogenous dough

Wstage.

Knowing the moisture functions as well as the physical properties of the grain in the process from growing to consumption of wheat, which is indispensable for cereal products, is an important parameter in raw material classification, selection and processing to the end product and is a factor that the producer should consider in process control.

Moisture content of cereals is the most important factor affecting the storage time and it varies according to the maturity of the seeds during harvest and the drying process after harvest. Moisture content, which is an important factor in limiting microorganism growth and enzymatic activity, must be controlled to reduce storage losses. The moisture content of cereal products is generally required to be 14 percent and below and 12-13 percent is the ideal ratio.

Excessive water content in wheat reduces its commercial value by causing a decrease in dry matter and makes storage difficult by encouraging germination as a result of bacterial and fungal activity. Especially in the maturity period of wheat, it is seen that the moisture content of the grain is higher in the crop years with more rainfall.

Bastak’s solution

With the 16000 model Moisture Meter Device, which is produced with the world's highest quality machinery and the latest technology in Bastak factory with a closed area of 7000 square metres; moisture analysis of 40 different samples in cereals, nuts, legumes, oil seeds, feed and feed raw materials can be performed in 8-10 seconds in accordance with international standards.

Coffee seed, sesame, walnut, coconut, peanut, pistachio, hazelnut, sunflower seed, almond, pumpkin seed, black pepper, lentil, bean, pea, paddy, rice, barley, corn, gin corn, poppy, sesame, chickpea, cotton seed, soya meal, sunflower meal, Bastak Moisture Meter can also be used for feed, soya meal, durum wheat, wheat, bran, semolina, flour, soya, rye, rape, oat, maize, barley, millet, sorghum. Fast and precise results can be obtained with the gold-plated high-precision sensors on the Bastak Moisture Meter. Thanks to its easily replaceable industrial battery, it is possible to perform many tests.

Thanks to the ergonomic structure of the device and the special production carrying case, it can be easily used in both factory and field conditions by offering a unique analysis experience to the user. Thanks to its plastic body, it is resistant to falls and bumps. Aluminium parts are anodised and metal parts are galvanised before painting in order to prevent corrosion to which the device will be exposed and to be used for years.

IGC GRAINS CONFERENCE 2023

12 - 13 June 2023

geopolitical tensions. Results from the 2022/23 harvest were mixed. Maize (corn) and rice crops were smaller compared to the year before, but the wheat outturn was a new record, while there was a recovery too, in barley and oats output. With results in the southern hemisphere still far from assured, 2022/23 global soyabean production is currently seen advancing by almost 30m t y/y to a new high, mainly on a sizeable Brazilian harvest.

volumes and looming economic recessions in various regions. The International Grains Council Conference 2023, to be held in London on 12th and 13th June 2023, will address the challenges for importing countries in this volatile market. A large share of the conference programme will be devoted to importing countries in order to explore new trade finance tools and e-commerce solutions. In high-level dialogue between

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Achieving food security for importers in volatile world markets

producing and importing countries, discussions will also be held with the private sector to outline the strategies needed to enhance food security and trade. The second day will see the culmination of dialogue and knowledge sharing between world class experts and forecasters, with discussions centred on the main 2023/2024 market drivers.

Fully automatic high-performance BAGGING CAROUSEL for flour and powdery products

extended F

1200 up to bags per hour

bags: woven PP, PE or paper bags

The International Grains Conference will be held in the framework of the London Grains Week, supported by AHDB, GAFTA and IGTC.

World Earth Day P

eace campaigner John McConnell proposed a day to commemorate the Earth and the idea of peace in 1969 at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco. The day would initially be honoured on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. A declaration from the United Nations signed by Secretary General U Thant and prepared by McConnell later recognised this day of natural equilibrium. A month later, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson suggested holding a national teach-in on environmental issues on April 22. He selected Denis Hayes, a young activist, to serve as the National Coordinator. The occasion was christened "Earth Day" by Nelson and Hayes. The event was expanded by Denis and his team to cover the whole United States in addition to the initial plan for a teach-in. The inaugural Earth Day still holds the record for the biggest single-day protest in human history with over 20 million people taking to the streets.

On this Earth Day we’ve asked those in the industry to reflect upon what the day means to them.

On Earth Day and every day, ADM is committed to environmental stewardship as we collaborate with farmers, our partners, and our customers worldwide to drive sustainable transformation across our value chain.

Extensive opportunity – and responsibility – exists within the agriculture sector to develop scalable nutrition solutions that contribute to a more sustainable food future and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Our ambitious Strive 35 plan targets energy use, GHG emissions, water use and waste management including reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 25 percent from 2019 baseline, reduce energy intensity 15 percent over a 2019 baseline, reduce our water intensity by 10 percent over our 2019 baseline, and beneficially reuse or otherwise divert 90 percent of waste from landfill, all by 2035. We also aim to be deforestation-free by 2025.

Furthermore, our animal nutrition solutions are designed to optimize efficiencies across species while mitigating the environmental impact of animal protein production. By conducting thorough life cycle assessments (LCA) of our animal nutrition products, we can identify areas for improvement and then take action. We also support sustainable practices that improve the health of animals and the planet, as well as the well-being of the people and communities that supply our food and feed ingredients.

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CESCO EPC GmbH

At CESCO EPC GmbH, we recognize that our operations have an impact on the environment, and we are committed to implementing sustainable measures throughout our work. Earth Day serves as an important reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet and preserve its resources for future generations.

As a supplier of large industrial grain storage and handling plants, we play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of stored grain. To achieve this, we employ advanced technologies such as grain monitoring, ventilation, recirculation, and cooling systems, which help to maintain optimal storage conditions and prevent contamination by mold or pests. These systems are designed to maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels, ensuring that the stored grain remains safe for consumption and reducing the need for chemical treatments.

In addition, we prioritise the use of high-quality motors and roller bearings in our conveying systems, which ensure efficient and reliable transportation of grain. By using energy-efficient equipment, we reduce our environmental impact while also improving our operational efficiency. We also strive to use sustainable materials and construction practices in our projects. We source materials from suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability and aim to design facilities that minimize their impact on the environment and surrounding ecosystems. By incorporating green technologies, such as solar panels, we are able to power our facilities using renewable energy sources and reduce our carbon footprint.

Finally, we promote sustainable practices to our clients and stakeholders. We provide guidance on how to operate our facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and advocate for sustainable practices throughout the industry.

In conclusion, at CESCO EPC GmbH, Earth Day is a reminder of the critical role we play in preserving the planet for future generations. We are committed to implementing sustainable measures throughout our operations, promoting sustainability to our clients and stakeholders, and continuously improving our environmental performance.

Satake

With "Sustainability" and “Healthier People through Better Diet” in its mind, Satake continues to promote and engage environmentally sustainable practices within its business sector.

Satake’s history began in 1986 as Japan’s first powered rice milling machine manufacturer. Currently, it is one of the leading companies providing engineering solutions mainly to the processing industries of the three staple foods of mankind: rice, wheat, and corn. With grain processing technology and knowhows accumulated for over 125 years, Satake supplies engineering design, machinery, and processing facilities to over 150 countries around the world.

On top of providing new value and efficiency to the market with innovative idea, actively participating in Eco-activities based on ISO14001 is also a part of Satake’s corporate social responsibility. Satake's engineers carefully conduct product development and design in accordance with the concepts of; energy and resource saving, long life products, eco-friendly packaging, shipment, installation, and operation, maximizing recyclable and reusable parts, and utilization of eco-friendly materials and components.

Satake also actively engages in voluntary cleanup of neighboring area of the facilities, joins local environment related events, and conservation of the forest on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan.

A healthy gut feeling

Why the gut is the key for animal welfare and performance

by Dr. Elisabeth Holl, Senior Technical Manager & Dr. Bernhard Eckel, Vice President, Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition, Germany

henever animal welfare and well-being is in focus, the term “gut health” comes up as well. But what defines gut health and how can it be maintained? Surely there is more to gut health than merely the absence of gastrointestinal illness. Good digestion and absorption of nutrients are as much a sign of a healthy gut as an effective immune system and a normal and stable microbiota.

There is no doubt that animal nutrition plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the gut. The search for advanced dietary strategies to strengthen the resilience of animals to infections and non-infectious stressors is therefore a powerful driver for the development of innovative feed additives aimed at improving gut health and animal wellbeing.

The microbiota – a closer look

Many of the challenges we encounter in animal production can be related

to poor gut health. Dysbiosis in poultry it is often associated with poorly digested feed, diarrhoea, and wet litter, leading to footpad dermatitis, reduced uniformity of the flock and ultimately to losses in productivity. Poor eggshell quality may also be linked to gut health problems, especially in older hens which rely on an effective calcium absorption for eggshell formation. In piglets, post-weaning diarrhoea caused by uncontrolled proliferation of E. coli is a threat to both animal welfare and production profitability. Numerous studies describe the positive effects of a healthy and balanced gut microbiota and its metabolites on innate and adaptive immunity, metabolism, gut physiology and even animal behaviour. Stress factors such as early weaning, heat stress or diet composition may lead to a disruption of the intestinal barrier and impair the animals’ resilience. Only a healthy gut with a balanced microbiota can function as a barrier between the environment and the animal and provide protection from pathogens. It is therefore important to improve and maintain this barrier function of the healthy gut to prevent harmful or toxic substances from being absorbed into the body from the environment.

How to support a healthy gut

A key factor for regular

intestinal biology are short chain fatty acids like acetic, propionic, and butyric acid. They are the product of bacterial fermentation in the intestine. A high concentration of short chain fatty acids lowers intestinal pH which in turn suppresses pathogen bacteria and facilitates mineral absorption. Butyric acid improves the epithelial integrity and defence systems and decreases intestinal permeability. To optimise the effect of butyric acid in the gut, it must reach the target site. Different forms of butyric acid, either supplemented or endogenous, will have different effects in the animal, dependent on the digestive compartment they reach. Butyric acid in the stomach has an antibacterial effect and improves protein digestion. In the distal part of the intestine, it will strengthen the epithelial barrier, reduce inflammatory processes, and stimulate the production of antimicrobial peptides.

Nutrition impacts intestinal health

In other words, the more butyric acid in the hindgut, the better. How can this be achieved? Free short chain fatty acids are rapidly digested in the stomach or the crop. Supplemented butyrate must therefore be specially protected so that it reaches the distal parts of the intestine. This may be done by encapsulating the butyrate, for instance with fatty acids. However, release of the butyric acid throughout the gut needs to be well-timed and may not be optimal.

A better way to maximise butyric acid concentration in the hind gut is to stimulate the endogenous production of butyrate in the lower part of the intestine. The strategy is to make substrates – known as prebiotics – available to specific micro-organisms, generating conversion products essential for the growth of the digestive system. Prebiotics are generally carbohydrates like fructo-oligosaccharides. They provide a useful energy

source for beneficial bacteria. A different approach is the use of gluconic acid, which is structurally related to sorbitol, a slowly fermentable sugar. It is not or hardly absorbed in the small intestine of monogastric animals. Due to the microbial fermentation of gluconic acid, lactate and acetate originate as by-products. These are then converted to butyric acid by acidutilising bacteria in the large intestine and the caecum.

PreAcid – it’s all in the blend

There is a solution especially developed to improve growth and the continuous self-renewal of the intestinal mucosa. PreAcid, a multifunctional feed supplement for high-performance animal feed, contains short-chain fatty acids and the GlucoFence complex which consists of a combination of gluconate and butyrate.

What effect does PreAcid have in the intestine? The organic acids in PreAcid inhibit pathogens and so prevent diarrhoea – still top of the list of common diseases. The prebiotic components

butyrate and gluconate promote intestinal development. This has been proven in several trials, where for instance an increased production of butyric and total acids and the improvement of microflora composition in the caecum of broilers could be observed (figure 2a and b). Also, PreAcid reduced the concentration of E. coli lipopolysaccharides in the blood serum of broilers challenged with E. coli and Salmonella (figure 2c). The detection of LPS in the serum in that study suggests that the negative effects of E. Coli and Salmonella on the intestinal barrier of broilers could be mitigated by the prebiotic action of the GlucoFence complex in PreAcid.

Lower mortality and higher final weight

The benefit: PreAcid is the ideal source of butyrate in animal nutrition, improving performance and productivity. In a largescale trial with broilers comparing the effect of PreAcid with butyric acid, the PreAcid concept clearly outperformed other

sources of butyric acid. The animals were allocated to two groups. The control group received fat coated butyric acid, the treatment group received PreAcid. After eight fattening rounds the result for the PreAcid group was definitive: the animals reached higher final weights and a better feed conversion ratio. The mortality was reduced by up to 24 per cent (figure 3). Furthermore, the use of PreAcid reduced feed costs per kg meat by 2.8 per cent and markedly increased meat yield.

Strong gut – strong performance

Optimising the amount of butyric acid in the hind gut will benefit both animals and producers: the antibacterial and prebiotic action improves gut health, stimulates digestion, and improves nutrient absorption and animal welfare. So for a healthy gut and optimal performance in poultry, go for the full effect of butyric acid in the intestinal tract. PreAcid’s prebiotic approach with the GlucoFence will get you there.

THE REVOLUTION IN PELLETING TECHNOLOGY

SILO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Factors such as environmental and geopolitical instability have contributed to increasing the demand for safe storage of grains in increasing volumes in recent years.

On the one hand, high temperatures, drought, and water shortages, had reduced the grain production in Europe/MENA, leading to increased import demand. Also, snowmelt in northern areas, heavy rain, cold snowy weather, and strong wind forces require safe silo design with higher wind loads in design and construction.

On the other hand, geopolitical/economic instability has generated a greater need for self-sufficiency in grain-importing countries. Demand shocks and volatility in grain prices put pressure on government investors to set up new grain storage and milling plants as strategic investments to free the country from short-term import dependency and ensure security for food supply and market prices.

Today there is an increased need for customer consulting and expertise in the entire scope of supply, design, machine supply, engineering, controls, supervision, and training. In addition, there has been an increase in the demand for financing of large projects by German or European banks with export credit insurance.

Silo design and construction

The correct design of a silo plant is the most important moment for a successful investment. The following criteria are the main parameters to consider when developing the concept of the industrial silo storage facility:

Structural, architectural and management design:

This first part includes the evaluation of the soil to optimise

the costs of excavations and foundations, the assessment of local regulations such us: rules on external local loads (like for wind, snow, and particularly seismic ones), the architectural rules concerning the size of new buildings (e.g. distance from existing buildings, roads, fences etc.) or the safety and hygiene at work (e.g. dust and noise emissions or fire safety).

Other factors to consider are the time necessary for the investment and the constructive typology of the structures, in reinforced concrete or steel design.

Functional and operational design:

The correct evaluation of the type of silos depends also on the functional properties of the plant and the purpose of the investment, which may lead to use of flat bottom silos, hopper bottom silos or of mixed solutions.

The flow diagram gives the functional representation of a plant and serves to evaluate the interfaces with existing infrastructures and facilities and the interlocks to them, if any. It also shows the required simultaneous operations mainly based on: intake, silos loading, recirculation, silos unloading and transfer to process, allowing to develop and optimise the lay-out in order to reduce the number of handling machine and the conveyors length, without reducing the efficiency of the plant.

It is essential to know the nature of the products to be treated, and to take in consideration how many different varieties of grain need to be stored. And for each variety is mandatory to consider the density, humidity, impurity content and the source of the product (farmer, domestic market, imported) in order to identify the most appropriate system for the conservation of the product. Likewise, also is important to take into account the number and tonnage of products to be treated simultaneously, to determine the number/ size of the silo and conveying equipment needed, as well as the daily and annual operating hours of the plant, or the total daily and annual tonnage to be conveyed/processed, without forgetting

Dr. Martino Celeghini, CEO, CESCO EPC, Germany

the methods of delivery and shipment of the products.

Finally, another factor is the level of automation, for the installation of a modern control system with PLC and computer visualization, with interlocking program and interface with existing installations. With the figures identified by the questions listed above, the concept of the plant can be developed allowing to pass to the design of the silos as follows.

SILO DESIGN

Silos can be divided into two main categories:

• Raw material storage silo (before processing)

• Process silo (bins inside the industrial process)

Raw material storage silos

The following parameters need to be analyzed to determine the correct design of storage silos:

• Number of filling and emptying cycles

• Concrete or corrugated steel sheet design

• With flat or hopper bottom. The following table gives the main guidelines for the correct choice of silo bottom.

• Available area

• Permissible load on the ground

• Maximum height allowed

• Minimum and maximum single silo capacity

• Minimum number of silos

• Range available for corrugated sheet metal silos with flat and hopper bottoms

• Service structures such as ladders, walkways, and platforms for loading lines

• Tunnels or housing spaces for out loading lines

Process silos:

Cereal and rice processing plants such as flour mills, feed mills, seed plants, rice mills, malting plants, breweries, etc. always include the following relevant components:

• Daily silos

• Dosing silos

• Silos for finished products

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Silos for by-products

The following parameters need to be analysed to determine the correct design of process silos:

• Process silos must be fitted with hoppers anyway due to the high number of filling and emptying cycles

• Two main categories of the process silos can be used: cylindrical or prismatic silos. For process silos prismatic silos are often used due to their advantages, such us:

• Higher storage capacity for the same volumes occupied

• No empty space between the silos with higher “sanitation” and no residual in empty state

• Completely realized with bolted design. This facilitate the erection procedure that can be performed by a local team following the instruction of the CESCO supervisor

• Transport by container or truck. The bolted solution with modular elements allows to pack all the components and to minimize the required transport volume and, consequentially, the shipping costs

• Silo wall design.

• Loading / Unloading systems

• Silo battery layout

• Silos upstream of the process

• Silos downstream of the process Loads resulting from stored product:

Difference between solid, liquid, grains.

The following picture shows the difference in shape of solid, bulk, and liquid products when stored on the floor and stored inside a container as well as the loads transferred to the wall of the container by solid, bulk, and liquid products when stored. This results in different horizontal and vertical loads on the wall.

Friction load on the walls.

Only horizontal loads affect the walls of a silo containing liquid, while both horizontal and vertical loads affect silos containing bulk product. The silo wall must be designed accordingly: either with a thin sheet with vertical stiffener, or with thicker sheet preventing buckling. The pressure acting on the bottom of a bag complies with the weight of the content, while the pressure acting on the bottom of silos is only part of the weight of the content. The balance is transferred to the bottom by the wall.

Euro Code vs. ANSI/ASAE loads.

ANSI/ASAE are the US-American standards, which are usually applied on the international market, while the EURO Code is the European standard, mainly required in the European market. EU standards are more severe since are based on bulk density of stored product of 0,8 - 0,9 kN/m³, while the US-American standards specify a bulk density of 8,3 kN/m³. Still the ANSI/ ASAE standards allow for max 6% compacting of material, which, if considered, leads to a similar maximum bulk density of 8,8 kN/m³ à the two standards are very similar if correctly considered.

Funnel flow / Mass Flow.

There are two general flow patterns that can occur when a bulk solid is discharged from a hopper: funnel flow and mass flow. In funnel flow, an active flow channel forms above the outlet, with stagnant material remaining at the periphery. In mass flow, the entire solids bed is in motion when the material is discharged from the outlet. The loads induced on the silo bottoms with a

mass flow are higher than with a funnel flow and leads to a totally different design of the silo. This information must be known in advance in order to correctly design the silo

Integrated design of silos and process structures

The design of the process plant as such and the related storage is usually performed by companies which are not involved in the design of the dedicated steel structure and silos, and therefore which do not know the peculiar specification or preconditions of the same, nor can develop an optimized and integrated design.

In addition, process plants, and particularly extension of existing process plants, must be often installed in limited areas thus involve the optimization of required volume and areas.

CESCO has matured long experience, upgraded professionality, and very significant references in the optimization of the design of integrated silos and structure for process building, by:

• Improving the static cooperation between the process silos and the process building

• Selecting structural typology allowing the optimization of the dedicated room

• Simplifying the foundation design

• Standardizing the grid

• Combining the best structural specification of reinforced concrete and steel

• Preventing useless and unused rooms

• Including the potential future extension in the first design

• Improving the safety of the personal during the operation and the maintenance

• Preventing dead areas, where dust or impurities might rest and allow for contamination by insect or parasites

• Installing absolute smooth wall silos

• Installing absolute smooth cladding and roofing without purlins

The CESCO steel design solutions for silos and building in process plants allow for:

• Design up to the minimum detail and complete pre-fabrication

• Short delivery time compared to alternative concrete design

• Transport by container or truck

• Erection by local team with CESCO supervision

• Total time of the investment up to commissioning very much shorter than any alternative solution

The use of prismatic silos in steel buildings allows an optimization of the static, of the structural design and the integration between the silos and the building itself with significant benefits in the realization of steel process building. The positive impact on the reduction of the investment costs is therefore very significant.

Grain Market report'

At 2,248 million tonnes, total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production in 2022/23has lowered by eight million tonnes from November Grain Market report, says IGC due to almost entirely to a downgraded outlook for maize (US and Argentina. Overall consumption is cut by nine million tonnes from January and, with larger opening inventories, the end-season carryover figure (aggregate of respective local marketing years) is up by two million tonnes, to 579 million, still the smallest in eight seasons. Total trade is seen similar to last month, at 407 million tonnes, down by 4 percent year on year (y/y).

The Council's initial projections for 2023/24 include a slight uptick in world maize harvested area, but with barley acreage seen lower. Given uncertainty about agricultural activity in uncontrolled territories, figures for Ukraine are highly notional, but with area tentatively seen sharply lower y/y. The world wheat outlook is for tighter supply and, with overall consumption seen trending higher, stocks are forecast to tighten. Chiefly tied to a reduced US crop estimate and diminishing prospects in Argentina, world soyabean production in 2022/23 is seen seven million tonnes lower month on month, at 378 million. The net reduction in supplies is reflected in downgraded outlooks for consumption and stocks, albeit with both still increasing y/y. Although trade is projected 1 million tonnes lower, volumes would still be seven percent higher y/y. In preliminary projections for 2023/24, world harvested area is set to expand by two percent y/y, including gains in leading exporters. Expectations for world rice production in 2022/23 are unchanged month on month but, due to a reduced consumption outlook, tied to a downgrade for India, stocks are lifted slightly, to 170 million tonnes (179m). Amid elevated international prices and smaller crops in some key exporters, world trade in rice may retreat from the prior year’s record in 2023 (Jan/Dec), yet is expected to remain well above average on strong Indian exports. Chiefly on an uprated figure for China, trade in 2023 is raised to almost

After four successive year on year increases, global grains production is forecast to fall by 42 million tonnes in 2022/23, as smaller maize and sorghum crops outweigh increases for wheat, barley and oats.

52 million tonnes, albeit still down by 6 percent y/y. World harvested area is tentatively predicted to rebound in 2023/24, expanding by one percent y/y, including gains in Asia and the Americas. With mixed crosscommodity changes, the IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI) was one percent lower month on month, down by two percent compared to a year earlier.

Grain production to decline

After four successive year on year increases, global grains production is forecast to fall by 42 million tonnes in 2022/23, as smaller maize and sorghum crops outweigh increases for wheat, barley and oats. Despite reduced feed and industrial uptake, world stocks are expected to tighten by a further 18 million tonnes, marking a sixth successive y/y contraction. With broad based declines across the main grains, total trade is set to drop to a three-year low.

Underpinned by a heavy Brazilian crop, together with gains in smaller producers, 2022/23 global soyabean output is seen rising by six percent y/y to a peak. Expanded uptake of soya products is seen underpinning record utilisation, while modest inventory accumulation is anticipated, albeit with exporters’ reserves remaining historically tight. Trade is forecast to expand by seven percent to 167 million tonnes,

with Brazilian exporters set to increase their share of demand as other suppliers’ dispatch less.

Linked to smaller crops in key producers, global rice output is seen falling by two percent y/y. Owing to the ending of COVID19-linked food security measures in India, together with a likely decline in China, consumption could fall by six million tonnes y/y, while inventories tighten. Within the total, major exporters’ reserves are forecast to contract by ten percent y/y, led by destocking in South Asian suppliers. Trade is projected to contract by three million tonnes, including smaller purchases by China. Australia’s dispatches of Canola (rapeseed) set a record pace in the early months of the 2022/23 (Oct/Sep) trade year, incl. December shipments of almost 0.9 million tonnes (0.3

million previous year), with full-season deliveries potentially exceeding the prior year’s peak.

In the Council’s first formal outlook for broad beans supply and demand, global production is seen falling by four percent y/y in 2022/23, mainly on a smaller Australian outturn, also leading to a drop in consumption and tighter inventory levels. World import demand is forecast to edge lower on reduced shipments to Egypt, the largest buyer, while Australian exports may contract.

Market summary

The IGC GOI was one percent lower m/m, with a pullback in soyabeans, barley and rice export prices more than compensating for modest gains in wheat and maize.

After slumping to a 16-month low in late January, the IGC GOI wheat sub-Index subsequently rebounded on US new crop production worries and renewed fears about the future of the Black Sea export corridor, gaining by a net one percent.

The IGC GOI maize sub-Index firmed by one percent, underscored by concerns about dwindling Argentine crop prospects and uncertainty about future Black Sea export flows.

With activity curtailed by Lunar New Year celebrations, there was overall little change in the IGC GOI rice sub-Index.

The IGC GOI soyabeans sub-Index dropped by three percent over the month, chiefly linked to a marked decline in Brazilian values.

Henry Simon:

A leading global provider of intelligent milling products and services

Henry Simon was founded on a vision of producing and selling products of the highest quality worldwide and for more than a century, Henry Simon has adapted to the changing needs of industry and customers with innovative and intelligent solutions. With a global sales force and proven sales channels, we have established strong and valuable customer relations and partnerships worldwide and strive to be at the forefront of technological advancement to drive future customer needs. Today, Henry Simon is one of the leading companies that offer an extensive range of premium intelligent milling products and a trusted aftermarket offering to the milling industry.

Henry Simon offers an extensive range of premium intelligent milling products and a trusted aftermarket offering to the milling industry. Their main product lines are grain milling equipment, a wide range of high-technology cleaning equipment including optical sorters, high-performance grain and flour handling machinery, and precise scale and packaging equipment for serving consumers worldwide. Quality and reliability are in their DNA that defines its products and characterises the way we do business. We treat reliability as an inevitable part of our business, our products and our partnership with customers.

Deeply rooted in the founder of Henry Simon, German born engineer Henry Gustav Simon, professionalism has been a key characteristic of the way we have developed our business. Today, responsibility and accuracy are driving forces in the way we work. A competitive, ambitious mindset and performanceoriented culture have characterized the organization since the company was founded, and has driven Henry Simon to where it is today.

Award Winning design and technology

The new purifier (HSPU) is developed in collaboration of Henry Simon R&D team with Italdesign – one of the famous industrial design offices worldwide and has already won three different industrial awards, with its new design and technological innovations. The strong architecture of the new HSPU purifier, combined with energy-efficient vibro motors provides a reliable, efficient, and trouble-free operation. Additionally, the purifier is also built to satisfy most of the sanitation standards using foodgrade materials for product contact surfaces. Also, the new HSPU purifier presents plenty of new features with Advanced Sensor Technology™, which provides higher reliability, operational

safety, and consistent quality in the bran removal process. The sensor pack has been presented as an option with the HSPU purifier, including four different sensors - Human Detection Sensor, Ambient Sensor, Digital Manometer, and Motor Load Sensor.

Henry Simon aims will continue to manufacture intelligent milling products and services all over the world and the successful projects we do today will remain over time. They look forward to exhibit their latest innovations and meet the industry at IAOM-127th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo from 17 to 21

With sales and technical support offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and China along with a worldwide network of distributors, 4B can provide practical solutions for any application no matter the location.

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Case Study Evolution

The pulling of milk contracts in the Aberdeen area by a large diary meant that Roy Mitchell of Lofthillock Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeen, had some tough decisions to make. After much soul-searching, Mr Mitchell decided that his dairy herd had to go, he would finish some beef cattle and significantly increase his arable output which would require an upgrade of the farm's existing grain handling capabilities.

“Previously, the crops were used to feed the cows but increasing my arable to 70ha of winter barley, 80ha of winter wheat, 50ha of oilseed rape and 130ha of spring barley presented a big challenge,” explains Mr Mitchell.

Over the years Mr Mitchell had hired different makes of batch driers during harvest but there had been no need to invest in a drier of his own. “I didn't have the drying or storage facilities, or the staff to be able to handle my increased grain tonnage,” adds Mr Mitchell. “I had one large grain store and a telehandler but nothing else in place for harvest 2021. Using a contractor for combining, I am not always able to pick and choose the incoming moisture content (mc) – which in this area is historically higher than other parts of the UK, so I had to find a solution pretty quickly.”

After doing some research and talking to other farmers, Mr Mitchell decided that his best option was a modern 30t batch capacity drier from Master Farm Services as its driers had a proven record in terms of drier technology and build quality. Plus, the high residual values and flexibility of batch driers appealed to Mr Mitchell having just experienced how quickly the farming landscape can change.

The solution

Following conversations with George Young of Master Farm Services it was clear that its Master drier integrated with Skandia Elevator handling equipment, supplied by BDC Systems Ltd, and installed by Ravenhill would meet Mr Mitchell's requirements, importantly, at the right price.

John Wilson, BDC Systems', Area Manager, Scotland and North East England advised Master Farm Services' Young on the design of the upgraded plant and the choice of Skandia handling equipment to match the capability of the Master drier.

“It was key that we supplied the right intake to, and discharge from, the drier to maximise the drying and handling process,” explains Mr Wilson. “We based everything around installing 80tph Skandia I-Line equipment.”

Mr Mitchell's plant includes a large shed to hold the wet grain, this is then tipped into a 12m Skandia trench intake (KTIG30/40) which feeds the intake hopper of the 30t Master drier. With the Skandia intake capacity at 80tph and the drier intake auger at 90tph, there is no chance of overloading. Filling the drier, which has an excellent dust extraction system with an additional gravity cleaner fan, at this rate maximises the drier's daily throughput.

“The drier's dust extraction and cleaning features are giving me an average of five points on my bushel weight, which is extremely helpful,” states Mr Mitchell.

From the drier, grain is transported to the grain store via an inclined 8m Skandia 80tph chain and flight conveyor (KTIA30/40). Two more 80tph Skandia chain and flight conveyors (KTIF30/33) one being 14m, the other 26m long, take the grain to two separate stores. The store conveyors are fitted with R&P remote slide outlets with three-way and twoway valves allowing grain to fill either stores one or two.

“The upgraded plant has been a huge success. I have avoided employing additional harvest staff, helping the

A story of an Aberdeen-based farmer’s crisis and survival

bottom line, and although the 2022 season was one of our easiest, the drier came into its own with its excellent cooling and cleaning capabilities,” adds Mr Mitchell, who believes that return on investment (RoI) around the upgraded plant will be pretty quick.

“The biggest saving for me will be in the potential losses I would experience if I had to sell the grain straight off the combine or put it into a commercial store for drying and storage. With the high mc we experience here, it doesn't take long for any profits to be wiped out if you can't dry and store your own grain,” Mr Mitchell says.

Additionally, Mr Mitchell has the ability to market his grain to whom he wants when he wants, which will also speed up RoI. The improvement in bushel weight is also a factor as potential buyers see the benefit that batch driers can deliver in terms of grain quality.

“As a one-man band, I would highly recommend a plant which consists of a batch drier combined with Skandia handling equipment. It has significantly reduced grain handling and is very easy to operate.

“Of course, you need to work with grain handling experts to make sure that all the different drying and grain handling components work together. Master Farm Services, BDC Systems and Ravenhill are the people to talk to. They are happy to put you in touch with their customers so you can talk farmer to farmer about what works best.”

“By working closely together, the three companies have delivered an upgraded grain processing plant which has hugely reduced my stress levels during harvest and that is priceless,” concludes Mr Mitchell.

2023 April

2-6

127th Annual IAOM Conference and Expo

Richmond, Virginia, USA

https://www.iaom.org/event/126th-annualiaom-conference-expo/

22 - 25

NAMA 2023 Spring Conference

Orlando, United States

https://namamillers.org

2023 May

1-5

Agrishow 2023

São Paulo, Brazil

www.agrishow.com.br

2-6

127th Annual IAOM Conference and Expo Richmond, Virginia, USA

https://www.iaom.org/event/126th-annualiaom-conference-expo/

21-25

Alltech ONE conference

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

https://one.alltech.com

2023 June

5-7

ISF World Seed Conference

Cape Town, South Africa

https://worldseed.org

12-13

IGC Grains Conference 2023

London, United kingdom www.igc.int

2023 August

30 – 1

IAOM Eurasia Conference

Istanbul, Turkey

https://iaom-eurasia.info

2023 September

12-13

SPACE 2023

Rennes, France

https://uk.space.fr

20-22

Ildex Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

https://ildexindonesia.merebo.com

2023 October

3-5

VICTAM LATAM

São Paulo, Brazil

https://victamlatam.com

4-5

Grain & Milling Expo

Salon International des Industries Céréalières http://expo.grainmillingexpo.ma

2023 November

8-9

JTIC 2023

Auxerre, France www.jtic.eu

13-14

Cereals 2023

Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire, UK

www.cerealsevent.co.uk

2023 July

5-7

Livestock Philippines 2023

Pasay City, Philippines

www.livestockphilippines.com

6-8

VIV Turkey

Instabul, Turkey

www.vivturkey.com

26 – 28

Indo Livestock 2023

Surabaya, Indonesia

https://indolivestock.com

12-15

IAOM MEA

Cairo, Egypt www.iaom-mea.com

12-18

Agritechnica 2023

Hannover, Germany www.agritechnica-asia.com

20-22

VIV MEA 2023

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. www.vivmea.nl

29-01

Livestock Malaysia 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.livestockmalaysia.com

2023

Sunshine after the storm When BSE threatened

It was a day to remember for all 350 workers at the India Gelatine and Chemical Limited’s (IGCL) factory in Vapi, Gujarat some three-hour drive north of Mumbai in India.

It was Friday, February 24, 2023 and a 50th Golden Jubilee was taking place for the company where workers serving between 20 to 45 years were being honoured in the presence of India’s Honourable Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Mr Parshottam Rupala.

Milling and Grain publisher Roger Gilbert was among several invited international guests who attended the celebrations marking the success of a company which had defied all odds during the BSE crisis. The company was instrumental

in assisting the Indian Government demonstrate to the World Animal Health Organisation, the OIE, that India was BSE-free and qualified to trade its food and livestock products globally.

Mr Viren Mirani, the Chairman and Managing Director of the company welcomed India’s Honourable Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Mr Parshottam Rupala to his factory at Vapi along with local and international guests on behalf of factory staff, who were gathered for the celebration.

India Gelatine and Chemicals Limited (IGCL) took the opportunity of the 50th Golden Jubilee to recognise a significant number of staff who had served over 20 years and up to 45 years with the company

The fact that Minister Parshottam Rupala Narendra had travelled across the country to congratulate the IGCLcompany on its achievement was a clear sign of the importance this business has in the export market within its sector and that its products are being produced under environmental and biosecure conditions expected by importers.

“We faced a difficult time during the early years of 2000 when all countries had to establish their BSE status with the World Animal Health Organisation, the OIE, in Paris,” says Mr Mirani.

“Without your help Roger, when you were the Secretary General of the International Feed Industry Federation, things might have turned out differently for us,” he added.

Today the company is still a major exporter of gelatine products based on animal by-products producing food grade gelatine and dicalcium phosphate for poultry diets.

Customers from Europe through to Asia attended the company’s historic day in late February 2023 to celebrate with factory staff IGLC’s 50th Golden Jubilee at its factory site in Vapi, Gujarat north of Mumbai

Minister Parshottam Rupala takes questions from the press following his official statement at the factory

India’s Honourable Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, was the guest of honour at the 50th Golden Jubile,e and who in turn oversees the provision of foodstuffs for a daunting population of 1.42 billion inhabitants!

A golden serving tray is presented to Minister Parshottam Rupala, by Shefali and Viren Mirani

Making no bones about it - this is an export orientated gelatine and chemical company and as a leading exporter has received awards down the years for its export efforts. IGCL continues to receive awards CAPEXIL- Ministry of Commerce, Government of India as well as cognisance from the Gujarat Government for its pollution control norms and best practices

Viren Mirani with Roger Gilbert

GEAPS Exchange

Attendees from 45 US states and 20 nations meet in Kansas City

Geaps Exchange took place in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, from February 25 to 28 at Kansas City convention centre. The grain elevator and processing society held another successful event in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

With over 350 exhibitors at the show, Expo Hall –the atmosphere was truly buzzing from beginning to end. GEAPS announced recently they welcomed 3333 attendees overall, 364 exhibitors, from 45 US States and 20 Nations. The social and extremely educational event was prosperous and productive for all those wanting to create and maintain great business relationships.

Geaps, aka the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, are a professional association, a knowledge resource comprised of individuals working in the grain handling and processing industry.

The event included many different mixers and social events, and sessions took place in training rooms and the expo hall, showcasing trends and innovations in the industry, from operations to management. Innovation stations held throughout each day, talks and demonstrations on safety, grain operations and maintenance, as well as employee development help.

The itinerary was full of inspirational and informative talks and demonstrations. Sunday was opened with a keynote session from Dan Cnossen (Navy SEAL and 7-time Paralympic Medallist). Each day included a grain entrapment rescue demo in the expo hall that consistently gathered crowds. Tuesday closed with a closing celebration, including a talk from ‘Strongman’ Eric Moss (Author and World Record Holder).

“Exchange is an opportunity for all our exhibitors to tell their own stories about what new things they have. Our exhibitors take a lot of pride in their booths and really work to give our attendees a great representation of what they do and how they can be of service,” said Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller, GEAPS’ Conference and Expo Director. “Yes, Exchange is about relationships and connecting with customers but it’s also such

… because that’s what we do, too. On every single FILIP cleaner, we monitor every detail throughout the entire manufacturing process. We know that our proven quality will guarantee effective sieve cleaning within your plansifters. And that, in turn, will ensure a high yield from your passages.

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a wonderful opportunity for our exhibitors to showcase the best of themselves.”

It was standing room only when Kansas native Dan Cnossen delivered his keynote speech Sunday morning. Cnossen (ka-na-sen) is a true patriot, a Navy SEAL, a war veteran, a survivor, a Harvard graduate and Paralympian with the medals to prove it! His presentation was a wonderful way to begin Exchange.

The event featured four education tracks this year designed to meet the needs of grain professionals. Maintenance; Employee Development; Safety; and Grain Operations. Attendees packed training rooms as they were able to focus on one track or sample them all.

In addition to great education, GEAPS Exchange 2023 included an Expo Hall filled with technology and services to make grain operations safer and more efficient; education on the latest trends and best practices and social events that help reinforce business relationships.

Milling and Grain met with many new and familiar faces, including Essmueller, i-Grain, Vibrafloor, Tapco, and Vortex, among many more. We had the pleasure of talking to Johnny Wheat, President of 4B Components, who showed us around the companies new exciting Codaflex 1024. As well as being small and compact, this encoder can function to all three outputs, and is calibrated from the outside; a feature that will save a lot of time in the process and make operations much easier.

We also spoke to the new Chief Technology Officer for OPI Systems, Adam Weiss, who told us about the benefits of their Grain Moisture and Temperature Cable. OPI systems, a pioneer of digital cables since 1984, handles grain management solutions, and their moisture and temperature cable doesn’t have nodes pulling it down, working well to prevent harvest loss. OPI are currently rebranding, with a renewed focus on the US specifically.

Exchange 2024 is scheduled for February 24-27 back at Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. Booth sales for the event open later this year, with registration opening later in the fall.

Your Team for Great Flour

The Flourists, Part 1: Standardisation Quality Assured – Under All Conditions.

Flour standardisation is a necessity around the world, and is making great strides. A big part of that is the Flourists, a team of committed specialists who dive deep into the world of flour every day. They deliver consistently high flour quality, regardless of wheat variety, climate, soil conditions or storage. With analytical precision and a thorough understanding of the applications, in the wheat and flour analysis lab they collect and evaluate data. In applications labs they use this information to develop fact-based blueprints for new enzyme systems that are a perfect fit. The result: Milestones in flour standardisation, and satisfied customers the world over.

30th Anniversary VIV Asia 2023

by Shannon Parsons, Milling and Grain magazine, UK

VIV Asia 2023 was an incredible success with an amazing number of attendees and exhibitors. Held in Bangkok, Thailand at the IMPACT Challenger, the B2B event spanned over three days from March 8-10, with an additional day for a few conferences on March 7.

The complete feed to food global trade show saw a staggering number of attendees with a registered 47,527 visitors from 112 countries and 1,186 exhibitors from 57 countries. The exhibition was split into sections, ranging from animal health, farm production, aquaculture, machinery and more in a space of 31,544sqm across three Challenger halls. Many of the exhibitors had a range of products on display, such as machinery and feed, and some even gave free samples to their products to the visitors.

Plus, with VIV Asia offering over 120 conferences and sessions, there were a range of topics for everyone to have at least one event that would interest the. Each conference covered the latest information and insights into the newest insights, innovations, and technologies. Some of the conferences that were held were ‘How to Build your Sustainable Dairy Farm’ by Global Dairy Farmers, ‘Trends, Challenges and Opportunities of Alternative Proteins in Asia’ and many more, along with some created by our own company.

“VIV Asia is the first VIV show in 2023 and it represents – and rightfully so – our goal to connect the markets, and enhance industry trade both locally and globally,” stated Birgit Horn, Managing Director of VIV Worldwide, during the event.

Our Conferences

Perendale Publishers, parent company to Milling and Grain magazine, organised three separate conferences: Aquatic, 7th Annual Aquafeed Extrusion (7AQE), and Build My Feed Mill. All three conferences were an incredible successful, with two of them being a full house and the third being half full at minimum.

Aquatic and 7AQE were both held on the same day, March 7, and lasted the whole day. VIV and Progressus worked together with Perendale to organise Aquatic while Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University worked with us on 7AQE. Both conferences were a great starter to VIV Asia which began the day after on March 8.

Build My Feed Mill was a two-hour conference held on the morning of March 10 that was solely organised by Perendale. This was an amazing conference with full attendance and a fantastic way to end the exhibition.

Full reports on the three conferences will appear in the next edition of Milling and Grain so make sure you read the next edition to find out more.

30th Anniversary

VIV Asia 2023 celebrated the 30th anniversary of VIV in the Challenger 3, VIV Square on the second day of the event, March 9. The celebration began with a spectacular dance performance, followed by a warm welcome to all attendees with free food, drinks and gifts upon entry into the VIV Square.

Managing Director of VIV Worldwide, VNU Europe, Mrs Birgit Horn, then introduced the small event and presented Mr Chris Jackson, Export Manager for UKTAG, the UK’s Technology for Agriculture and Genetics organisation, an award. For Chris’ ‘outstanding contribution to VIV and the food-to-feed industry’ along with being the UK’s representation for guidance and commitment to VIV since its inception in 1993 in Japan, he was awarded with a trophy and travel-sized suitcase as a sign of appreciation from VNU.

Following this, it was announced by Mr Igor Palka, Managing Director of VNU Asia Pacific and Mr Jose Gerardo Feliciano, Vice President of United Broiler Association, that ILDEX Philippines and the Philippine Poultry Show will be combining into one event- Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2023. This is a wonderful partnership between the two events and a huge development for the industry too as it will bring together more companies to create newer and better connections than before.

Finally, there were two competitions to end the celebrations- a quiz on Kahoot regarding VIV and a lucky prize draw. Milling and Grain were incredibly lucky and are so thankful for their prizes as all three members of our team who attended this celebration all managed to win, with Shannon winning twice from both the quiz and lucky draw.

Triumphant Time

This year, VIV Asia was held in a new location and despite this, the animal protein sector responded to this change incredibly with attendance from both exhibitors and attendees not being affected negatively and remaining high. The show also offered free transportation to and from the event with the use of a shuttle bus to the sky train stations located throughout Bangkok to assist anyone who struggled to find transport as the area had lots of traffic.

“It’s always pleasing when a new trade fair is warmly received, and this was certainly the case with this first edition of Meat Pro Asia,” adds Mr Richard Li, Executive Director, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

The halls were packed every single day with attendees and exhibitors, with many companies to visit and conferences to attend. We managed to meet a lot of these companies, such as Ottevanger, Dr Eckel, PLP Liquid Systems and so many more. We reinforced our relationships with our Global friends and created new ones too.

We also conducted multiple interviews with various companies, ADM’s Vice President of Feed Additives- BK Chew and Famsun’s Director- Liu Guandao along with audible interviews with ADM’s technical sales managers- Gunduz Ilsever and Luiz Souza. You will be able to see these interviews soon on our websites, future editions of Milling and Grain and our socials.

Next Time

The next VIV Asia will be held in 2025 on March 12 – 14, however the next VIV event will be VIV Nanjing 2023 on 6 -8 September in Nanjing, China. VIV is run by the amazing organisers VNU Worldwide who organise multiple events per year, all of which being successful. VNU will be hosting another event sooner than VIV Nanjing though called Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2023 on June 7 – 9 in Manila, Philippines.

If you have any reports, press releases or editorial about VIV Asia 2023 that you would like shared then please send it to editorial@perendale.co.uk and we will be happy to share it for you on our websites and social media. We hope to see you soon at future events!

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FEED PROCESSING market outlook in Latin America and beyond

Feed milling is the process of grinding and processing feed ingredients into a form that is suitable for animal consumption. Milling is therefore a critical step in the production of animal feed, as it creates a uniform mixture that is easy for animals to digest. Various materials are milled, fed and weighed, and mixed together including additives to obtain the end product. The feed milling process can be divided into five main stages: raw material handling, grinding, mixing, cooling and pelleting.

Pellets held the biggest market share, according to a survey by Verified Market Research. The pellets market size was estimated at US$8.23 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 percent from 2022 to 2030.

Pellet feed is more popular than other types of feed because it is high in protein, easy to digest, and degrades the higher protein in smaller amounts. Pellet is further subdivided into crumbles, flour, mills, and others. The advantages of pelleted feed, such as improved feed consumption and increased animal weight gain, are what essentially drive the need for feed pelletising. Pellet production is increasing significantly as a result of the expanding demand for nutrient-dense feed, which also encourages company investment in the animal feed pellet processing sector. Additionally, providing mixed nutrients in every pellet, enhancing storage capacity, lowering transportation costs, and improving feed handling are some of the advantages that have encouraged the popularity of animal pellets.

There is a growing focus on the nutritional value of the food animals consume. Also, there is a growing demand for feed mills due to the following reasons: farmers stepping back, the total animal population and the increasing need for high-quality feed. Operations of the global feed processing market has been segmented into manual, semi-automatic, and automatic where technology has become a significant trend. Higher processing

capacity, more efficient processing of more products per hour, and a higher consistency of quality is strived for.

On October 3 – 5, 2023, Victam is hosting the first Victam LatAm event in São Paulo, Brazil! This event for all segments of the animal feed production is co-located with two dedicated events for flour processing and handling events, GRAPAS and GEAPS. Conferences, seminars and round table sessions are organised together with key partners (such as RTRS and Perendale among others) including topics such as feed mills maximised and sustainable production. Victam LatAm event forms a complete and unique marketplace and will fill the gap in the Latin American market.

According to the Latin America Animal Feed Market Outlook 2027 research report, Latin America is the fastest enlarging market for animal feed processing. It is estimated to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.21percent for the forecasted period. Currently, Brazil is the leader of Latin American market holding more than 40 percent in the animal feed (processing) market.

Since September, when the event was launched together with our Founding companies Andritz, CPM, Famsun, Wenger and Zheng Chang, almost 100 companies already confirmed their participation. CPM Europe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technologies, solutions, services and industrial equipment for the animal and aqua feed industries. With over 80 years of experience in the feed industry, their extensive expertise allows them to offer specialist solutions for the processing of compound feed. This includes poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, ruminant animals such as cows, goats and sheep, as well as monogastric animals such as horses and pigs. We are pleased to have them join us on our Latin-American journey and to hear more about their feed processing approach.

Interview with CPM

What makes participating to this upcoming event in LatAm different than the other events?

Latin America is increasingly seen, by many, as the main supplier of food to many regions in the world. Latin America is one of the world's largest grain producers, led by Brazil as the world's leading soybean producer. Adding to all this, there is a very structured growth in the Pet Food sector in Latin America, projecting a CAGR of 7.6 percent for Brazil alone. This healthy economic climate is the reason why this region is so interesting to investors and offers a lot of business opportunities.

What are your expectations of Victam LatAm? What outcome do you expect?

We believe this is the right time to find customers and prospects, as well as business partners. CPM is always aiming to build long-term relationships and understand how we can better serve our customers by analysing and understanding their needs and presenting them with solutions. We believe that a good faceto-face discussion is a perfect way to do this. We expect that VICTAM LatAm will open up great business possibilities, by attracting the right audience and providing the tools for exhibitors and visitors to meet each other. In addition, we expect that VICTAM LatAm will enable us to showcase our solutions which are of the highest quality and reliability that the industry can offer.

In what way is Victam contributing to your success?

VICTAM is a well-known global event that enables visitors to discover the latest innovations and technologies and find great business opportunities. We expect VICTAM LatAm will do the same for Latin America and we look forward to meeting visitors from all Latin American countries. VICTAM LatAm visitors looking for the newest solutions in feed plants will certainly find them with CPM.

How do you incentivise sustainability?

We don’t just believe in sustainability; we make it happen. We are committed to making the world a better place for current and future generations. This is why, among other initiatives, we actively promote rework and waste recycling. When it comes to our equipment, we continuously innovate to reduce the energy consumption of our equipment.

What is the biggest challenge within the industry that you are currently facing?

There are two big challenges that the industry is currently facing:

Continuous evolving need for improved sanitary and food grade products

Higher capacity at specific recipes and granulation

What is/are CPM’s most recent milestone(s)and what distinguishes you from others?

We recently acquired Bliss Industries, a majority supplier of grinding equipment for and lead supplier of new petfood facilities in the North American petfood industry.

Some of the things that distinguish us from others are:

The process knowledge that we have accumulated by serving the animal feed and pet food industries for many years.

The focus on customer unique needs and requirements

Automation and controls for complete facility through our Beta Raven brand

Can you tell us a little bit more about your R&D processes?

We would like to invite all readers to join us at our booth so we can talk details because there is a lot to share about this topic. Just a tip of the iceberg, we have various patented technologies for equipment, processes, and parts. Also, we are expanding R&D test centers in multiple company locations around the world.

How are you coping with new trends and technologies?

Through our culture of innovation, we are constantly inventing new ways to meeting customer-specific requirement and needs.

There are a few technologies we can name that we are focussed on:

Sanitary processing, improved cleanability, operator safety, plant safety.

R&D testing for customer-specific formulations.

Using complete facility controls to shift toward automation through our Beta Raven brand

Resulting in improved reliability and operations efficiency. Blending, batching and weighing is a current trend with automation and important due to restricted diets.

How do you think that new innovations and technologies will impact the industry in 5 years?

Because we continuously aim to improve our business, we reinvent ourselves every 4-5 year. The petfood industry has evolved more toward a “human” diet and we will continue to develop healthy eating trends for pets. With the global markets continuing to domesticate animals, the demand for high-quality petfood is growing.

What is The Market Place

The Market Place is a collaboration between Milling and Grain magazine and our sister titles, The International Milling Directory and The Global Miller.

The Market Place aims to connect the print and the digital world, bringing more content that will be of interest, as well as direct links to the content that you want to see.

Throughout this edition of the magazine you will find QR codes and myMAG links that can link to various content from all three publications.

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Amino acids

Evonik Operations GmbH

+49 6181 59 12437

www.evonik.com/animal-nutrition

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Bagging systems

Bühler AG

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www.buhlergroup.com

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FAWEMA

+49 2263 716-0

www.fawema.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1577

Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd.

+66 29488281

www.maxtex.net

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Statec Binder

+43 3112 38 5800

www.statec-binder.com

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Golden Grain Group

+86 371 68631308

www.g-grain.com

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Bakery improvers

Bastak

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www.bastak.com.tr

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ERKAYA +90 312 395 2986

www.erkayagida.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/596

Bulk storage

AGI

www.aggrowth.com

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Behlen

+1 402 564 3111

www.behlengrainsystems.com

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Behn + Bates

+49 251 9796 252

www.behnbates.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1143

Brock

+1 866 658 4191

www.brockgrain.com

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Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

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Ozpolat Makina Gida

+90 342 337 1217

www.ozpolatmakina.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/635

Silo Construction & Engineering

+32 51723128

www.sce.be

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www.bruks-siwertell.com

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Symaga

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www.symaga.com

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Sukup

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The Essmueller

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www.essmueller.com

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TSC Silos

+31 543 473979

www.tsc-silos.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/656

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Cereal and pulse conditioning

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

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Friedrich Electronic

+49 6406 923350

www.friedrich-electronic.de

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Vibrafloor

+33 3 85 44 06 78

www.vibrafloor.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/664

vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG

+49 6441 62031

www.vibronet.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/663

Colour sorters

Bühler A G +41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

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Cimbria Srl

+39 0542 361423

www.cimbria.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/592

Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd.

+66 29488281

www.maxtex.net

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1173

Satake

+81 82 420 8560

www.satake-group.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/645

Computer software

Inteqnion

+31 543 49 44 66

www.inteqnion.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/615

MAG

myMAG links

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Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Coolers & driers

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Consergra s.l

+34 938 772207

www.consergra.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1343

FrigorTec GmbH

+49 7520 91482-0

www.frigortec.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/604

FAMSUN

+86 85828888

www.famsungroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/600

Sukup

+1 641 892 4222

www.sukup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/652

Wenger Manufacturing

+1 785-284-2133

www.wenger.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/666

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Yemmak

+90 266 7338363

www.yemmak.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/668

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Dosing

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Friedrich Electronic

+49 6406 923350

www.friedrich-electronic.de

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Elevator buckets

4B Braime

+44 113 246 1800

www.go4b.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/418

Tapco Inc

+1 314 739 9191

www.tapcoinc.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/658

VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions

+31 7140 23701

www.vav-nl.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1042

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Elevator & conveyor components

4B Braime

+44 113 246 1800

www.go4b.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/418

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Henry Simon

+44 0161 804 2800

www.henrysimonmilling.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/608

Tapco Inc

+1 314 739 9191

www.tapcoinc.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/658

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions

+31 7140 23701

www.vav-nl.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1042

Enzymes

Bastak

+90 312 395 67 87

www.bastak.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/582

ERKAYA

+90 312 395 2986

www.erkayagida.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/596

PLP

+39 05 23 89 16 29

www.plp-systems.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/700

Extruders

Almex

+31 575 572666

www.almex.nl

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/570

Almex specialises in single screw extrusion equipment, from the extrusion unit to complete installations. They are a family owned, independent company.

Almex extruders and Contivar Expanders are in use worldwide at fishfeed, oil extraction, petfood, animal feed plants, the food industry and the processing and chemical industries.

Almex started early 1970's with repair and installation of extruders. For use in Europe these units needed much modifications, so they decided to design and built in the Netherlands a complete range of extruders for 500 to 15.000kg/hour capacity. These extruders did find their way to clients worldwide. Today the largest extruder has a diameter of 400mm, a barrel length of 4800mm and a drive of 500kW.

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Andritz

+45 72 160300

www.andritz.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/574

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Wenger Manufacturing +1 785-284-2133

www.wenger.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/666

Yemmak

+90 266 7338363

www.yemmak.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/668

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Feed nutrition

Adisseo

+ 33 1 46 74 70 00

www.adisseo.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1583

Anpario

+44 1909 537 380

www.anpario.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1097

DSM

+44 1452 306129

www.dsm.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1584

Evonik Operations GmbH

+49 6181 59 12437

www.evonik.com/animal-nutrition

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/598

Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH

+43 2782 803 0

www.romerlabs.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1098

The Anderson Inc +1 419-897-6758

www.andersonsgrain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1144

Feed milling

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

milltech

+90 332 5021300

www.milltech.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1585

Dinnissen BV

+31 77 467 3555

www.dinnissen.nl

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/595

FAMSUN

+86 85828888

www.famsungroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/600

Ottevanger Milling Engineers

+31 79 593 22 21

www.ottevanger.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/737

PLP

+39 05 23 89 16 29

www.plp-systems.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/700

Sangati Berga

+55 11 2663 9990

www.sangatiberga.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1145

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions

+31 7140 23701

www.vav-nl.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1042

vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG

+49 6441 62031

www.vibronet.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/663

Yemmak

+90 266 7338363

www.yemmak.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/668

Zheng Chang +86 2164184200

www.zhengchang.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/672

Golden Grain Group

+86 371 68631308

www.g-grain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1031

Feed Mill Automation

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Flour Improvers

Bastak

+90 312 395 67 87

www.bastak.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/582

Flour milling

Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd.

+66 29488281

www.maxtex.net

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1173

milltech

+90 332 5021300

www.milltech.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1585

Grain handling systems

Behlen

+1 402 564 3111

www.behlengrainsystems.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/583

Brock

+1 866 658 4191

www.brockgrain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/587

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Cimbria A/S

+45 96 17 90 00

www.cimbria.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/592

Ozpolat Makina Gida

+90 342 337 1217

www.ozpolatmakina.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/635

Sangati Berga

+55 11 2663 9990

www.sangatiberga.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1145

Sukup Europe

+45 75685311

www.sukup-eu.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/652

Symaga

+34 91 726 43 04

www.symaga.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/654

Tapco Inc

+1 314 739 9191

www.tapcoinc.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/658

The Essmueller

+1 800 325 7175

www.essmueller.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/597

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Zaccaria

+55 19 3404 5700

www.zaccaria.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/671

Golden Grain Group

+86 371 68631308

www.g-grain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1031

Hammermills

Alapala

+90 212 465 60 40 www.alapala.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/568

Founded in 1954 in Çorum, Turkey, Alapala is the eldest and most well-known company in Alapala Group. It has been established with the vision of leading the milling industry. We are among the top two companies of the world and moving with the strong steps to fulfil our vision.

Alapala builds and services turnkey plants of any desired capacity and is one of the top 500 exporters in Turkey. While exporting 95 percent of its production, it has 600+ turnkey references in over 100 countries in 4 continents across the globe.

Alapala continues to develop and expand via its superior technology infrastructure, perfectionist staff and management, and its quality and customer-oriented approach.

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Dinnissen BV +31 77 467 3555

www.dinnissen.nl

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/595

Ottevanger Milling Engineers +31 79 593 22 21

www.ottevanger.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/737

Selis

+90 222 236 12 33

www.selis.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/649

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Yemmak

+90 266 7338363

www.yemmak.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/668

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Zheng Chang +86 2164184200

www.zhengchang.com/eng

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/672

Laboratory equipment

Bastak

+90 312 395 67 87

www.bastak.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/582

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

ERKAYA

+90 312 395 2986

www.erkayagida.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/596

Tekpro

+44 1692 403403

www.tekpro.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/660

Zaccaria

+55 19 3404 5700

www.zaccaria.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/671

Loading/un-loading equipment

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Dinnissen BV

+31 77 467 3555

www.dinnissen.nl

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/595

Neuero Industrietechnik

+49 5422 95030

www.neuero.de

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/627

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Vigan Engineering

+32 67 89 50 41

www.vigan.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/665

VIGAN Engineering S.A is a Belgian company with its headquarters in Nivelles industrial area about 30 kms south of Brussels at the heart of the European Community. VIGAN manufactures a complete range of pneumatic & mechanical conveying systems for products in bulk not only thanks to the supply machines but also by managing complete turnkey projects. All of the company activities take place on the same 10,000 m² site which enables easy and very quick exchange of information among all departments including sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality control and after-sales technical assistance. VIGAN engineering department with 450 m² space boasts latest software technologies (such as CAO – CAM types)

Mill design & installation

Alapala +90 212 465 60 40

www.alapala.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/568

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Henry Simon +44 0161 804 2800

www.henrysimonmilling.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/608

IMAS - Milleral +90 332 2390141

www.milleral.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/613

Ocrim +39 0372 4011

www.ocrim.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/632

Ottevanger Milling Engineers +31 79 593 22 21

www.ottevanger.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/737

Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990

www.sangatiberga.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1145

Satake +81 82 420 8560

www.satake-group.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/645

Selis

+90 222 236 12 33

www.selis.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/649

Silo Construction & Engineering

+32 51723128

www.sce.be

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1085

Van Aarsen International

+31 475 579 444

www.aarsen.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/662

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Hydronix +44 1483 468900

www.hydronix.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/332

Zaccaria

+55 19 3404 5700

www.zaccaria.com.br

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/671

Golden Grain Group

+86 371 68631308

www.g-grain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1031

Moisture measurement

Bastak

+90 312 395 67 87

www.bastak.com.tr

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/582

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Friedrich Electronic

+49 6406 923350

www.friedrich-electronic.de

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Hydronix

+44 1483 468900

www.hydronix.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/332

Vibrafloor

+33 3 85 44 06 78

www.vibrafloor.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/664

Vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG

+49 6441 62031

www.vibronet.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/663

Mycotoxin management

Adisseo

+ 33 1 46 74 70 00

www.adisseo.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1583

Packaging

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Dinnissen BV

+31 77 467 3555

www.dinnissen.nl

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/595

FAWEMA

+49 22 63 716 0

www.fawema.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1577

Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd.

+66 29488281

www.maxtex.net

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1173

Statec Binder

+43 3112 38 5800

www.statec-binder.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/791

Yemmak

+90 266 7338363

www.yemmak.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/668

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

+90 266 733 8550

www.yemtar.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/669

Paddle mixer

IDAH

+866 39 902701

www.idah.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1568

Palletisers

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

Statec Binder

+43 3112 38 5800

www.statec-binder.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/791

Golden Grain Group

+86 371 68631308

www.g-grain.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/1031

Pellet press

Bühler AG

+41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

PROFILE: mymag.info/e/588

IDAH

+866 39 902701

www.idah.com

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Ocrim, since its foundation, has been involved in the milling industry, thanks to the passion of its founder, the Recipient of the Order of Merit for Labour Guido Grassi. Ocrim specialise in the supply of wheat and corn milling plants, feed mills and cereal processing systems in general, also and above all, starting from 1982, with the "turnkey" formula that has definitely led it to be recognised as a great multinational company worldwide. The strength of Ocrim consists in knowing how to manage every stage of the production process in-house: research, design and production of all the parts that make up the plant take place in their headquarters in Cremona. Here all the components, which they then transport, assemble and test all over the world, come to life. And finally, they train the customer's employees in order that they acquire the skills and become independent in managing the plant. It’s only thanks to all the necessary expertise that one can provide the best possible result to customers.

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LATIN AMERICA’S LARGEST DEDICATED EVENT FOR THE ANIMAL FEED AND GRAIN PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

• Animal Feed

• Agua Feed

• Pet food

• Poultry feed

• Flour milling

• Grain processing, handling & storage

3-5 OCTOBER 2023

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Arnaud Dubat is the Product & Applications Director for the CHOPIN product line of KPM Analytics. He holds a Masters in Sciences and Techniques for the agri-food industries as well as a Masters in Strategic Marketing. He is based in Paris, France.

You have a rich 35+ year career in the industry, what initially lead you to get into this field?

Well, this was not a straightforward pathway. I started studying biochemistry at university, but I realized that what I was learning was not exactly matching my lifestyle expectations. Searching for options, I found that the French Milling School was recruiting. As many, I had no clue about what the milling industry was. But I rapidly figured out that it was a mix between technology (milling diagrams, machines), biochemistry (baking is a living process), and also culture and history (cereal products are strong markers of people’s identity). By joining CHOPIN Technologies (now KPM Analytics) in 1989, I could enjoy all the different aspects of the industry, particularly focusing on quality control, and on an international basis. Since that time, I have I never stopped learning and sharing what I have the chance to see in many countries worldwide.

Going forward, what aspects of milling industry would you like to see addressed and why?

I have always been always extremely impressed by how the milling industry adapts to many situations, especially regarding the economic and technical situations they face. I am absolutely convinced that the most efficient way to ensure flour quality is to start with adapted wheats.

I know it is not always possible to source the “perfect” wheats to make the “perfect blend.” But sometimes, because we have today the ability to correct deficient flour, some act as if flour’s intrinsic quality was less important than the enzyme mixes that we are adding to them. If you look at the efforts that breeders are making to constantly improve wheat quality, I think paying more attention to wheat selection by focusing on quality is a good starting point. I’m not saying that using enzymes is bad; I’m just pointing that they should be a way to fine tune the quality.

I think it is time to change the old paradigm where quality is seen from raw material to end-product. If the baker can objectively create a link between end-product quality and flour performance, then he is in a much better position to set up flour specifications that work for him. And this becomes a clear target for the miller who can then adapt his actions and adapt his wheat purchase in order to provide the desired quality.

. When it comes to quality control, we all need to be open to innovation. If you look at the current situation, you see that most of the tools and methods we are using were developed between 60 and 100+ years ago. At that time, wheat quality, milling processes, baking processes had nothing in common with today’s situation. And yet we are stuck using the same tools again and again. We can observe resistance to integrating new solutions because this changes the routine and might disrupt a long-time experience. And at the same time, I regularly hear bakers saying that, despite specs, flour consistency is not always present.

The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia will have an additional impact on ingredient availability. How can the food/feed producers optimise resource use and reduce wastage during production processes. This might be a game changing situation. It impacts both price and quality. In many countries there is a real search to be less dependent on importation. One solution, when it is possible, is to grow and use more local wheat. The other option is to use other local crops (like Cassava in some African countries). Of course, this will impact the final flour quality and require some adaptation at the baking level, but it can also help innovating and creating new products. If you have no choices and need to purchase wheat on international market, then the focus on quality appears more important than ever. When wheat prices are high, you do not want to lose money on shriveled or dirty wheat or to spend more money correcting insufficient quality. Here again, knowing exactly what the baker needs might help fine tune the quality to the right level.

At the end of the day, the Ukraine situation forces all stakeholders to imagine new, more adapted and efficient practices.

What are Opportunities for solution innovations that support sustainable goals in current industry?

I already mentioned one, the whole wheat flour. As a matter of fact, it is amusing to see that this trend drives us back to the original ways of consuming bread product. The underlying trend is linked to the search to eat healthier food. It was then logical to question the reason for removing from flour a big part of the interesting nutriments such as vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Going whole wheat allows you to regain the nutritional benefits of grains. Many studies showed the health benefits of consuming more whole wheat products to control weight, regulate glycemic load, and other benefits. It also simplifies to some extent the milling process. But such benefits do not come without more challenging questions. At the baking stage, having bran particles present in the flour impacts dough performance and final product attributes (color, volume, taste, etc.) requiring process adaptation. Whole wheat flour is also more challenging to store, particularly in hot climates where you want to avoid the development of rancidity. Last but not least, if bran is in contact with the external environment, more care must be taken not to introduce more germs, mycotoxins, or heavy metals into the flour. Many strategies are currently being implemented to cope with these new challenges. In the same trend of healthy eating, I could also mention the increasing use of other cereals or pulses in flours. It is known that the combination of cereal with protein-rich pulses allows balancing the diet in terms of available amino acids. At the same time, this opens new opportunities, and brings new challenges. The first challenge is having access to, or the ability to produce, flour from pulses or other grains. Once this is achieved, the goal will be to introduce these new flours without deteriorating (or, why not, improving) baking properties. In any case, even if a product is healthy, the main objective remains to keep it attractive to consumers. This presents

Arnaud Dubat, Director of Business development, KPM Analytics, France

a new challenge for the baker to achieve similar sensorial sensations of the products their consumers love but starting from very different flour functionalities.

What are the most critical technological development taking place in our sector in recent years from your perspective?

Demand for gluten-free foods, plant-based protein, and more recently keto diets, are very interesting trends which are revolutionizing the baking process and thus, the need for different raw material. For a millennium we have been developing an incredible number of products— breads, pizzas, biscuits, noodles, and other products—all based on the unique properties of gluten. Today, most of these products are available without gluten, which means they are made without wheat. For the keto diet, we want to have low-carb flours. This is triggering a new approach multiplying the different raw materials, the need for different flours, but it also impacts the baking process and the need for new ingredients and additives like specific enzymes.

At the end of the day, what makes the journey in the cereal industry so exciting is that it is a continuously improving market. And because it touches something of upmost importance: the food we eat. It also represents our world evolution. I remember that when I started travelling, some products were strong markers of an area, or a country. Think about the French baguette. Years ago, it was really a French know-how. Today, I could find delicious baguettes in different places such as Tokyo, Mexico City, or San Francisco. Today, most baked products having very good quality can be found almost everywhere. This is the visible part of the iceberg. What fascinates me is that it also means that local bakers and millers found ways to get out their traditional practices to adapt to new market trends. The same applies today, and I feel very lucky to have had the possibility to witness the most recent changes.

I feel proud to work for a company motivated by innovation and always trying to propose new solutions to help the market leaders in their new product development and quality control.

PMMI welcomes first female Board Chair

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announces Patty Andersen from Delkor Systems as the 2023 chairperson of the Board, the first time a woman has held the position at the association.

As co-owner and vice president of human resources and aftermarket services at Delkor Systems, Andersen plays a pivotal role in guiding the company’s strategic vision and direction and she brings this expertise to her role as PMMI chairperson.

“Patty has provided PMMI with valuable guidance as a leader and a Board member. We are excited as she takes on a larger role in the strategic direction of PMMI as our first female chair,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “Her more than 20 years of packaging industry experience coupled with her ability to inspire others to work together and think creatively to solve problems, makes her an incredible asset to the association.”

Marco Gadola elected as new member of the Board of Directors

Marco Gadola was unanimously elected to Bühler Group's Board of Directors at their annual general shareholders' meeting. At the same meeting, Konrad Hummler stepped down from the Board after more than 12 years of service.

Marco Gadola, a Swiss and French national, started his career in banking and later worked at Novartis International Ltd., Basel, Switzerland, as Audit Manager. From 1992, he spent nine years at Hilti Group in senior commercial, sales, and finance positions working in Liechtenstein, the United States, Spain, and Germany. After five years as CFO at the Hero Group, he joined Straumann Group, Basel, as CFO and VP Operations. In 2008, he was appointed CFO at Panalpina Group, Basel. From 2013 to 2019 he served as CEO of Straumann Group, a Swiss listed company with revenues exceeding CHF two billion.

Mr Gadola serves as President of the Board of Directors of DKSH, President of the Board of Directors of WS Audiology and Medartis Holding AG, Vice President of the Board of Directors of MCH Group AG and Member of the Board of Directors of Straumann Group.

Mr Gadola holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Basel, Switzerland.

UK Flour Millers appoints new chief executive

UK Flour Millers has announced the appointment of Alistair Gale as chief executive, taking over from director general, Alex Waugh, who has led the organisation (formerly nabim) for more than two decades.

Mr Gale will join UK Flour Millers on June 1, 2023, from the Port of London Authority (PLA), where he is director of corporate affairs & strategy. Prior to the PLA, Mr Gale worked for Blue Circle Industries plc/Lafarge, Cement UK, the UK's largest cement manufacturer.

“Flour is an ingredient in about a third of our supermarket foods, and the UK flour milling sector is vital to the nation,” Mr Gale said. “I'm looking forward to joining in the early summer, continuing the transformation in profile and representation the association has been evolving through over recent years.”

Alex Waugh to retire from UK Flour Miller

Alex Waugh will be retiring from UK Flour Millers after more than 30 years' service. He has worked across a number of other representative organisations, including the UK Rice Association and European Flour Millers, and played a leading role in a number of sectoral committees and organisations advising government and industry.

Commenting on Alex Waugh's retirement, UK Flour Millers president and chairman of Whitworth Bros and Carr's flour mills, Roger Butler, said: “Alex's passion for the milling industry is evident to all of us as members. He has helped us address many challenges and changes in his time with the association. He will leave with our heartfelt thanks for an amazingly well-done job.”

Bühler and its partner Hosokawa Alpine have installed a processing plant for their German customer Müller’s Mühle to produce protein concentrates from pulses. The facility can process up to five tons of pulses per hour into protein concentrates at full capacity and enables Müller’s Mühle to enter the promising growth market for plant-based proteins.

www.buhlergroup.com/pulses

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