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106 People news from the global milling industry

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Reaching the parts others don’t We are just one month away from the end of the year and it’s an ideal time to look forward to 2024 and reconfirm those initial plans about what should be prioritised for the year ahead.

For the team here at Perendale, which is responsible for the publication of the industry’s oldest and most far-reaching milling magazine, we are focused on ensuring our industry has access to our pages and our content either through print or through our digital channels.

And please don’t overlook the fact that we publish Milling and Grain in six languages every month - except for Arabic and Chinese, which are still bi-monthly editions.

As the industry’s oldest magazine, we feel we must be “editorial led.” That means that we are open to receiving content from all stakeholders including those impacting the milling of wheat, rice, cereals and oilseeds and in the production of livestock feeds.

We do not charge for editorial and we undertake to use our substantial social media and other outlets to gain maximum exposure of the editorial we elect to publish and for those advertisers who support us.

We are now backing this almost unique opportunity with our Milling Journal which is open to receiving research papers that we will peer-review (and provide a DOI number) prior to their publication and being available through open access from our website.

The goal of the Milling Journal is to provide the industry with peer-reviewed research papers that can be referenced and used more readily within the industry. Of course, due to the extra work involved and the additional logging and maintaining these documents we do make a standard charge.

Roger Gilbert

Are we using AI?

That brings me to the question of AI, or Artificial Intelligence and its use in publishing. In a nutshell AI is replicating how we think as humans and applying that to decision making, all through the use of advanced algorithms.

As we all know and appreciate this technology is already being widely adopted in the production of anything from robotic systems to voice search functions on smart phones. Another example is AI is being used to write software from voice instructions.

If you want to explore how AI is impacting our lives just search on that in Google or via any other search engine, which uses AI to compile the answer for you!

If the question is: is AI with us? The answer is a firm yes. in one survey of some 6000 consumers only a third thought they were using AI, however almost 80 percent were using services powered by AI through the platforms they were using.

My question and one I’m sure you are interested in, is how should we as an independent magazine consider the use of AI? My first thoughts were around AI’s ability to produce content more quickly and possibly more accurately. However, a reader

could do that for him or herself by simply using one of the AI programmes readily available to answer the same question.

Then our internal discussions turned to what our readership really expects from us - and we all agreed that it was not just reproducing the best of knowledge that is already searched for and widely known by readers through existing AI algorithms.

Our task is one step beyond that

We are here to provide information on up-to-date developments particularly in the technology and nutrition fields - that is forward thinking, either based on individual research, technologies or opinion and to highlight existing information in each edition that forms concise and targeted content specifically tailored for our industry groups. We are also here to engage with leaders in our industries and to report on who they are and their views.

So, in a nutshell we might be using AI platforms and we may well be in the group that does not consider itself to be an AI user. However, I now have the added tasks of ensuring that the content we publish is researched and written by humans and to identify and exclude features and content that is AI generated.

I have no illusions, this may become a more difficult task than it appears at the moment as the development and wider acceptable usage of AI, which is rapidly invading our world, continues!

Now what’s in this edition

We have an interesting line-up of features and stories for you this month.

We kick off with MAGTv and The Global Miller columns.

Please take time to look at our videos this month and keep an eye out on future Rongorongo Live Video Studio offerings.

Our News Section focuses on food production issues from carbon- negative production to an update on the Ukraine situation (pages 17 and 19).

Mildred Cookson of the Mills Archive Trust (page 20) looks at the milling journals of the past and the linkage this month between R.J. Fowler and Henry Simon We also feature the regular ‘Gems from the Mills Archive’ on page 30.

Dr Mahmoud Riyad reports from Egypt (page 24) and there is a story on four milling students achieving their Advanced Milling Diplomas in the UK on page 26.

Main features look at The Next Level of Grinding (page 44), Data on product quality enters the digital realm (page 50), Quality feed processing (page 56), Conveying (page 62) before we feature John Buckley and his World Markets Report which considers the possible drop in wheat prices (page 68).

There’s lots towards the back of the magazine with our Calendar of Events, Show Reports – from Space in France and the first part of Ocrim’s ‘Wheat, Flour and …’ Open Days 2023 and the Victam Latam event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil (page 92).

Don’t forget the Marketplace where you can find links to each advertising company’s MAG webpage for more information.

Our interviewee this month is Pablo Garcia Castelreanas, of Simeza in Spain. Good reading.

Let me know if you spot any AI generated content in this edition!

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In the RongoRongo Live studio, Roger Gilbert talks with James Cooper, Journalist, Milling and Grain Magazine. They discuss the key topics in the latest issue of Milling and Grain, from the impact of world politics on the industry to the latest innovations with Faba beans.

In the RongoRongo Live video studio Roger Gilbert talks with Ryan Lane, President of Animal nutrition for North America at ADM. Ryan tells us a little about ADM’s sustainability efforts, including its Strive 35 Program.

Strive 35 is the company’s corporate initiative to target what can and should be done with energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste management, across all supply chains with a particular focus on agriculture.

Stay tuned for more episodes of Rongo Rongo Live on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube. com/@MillingandGrain And also featured on our website at: https://millingandgrain.com

Welcome to the season of autumn, or fall, depending on where you live, and hello from Milling and Grain magazine. I bring you this year’s 11th edition of the magazine, and the Global Miller. I hope you enjoy.

The days are getting longer or shorter depending on where you are in the world, darker mornings for the Northern hemisphere and sunny evenings for the Southern hemisphere.

Halloween is over now with it being followed by All Saints Day on the first day of November. The end of year holidays are also beginning to creep in with Diwali and Thanks Giving along with the preparations for Christmas.

In the world of ancient Anglo-Saxon paganism, November was a month that certainly lived up to its blood-curdling reputation.

Known as “Blod Month,” it was a time when cattle met their sacrificial fate. Late November was the time in which surplus livestock that could not be fed and looked after over the bleak winter months with the harvest that had been collected were killed and preserved. The Icelandic word for November is also similar Gormánuáðr , the ‘gor-month’ or ‘slaughtering-month’. But fear not, dear readers, for the November of today is far more forgiving, with the only sacrifice being the occasional umbrella to the unpredictable autumn rain. So, as we sip our lattes and cozy up in our knitwear, let’s toast to the fact that we’ve traded in sacrificial beasts for seasonal spices. Cheers to a milder, less “bloody” November!

For more news around the world, you can read about the Alltech survey which found that the agri-food leaders are optimistic about the sustainable food system. We also covered the news about the opening of the new Ukranian laboratories for pre-export testing.

Regarding events, you can find information about future events such as Victam LatAm, Space 2023 and Ocrim Open days, which we were fortunate to attend, within the magazine. We have all the latest information on these events so you can stay updated on it all and know exactly what you’ll be getting at each event. If you have important news that you would like to share, please send it to us at editorial@perendale.co.uk To end this, we have a few words dedicated to all the innocent lives that have been lost recently during the Israel-Palastine war.

Too many innocent lives have been targeted and lost this past month during this conflict. Milling and Grain offer our deepest condolences to all those affected by this, and we want everyone to remember, we are all human. Tell your family that you love them and be kind to others.

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USDA publishes new standards for organic livestock and poultry production

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griculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, levels the playing field for organic livestock farmers, ranchers and businesses and promotes fairer, more competitive markets for their products, while providing consumers with more transparency about their purchases.

“USDA is creating a fairer, more competitive and transparent food system. This organic poultry and livestock standard establishes clear and strong standards that will increase the consistency of animal welfare practices in organic production and in how these practices are enforced,” said vilsack. “Competitive markets help deliver greater value to all producers, regardless of size.”

This change was driven by strong interest from consumer and the organic industry. USDA encouraged the public to comment and USDA received more than 40,000 written comments, all of which were carefully reviewed to inform drafting of this final rule. USDA also held a listening session on August 2022 to hear public comments on the proposed rule.

OLPS improves uniformity with regard to animal welfare practice requirements for organic livestock and poultry, promoting their well-being and natural behaviours.

The final rule outlines more consistent standards for six key areas, including: Outdoor space requirements: OLPS sets minimum outdoor space requirements for organic poultry and requires ready access to the outdoors. Outdoor areas must be at least 75 percent soil and include vegetation to the degree possible.

Indoor and outdoor living conditions: shelters must have sufficient space for livestock to lie down, stand up, turn around, fully stretch their limbs or wings and express natural behaviours, such as rooting in pigs and scratching in chickens. Bedding areas must be sufficiently large and comfortable to keep livestock hygienic (for the species), dry and free of lesions.

Poultry stocking densities: The rule set specific requirements for indoor and outdoor stocking densities to

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Preventative health care practices: Producers must maintain preventative health care practices that include sufficient nutrition and comprehensive parasite prevention plans.

Animals must be treated with allowed medicines to minimise pain, stress and suffering. All necessary treatment must be administered, even if the animal loses its organic status.

Physical alterations and euthanasia: Physical alterations are permitted only for identification purposes or the safety of the animals, and certain alterations are prohibited altogether. Alterations must be performed at a young age for the species and in a manner than minimises the animal’s pain and stress. Humane euthanasia may only be used if treatment is not an option.

Transport, handling and slaughter: Operations must describe how organic management and animal welfare will be maintained for transport that exceeds eight hours.

Animals must be fit for transport. The mode of transport must be seasonally appropriate to protect livestock from cold or heat. Operations must adhere to USDA (FSIS) humane slaughter standards.

In partnership with USDA-accredited certifiers, USDA’s National Organic Program will oversee the implementation of an enforce compliance with these new, more consistent standards to support the growth of the organic market.

Implementing OLPS will give organic livestock and poultry farmers, ranchers and businesses, including those interested in transitioning to organic, more opportunities to compete fairly in the market. The rule supports ongoing consumer confidence and trust in the USDA organic seal by better aligning the organic standards with consumers’ expectations for animal welfare. Many consumers are willing to pay a premium for organic livestock products, particularly for the organic chicken, egg and meat industry. By increasing consumer trust in the organic label by aligning standard with consumers’ animal welfare preferences, USDA is helping to deliver greater value to producers, and creating a fairer, more competitive and transparent food system.

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Alltech survey finds agri-food leaders are optimistic about sustainable food system

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gri-food leaders around the world believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system, according to the Alltech Sustainability Insights report, released today.

Alltech conducted a global, industry-wide survey to gather insights on the issues that matter most to the agri-food value chain and its stakeholders.

In collaboration with Opinions, an independent research agency based in Ireland, Alltech collected insights through 26 interviews with industry leaders and via a comprehensive survey completed by more than 2500 members of the agri-food industry. This effort presented an exciting opportunity to quantify attitudes and perceptions about sustainability from stakeholders across the agri-food value chain and identify tangible actions to build a more sustainable future.

“Our goal was to listen to the voices of our industry and its stakeholders and develop a robust, future-facing program of insights that are relevant, ambitious and genuinely impactful,” said Tara McCarthy, global vice president of ESG at Alltech. “Our industry is navigating unprecedented disruption, yet it remains confident and committed to evolving toward a more sustainable food system.

The key to success will be the development of innovative solutions, but even more critical is the capacity of the industry to work together across the value chain.”

The survey questions were focused on five areas: challenges and opportunities; drivers and priorities; attitudes toward change; support and guidance; and who they believe is going to pay for sustainability. The key findings of the survey include: While four out of five respondents agree that ‘climate change will make food production much more difficult in the future,’ perspectives differ across the regions. A very real series of crises faces the agri-food industry and, for the most part, survey respondents acknowledged the gravity of those challenges and the fragility of our food system. There is a strong level of optimism and positivity however, with 85 percent of respondents agreeing that the food system can rise to the challenge.

Almost three in four respondents reported feeling that a lot more guidance is needed to support their improvements in environmental sustainability. The need for guidance is expressed most strongly at the latter end of the value chain (eg retailers, food-service operators and manufacturers).

Most respondents agree that regulation is putting pressure on all areas of the supply chain. Respondents were similarly realistic about the need for support for the primary producers of the food that the eight billion people on this planet eat: 66 percent agree that until the farmer is incentivised financially, things will never change.

Many recognise that we will not be able to resolve the challenges ahead without a huge degree of innovation and harnessing technology to enable us to feed ourselves sustainably, with 92 percent of respondents believing that technology and innovation are key to more sustainable food systems.

There is a near-universal recognition that we need a collaborative conversation and effort across the value chain, with 93 percent of respondents agreeing that we all must work together to create a better food system for the future.

“Our industry is navigating extraordinary times, but the opportunities for positive impact are even more unprecedented,” said Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Imagine what is possible when we all work toward the shared goals of providing nutrition for all, revitalising local economies and replenishing the planet’s natural resources.”

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University of Stirling scientists to develop new carbon negative food source

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pioneering project led by University of Stirling scientists aims to develop a new carbon negative food source. The UK£800,000 government-funded initiative will create four new jobs – three on the Isle of Bute where a trial has begun, and one at the university as well as supported the development of a new lab on the island.

If the trial is successful, it could be replicated worldwide, creating thousands of jobs and a food source that can contribute to tackling climate change.

All major food production in the UK currently emits greenhouse gases, contributing to the country’s carbon footprint. The UK government wants to establish new food sources which deliver against Net Zero targets and address an over reliance on imports.

Research by experts at the University of Stirling previously found planting fungi with trees to create protein-rich mushrooms can sequester up to 12.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare annually.

The crop, which can be consumed fresh or processed into meat-alternative products, has the potential to produce a nutritious food source for nearly 19 million people a year, globally.

Now, the University of Stirling and truffle producers Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd has begun a two-year trial on Bute which will see researchers cover the root system of new trees with fungi that produce edible mushrooms.

A team led by Honorary Professor Paul Thomas will then assess the environmental benefits and wider economic impact.

Professor Thomas is the founder of truffle producers Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd, which is ploughing UK£135,000 into the project and running the lab.

Professor Thomas said: “This is a game-changing idea which, if done at scale, will increase domestic food production, incentivise tree planting and help mitigate the impact of climate change.

“By tackling land-use conflict and creating a calorific output from land that would otherwise not produce food, and at scale, the projected outcomes will positively contribute to such priorities and create a net increase in UK food production of up to 1000 tonnes for each 1000 hectares of afforestation incorporated into the project.”

Professor Alistair Jump, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, who coauthored the research and will partner on the initiative, said: “This project will place the UK at the forefront of EMF (ectomycorrhizal fungi) technology.

“Research suggests a carbon sequestration rate of up to 406kg for every kg of protein produced whilst also aiding biodiversity and conservational goals.

“This sequestration is in stark contrast to every other major food production system which results in an emission during production.”

If the trial is successful a subsequent rollout could create hundreds of jobs in the UK and thousands worldwide.

Professor Jump said: “Much of the work will be distributed in rural areas, supporting a positive socio-economic impact through job creation and infrastructure development.

“The innovation will also have a direct annual contribution to the UK economy and further economic benefits arise through the distribution chain.”

Funding for the two-year project is providing by BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council), part of UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), the largest UK public funder of non-medical bioscience. Grants will support four new jobs and the development of a new laboratory and trial facility on the Isle of Bute.

The study which laid the foundations for the project was published in PNAS (The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), the prestigious journal of The National Academy of Sciences (NAS), in March.

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Ukrainian Minister and colleague opens updated laboratories for pre-export testing

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ykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, together with Cem Özdemir, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany, opened two laboratories of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection: food safety and veterinary medicine, as well as a phytosanitary laboratory.

The new equipment for the laboratories was purchased with the help of FAO and with funds from the governments of Germany, Japan and the EU. “Germany’s support is felt by Ukraine at the political, economic and military levels. These laboratories are an example of such support. This is one of the steps that allow us to supply agricultural products to different countries of the world. The quality of grain must be confirmed, and business must operate in comfortable conditions. We thank Germany and Mr Ozdemir for their comprehensive support. For supporting Ukraine’s position on resolving the ban on exports to certain EU countries. Special thanks from citizens and farmers for air defence systems. I would also like to express my gratitude to Japan and the European Union for joining this project. I would also like to thank my colleagues from FAO, the State Tax Service and everyone present. I am sure that we have many joint projects ahead of us. We value our partnership,” said Mykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

The German Federal Minister also stressed that together with its partners, Germany is helping Ukraine to develop new export routes.

“Ukrainian grain is vital for many people and helps to provide stable markets.

We are helping to create alternative export routes so that Ukraine can get its grain to where it is most needed, namely the countries of the global south.

Together with the EU and Japan, Germany is taking steps to expand freight corridors and terminal capacities for the transport of agricultural goods.” said Cem Özdemir.

Following an assessment of the laboratories in June 2022, FAO, with the support of the governments of Japan and Germany, as well as the European Union, supported the procurement, delivery and commissioning of the necessary equipment.

The new laboratory equipment and materials will speed up the analysis process and allow for a full range of agricultural product quality tests and the provision of the necessary documentation in accordance with the laws of Ukraine and trading partner countries.

Chemical, toxicological, molecular genetic PCR, and radiological tests will be carried out. Based on the test results, the laboratories will issue an expert opinion, which is the basis for issuing international veterinary or phytosanitary certificates. The capacity of the laboratories will increase with new equipment and an increase in the number of staff.

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R.J. Fowler & his association with Henry Simon Ltd

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Milling journals of the past at The Mills Archive

by Mildred Cookson, Mills Archive Trust, UK

begin this story with a Nov 1933 article in MILLING, headed: Mr RJ Fowler – The New Manager of Messrs Carr’s Flour Mills Silloth.

Mr Fowler was Simon’s chief milling expert, recognised for many years as a leading authority on flour milling in the UK. His advice was also sought throughout many countries, and his knowledge and experiences of technicalities of flour milling were well regarded.

Mr Fowler had rendered invaluable service to Henry Simon during his long association with his firm, the merits of the Simon system being universally acknowledged. He had always made it his business to see that clients were fully satisfied, and much of Simon’s success was due to this important fact.

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After 40 years of hard work, entailing much travelling at home and abroad, Mr Fowler felt that a more settled life was needed.

He therefore accepted the post of manager of the Solway Flour Mills at Silloth, the property of Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd., Carlisle.

He succeeded Mr GB Bowman who had to retire due to ill health.

He first joined Henry Simon Ltd., as a young mill starter in the February of 1889, but his exceptional ability brought rapid advancement and in 1893 on the death of Mr William Stringer, Mr Fowler became the firm’s chief milling expert. He held this post till 1902, when he left Messrs Simon and founded the flour milling engineering firm of Briddon & Fowler Ltd. In 1915 his firm was taken over by Henry Simon Ltd, and Mr Fowler resumed his old position of chief milling expert, and so had an important and lasting influence on modern flour milling practice.

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The Bredbury Works

The Bredbury Works of Messrs Briddon & Fowler had been carefully built up during the years 1909 to 1915 especially for the purpose of manufacturing flour milling and silo machinery.

The illustrations from Henry Simon Occasional Letter No. 101 (March 1915) show all parts of the works, from foundry, machine shop, to the wood working department. The workshops were all thoroughly well laid out and the works were situated on the railway.

Henry Simon’s new large shop at Stalybridge was built to relieve the pressure at Bredbury, and the manufacture of machinery by then was to be divided between both premises. The newsletter quoted: “One specially pleasing fact is that since the outbreak of war we have been able, not only to give employment to all our old hands at the works, but to take on a considerable number of additional men”

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In the four months after that was written the situation completely changed in a way that could not have been foreseen.

Instead of considerable unemployment in the engineering trade, there was now a larger demand for men and greater difficult in obtaining them than ever before.

On the other hand the consumption of bread had undoubtedly increased as a result of the enormous armies in the field, and there was accordingly a considerable demand for milling machinery.

Simon’s were at this point also, in addition to the ordinary work, carrying out special work for the Government in connection with the supply of ammunition.

In 1906 Briddon & Fowler claimed to being the first firm of milling engineers to popularize a roller mill with rolls placed diagonally and pointed out that their lead had been followed by other engineers.

Rolls arranged vertically were now a thing of the past. This new

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system deals with the break stock, whereby the break flour was separated after leaving the nip of the rolls, and before it had the opportunity of becoming contaminated by bran powder.

A patent was procured in the UK, USA, Germany and other foreign countries. This new system, the Alphega System, had been applied to forty-two mills at home and abroad, ranging in capacity from 3 to 45 sacks per hour and producing in the aggregate nearly five million sacks of flour per annum (each sack 280lbs). The number of mills adopting the system was continually growing.

The essential feature of the system prevented the flour and light inferior middlings and beeswing becoming mixed with the

heavier middlings and semolina and the chop for the succeeding break. The three advantages for the System were as follows: • The break flour was almost confined to what is made by the break rolls.

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

Egypt: The increase of wheat imports in 2023

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he government is working to ensure that Egypt’s stocks of wheat remain topped up, reports Ahmed Abdel-Hafez; Egypt could become a hub for distributing Russian wheat Egypt received 30 percent more wheat from Russia in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, the US financial service Bloomberg reported this week.

Egypt’s wheat imports surged by 30 percent in the first nine months of 2023, reaching 8.34 million tonnes, with 80 percent of this amount coming from Russia. This was up from 6.43 million tonnes during the same period in 2022, according to Bloomberg’s Asharq Business service.

The three leading exporters of wheat to Egypt from January to September 2023 were Russia, Ukraine, and Romania, at 6.65 million tonnes, 1.11 million tonnes, and 331,660 tonnes, respectively.

Imad Al-Saei, an expert on transportation and logistics, said that the government was seeking to diversify Egypt’s sources of wheat as the world’s largest wheat importer. This would not mean that Egypt would entirely forgo Russian wheat, and Russia would not be able to afford the loss of the world’s largest wheat importer, he said.

Al-Saei said that Egypt could become a hub for distributing Russian wheat in Africa. The advent of winter in Russia and Ukraine meant that the two countries were in a hurry to export their wheat in order to reduce the cost of storing it in silos in the cold weather.

This has been reflected in the 30 percent increase in Russian wheat exports to Egypt, he explained.

The government has also expanded and upgraded Egypt’s wheat silos. There are now 190, with the larger ones storing 17,000 tonnes of wheat and the smaller ones storing between 5,000 and 8,000 tonnes. The new silos can maintain the wheat in good condition for 18 months.

Moscow has been looking at Egypt as a worldwide hub for storing, redistributing, and offloading grains for international companies, Al-Saei noted, adding that it has sent giant wheat cargo vessels to Egyptian ports that can take up to 350,000 tonnes.

On 1 August, the Russian news agency TASS reported that Russian Ambassador to Cairo Georgy Borisenko has said that

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Moscow and Cairo have designed a system to deliver wheat from Russia to Egypt despite Western sanctions against Russia.

Nader Noureldin, a professor of land and water resources at Cairo University, said the price of wheat from Russia and Ukraine was 10 percent lower than the international market price.

Moreover, the proximity of these suppliers to Egypt significantly reduced transportation times, with shipments taking just 10 days to reach Egyptian ports compared to 24 days from the US, 28 days from Argentina, and 15 days from Europe.

In January, tenders to import wheat to Egypt stood at US$337 per ton, including costs and shipping. In June, they had reached US$229 per tonne. In August, the lowest offer came in at US$250 per tonne, based on delivery on board.

Despite Egypt’s current advantageous position and its increased capabilities at both port and silo levels, Al-Saei believes it will remain challenging to predict the direct economic benefits of this due to the prevailing global economic uncertainty.

This situation necessitates a crisis-management approach that is prepared for potential surprises that may defy global expectations, he said. Egypt could become a hub for distributing Russian wheat.

Egypt’s wheat imports witnessed a noticeable increase from the beginning of the current year 2023 until last July, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics.

The total value of wheat imports amounted to about two billion and 96 million dollars, while it was about one billion and 796 million dollars in the same period of the previous year 2022. An increase of about 299 million and 334 thousand dollars.

Wheat imports are considered among the list of the most important Egyptian imports of raw materials during that period of the year, and the value of their total imports declined to 5 billion and 976 million dollars in the period from January to July of the current year 2023, compared to about 7 billion and 376 million dollars in the same period of the year. 2022, with a decrease of one billion and 399 million dollars. The list of the most important declines in raw material imports included soybean imports, which recorded about 963 million and 994 thousand dollars in the aforementioned period of the current year, compared to one billion and 941 million dollars in the corresponding period of the last year 2022, a decline of about 977 million and 330 thousand dollars.

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Advanced Milling Diplomas awarded to UK flour milling students

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ix employees from flour mills across the United Kingdom have been awarded UK Flour Millers’ highest qualification, the Advanced Milling Diploma, after three years of study.

This year’s cohort of Advanced Milling Diploma students is the sixth to pass through the challenging diploma programme, which aims to support the development of high potential flour millers’ employees and equip them with advanced theoretical knowledge to add to their practical skills, creating future leaders of the industry.

The Advanced Milling Diploma is the final step in the UK Flour Millers’ ladder of training programmes, which starts an entry level online leaning then advances to the three-year correspondence course. It is delivered with partners Campden BRI and the Buhler Milling Academy, Switzerland, who host residential study, alongside a mentored research paper which sees students analyse a key aspect of their employers’ business.

Students on the course are selected through application form and final interview.

The course is an important development step for people who have substantial experience in flour milling and are ready to take their next step within their organisations and the industry more widely. The successful 2023 candidates, drawn from milling, quality and operational roles in their businesses were: Katie Barwise who work at Carr’s Flour Mill in Silloth Robert Beckett who works at Heygates Flour Mill in Tring Dean Boatman who works at Allied Mills in Tilbury Richard Gibson who works at E B Bradshaw & Sons in Driffield Mark Pimblett who works at ADM Milling in Seaforth Andrew Thomson who works at Whitworth Bros in Wellingborough Chief executive officer of UK Flour Millers, Alistair Gale, is excited to see the contribution the new diploma holders make as 26 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

they put their new skills into action.

“For these students, securing their diplomas is the result of substantial commitment and hard work, supported by their flour milling employers. Through their studies, they have broadened and deepened their knowledge of the industry, setting it alongside deeper analytical skills. In combination, it sets them up to make a greater contribution both to their employers and the wider milling industry.”

More than 2000 people work in the UK flour milling industry at mills across the country, from Edinburgh to Belfast, Selby to the Isle of Wight. Recruitment is open now for the next cohort of flour milling industry employees to study for the Advanced Milling Diploma, with the course set to begin in autumn 2024.

Interested applicants can learn more via UK Flour Millers’ website and qualified applicants who have the support of their organisations should reach out to UK Flour Millers about training requirements.

“Milling is a specialised industry which requires a dedicated training resource; the diploma is an essential part of our training offer,” concluded Alistair Gale. “It’s bespoke, matched to the needs of the industry and its customers, equipping students with the knowledge and insight to shape future development.

The final project is on a topic of their choice, supported by their employer, with the benefits flowing through to the business in areas including improved operational efficiency and new product development.”

According to the data by Ascential and a National Diet and Nutrition Survey, flour is used as an ingredient in about a third of foods found on supermarket shelves. 99.8 percent of UK households buy bread, and it provides significant quantities of essential vitamins and minerals. The importance of the flour milling industry in the UK should not be understated, as flour mills ensure bakeries, food manufacturers, restaurants and retailers have the flour they need to make food for the nation.

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BASF to build new fermentation plant for protection products ASF invests a high double-digit million euro amount in a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site.

The plant will manufacture products that bring value to farmers including biological fungicides and biological seed treatment. BASF also plans to utilise the plant to produce the main building blocks of Inscalis, a novel insecticide derived from a fungal strain. Commissioning is planned for the second half of 2025. The plant will employ 30 people in production, logistics, engineering and maintenance.

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“For production at our Ludwigshafen site, this development is another step in the transition to innovative manufacturing processes with lower energy intensity based on renewable raw materials,” said Christian Aucoin, Senior Vice President, Global Operations at BASF Agricultural Solutions. “The site offers excellent synergies due to its good infrastructure, the integration into an existing high-performance production organisation and the proximity of research units such as White Biotechnology.”

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Veterinarians and consumers gain greater access to science-backed pet health solutions

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utramax and ADM’s trusted probiotic supplements brand, ADM Protexin, announced the expansion of their longstanding partnership that will allow ADM Protexin to manage certain Nutramax brands in Europe and a number of APAC markets, with the aim to expand further internationally. This agreement builds upon the existing successful collaboration between the two organisations.

Under the enhanced partnership, ADM Protexin will manage the distribution of select Nutramax brands, including Cosequin®, Dasuquin® and Denamarin® in various international markets. These trusted Nutramax brands are known for their high-quality ingredients and researched formulas in the animal health industry.

The partnership will allow ADM Protexin to leverage its capabilities in Europe to better service existing distribution channels and further expand the global reach of Nutramax brands to make the products more widely available to veterinarians and consumers around the globe.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with ADM Protexin to better meet the increasing needs for international markets,” said Todd Henderson, DVM, CEO and President of Nutramax. “This is a significant step for both organisations and is a testament to our shared commitment to quality and improving the lives of animals around the globe.”

This agreement is a significant milestone for both Nutramax and ADM Protexin, as it represents a new phase in their partnership and underscores their commitment to providing high-quality products to support animal health worldwide.

“The Nutramax portfolio of products aligns exceptionally well to ADM’s Health and Wellness solutions, allowing us to provide our companion animal customers with a much broader array of products and capabilities” said James Kyffin, Commercial Director – Animal Health at ADM Protexin. “The ADM Protexin team could not be more excited about the expanded partnership and the opportunity to better serve our customers.”

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Gems from the Mills Archive The twilight of the mills

by Nathanael Hodge, Mills Archive, UK

This sketch shows the remains of the windmill on South Havra in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It was sketched by artist Karl Wood on 6 July 1949, after a 700 mile journey from his home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Travelling by train to Aberdeen and by ship to Lerwick on the Shetland Mainland, he managed to find locals who could take him in their small boat to the tiny, uninhabited island. Not much is known about the mill, but it seems it was built in the mid 19th century by the small island community.

According to Karl Wood’s notes, the sails were worked through the 11 square holes that run around the outside of the building, with the machinery above them on the upper floor.

Karl Wood’s journey to sketch this mill was just part of his larger goal, to paint and sketch all remaining windmills in Britain. Between 1926 and 1956 he cycled for thousands of miles recording mills. He referred to these journeys as his ‘Mühlendämmerungs’ – German for ‘Twilight of the mills’, in

The Mills Archive is a permanent repository for the documentary and photographic records of traditional and contemporary mills and milling, as well as similar structures dependent on traditional power sources. It makes that material freely available for public inspection and use in research and learning.

The Mills Archive is one of the world’s great mill collections. It has rescued over 3 million documents and images that might otherwise have ended up in a landfill site. It is an Aladdin’s cave filled with memories and free to users.

The collections show the rich and diverse crafts, buildings, machinery, equipment and people involved with mills in the UK and around the world.

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imitation of Wagner’s opera ‘Götterdämmerung’. This was also to be the title of the planned book.

After serving the First World War Wood worked as a hospital secretary and art teacher in Gainsborough. Sadly in 1951, Karl Wood was imprisoned for four years for ‘gross indecency’ due to his homosexuality. It seems he never fully recovered from this ordeal, and thus never completed his book.

A devout Catholic for most of his life, Wood retired to Pluscarden Abbey, a Benedictine priory near Moray in northeast Scotland. Here he set up a stained-glass workshop and became an oblate of the order. After suffering from months from tuberculosis, he died on 10 January 1958 after receiving communion.

Karl Wood’s paintings were purchased by Lincolnshire Museum Service in 1977. The Mills Archive holds the 1382 pen and ink sketches which were intended for publication in the book.

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Many people from the industry would benefit from this learning experience, including engineers, project managers, grain elevator operators, maintenance personnel, millwrights and safety personnel, among others.

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Participants will be able to learn from five presenters over the threeday course. Hands-On Training for the Operation & Maintenance of Conveying Equipment will teach participants how to safely operate, maintain and repair conveying equipment commonly used in grain facilities through instructor demonstrations and hands-on practice.

The course will also provide practical information and guidelines on how to develop and implement a comprehensive preventive

maintenance program.

After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to install, operate and inspect conveying equipment. They’ll also be able to troubleshoot problems and maintain the equipment, understand what could happen to grain quality if conveying equipment is used improperly and apply and perform the best safety practices and procedures on conveying equipment.

To get the most out of the in-person training, participants will complete three online modules before traveling to Kansas.

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After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to install, operate and inspect conveying equipment. They’ll also be able to troubleshoot problems and maintain the equipment, understand what could happen to grain quality if conveying equipment is used improperly and apply and perform the best safety practices and procedures on conveying equipment.

Registration

Registration for this course is open. If you register before November 15, you’ll be able to attend for less. The course is US$1,800 for members and US$2,000 for non-members who register before the early bird deadline. After that, GEAPS members will pay $1,900; non-members will pay US$2,100.

Space for this course is limited. Register today to ensure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing and to allow yourself time to complete the online modules.

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The course teaches attendees the essentials for making your mill efficient, including information on basic milling processes, machine design, and plant operation. With a mixture of theoretical training and practical opportunities, included is two days spent at their fully operational school mill to lean cleaning, conditioning, and milling techniques. It gives you access to some of the latest milling machines for a close-up look at how they work, which is ideal for flour millers with little to moderate experience with working in flour mills.

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Flat Bottom Silos by Simeza Simeza corrugated steel sheet Flat Bottom Silos are designed for agricultural, industrial, commercial and strategic applications such as big farms, inland storage facilities, grain terminals, industrial plants fed with cereals such as flour mills, feed mills, rice mills, oil mills, and biofuel facilities. They can be used for both short -and long- term storage of cereals, maize, soya, paddy, oilseeds and any other granulated free flowing materials.

They can be designed according to either ASAE / ANSI American or Euro-Code European norms as per tender specifications or client choice and are manufactured in order to withstand the stress caused by continuous use, extreme temperatures, high winds, heavy snow and seismic loads. They also offer greater resistance to corrosion through thicker galvanisation on the steel sheets.

Simeza flat bottom silos cover a wide range of models from 4,6 meters to 30,6 meters in diameter and from 80 to 18.000 m³ individual capacity.

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Unlike other seed treaters, STORM PRO accurately measures untreated seed directly from the bin, precisely meters and applies the seed treatment, gently mixes the seed for consistent, even coverage and then transfers the treated seed into the truck, ready to be planted in the field.

Roller belt conveyor by CESCO CESCO roller belt conveyors RBCM are designed with a flexible concept and modular design, for gentle horizontal or slightly inclined conveying of grain, grist, pellets, and granular products in general. They realise the completely closed conveying of the product, even in reversible mode, with zero loss during the conveying, easy cleaning, maintenance, and safety during operation thanks the fully bolted system used.

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NEW SIMILAGO II by Alapala Alapala’s NEW SIMILAGO II roller mill is equipped with high technology electronic control systems for a continuous and consistent performance in the grinding of cereals, such as wheat, maize (corn), rye, spelt, barley and sorghum. The product level at the inlet bunker is controlled by using load cells, which sends signals via PLC to adjust the feed roll speed accordingly. Rotational speed of feed rolls is monitored against an unexpected stop due to belt problem, etc. Manual feeding gap adjustment mechanism ensures a uniform flow on feed rolls.

The main motor load is constantly measured for protection against any possible damage, and the rotational speed of grinding rolls is monitored against an unexpected stop due to belt problem, etc.

The NEW SIMILAGO II is built to comply with the high sanitation standards and ensure food safety.

The roller mill’s all front structure is isolated and smoothened against adhering and condensation risk.

STANDARDFRIGOR Air purifier deviro™ by FrigorTec The deviro™ cleans room air of fine dust, viruses and other elements that are harmful to health using a three-phase filtration system. The downstream HEPA H14 filter removes 99.995 percent of impurities from the air. Despite its powerful fan, the deviro™ is one of the quietest filtration devices in its class and can therefore also be used in work rooms.

Three filter stages remove 99.995 percent of air impurities Sound insulation enables use in noise sensitive surroundings Simplified transport with handles and fixed castors Every deviro™ is produced at our German plant and undergoes a factory test run before delivery Easy operation, timer can be selected with app Optional UVC technology for additional safety

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Resistograph 500 Dough rheology analyses With the Bastak Brand Resistograph 500 device, the negative effects of gravity are eliminated by using a special rail dough stretching mechanism moving from bottom to top, at 45, 90 and 135 minutes, which are test times long enough to understand the rheological properties of the dough, and a graph is obtained by recording the applied force as a result of the test.

In order to obtain bakery products with ideal properties, the elasticity, resistance and energy of the dough are determined in accordance with international standards and converted to a chart.

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- Determines the rheological properties of flour to obtain ideal bakery products.

- It helps to determine the effects and ratios of the rheological properties of flour.

- Easy to use with its ergonomic design, - Sufficient test times (45,90,135 min) to determine dough rheological properties.

- Dough preparation times for testing can be controlled from the touch screen and also manually - It saves time for the user with a total of four fermentation chambers.

- Touch screen and PC controlled heating system.

- Parallel testing possibility - Time control from internal PC with touch screen and manually.

- Compatible with world standards - It does not require a separate computer and screen system, it works in harmony with the screen of Absograph 500, saves the test result and follows the process.

Special FOCUS - Dough stretching mechanism movement is designed from bottom to top with R&D studies and thus, the negative effect of gravity is eliminated.

Dough rheology analyses are indispensable in the food industry as they provide important information about determining the difference between the quality of flours, choosing the appropriate raw material, and determining the changes that occur in the dough during fermentation.

Dough rheology, which covers the flow and deformation of the dough, is based on the principle of measuring the force that occurs by applying deformation or tension to the dough for a certain period of time in a controlled manner.

Resistograph 500 represents the quality characterisation of the flour sample to be analysed in the form of a graph. The diagram resulting from the test is divided into strictly fixed single components and the evaluation results are given according to international standards.

The force on the analysed sample is recorded graphically as a function of time, with the elongation force initially increasing, reaching a maximum with the increase in tensile force offset by the decrease in the other part of the sample. Then the slope gradually decreases, and after the dough breaks, it suddenly drops. In the graph obtained, the strength of the dough against its efforts in the spread analysis of the curvature, the density of the curvature is the elastic expression.

Thousands of flours, bread, pasta, biscuit, grain industry manufacturers, universities, research industries and grain quality control analysis laboratories around the world use rheology devices in more than 150 countries.

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n modern feed mill efficiency, flexibility and energy consumption are in a constant fight for priority.

The best execution for the one conflict with the optimal choice for the other. Beside that each feed miller has different starting points and objectives at the basis for their feed mill design. Feed for a vertical integration or commercial feed, country, raw materials, animal species, personnel, energy, regulations and many other feed miller specific factors will result in unique feed mill designs.

We can easily determine the main activities needed to create the best feed for each specific purpose. These main activities determine largely the quality of the end product as well as the energy used for its production. Reason enough to take a close look in the process and its variables. One of the main and most important processes is grinding.

The time people thought grinding was only a necessary step in the process of making feed by just making smaller particles of the grain fortunately belongs to the past. Today we know proper grinding can bring a lot of profit in terms of animal welfare, nutritional value, feed conversion rate, energy use, capacity and product quality. To achieve all this, we must grind to the particle size we really require, no more and no less. Basically, there are two requirements for determining the required particle size:

the addition of moisture, temperature and pressure gelatinised starch becomes available resulting in a better digestion. In general protein-rich raw materials require a finer grind for an optimal digestion than carbohydrate-rich raw materials.

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To know which particle sizes would be required in a certain diet is one, to be able to grind it to these particle sizes is key. In a post grinding process all raw materials of a certain diet are dosed in one batch all to be grinded together resulting in a general particle size distribution. Most probably it is not the best particle size for the separate materials but an average for the total. The advantage of grinding in one batch is found in the smooth operation of the hammer mill. The materials which are difficult to grind are mixed with the ones which are easy to grind resulting in a steady and facile to maximise load of the hammer mill motor.

A sieving machine above the hammer mill sifting out the smallest particles, and bypass the hammer mill, gives the first possibility to create different structures in the feed. All the rest will be grinded together. By using a frequency controller on the hammer mill it is possible to lower or higher the speed of the hammer mill rotor and therewith the tip speed of the hammers resulting in respectively coarser and finer particles on the same screen.

1. The digestive and nutritional needs of the animal - Animal species and its life stage - Capacity of feed intake / degree of satiety - Digestive functioning - Availability of nutrients 2. Physical requirement for the feed manufacturing process; - Specific process requirements - Mixture characteristics - Heat treatment - Compact ability (pellet mill / expander / extruder) To be able to achieve the above we need to grind to a certain particle size to increase the specific surface area and therewith improve the reaction rate of the material for starch gelatinisation.

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Feed mill designer and producer Van Aarsen International developed a so called split-grinding solution that helps optimise the nutritional value of the feed by splitting up one batch of raw materials into two sub-batches which are separately dosed and grinded. In general protein-rich raw materials require a finer grind for an optimal digestion than carbohydrate-rich raw materials.

In a post- grinding batch process they are all ground to the same fine particle size e.g. on a 3mm screen. In a split grinding process the raw materials are grouped into two sub batches based on their nutritional function and ground on a Van Aarsen GD hammer mill with automatic screen exchange to a separate optimal particle size for each group e.g. respectively on a 2,5 and a 4,5 mm screen. After grinding these sub-batches are collected and mixed together and from there processed together. Note that the batch time remains the same as before. It’s all comes down to the right, but still standard, equipment and automation of the line. Split-grinding is a unique alternative solution compared to pre-grinding or post-grinding by combining the advantages of both and moreover it can be integrated in most existing post-grinding installations.

High quality pays back

As flexibility and efficiency becomes more and more important it is not a surprise the developments in the grinding process support these topics. The lowest cost per tonne of feed is always top of mind but if also flexibility in the line is required it seems that interests clash. First and most important is that the starting points for a line are continuity and reliability. Down

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times due to break downs, unplanned maintenance, setting and adjusting the equipment and low quality spare parts have to be avoided. With new investments an uptime of 100 percent is simply assumed but the reality is different. Benjamin Franklin once said ‘The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten’. This statement hits the nail on the head. The grinding line is the heart of a feed mill, the profits of proper grinding can be found in every following step of the feed production process as well as in the animal production. If we use the metaphor of the ice berg where the small peak above the water stands for the initial investment and the huge volume of ice under water hidden from view represents the operational costs for the lifetime of the machine. This shows

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F the total costs of ownership will in fact be determined by the durability of the investment and the operational costs during the total life time. Well used quality equipment and wear parts guarantee a high uptime over a long period of time resulting in a high return on investment.

Particle size as starting point

Grinding can’t be seen as just breaking grains or only particle size reduction. There is always an optimum particle size to take advantage of both the grains nutrients and carbohydrates.

Nutritionists will confirm it’s possible every recipe/diet ideally needs a different grinding structure but, in most cases, he needs to compromise with the feed mill manager because the installed equipment will not be used efficiently doing this. With modern equipment on the other hand, it is not necessary to compromise, and every batch can have different settings. Modern in this case doesn’t mean priceless, but it’s in the technical elaboration of efficiency and flexibility. A hammer mill with recipe controlled automatic screen exchange, frequency-controlled rotor speed and a multiple screen deck sifter above the hammer mill form the basis to create flexibility in the output. If this hammer mill is able to exchange its screens within the batch changing time, being 4560 sec., it will on top of that guarantee the efficiency of the line as well. A coarse ground layer feed diet can easily be followed by a fine grinded pig feed recipe. Client orders can be produced in the line in order of acceptance because there is no need shifting feed orders based on the screen perforation.

In terms of energy efficiency, we also notice a common mistake when particle sizes are specified based on the screen diameter of the hammer mill. Especially in the process of buying a new one

the results of one hammer mill can be very different compared to another one. The best way is to take the required particle size, D50 or D90, of the most used recipe as a starting point.

With that information the manufacturer is able to determine the right equipment. A well-balanced grinding installation consists, beside the hammer mill, of an accompanying exhaust and air filter system. If this total grinding system is not well designed problems in the grinding line will occur. If the air flow is too high the unground product will be sucked against the screen, creating a layer on it with an overload of the hammer mill as a result. If the airflow is to low the product stays to long in the grinding chamber resulting in a too fine end product, lower capacity of the hammer mill and therefor energy loss.

Conclusion

As the world becomes more and more aware of its energy use and energy prices raise constantly the urge to use our sources as efficient as possible is a fact. In grinding, which is a quite energy consuming activity, the word efficiency has a lot of different explanations as feed millers have different objectives.

For one efficiency can be the lowest kWh/tonnes of feed where another one prefers efficiency in high flexibility production for fast recipe changeovers and a third one gives the highest priority on the flexibility to grind different structures of feed.

These and all other objectives are plausible in the individual cases and don’t have to be a problem; a well-designed grinding line with the right equipment does it all. Grinding particle sizes on customer demand without interfering the production planning are the solution for the nutritionist as well as for the feed mill manager.

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by Javier Lozano, Product Management Automation & Digital Services Milling Solutions, Bühler, Switzerland

he introduction of digital technology in the milling industry has so far focused on automating production parameters and analysing historic performance data. With the launch of the Quality Management System, Bühler is bringing the milling industry toward a new era of digitalisation and advanced automation. Quality metrics obtained from the laboratory, inline sensors or any other source are now automatically digitised and attached to the production process.

This allows for data-driven decisions on one unique source of truth combining all master data and using it to trigger automatic process reactions, bringing us one step closer to the fully autonomous mill.

In recent years, millers have been adapting to the digital technological advances that are driving efficiency within their industry. The goal of these digital innovations is to develop a fully autonomous mill, or in other words to create a self-adjusting mill that can both calculate and execute its own pre-determined production parameters within a closed-loop system without human intervention.

It’s a bold ambition, and the industry is still some way off achieving its goal. But regular advances are being made, and the biggest move is to come with the change in the mindset of the milling companies and head millers, who need to adapt their daily operations to improve the efficiency of the impact they make on the final business profit. The other major area of investigation until now has been big data. Once you have a mass of production data, you can explore it using algorithms to evaluate trends and 50 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

see how best to set your production parameters to reduce waste, increase yield, cut costs, and optimize performance.

Focus on the laboratory

However, in recent months, the digital focus has shifted to the laboratory, an area of the mill that to date has been partially overlooked in the milling digital revolution. Walk into an average mill laboratory anywhere in the world and you will find an abundance of paper records and Excel spreadsheets. Think of your typical laboratory as a digital data terminus and storehouse.

Data flows hourly from many different sources, depending on the sophistication of the mill, leaving the laboratory staff to carry out and manually input much of the data analysis.

Physical product samples are brought to the laboratory to be analysed on different devices that measure water content, absorption rates, protein content, enzymes, color, ash content, and so on. Production data is also fed into the laboratory, providing lot numbers, timings, recipe data, product characteristics, and production parameters. Some laboratories also receive real-time quality data from sensors on their production lines through their MultiNIR. A few of the largest and most sophisticated mills may also operate a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to help automate workflows and manage samples. But even so, they are still working with disaggregated data that needs to be distributed within the company; office, laboratory, control room, clients’ desks.

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But it is mostly the laboratory staff who must, to varying degrees, record, collate, store, and retrieve all this data when it's

F needed. Staff collect data from different sources to produce the all-important Certificate of Analysis showing that each production batch has reached the agreed quality specified by the customer. Storage and retrieval of all this often paperbased data must then be managed for auditing and traceability purposes.

That is until now. Over the past year, the Bühler research and development team has been exploring how to streamline the laboratory process to bring it into line with other digital advances made in the milling sector. “We realised we have an opportunity to make some big improvements, and for the first time, we started seeing how we could digitally link quality and production data to get rid of many existing manual processes.

So, we started to develop the Quality Management System to make the process faster, more accurate, and more efficient,” explains Javier Lozano Diaz, Bühler Product Manager Automation and Digital Services, Milling Solutions.

Quality and production data united

In September 2023, Bühler announced the launch of its Quality Management System (QMS). “Bringing production and quality data together, as well as managing it in a single system, anytime, anywhere, means being able to access the data, and therefore knowledge, much faster, getting faster analytics, and allowing faster, data-driven decision making. It also means being able to speed up the rate at which an automated process can react to a quality deviation, which we believe is the biggest step we have made lately towards our goal of creating the SmartMill,” explains Lozano Diaz.

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Mercury MES deals with the production processes, providing a central operating system in which a seamless flow of real-time data is used to provide automated control of the mill. Bühler Insights does all the data analysis using long-term data storage to evaluate trends to better optimize performance, assess production parameters, and provide a visualisation of the mill’s key KPIs from one or several sites as a single overview. “The Bühler Quality Management System is an umbrella concept comprising all the product quality-related products that help our customers to control the processing quality that optimizes their end product,” explains Lozano Diaz.

Certificate of Analysis

On top of the improved accuracy and stability of the product quality, which helps to optimize efforts and costs, this solution takes care of the creation of the Certificate of Analysis to be provided to the end customers. In the past, laboratory staff had to marry production and quality data from different reports, which could be both time-consuming and prone to human data entry errors. The QMS can now digitally produce the data required on the Certificate.

Another key benefit is the avoidance of data entry errors. Having to manually enter data from the laboratory analysis machines always meant the possibility of data being mis-keyed, which in turn could lead to a production line being erroneously shut down.

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QMS also saves time by improving management efficiency.

Digital data can be accessed from all the laboratory work stations, making the distribution of work within the laboratory easier. Once the sample has been collected and the analysis is complete, data now flows seamlessly through the system, generating an instant alarm on the plant operator’s screen if a production parameter goes out of range. If necessary, a production line can be automatically shut down by QMS. This ensures that product quality remains constantly precise, and therefore minimises costs. It also ensures that critical production data relating to quality is now available to everyone who needs it within the plant’s operation team, including those working remotely.

“When we trialed QMS, we found that the plant operators liked the warning feature best because they immediately get a notification when their soft damage is high, for example, so they can immediately go to the machine and readjust it before they get a complaint from the bakery that the flour quality was not good enough,” said David Krause, Team Manager Technology Digitalization, who headed up one of the main trial sites piloting QMS.

Auditing and traceability

Storage and retrieval are also streamlined by QMS. As all batch data is held digitally on QMS, it is possible to do away with physical record keeping. It is no longer necessary to search through paper records or endless spreadsheets in Excel to find laboratory data linked to a particular batch. The QMS allows instant retrieval, enabling staff to apply a range of different search filters to find the relevant digital batch data. Finally,

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metrics relating to product quality generated by the laboratory such as moisture, ash, protein, wet protein, water absorption, and starch damage can now be fed into analytical tools such as Bühler Insights to evaluate trends, thereby improving product optimization. This data can also be used for multiple mill benchmarking so that the quality performance of different mills can be directly compared.

Lozano Diaz believes that the building blocks are now in place to make the automated mill a reality. “It’s a major step, we are now moving from concept to reality. The brain of the autonomous mill is an advanced automation system, designed specifically for the milling industry, and an assisting system that helps you to make use of the data, and even acts for you. If the brain now has all the quality data and all the production specifications, then it will be possible for it to make smarter and smarter decisions on how to optimize production with less human intervention. That’s why we are bringing Mercury MES and Bühler Insights to the milling industry,” says Lozano Diaz.

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QUALITY FEED PROCESSING The importance of cooling pellets

by Eser Dönmez, R&D Manager, Yemmak, Turkey

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n order to shape or sanitise the feed, compound feed is sometimes pelleted or otherwise heat treated. The hot substance cannot be processed automatically and must be cooled first. This method is somehow taken for granted, but it is also an important part of the production of feed.

They are hot (65-85°C) and smooth and moist as the pellets leave the pellet mill (up to 17 percent moisture). They cannot be shipped or stored in this state without being damaged. So, a cooler is mounted in close proximity to the press outlet in which the pellets can harden, evaporate moisture, and can lower the temperature to around 5 °C above ambient temperature. A side effect of cooling is the drying of the pellets by one or two percent. To ensure optimum storage efficiency, the pellets should maintain moisture content of not more than 10-12 percent.

The hot pellets have to be handled gently during transport from the pellet press to the cooler, so they are already fragile and split quickly, which can result in a high number of fines. Two phases take place during cooling: heat transfer and mass transfer. The temperature variations in the contact region, the scale of the contact area, and the heat conducting character of the pellets are influenced by the heat transfer from the pellets to the air. Mass transfer means moisture is transferred from the pellets to the air in the process. The cooling effect relies on evaporating moisture.

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Cooling can be a slow process as well. If the pellets are cooled very rapidly, cracks are formed in the outer layers, which can lead to greater abrasion in turn. Cooling for too much time, the 56 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

pellets become too dry, often has a negative effect on abrasion. It also has financial consequences since, more goods are consumed and less water is sold, where the cheapest ingredient in the feed is still water. The core of the pellet is still warm and the pellets are still wet and moist because the cooling time is too short. It should be remembered that heat and moisture are released more easily by small pellets than by large pellets. Even the arrangement of pellets in the cooler optimises the process of cooling. The airspeed does not exceed 0.5 m/s in conventional belt coolers and should remain between 0.8 and 1.5 m/s in modern counter flow

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Types of Coolers

Two kinds of coolers are most widely used in practice: belt coolers and counter-flow coolers. Some other types of coolers are used on a few occasions, such as cascade coolers, for example (Figure 3).

Using the cross-flow principle, a belt or horizontal cooler cools the pellets, whereby incoming air is blown in through a thin layer of product. Cooling is higher on the side of the receiving air than on the side of the exhaust. To prevent excessive cooling, the sheet of pellets should be spaced evenly and not too thickly (belt speed). A belt cooler is capable of having one or two decks. A downside of the belt cooler is that after going through a relatively shallow product bed, a large volume of air is not used for cooling and is exhausted.

A Typical Belt Cooler

The counter flow cooler works with an airflow that moves opposite to the product flow. In a product sheet, the product constantly travels downward while air is sucked in an upward direction through the product layer.

They share energy and also water at the moment when air and product flow travel through each other. This ensures that the

coolest pellets on the bottom encounter the coolest air and air with a higher temperature is obtained by the warmer pellets on board. This removes thermal shock and cools the pellets in a soft, even, and gradual way.

Counter Flow Cooler

A counter flow cooler, in comparison, is more powerful than a belt cooler. In a counter flow cooler, the air volume used is smaller and can be as little as 60 percent of the air used in a horizontal belt cooler. A significant transition of energy from product to air happens in a counter flow cooler, which ensures that the exhausted air has a higher temperature.

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F against these bacteria. A considerable volume of feed is not served as pellets in poultry, and much of the feed for laying hens is fed as mash. With quite some success, heat treatment devices have been developed to kill salmonella. It is difficult, though, to cool the heat-treated mash. A mash product coating is so thick that, unless it is fluidized, it does not allow air to pass through.

Fluidisation in a counter flow cooler should be avoided since the mash is combined in the cooler, which is harmful to the idea of first in - first out. Fines can end up in the exhaust and stain the system as well. Placing a spinning rake in the cooler may close or level the craters that are forced through the feed layer by the air that occurs, but this is not a perfect solution. That's why a special double deck cooler which is cooperating with a fluidised bed is designed and developed. This double deck cooler functions according to the concept of a continuous batch, where a second cooler deck holds fresh hot product, while the ‘old’ product is cooled properly in the main cooler bin. The second cooler is opened, and this part can be cooled as soon as the primary cooler bin is empty.

The use of the fluidisation principle suggests that, relative to a standard counter flow cooler, almost every part has to be modified. Inlet valve, hood, product distributor, bin walls, discharge devices, product controls, hopper, air fan, ducting, control system; this must be customised to make a meal cooling counter flow cooler suitable.

An automatic airflow control (AFC) valve is often used in these coolers since precise control of air volumes is important to a cooler's performance. This AFC valve sets the exhaust system to the exact correct amount of air needed for a given product to be

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Without such a device, any changes in bed depth (due to filling or emptying) will result in pressure drop changes, allowing more or less air volume to be created by the air fan. This may cause inconsistent cooling or drying in turn. As in all coolers, the exhaust air must be filtered with or without a wet scrubber, for instance a bag filter or a cyclone. Self-inducing layouts should be considered in situations where products show a dust explosion risk, open cycle systems with pressure shock tolerant components or alternatively semi closed cycle.

Special Coolers

Coolers with cross-flow dryer concept are present for cooling and/or drying of extruded products. The method is based on the first-in-first-out concept, with complete batch/layer separation and vertical airflow in the opposite direction to the flow of the product. The product is distributed over grid-plated troughs; the height of the layers of the product is shaped by a special spreaderdevice, which is very unique and ensures a regular bed over the entire board, such that the decks do not have dead areas.

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by Dell Williams, Technical Writer, USA

or an automated, wet clean-in-place process, animal feed manufacturers can push a cart with pre-programmed recipes and integrated water line hookups to tubular drag conveyors, facilitating quick sanitary compliance and production changeover.

Animal feed manufacturers use conveyors to transport a variety of blended materials, such as pellets, flakes, chunks, and powders, to create food for fish, cattle, swine, and poultry. To promote food safety and sanitary compliance, they are increasingly seeking the ability to Clean-in-Place (CIP), an automated method of cleaning the interior surfaces of tubular drag conveyors without disassembly.

Now, with the advent of mobile tools like an innovative ‘smart cart’ that quick-connects to any tubular conveyor and enables simple, customisable ‘single button cleaning recipes,’ CIP is becoming easier, faster, less labor-intensive, more repeatable, and almost fully automated.

Tubular drag conveyor systems gently move product through a sealed, enclosed tube using a drag cable and circular discs pulled through on a loop, so are ideal for delicate items since breakage affects quality perceptions and salability.

In a wet CIP process, the system is flooded with water, flushed, rinsed, cleansed, and thoroughly sanitised. Although the process is very effective, streamlining its automation and simplifying the process for all of a facility’s tubular drag conveyors has been a 62 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

priority for leading innovators in the industry.

“The standard system required port hookups to water lines and installing piping. The processor also had to make decisions such as which water temperatures to utilize, or whether to use a cleaning solvent - and the correct amount to add manually,” says John Adair, Engineering and Quality Director for Cablevey Conveyors, an Oskaloosa, Iowa-based conveyor manufacturer that has designed, engineered, and serviced enclosed cable and disc tube conveyors for 50 years, and is in more than 65 countries.

The smart solution

To simplify the wet cleaning process, Adair and his engineering team at Cablevey have developed a small, mobile ‘smart cart’ with integrated water line hookups that a single technician can easily take to any tubular drag conveyor in a facility. The cart is specifically designed to be a fraction of the size of similar carts on the market to facilitate mobility. When the cart is in position and connected to water lines, the CIP process is automated and controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) that reduces the need for manual labor and virtually eliminates the risk of improper cleaning.

“Once it is set up, all you do is press a button and it will bring in the required amount of water at the correct temperature with the necessary amount of solvent for cleaning,” says Adair.

The smart cart is designed to store and utilise pre-programmed CIP recipes to flush various residual materials from the tubular

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The cleaning recipes enable even those with very little training to use the cart. This is helpful in today’s tight labor market and allows the technician to move on to other tasks once the cleaning process begins.

The use of easily executable recipes ensures a superior, repeatable clean that essentially ‘error proofs’ the process. This is particularly important when the technician may be new or less familiar with the production equipment.

“Depending on the product being conveyed, sometimes all you need is a wet rinse, or sometimes you need a specific cleaning solvent. All that information is saved, so after the first cleaning, it can be automatically repeated. Just push a button to start the appropriate recipe, whether you have one conveyor running multiple products, or dozens of conveyors running various products,” says Adair.

To meet strict compliance standards, the smart cart also documents all critical CIP information such as water volume and temperature, chemicals used, and cleaning time by date in an easily retrievable data log.Since decreasing production downtime between conveyor cleanings is a priority for animal feed manufacturers, Cablevey provides new capabilities with the

cart that expedites the CIP process.

Currently, the CIP process floods the tubular conveyor system but is not designed to specifically clean the discs. “Operators would manually clean each disc and advance the system disc by disc when the discs had to be cleaned of particularly viscous substances,” says Adair.

Now, as an option on the cart, a disc washer can be integrated with the conveyor turnaround to spray a pressurized cleansing solution on the discs. This helps to remove stickier substances that could remain after routine CIP cleaning.

“The disc washer sprays high-pressure water directly on the discs, so it acts like an automatic car wash. At the push of a button, the discs and cable are run through and spray cleaned, which reduces CIP time and eliminates the need to manually clean the discs,” says Adair.

Sanitary blower option

To further reduce downtime, Cablevey also offers a new sanitary blower option. “After the wet CIP process, a sanitary blower attachment on the smart cart can dry the discs and other parts of the system 75 percent faster than typical air drying,” says Adair. He points out that the faster the conveyor is cleaned and

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dried after a product change, the sooner it can be put back into service, which improves profitability.

According to Adair, Cablevey’s mobile smart cart is available for pre-order now, but will be officially unveiled at Pack Expo, a premier packaging and processing show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 11 – 13, 2023. The event features full-scale setups of machinery in action.

The company also plans to bring traveling demonstration smart carts to customers by September free of charge so they can try out the units. Animal feed manufacturers who like what they see

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may be able to purchase the demo unit used in their facility, with hands-on training immediately available.

While the animal feed manufacturing industry is aware that automated CIP can improve conveyor system production uptime, barriers to implementation have slowed adoption.

Utilizing a mobile smart cart with integrated water hookups will help manufacturers to easily implement CIP in tubular drag conveyors throughout their facilities: expediting conveyor cleaning, production changeover, and sanitary compliance.

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Commodities - November 2023

World Markets

Wheat price drop near bottom?

Talk of tightening forward supply and the ongoing threat of Black Sea export disruption have not prevented wheat prices dropping to new lows in the past month - the world benchmark, Chicago futures, reaching levels not seen since mid-2020. The fall comes despite a significant cut in forecast global wheat production for the 2023/24 season, led by key exporters Australia, Canada, Argentina and Europe, mostly due to this year’s unusually dry and/or hot weather.

The US maize crop has also been at risk from dry weather although – thanks to some recent rains on larger than expected sown acreage - now seems to be faring a little better than earlier thought.

Second largest supplier Brazil is meanwhile marketing a massive record corn crop at competitive prices to the USA while Argentina’s crop is, hopefully, on the way to a major rebound from last year’s drought affected low. Even Ukraine seems to be producing slightly bigger than expected corn and sunflower crops – though still struggling to export enough grain in timely fashion to cool frequently nervous import markets.

While the US soya crop appeared to be struggling with drought more than corn, prices of soya products have been restrained by a record Brazilian harvest, large crops there looking likely to become the norm in future stable weather years.

European wheat markets also hit two-year lows in the past month, the first delivery month going under EU€205 per tonne, although back in the EU€230’s more recently. Ironically, the key factor on the downside has been plentiful cheap Russian wheat piling onto the world market and, for the most part, undercutting virtually all comers in competitive tenders for key import orders from countries

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by John Buckley

like Egypt. That puts pressure on EU exporters to lower their prices to compete, in turn acting as a restraint on the EU domestic market.

Russian selling pressure will probably persist for a while yet.

While its 2023 crop is forecast smaller than last year’s record one (85m versus 92, though some had put the latter as high as 102m tonnes), the giant 2022 harvest caused a big stock buildup that has supplemented 2023/24 season supplies. The surplus has helped counter the impact of another smaller-than-usual crop in Ukraine (if larger than first thought). While Ukraine continues to struggle getting its grain to market by sea, some land routes have opened up through the EU. That too is bearish for prices in the eastern EU, where Ukraine’s grain has lingered long enough to depress

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Commodities local markets, causing bad feeling among farmers in the closest member states, where unilateral import curbs were put in place.

None of this looks supportive for world wheat prices – yet there are plenty of offsets. Among other major wheat suppliers, ElNino-caused drought and heat will reduce Australia’s crop after three successive record harvests. At 24.5m tonnes it will probably still be a respectable one (unless the drought really intensifies) but marks quite a change from three successive seasons over 30m tonnes – the last one nudging an unheard-of 40m. Stocks from that harvest may ease the transition to a smaller 2023 crop but there has been some nervousness among some of Australia’s overseas customers, some like China, starting to book early cargoes elsewhere.

Canada and Argentina have also lost a few million tonnes to dry weather. Canada currently expects about 31m versus last year’s 34.3m tonnes while Argentina’s may be nearer 16.5m than the earlier forecast 17.5m. Some forecasts have even been sub-15m tonnes although even that would still outpace last year’s poor 12.5m tonne harvest. Kazakhstan and Ethiopian harvests have also b ee trimmed by about 2m tonnes each. US, European, Chinese and Indian harvests meanwhile seem to have produced enough to limit the expected decline in world wheat output to some 6m tonnes, for a total 783.4m, according to the US Agriculture Department. However, as USDA notes, this is still the first drop in world wheat output since 2018/19 – a statistic that will doubtless contribute to consumer anxieties about forward supply.

Out-paced by forecast consumption of 793m, this will mean some stock drawdown to their lowest since the 2015/16 season – why prices next year are looking firmer than the current market. EU forward prices are only about two percent dearer but the US futures trend into 2024/25 has recently been up to 17-18 percent more expensive – if possibly under-estimating the extent to which farmers around the world might respond by boosting sowings this autumn for harvest 2024 (as always with the caveat: weather permitting). Here is Europe, analysts are currently looking for similar winter wheat and barley areas to last year’s. Warm, dry weather in recent weeks has sped planting, notably in top EU wheat producer France. However, it also raises crop risk for European countries that experienced hotter and/or drier-than-usual weather in the past summer, like Spain, Rumania and Bulgaria, the latter two having grown in importance as wheat exporters in recent seasons. EU cropping plans might also be influenced by new biodiversity rules linked to farm subsidies.

Prior to the crop upsets and geopolitical upheavals in the Black Sea region (from 2021/22 onward) the Chicago futures benchmark had spent many years within a fairly tight US$4US$6/bushel range, averaging mostly US$5 or less. Acreage had been diminishing in that period, so aside of the leap in inflation since, a better price has arguably been needed to keep farmers sowing adequate crops. Having traded well over double that in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, are Chicago’s current upper $5/ bushel levels high enough? Time will tell.

An interesting development in recent weeks has been China buying significant quantities of US wheat for the first time since mid-2021. It’s not often remembered that China is not only the world’s biggest producer of wheat but frequently the second largest importer too, usually needing foreign higher-grade milling wheat to beef up its flour quality. Larger imports in the 2023/24 season would not be a total surprise as China’s own crop was thought to have been damaged by rain at harvest time, resulting in tens of millions of tonnes being downgraded. The USDA is

By far the world’s largest soya crusher and meal consumer, China continues to exert a two-way influence on the global market. USDA has China’s seasonal crush rising by 3m tonnes or three percent to 97m tonnes but imports slackening from 102m to 100m. still forecasting China’s 2023/24 total wheat imports about 2m tonnes lower than last season’s at some 11m tonnes. Yet so far this calendar year, the PRC has already bought 53 percent more than the same period in 2022. So, it would not be surprising to see the seasonal total revised upward in the months ahead. China returning for US supplies has caused some excitement among the trade there, building hopes of further sales in this direction. The US certainly needs the business. Its recently-published wheat exports for August were the worst for that month since 1971.

China has also been an active buyer of EU wheat so far this season, especially from France and will be closely watched in coming weeks as a possible bullish factor.

Maize supplies loosen

Supply/demand/cost fundamentals for corn (maize) are generally good for the 2023/24 season that started September 1.

World production is expected to rebound by almost 60m tonnes or about five percent led by major exporters the USA (+34.5m) and Argentina (a 21m tonne rebound from the previous year’s drought-ridden crop). While European output is up less than Milling and Grain - November 2023 | 71

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expected (+7.5m tonnes but still about 10m below normal) Ukraine’s contribution has held up better than earlier forecast (+1m on year to 28m, if still 5m to 10m below pre-Russianinvasion levels).

Early forecasts for Brazil’s 2023/24 maize crop (harvested 2024) at some 129m tonnes are about 8m down from this year’s record one. However, that is expected to be offset by Argentina recovering from a drought-hit 34m to as much as 55m tonnes.

China’s crop, second only to the USA’s in size, is seen similar to last year’s 277m tonnes but with consumption there rising, it’s expected to need about 4.5m tonnes more imports (which at 23m tonnes will keep it just behind the EU as the world’s secondlargest importer).

The current crop forecasts suggest some leeway to restore world corn stock levels depleted last season by disappointing Argentine and European crops and the ongoing effect of the Black Sea conflict on Ukraine’s ability to produce and export as much as usual. Looser stocks in the new season would imply forward corn prices remaining on a fairly even keel. These, like those of wheat, these are running around three-year lows but, according to the US futures market, could edge up by some 5-7 percent in the year ahead, especially if consumption rises enough to match or exceed the bigger supply in response to these lower prices.

The latest outlook from the USDA estimates lower global rice production for the 2023/24 season, led by India, Bangladesh, Burma, and Thailand. Global consumption is also forecast down, as are imports. While the 2022/23 world crop was boosted

by Thai gains, global consumption for last season also rose significantly, India more than offsetting reductions for Thailand, the US and Vietnam. In addition to banning exports of broken and non-basmati white milled rice, India is extending a 20% duty on parboiled rice exports until March next year. Although also slow exports from Burma have been partially offset by reduced Chinese imports, this has made the market nervous about tightening supplies, keeping prices high. As the second most important food cereal staple after wheat, more expensive rice could affect prices of wheat and other foodgrains, contributing to prolonged food price inflation.

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Latin American crop increases lead a bigger than usual jump in oilmeal raw material; supplies this season – which should help hold down prices. Brazil is expected to follow last year’s giant 156m tonne crop with an even bigger one for 2023/24, currently seen around 163m tonnes. Argentina, which last year suffered a drought72 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

reduced harvest of just 25m tonnes , is expected to bounce back to around 48m, its best since 2019. The US crop seems to have been a bit disappointing this year after dry weather curbed yields in some key states, causing a 4.5m tonne drop to under 112m tonnes. Still, global soyabean output is expected to increase by over 29m tonnes or about 8% to a new peak of almost 400m.

Crush is expected to increase by a smaller 16m tonnes or about 5% as some of the bigger surplus goes to stocks, some to the (not inconsiderable) direct human food outlets. That currently suggests world soya meal output rising by over 12m tonnes or just under five percent. As usual, soya will make the largest contribution to bigger global oilmeal supplies (up about four percent or 13-14m tonnes in total to some 369m.

Among the other leading oilseeds, rapeseed output did not quite come up to earlier expectations in Europe, Canada and Russia but exceeded hopes in war-torn Ukraine. The global total is lower than last season’s but some stock drawdown is expected to allow crush to match or the 2022/23 total, keeping rapeseed meal supplies steady around 47m tonnes. Next largest contributor, sunflowerseed, has meanwhile turned out a larger than expected harvest – over 56m tonnes compared with last season’s 52.4m after crops in Russia, Ukraine and Europe beat forecasts. He USDA is forecasting that will boost global sunflower meal supplies by about half a million tonnes to around 23.4m.

As usual, meal costs will be heavily dependent on the soya price trend – which has been consistently cheaper for whole soybeans in recent months, reaching their lowest since late 2021. That has brought down the price of soya meal although not yet to levels prevailing before the crop/geopolitical upsets of the past two years.

China factor here too

By far the world’s largest soya crusher and meal consumer, China continues to exert a two-way influence on the global market. USDA has China’s seasonal crush rising by 3m tonnes or three percent to 97m tonnes but imports slackening from 102m to 100m. Last month these dropped by 7.3 percent versus the same month last year amid reports of stock buildup after a run of purchases earlier in the year. Analysts also noted Chinese pig farmers – the most influential demand sector – had seen their profitability slump amid lower livestock prices, reducing demand for meal. The Chicago futures market for soy has also been sensitive to reports that Brazil’s ever-growing production is pushing US exporters out of the lucrative Chinese – and other soy markets.

Industry Profile

CESCO EPC Advanced solutions for grain handling, storing and processing Cesco EPC GmbH, formerly known as Petkus Engineering GmbH, is an internationally operating German company based in Konstanz, which designs and supplies industrial plants for grain logistics and deep processing with handling, storing, and milling systems.

They offer to his clients personalised professional solutions with technology and quality guaranteed and backed by decades of experience executing projects all over the world. The products and services offered by CESCO are mainly divided into four business areas: inland grain terminals, port grain terminals, dry milling plants and turnkey plants.

The company offers a wide variety of products, including chain conveyors, belt conveyors, bucket elevators, silos (cylindrical, prismatic, flat and hopper bottom), buffer bins, processing equipment, and steel structures.

Why choose CESCO?

Cesco EPC prides itself on its lean structure, flexible and dynamic processes, and efficient tools, which enable the company to consistently meet the expectations of both customers and employees. With extensive international experience in large project management, CESCO offers a comprehensive portfolio for grain handling, storing, and processing, including technological knowhow in dry milling. Guided by its core value proposition of ‘Smart Concept, Easy Operation,’ Cesco stands as a trusted and reliable partner for investors.

Since 2009, Cesco EPC has installed 54 plants worldwide, of which, 45 Grain terminals with 1.989.700 mt storage capacity, and nine Dry Milling plants for a total milling capacity of 4.260 t/d.

Currently, Cesco EPC is developing projects and establishing facilities globally in over 15 countries. Notable areas of influence include Europe, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa. These international expansions reflect the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions worldwide and meeting the needs of its global clients.

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Germany, closely collaborating with the sales and procurement office in Italy, as well as production facilities in Germany and northern Italy, and affiliate companies in Spain (Simeza) and Serbia (PPC). This extensive network enables Cesco to provide comprehensive solutions to its customers, meeting their specific requirements with high-quality products and services.

Smart concept easy operation

The company’s commitment to providing intelligent concepts and customized plant solutions for the benefit of its customers is fundamental to its operations. With its German engineering expertise and a commitment to quality, all Cesco EPC projects are proudly ‘made in Europe’.

Cesco offers technological consultations, project feasibility studies, assistance for construction and use approvals, statics calculations according to EURO-CODE, building construction and civil engineering and steel construction. Also provided are electrical and utility planning, project development, tendering, procurement, project management, installation and assembly of the silo systems, complete conveying technology including loading/unloading equipment, measuring and sensor technology.

Cesco also has a highly qualified engineering team which designs, customises, and optimizes solutions and considers investment costs, depreciation, scheduling, and technical requirements. No matter if it is for grain traders, mills, malt houses, food and feed industry, farmers, seed growers or plant breeders, the principle “Everything in one hand” offers many advantages to develop the optimum project solution for each customer.

In addition to that Cesco offers the possibility of financing grain storage and milling projects through German banks, with the support of Euler Hermes ECA. German banks are known for their expertise in financing projects and their willingness to take on risks that other banks may deem too high. Euler Hermes ECA is a credit insurance company that offers risk mitigation solutions for international trade and investment. The company is part of the Allianz Group, one of the largest providers of financial services in the world.

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Case Study

Largest conical base silo plant in Europe In an ambitious expansion project, Simeza Silos will be the company responsible for building one of the biggest hopper bottom silos (HBS-S) in Europe at one of the Vall Companys group’s plants, a leading European agri-food company group

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he project will take place at the Vall Companys factory located in Ejea de los caballeros, about 50km from the city of Zaragoza, Spain.

The purpose of this expansion and the remarkable storage capacity is in response to an increasingly globalised market.

The new infrastructure will allow Vall Companys to have greater storage capacity for raw materials, providing even more stability to the agri-food and livestock value chain.

The facility will consist of four hopper bottom silos ‘HBS-S model’ (silos with conical bottom and metal skirt), specifically designed for this project. Each silo will have a unitary capacity of 3000 tonnes, making a total of 12,000 tonnes of storage for cereals. With a diameter of 13.75 meters and a total height of 36 meters, the silos will include accessories such as vertical ladders, inspection doors, roof vents, even sponsors, handrails and other necessary elements. In addition, special catwalks and metallic supports will be installed, as well as a ventilation system with an internal perimeter ring to ensure suitable conditions, adapted to the large volume of stored grain.

One of the main advantages of using an elevated hopper bottom silo, instead of a flat-bottom one, is the ease of unloading the stored product, saving costs related to civil works (tunnels, pits, etc.)

Estimated timeline

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the engineering project and approval, obtaining construction licences, and the layout of civil works (in progress).

Subsequently, the assembly of the silos and necessary components will be carried out, along with the installation of filling and emptying machinery, electrical panels, and site infrastructure. Finally, the start-up and final acceptance of the installation will be carried out. This process is estimated to take about ten months in total.

The project has presented challenges, as it involves pioneering storage silos in Europe. However, the technical team at Simeza Silos is handling each one with professionalism and attention to detail. The company has set international standards by selecting material for the silos’ construction, opting for structural galvanised steel in two types: band galvanisation or hot dip galvanisation. The high quality of the materials used ensures the long-term durability of the silos and their components, as always in every Simeza silo project.

In terms of sustainability and energy efficiency, the design and construction of this facility have taken these key aspects into account. On one hand, gravity discharge under the silos is simplified by using a single conveyor, avoiding the need for additional machinery. On the other hand, both the machinery’s design and its components have been developed under energy efficiency standards.

The construction project of the largest conical base silo plant in Europe for Vall Companys represents a significant milestone for Simeza and for any silo manufacturer worldwide. The company has demonstrated its technical expertise and collaboration capacity with prominent suppliers to meet the client’s demands. The successful completion of this project will allow Vall Companys to have a cutting-edge silo plant, ensuring autonomy and efficiency in the storage of raw materials at its factory.

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The 37th edition of SPACE was held from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 September at the Rennes Exhibition Centre

Of the 1,207 exhibitors at the expo, 241 were exhibiting at SPACE for the first time and 365 were international companies from 39 different countries. These exhibitors welcomed 90,771 visitors, including 12,125 international visitors from 122 countries. Overall, these figures reflect a 23 percent increase in the number of international visitors, as well as a record number of countries represented.

The three-day Exhibition, which took place in a warm and positive atmosphere, reflects the healthy economic situation of the farming industry, but also its concerns regarding the future, as production volumes for beef, milk, pork and poultry are falling. At the same time, consumer demand for quality food at affordable prices has never been higher.

The three days of intense activity were therefore more necessary than ever for all those involved in the dynamics of animal farming, to allow them to address these issues, to alert political leaders to this unprecedented situation and to reflect together on solutions for the future. Once again, SPACE exercised its role to the full as a high-quality event that is vital for the future of animal farming. As the geopolitical context becomes increasingly unstable, it is essential that we do not develop a tendency to depend on third countries to fill our plates.

This edition was also dedicated to energy. This central theme of SPACE was explored in numerous discussions, conferences and debates. It was the focus of the Espace for the Future organised by the Chambers of Agriculture.

This area, which was redesigned for this year’s edition, provided SPACE visitors with all the necessary information to help them reduce their energy bills and diversify their activities around the opportunities offered by this market.

Photovoltaics, wind power, methanisation, biomass... there are many avenues to explore and keeping informed is essential to maintain a profitable balance with the farm’s main production. At a time when strategic decisions need to be taken to meet the dual challenge of energy and food sovereignty, SPACE was a key opportunity to prepare for

INDUSTRY EVENTS the future in this area. The new Experts’ Area within the Espace for the Future provided animal farmers with very practical and useful information on subjects such as fuel consumption, hydrogen, reducing energy consumption in buildings, the law on renewable energies, etc.

Innov’SPACE

Innovation is one of the hallmarks of SPACE, and exhibitors’ enthusiasm for the Innov’SPACE label remains undiminished. A total of 118 applications were submitted and were rigorously examined by a jury of over 50 members. 37 companies were awarded one or two stars depending on the degree of interest for the farmer or end user. Four winners received the special three-star distinction: Kverneland Group France’s Pudama, which applies fertiliser to each individual seed; Leretrif Rossard Bâtiment’s Watt’N’Wall, which consists of prefabricated walls for pigsties equipped with a hydraulic network to heat part of the space; and finally Mastaplex’s Mastatest and Zoetis’s Vetscan MastiGram+, both of which diagnose mastitis quickly, so the animals affected can be treated more efficiently.

SPACE attracted an unprecedented number of international visitors, with 122 countries represented by the 12,125 visitors who came to Brittany looking for solutions to help them develop or improve their farms. The many delegations from Africa (Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Senegal, Togo, etc.) confirmed their growing interest in the solutions presented at SPACE to help them achieve food sovereignty. BPI’s official participation alongside them encourages our companies to open up and develop their business in these new markets.

Top buyers, invited to SPACE as part of Business France’s “Export Begins in France” programme, were fascinated by the diversity and quality of the products and services offered

by SPACE exhibitors. These investors and leading companies in their own countries, came from Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Romania, Tunisia and Turkey to find new technologies in the fields of hygiene, health, genetics and breeding equipment at the Exhibition.

ENAJ General Meeting

The European Association of Agricultural Journalists (ENAJ) also took part in this year’s edition and held its Annual General Meeting there.

Once again this year, the World of Animal Farming played to its full potential in Rennes, despite many professionals being unable to come due to visa refusals. This year saw an even greater number of such cases. A large number of applications were refused, particularly in India, Algeria, West Africa, etc., which has a significant impact on potential or existing business flows between France and the rest of the world.

Once again this year, SPACE focused its attention on young people, highlighting the value of animal farming trades in order to further boost their attractiveness. The Youth Forum welcomed around a hundred students each day to discuss their concerns: the path to setting up a business, time devoted to holidays, income, the ability to maintain agriculture-related employment, internships, etc. A wall displaying job and internship offers, as well as a job dating event, also provided young visitors with concrete opportunities to build their future.

The first Tech’Agri Challenge by Innov’Space was organised this year. HND and engineering students from the agricultural and digital sectors reflected on and developed technical solutions to issues encountered by farmers (digital identification cards for cattle, automated headlocks for remote Milling and Grain - November 2023 | 83

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This new project, initiated by Bretagne Développement Innovation and Innozh and supported by SPACE, was a great success and demonstrated the skills of the new generation in coming up with innovative and practical solutions to improve working conditions for farmers.

The closing ceremony, organised for the first time by the Young Farmers of Brittany, was another great opportunity to bring together its members to enjoy a convivial evening.

SPACE continues to offer its participants knowledge-rich content in the hundred or so conferences included in its programme. Together, these presentations are what make SPACE a unique platform for the development and progress of the animal farming industry. This dimension was confirmed once again this year.

SPACE is a unique showcase for dairy and suckler breed presentations and competitions. 500 cattle from 13 different breeds provided a continuous spectacle in the main ring during the three-day Exhibition. This year’s edition of the Genetics Show featured two major events: the National Charolais Breed Competition and the European Simmental Breed Challenge.

Ten other inter-regional competitions and genetic presentations complemented the programme. The “Meat Excellence” beef cattle auction, dedicated entirely to suckler breeds, and the inter-breed “Genomic Elite Auction”, a unique event in Europe, dedicated to dairy and mixed breeds, were a great success.

SPACE also featured a large number of sheep, with 120 animals from 10 different breeds. Competitions and the Sheep Olympics were held throughout the day, with 136 young learners taking part.

For the second year running, the 32,000 litres of milk collected at SPACE will be donated to the Food Banks via SOLAAL, whose 10th anniversary we celebrated.

SPACE’s key role in the start of the new agricultural policy season was further accentuated this year with the launch of the Exhibition by the French Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Marc FESNEAU, the visit of Denise BAUER, Ambassador of the United States, the conference on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by Véronique DREZET-HUMET, Head of Representation of the European Commission in France, followed by her tour of the Exhibition stands, and the meeting of the Agricultural Commission for the French Regions meeting chaired by Loïg CHESNAIS-GIRARD, President of the Brittany Region, who addressed young people with the following message: “Tomorrow you will be at the heart of Europe’s food strategy”. Ms Arooj Mehwish Rizvi, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Embassy of Pakistan in France also met a number of people involved in cattle farming on behalf of her country, which is the world’s fourth-largest dairy producer.

The 37th edition of SPACE, with its abundance of opportunities to meet and share ideas, its highly committed exhibitors, its dynamic and enthusiastic visitors all keen to maintain and develop animal farming in our regions and around the world, was a fantastic platform for all these players to find the keys to feeding the world’s 10 billion people in the next 30 years, in an increasingly carbon-free economy.

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eing invited to Northern Italy in September by Ocrim was an incredible experience to partake in and one that I am grateful for every day. The chance to visit and try new foods, meet new people and explore new places that Ocrim took everyone to is something I will never forget.

The event was held over a three-day period from September 22 – 24 with the first two days featuring the conferences followed by evenings with fun activities and beautiful sites for dinner and then a final day with a visit to the historical city of Urbino.

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Unlike in previous years where the ‘Wheat, Flour and…’ event were held in Cremona, this year the event was held in Rimini, the birthplace of Ocrim's Ceo and chirman, Alberto and Sergio Antolini. It has reportedly been a work in progress for Ocrim to bring the event to Rimini for a few years now and this year was finally a success for them.

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2023 from Alberto Antolini. The desire to bring the event to Rimini came from the Antolini family’s motivation and desire to share their roots and where Ocrim originated from to everyone attending and to show the family’s homeland. This created a more familial feel

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Federico Vecchioni, CEO of Bonifiche Ferraresi BF S.p.A.

Mayor of Cremona Gianluca Galimberti

From left Alberto and Sergio Antolini, CEO and President of Ocrim

Prefect of Cremona, Corrado Conforto Galli

Conference debate Q&A

Sergio Antolini; Giuseppe Pignacca; Daniela Biagetti; Farcas Roberto; Giacomo Tonelli

for everyone present, as if they were welcomed by Ocrim into the family, even for just those three days that we were all together for.

The Conferences

Picked up from our hotels in what the English affectionately call ‘Noddy trains’, we were all taken to the sophisticated Fulgor theatre of Rimini where the conferences were held. There was a total of nine presentations overall, with the first day highlighting the ‘courage’ in relocating ‘Wheat, Flour and…’ and hosting the first four of the talks, while the second day showcased the other five, a discussion panel, and the incredibly anticipated corporate video, ‘Ocrim Team’, that was released.

The first day began with the warm welcome from Alberto Antolini, who outlined the days topics and informed everyone of a new project that is transforming Ocrim’s historic building, which has always been Ocrim's residence for students from all over the world attending the Ocrim technology school and was closed due to the repercussions of the pandemic, to a structure designated for immigrant.The dorm will now house immigrant families as part of a rehabilitation and work project, providing the families with constructive support and assisting with migration flow. Invited along to the conference and brought onto the stage to speak after was the chief magistrate of Cremona, Corrado Conforto Galli, who spoke on the migration flow further.

Fulgor Theatre Santarcangelo di Romagna dinner at Marcosanti Castel

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INDUSTRY EVENTS Stefano Mazzini, Ocrim’s Commercial and Marketing Director and Federico Vecchioni, Chief Executive Officer of BF S.p.A., then went on stage to underline further the importance of these projects and initiatives were. Vecchioni further went on to discuss the significance of the partnership between strong companies, such as Ocrim and BF, due to their ability of being able to utilise their resources to help important causes like they are with the migrant flow.

Stefano Mazzini took the stage once again to host the first of four technical presentations with news on Ocrim’s supply chain choice and the links to the ‘OcriMade Concept’ this has. He refers to the acquisition of SIMA, a 35-year-old company that specialised in the design and construction of storage plants. After showing a preview of the corporate video that would be shown the next day, summarised his presentation and the three other Ocrim-team speakers took to the stage after him.

The second person who spoke was Fabio Vuoto, technical director, with his presentation ‘Innovative Solutions for our Supply Chain’. Vuoto detailed the different types of silos that could be used and the different designs behind them. The purposes and reasons behind why someone should choose specific designs over others. Following Vuoto was Emanuele Bigna, production manager at Ocrim, with ‘Industrial Production: Innovation & Differentiation’. Bigna explains the ties that the OcriMade Concept has in production and investments along with information regarding historical headquarter investments and manufacturing and logistical headquarter investments. Ivano Scandolara, site assembly manager, was the final presenter for the day with his topic ‘Mill Construction: Must Have, Details and Compromises’.

The second day of the conference was opened by Alberto Antolini again, and through an ethical discourse he recounted the numerous times Ocrim has faced issues regarding storage followed by the need of being available to the market. He linked this to the sought-after corporate video, ‘Ocrim Team’, that captured the attention of every member of the audience with its engaging music, lyrics and ties to the newly achieved corporate goal. After Cremona’s mayor, Gianluca Galimberti, gave an enthusiastic speech, Cremona 1 TV journalist Giovanni Palisto came to the stage as the days moderator for a technical day discussing a world of alternative flours that is constantly, as the Ocrim press release states, ‘evolving and diversifying’. Palisto then introduces each of the speakers who take the stage and give their presentations beginning with Marco Galli, director of Ocrim’s technological department,

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who discusses the ‘Classification of flours according to Italian legislation and comparison with foreign countries’.

Following Galli is Daniele Marani, deputy production manager at Molino sul Clitunno, with ‘Stone-ground flour: Tradition and innovation’, Simona Digiuni, head of Ocrim’s Research & Technological Development department, with ‘Gluten-free flours: Replace gluten structure’, Elisa Menchetti, quality control manager at Pastificio Fabianelli, with ‘Legume flours: nutritional properties, market and alternative products’, and finally Costanza Jucker, Associate Professor in Agricultural Entomology at the University of Milan, with ‘Use of insects and their derivatives in cereal products’. Various types of flour were discussed and proceeding this, an interesting and educational debate took place involving questions from the audience that were answered by the day’s speakers.

Awards

At the end of the second day, an anticipated moment for Ocrim’s chairman, Sergio Antolini, came. It was the presentation of Ocrim’s first ever OP-prize, the awards of which being created into the likeness of the Italian literary and cultural icon, Pinocchio. The reson for this being that we should never hinder or prevent our desire to grow and learn, even when we are adults and believe there is nothing left to learn, there is always more.

The award is meant to celebrate certain employees who have ‘distinguished themselves for some noble or natural cause, such as their commitment to their work, or their young age.’ A large congratulations to this year’s four winners of the award, Giuseppe Pignacca, Daniela Biagetti, Farcas Roberto and Giacomo Tonelli. Sergio Antolini closed the awards and the two days of conferences mentioning and quoting Galileo Galilei, an incredibly persecuted and enlightened person in history.

He further mentions that 'only those who are demanding of themselves develop the ability to judge what is worth and what is not worth.' To round off the day, the Antolini family ends it all with warm greetings and a round of applaus Partnership It is thanks to Ocrim that this report is brought to you readers through the lovely partnership between Milling and Grain magazine and Cultura Molinera who are co-writing this report.

This report will be featured in both magazines so you can read this in both publications where it will be published in both English and Spanish.

INDUSTRY EVENTS INDUSTRY EVENTS

VICTAM LatAm

3-5 October 2023, Saw Victam’s debut event in the LatAm region of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This year was the 1st edition of Victam and GRAPAS LatAm in co-location with GEAPS and attracted visitors and exhibitors worldwide at the Expo Center Norte, red pavilion.

As the worlds largest dedicated event for the animal feed processing industries, this years LatAm event looked to focus on the opportunities in Brazil and surrounding countries. Launched in parallel with GRAPAS LatAm – an event for grain, rice, soy, and flour milling and processing. Additionally, Victam partnered with the North American Grain Processing and handling association, GEAPS. GEAPS launched their event in co-location with Victam and GRAPAS. All three events provided a great opportunity for visitors to experience everything related to feed, grain processing, and handling. The founding companies that made this event so special are Andritz, CPM, Famsun, Wenger, Zheng Chang.

The exhibition was held from 1pm-7pm each day, covering processing technology, ingredients and additives, grain, and rice processing – a truly unmissable show for the decision makers of these industries. Of those attending were CEO’s, Directors, Nutritionists, feed formulators, and management, among many others. Victam focused on holding high-quality industry conferences and business matchmaking with colleagues and clients, with the main business activities being the animal feed industry (57%), 92 | November 2023 - Milling and Grain

Aquafeed and petfood industry (22%), and Grain, flour and rice industries (21%).

Walking the halls, visitors could witness all the latest developments in the industry, and network with valuable contacts. Impressive technology was on display, from extruders to VR, the latest developments in ingredients, additives, manufacturing and process feed for animal, pet and aquatic were also highlighted, alongside the latest tech for grain and flour milling.

Milling and Grain Magazine saw many familiar faces, including Hydronix, Yenar, Grain Technik, Tietjen, Chief, Wenger, Frigortec, PLP systems, Famsun, CPM, Andritz, and Zhengchang (among many more). VICTAM provided many an opportunity for networking, including a Cocktail evening the second night, after the exhibition, which was a fantastic chance to talk with more exhibitors/visitors in an informal setting.

Sefar Yegin and Mesut Yegin on the stand of Yenar

Joe Kearns, and Tuti Tan talking to Obial Grain storage systems

Joe Kearns and Ed de Souza, Wenger

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INDUSTRY EVENTS Each morning an elaborate conference program and number of technical seminars took place simultaneously in the same venue, from 9-4pm, which were carefully tailored to suit the topics of interest. Perendale Publishers held 3 conferences as a part of this: the Pet-Aqua feed production conference, Feed Milling Maximised, Online Milling School LIVE. The conferences were a great success, it was great to see the rooms filled to capacity as visitors learnt more about feed/grain production from industry experts. Milling and Grain Magazine will be covering these three conferences in more details in the following editions, with information on the speakers and topics covered, as well as future conferences to attend.

The Next edition of Victam LatAm will be in 2025, September 16-18, at the White Pavilion, Expo Centre Norte, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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insights

The Victam events are by far the world’s largest dedicated events for the animal feed processing industries.

The exhibition was a ‘one-stop’ show for the decisionmakers within these industries. Visitors that attended include CEOs, Directors, Nutritionists, feed formulators, and management The event also focused on a series of high-quality industry conferences and business matchmaking with colleagues and clients.

The next Victam LatAm will be in September 16-18, 2025 at the White Pavlion Expo Center Norte, São Paulo.

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Pablo García Castelreanas, Chief Sales Manager, Simeza, Spain

Pablo García Castelreanas is a Chief Sales Manager with international business development experience and an established track record. Over the last decade, he has successfully led global sales efforts, specialising in both Francophone and Anglophone markets, covering regions from Europe to Africa and beyond. His expertise lies in managing key accounts, providing technical support before and after sales, and executing effective international marketing campaigns.

In his current role as Chief Sales Director at Simeza Silos, he has continued to build on his extensive experience. Leading a high-performing sales team, he is responsible for driving revenue generation and establishing strategic partnerships with renowned international actors.

You have a rich career in the industry. What initially lead you to this field?

Since I finished my degree in electronic engineering at the University of Zaragoza, it was clear to me that my professional future was more focused on technical sales, rather than working in front of a computer, making plans, for example, in a technical department. I have always liked dealing with people, providing solutions to the issues that companies may have. This technical background in engineering, together with a knowledge of foreign languages (English and French, mainly) has always allowed me to move within commercial departments, in the export area, which allows me not only to analyse very diverse clients, but also to combine my work in the office with a more dynamic job of visiting clients and attending international fairs, allowing me to get away from the day-to-day routine.

What are the sustainability based solutions Simeza offer?

For many years now, there has been a growing need to optimise as much as possible all processes related to the harvesting, storage and processing of grains, in order to ensure the survival and feeding of countries. Now more than ever, thanks to new computer tools and advances in the management and monitoring of the environmental conditions to which grains are subjected, the solutions offered by Simeza in terms of bulk storage in silos, and the accessories necessary for the correct monitoring of these environmental conditions under which grains are stored, we are in a position to significantly improve both the volume and quality of the stored grain. At Simeza, we strive to propose silo storage solutions that integrate all these tools, which is necessary to minimise grain losses and to maximise the benefits and availability of grain for our customers. This allows a greater volume available, as well as a superior quality, improving a basic product in any country's food chain worldwide.

What are the major technological developments you witnessed recently in the industry?

Speaking of industry in general, it seems to me that the digitalisation of production processes has been the greatest technological advance of recent times. In a greater or lesser degree, the simple fact of correctly controlling machine manufacturing times, raw material wastage, correct handling of parts, or optimised programming according to orders,

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using management software, allows the company to be more competitive economically speaking. Simeza is currently immersed in this, through the renovation of machines in our facilities, which, together with a very experienced manufacturing team, allows us to minimise the loss of excess material, while optimising the stages and manufacturing times.

What are the worst impacts Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had on the grain and feed industry?

During my recent trips I have been doing in Africa, the vast majority of customers have indicated to me that many governments have realised the great dependence on developing countries, in the availability and price of wheat, due to the Russian invasion in Ukraine. This has had an impact on the price of wheat. Perhaps in European countries, a small increase in the price of bread, flour, etc. does not affect them greatly, but in developing countries, such a small increase in the supply chain of basic commodities creates economic problems for many families, and for the economy in general, because they are so dependent on the primary sector. In Africa, as in many parts of the world, there are many countries that are highly dependent on grain imports, and it is in these countries that this conflict has had the greatest impact.

Where do you think the industry will be by 2050?

In the coming years or decades, industry in general will focus on the dehumanisation of production processes. More and more, we see companies standardising their products, making them more competitive, by manufacturing in series, but optimising processes to the extreme. This change will gradually replace smaller companies, which are more focused on personalised service, with larger companies, using considerably more powerful machines, but which produce a more limited selection of items, because they specialise in the ones they know best. All this, together with an AI with more and more information will mean that we will even be able to see manufacturing against annual forecasts, instead of manufacturing against orders or signed contracts, knowing the possibilities for growth or decrease in turnover from the start of the year, depending on the global socioeconomic environment and market trends. Of course, this is all at a very early stage now, but as technology has advanced in recent years, it is very feasible to see an AIsupported industry.

Are there any specific regions or countries that you believe hold significant potential for growth within the feed industry?

At Simeza, we believe that there are two areas in the world with enormous growth potential in the coming years, in terms of the food industry (and specifically in the bulk storage of grain). Southeast Asia, starting with Pakistan, India, and ending in Indonesia and the Philippines. It is a region with a huge need for modernisation of facilities, and with the economic potential to afford such investments. The challenge is to offer customers the right product so that it can function properly for many years (optimised fumigation

systems together with Z600 galvanisation of their silo sheets).

Another of the regions with the greatest potential for growth and grain storage needs in the coming years is the area of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. In this group of countries, Brazil stands out above all others, with the growth in grain production it has experienced in recent years, which has led to a real need for storage and distribution plants for this grain. Simeza is currently working to establish our company’s name in both regions, opening new projects and expanding our ‘know-how’ to all customers who value the quality/price ratio, and who trust in a company with more than 45 years of experience in the silo manufacturing market.

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PEOPLE THE INDUSTRY FACES Simatek hires Jim Brown as North American Sales Coordinator

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anish manufacturer of continuous bucket elevators, Simatek Bulk Systems A/S are now represented in North America.

As of June 1st, Jim Brown is the company’s North American Sales Coordinator responsible for organising their distributor network across the US and Canada.

Jim has many years of experience with conveying solutions, and he will support the relationship between Simatek Bulk Systems A/S and appointed dealers.

“We have been looking for the right candidate to take on this role and we are delighted that we now have Jim onboard” says CEO Christian Andersen. The intension is to establish a dealer network in North America among different industries.

With more than 40 years’ experience in the conveying business, Simatek Bulk Systems A/S offer a concept which stands out from traditional solutions: a US patented Simatek Drum Feeder that fills every bucket up to 90 percent without spillage. The drum feeder also eliminates the need for overlapping buckets which reduces operational breakdown significantly.

Simatek’s bucket elevators are used all over the world in various industries, mainly the aqua feed, pet food, pharmaceutical and food industries.

Evonik appoints Dr Dirk Hoehler as head of the amino acids business of Animal Nutrition

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vonik has appointed Dr Dirk Hoehler as the new head of the Essential Nutrition product line, under which Evonik is consolidating its amino acids portfolio.

Hoehler will take over the role from Dr Jan-Olaf Barth, who has been promoted to become the head of the high-performance polymers business line of Evonik.

Hoehler will be responsible for overseeing the continued transformation of the amino acids business by focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and cost-leadership. In particular, he will continue to implement the global methionine asset strategy developed under JanOlaf Barth’s direction to secure Evonik’s leading position in methionine.

Earlier this year, Evonik announced that it will streamline the operating model for its amino acids business, characterised by a lean sales organisation with strong digital capabilities and processes. A key element is also the continuous investments in its methionine world-scale production hubs, which will lead to efficiency improvements and reductions in carbon footprint of six percent (Singapore) and seven percent (Mobile).

As one of Koehler’s priorities, he will ensure the smooth implementation of the planned shutdowns of the methionine Singapore plant on Jurying Island, starting this quarter.

Hoehler says, “We fully understand that these shutdowns may pose challenges for our customers and our teams have prepared mitigation plans for MetAMINO® supply from our global production network. We are in continuous communication with regional and global customers to carefully plan shipments.”

AFIA’s Huddleston earns a PCQI Lead Instructor Recognition

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he Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) named the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA’s) Gary Huddleston, director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs, as one of its top ten instructors in the country for Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training for animal food. The announcement, made during the FSPCA’s annual conference, happening this week in Burr Ridge, III, recognised Huddleston for the number of participants trained and FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food certificates issued between Aug 15,2022 and Aug 15, 2023.

“This award signifies AFIA’s deep commitment in ensuring the safety of the animal food supply and Gary’s excellent ability to share his knowledge and experience with manufacturers so they can create and manage robust animal food safety plans,” said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA’s vice president of public policy and education. “This is crucial in today’s world where animal food safety is paramount, and regulations impacting feed and pet food manufacturers are constantly evolving. We congratulate Gary for his dedication and a job well done.”

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