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Reaching the parts others don’t I would highly recommend all millers visit the FlourWorld Once again, the past month Museum in Germany at some point in their working lives. It’s has been exceptional busy, but the one place where you can immerse yourself in the impact hopefully there’s a quiet time milling of wheat in particular has had on the human condition. is in store for us leading up to There is more to this FlourWorld Museum than the flour sacks Christmas. which are its foundation. It traces the history of milling from While December is a quieter its very beginnings through to today’s most modern technical month the fact is the working equipment that is at the heart of the milling process all with days are much reduced which invariably means that the pressure an artist’s impression of the milling process presented over a massive, rotating screen. It’s quite an experience! on getting tasks completed before The FlourWorld Museum in its wonderfully, preserved the New Year will remain. building is a short 70km drive south-east of Hamburg. Take the Our task is to not only produce our December editions on time in 2024 to visit! time but prepare for January 2024 along with our International Milling and Grain Directory already for distribution at IPPE in Atlanta, USA at the end of the month. A considerable task for Watch this space … our editorial and sales teams.

An initiative by his Majesty King Charles III, who succeeded So be sure to get your contributions and advertising materials to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and to our staff as early as you can for the start of the New Year.

Northern Ireland – as well as its 14 other Commonwealth That would be much appreciated.

Realms – on September 8, 2022, announced on his 75th As we round out the year it’s more than appropriate to focus on birthday last month that he is introducing a ‘Coronation Food the announcement of the candidate who has been inducted into Project’ that aims to cut down on food waste while seeing the the Milling Hall of Fame 2023. redistribution of unwanted food to those in need.

While this is not a competition - and it is a committee that King Charles wants to meet the growing demand from ‘food selects an individual to induct individualy into the need’ with a significant reduction.in ‘food waste’. Our MHoF each year - it is a reflection the significant industries should not only be aware of the importance ng H a ll o i l l contribution that an individual has made over of this project in the UK, but champion its aims i f M their working lifetime. and objectives from a food manufacturing point Therefore, we are very pleased to announce, of view. We should be appalled that milled food report and congratulate John Coumantaros, products are ending up in landfill. the co-owner of Flour Mills of Nigeria, as In the UK it’s estimated that we are the 2023 inductee into the Milling Hall of throwing away some 10 million tonnes of Fame. We report his induction on page 12-13 food each year while there are 8.5 million in this edition and we will again visit with people in food poverty. Our industry must be Mr Coumantaros when we make a personal cognisant of this issue and those developments presentation to him, of the sculpture that represents that look to achieve better utilisation of the food the significant contribution inductees make, in the materials we produce. If we are not already doing it, we spring of 2024. should be advising our customers on how best to store and keep You can read about Mr Coumetarols’ background in our report these ingredients in a condition that can be fully utilised and but needless to say we can only summarise here a small part of with longer shelf life in production processes. the total contribution he has made.

Bread waste, for example, was the basis of a serious food The MHoF is an actual ‘room’ which is located in the campaign in Turkey over 10 years ago. A study conducted FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg, Germany.

by Turkish Grain Board (TGB) in 2008 showed the amount To date we have four inductees being recognised and presented of daily wasted bread involved more than 6.1 million loaves. in the HMoF itself, we also deposit background information Other similar studies performed by the TGB in 2012 and 2013 about each individual and their achievements in the industry’s found that 5.9 and 4.9 million loaves per day were wasted, leading archive hosted by the UK’s Mills Archive Trust respectively. At just under 200kg of bread per person per year in Reading. This holds the details of these individuals for puts Turkey at the top of bread consumption globally. prosperity and recollection as time goes by of the contribution Reducing food waste and tailoring food production to ‘food these people have made not only to the milling industry but need’ will become a central platform for our industry as we to food security and to the general health and wellbeing of the look towards and consider policies to reduce global warming populations they serve. involving agriculture and which are being discussed this month For example, the Flour Mills of Nigeria manufacture some at COP28 Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai.

10,000 tonnes of flour per day. This in turn has had and is It remains for me to wish all our readers, writers, advertisers, continuing to have a significant impact on the nutritional translators and staff a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New foundation of the country’s population.

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Interview with Wolfgang Harten from dsm-firmenich Aquadays 2023 Milling and Grain Magazine’s publisher Roger D Gilbert spoke to Wolfgang Harten, General Manager for Grupo Almar Ecuador, one of the largest aquaculture companies in Ecuador, at this year’s dsm-firmenich Aqua Days 2023, held in Vienna, Austria, from September 12 to 14, 2023.

Ecuador is one of the largest producers of Vannamei shrimp in the world, and within Ecuador, Almar is the second largest producer of Vannamei Shrimp. Roger speaks to Wolfgang about what’s driving sustainability in his company, and how Sustell, the international sustainability platform for livestock and aqua producers, will benefit them. Currently, Almar hopes to have fully adapted the assessment tool this year and is aiming to have a measure on its carbon footprint in the first quarter of next year.

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Welcome to the twelfth and final edition of Milling and Grain magazine and the Global Miller. I hope that, despite all the bad things that have happened this year that you were still able to enjoy 2023. It’s been a hectic year so whether you celebrate Christmas or not, take this time to be with your family and enjoy the time you can have together.

If you’ve been reading any of the previous Global Miller’s this year, you would have noticed the overall theme of the mentioned solstices throughout the year and I would like you to know, we have reached the final solstice of the year- The Winter Solstice. Held on December 21, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, equally being the longest night.

The solstice is also the beginning of Yuletide, a 12-day winter festival that had ties to the Anglo-Saxon period where a large log would be burnt to signify the start of season. A holiday celebrated by the Norse and Scandinavian people centuries ago, many traditions from this holiday remain to this day such as the feasting with our Christmas dinners and the gathering of mistletoe. As times have modernised, Yuletide has become more of a Neo-Pagan holiday alongside being Christianised into becoming Christmas.

Another ancient holiday that was near the winter solstice was the Roman Saturnalia held mid-December in honour of the agricultural god Saturn. The Roman holiday originated from older farmerrelated rituals of midwinter and the winter solstice with a practice of sacrifices and gift-giving during the winter sowing season.

Originally a one-day celebration of Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time, expanded into a weeklong event with the use of wreaths and greenery for decorations, colourful clothing, no work, candles, feasting, singings, music and gifts.

The two celebrations, Yuletide and Saturnalia, eventually became what is now Christmas. From an celebration between 7 to 12 days now down to one, Christmas has lost quite a few days to celebrate on. Does anyone wish for it to be 12 days again? I would love to spend those 12 days with my friends and family eating good food and opening presents.

As a little gift from Milling and Grain for the holidays, here’s a sneak peek of what you can find in our magazine from events around the world- reports on IAOM SEA, AIC Conference and our very own Feed Milling Maximised conference. If you have any news from your time at these events, please share them with us at editorial@perendale.co.uk.

As a final message for the year from Milling and Grain magazine, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Years. We hope that you have had a fantastic year and that the next is just as good, if not better.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

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Milling Hall of Fame announces its 2023 Inductee

The Milling Hall of Fame Appreciation for outstanding personalities of milling industry The Milling Hall of Fame was called into being by the trade magazine Milling and Grain on the occasion of the first World Flour Day, in 2020. The Milling Hall of Fame inducts and honours individuals who have made important contributions to the development of milling through their committed and untiring work, enthusiasm and knowledge.

Each year an independent panel chooses a new member. The award ceremony takes place at the FlourWorld Museum in Wittenberg, Germany, or elsewhere to suit the Inductee. The winners are presented with a sculpture depicting a human figure on a rolling millstone. In this way the artist Sibylle Waldhausen symbolises the art of the miller in consistently ensuring a balance between the availability of grain, the efficiency of the process and the quality of the flour.

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Above: 'Volkmar Wywiol the founder of the FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg, Germany (70km south-east) with Roger Gilbert of Milling and Grain magazine and a fellow MHoF Selection Committee member which includes industry representatives from Bühler and others, holding the sculpture to be presented to John Coumantaros'

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“When I think of Africa, I see talented young people with tons of entrepreneurial energy,” says John G. Coumantaros, CEO and co-owner of Flour Mills of Nigeria

John G. Coumantaros, Chairman, Board of Directors of Flour Mills of Nigeria Pic (FMN) is the 2023 Inductee into the Milling Hall of Fame.

Nominated by industry for consideration and appointed by the Milling Hall of Fame (MHoF) Selection Committee, Mr Coumantaros has been recognised for the impact he has had on the flour milling sector in Nigeria and on milling in general that reflects a lifetime commitment which had a significant impact on the health and well-being of the citizens of Nigeria and beyond.

Mr Coumantaros is an experienced and exceptional entrepreneur who has been extremely successful in business both in Greece and in Nigeria. He sits on the Board of several international companies but no more important than those in or connected to the milling sector.

He graduated from Yale University with a BA Degree in History in 1984 and began his long relationship with FMN the same year.

He was appointed to FMN’s Board as a non-executive Director in 1990.

“We are aware of our responsibility to the people of Nigeria and our employees,” says John G. Coumantaros, who has run the family business since 2014. FMN invests heavily in training its staff

Coumantaros, when as a Greek ship owner say an opportunity to supply grains and other materials to Nigeria some 50 years ago.

He established a mill with a capacity of 500 tonnes per day. The company was listed as a public limited company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1978 and today has over 80,000 shareholders.

Under Mr John Coumantaros current Chairmanship FMN ranks among the largest flour mills in the world with a 10,000-tonne capacity from its Apapa milling sites in Lagos State.

Today FMN is a key Nigeria’s food and agro-allied company, committed to delivering to consumers across Nigeria a wide range of quality food products mostly under its iconic brand ‘Golden Penny.’

FMN creates value using its farm-to-table model with its second-largest, single flour milling site in the world in Apapa and other manufacturing sites in lganmu, Agbara and Calabar, etc. The company continues to produce world-class quality food products including diverse flour brands, Ball foods, pasta and noodles, sweeteners, starches, proteins, edible oil and fats, along with breakfast cereal and other quality food products. The corporate headquarters is based in Apapa.

Flour sacks from Flour Mills of Nigeria are housed along with almost 4000 sacks in the FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg, Germany

He has served as a Non-Executive Vice-Chairman of the company since 2012 before being appointment as Chairman of FMN Board of Directors in September 2014. He also sits on the Board of the Oxbow Carbon LLC, a leading international energy company and is a director of ELBISCO a fast-moving consumer food business in Athens, Greece.

Mr Coumantaros has over 30 years’ experience in international trade, logistics, manufacturing and industry and is passionate and dedicated to continuing the evolution of FMN, with its Golden Penny Food Brands, which is one of the leading and fast-moving consumer food companies and the largest agro-allied concerns in Nigeria.

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Israel bombs Gaza’s only operating wheat mill

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srael has intensified its war of starvation against Palestinian civilians by bombing the only operating wheat miill in the Gaza Strip, says Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

Euro-Med Monitor condemned the Israeli army’s artillery shelling of the Al-Salam Mill in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza, the Strip’s only operating wheat mill, forcing it to shut down. Israel’s targeting of the mill came as part of its attempt to deepen the food crisis for Palestinian civilians following its bombing of dozens of bakeries, most of them in Gaza City and the Strip’s northern regions.

Due to structural damage, lack of fuel, water, and wheat flour, bakeries have not been operating in Gaza City or the Strip’s northern areas for more than a week now. Wheat flour is no longer available in any local markets.

With more than 1.6 million people internally displaced due to Israel’s forced evacuation of Gaza City and its surrounding areas into the southern Gaza Valley, the Strip’s central and southern regions face a complete collapse, given that all water wells have ceased operations.

According to the Euro-Med Monitor team, 10 water wells, which are considered the only source of water in Rafah City, recently stopped pumping.

The southern Khan Yunis desalination plant, meanwhile, which supplies drinking water to approximately 100,000 people, has ceased operations due to a fuel shortage.

Sixty water wells in the central and southern Gaza Strip and the two main desalination plants in the middle area and Rafah, in the south, have all ceased operations, summarised the human rights organisation. The group warned of a complete interruption of drinking water sources throughout all governorates of the Gaza Strip.

The Geneva-based human rights organisation stressed that Israel, as the occupying power in Gaza, is required by international humanitarian law to protect and meet the needs of the people living there.

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he poultry industry continuously invests in research to expand its knowledge and mastery of avian care and to identify processes and techniques that help increase the overall success of the industry. These research developments and related topics will be discussed at the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF), held in conjunction with the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta.

Sponsored by the Southern Poultry Science Society (SPSS), the Southern Conference on Avian Diseases (SCAD) and US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the forum will present information on industry topics such as environmental management, nutrition, physiology, pathology, processing and products and avian diseases.

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ISF and CGIAR partners to improve farmers’ access to quality seed and innovation

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he International Seed Federation (ISF), the global association representing the private seed sector, and CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research partnership, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address low agricultural productivity resulting from poor adoption of improved varieties and limited access to quality seed in many countries. The MoU is an outcome of both organisations’ commitments at the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 to contribute further to food systems transformation.

While improved high-yielding varieties are essential to improving agricultural productivity, farmers in many low- to medium-income countries are unable to access quality seed. Some of the reasons cited are the lack of efficient seed systems and limited scaling capacity.

The partnership, formalised through an MoU, aims to enhance agricultural productivity by fostering joint efforts to provide solutions to complex issues in the seed sector and overall agri-food systems and by taking together the lead in informing policy discourse, discussions and advocacy efforts with data-driven, evidence-based insights and recommendations. These include developing a common understanding of the seed regulatory and policy frameworks, exploring opportunities to create and maintain a common platform, facilitating partnerships on improving seed delivery to smallholder farmers, designing innovative models for capacity building of local and regional seed producers and farmers, including women and disadvantaged groups in commonly identified regions.

“This partnership with CGIR is a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by farmers who are the primary stakeholders of the seed sector. More than ever the private and public sector should engage collectively to empower farmers in the world, and with this memorandum we would like to leverage our contributors. By combining our respective expertise and resources, we aim to make a lasting impact on global agricultural productivity and food security,” said Michael Keller, Secretary General of ISF. Chris Ojiewo, CGIAR’s Strategic Partnerships and Seed Systems Lead, shared: “Our collaboration with ISF aligns with CGIAR’s commitment to transforming food, land and water systems. Together, we can develop innovative solutions and strengthen seed systems, ensuring smallholder farmers – including women and youth – have access to improved varieties and quality seed. With this, farmers can realise improved genetic gains in their fields and we can boost sustainable agricultural practices.”

The collaboration between ISF and CGIAR is a big step in improving global seed systems. By pooling their knowledge, expertise and resources, the two organisations hope to create a lasting impact on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers globally, promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.

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lfonso Garrido Muñoz, president and founder of Symaga died, the company said on Nov. 9.

The funeral took place tomorrow on 10 November at 10:00 am at the Church of San Juan Bautista in Villarta de San Juan and the company factory in Villarta de San Juan and Madrid remained closed for the day.

“His legacy will endure in all of us who have had the honor and pride of working and learning alongside him, benefiting from his experience, leadership, and humility.

“We haven’t just lost our boss; we’ve lost a visionary, a tireless entrepreneur, a hard worker, and a great human being, a fighter to the end.

“For all these reasons, the best way to honour his work and memory is to continue his labor as he would have wanted. On our part, the entire Symaga Group family can assure you of the reliability and confidence that this company will continue to provide you with the service you’ve been receiving until now, working with even greater responsibility and commitment, if possible, to make his legacy even greater and to make him proud of it”, the company said.

Monzo started the company in the 1985 in a small craft of 200 m² located in Villarta de San Juan and today the company has silo installations delivered across 150 countries with more than 150 employees.

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Tornum acquires Simeza ornum Group, a leading global player in the agricultural industry, and Cesco EPC, an international contractor specialising in large-scale industrial investments in inland and port grain terminals announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement. This agreement includes the acquisition of Silos Metálicos Zaragoza S.L.U. (Simeza), a prominent manufacturing company specialising in storage solutions,

by Tornum, and the exclusive distribution within selected global markets by Cesco.

This strategic move marks a significant step forward in Tornum’s journey towards becoming an even stronger system and comprehensive supplier in the European and global agricultural markets and in Cesco’s journey focusing even more on the design of high-capacity conveying equipment and engineering solutions for large industrial grain terminals.

Tornum Group’s CEO, Nicklas Margård, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition “We are very pleased to welcome Simeza to the Tornum Group. Simeza is a well-managed company with a leading market position that opens new opportunities. This strategic fit enables us to combine Cesco’s strengths, backed by decades of experience executing projects worldwide, with Tornum’s extensive network and commitment to excellence.

Together, we are well positioned to capitalise on growth opportunities in the agricultural industry and provide our customers with an even broader range of innovative

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Luca Celeghini, Managing Director of Cesco EPC, added, “After a lifetime dedicated to developing the concept of silos as a fundamental component of storage technology, culminating in the improvement of product design and manufacturing technology at Simeza, I am pleased to hand over the company to Tornum for its further development in the global market. I will be focusing on enhancing Cesco’s engineering solutions for industrial storage plants and leading the design and manufacturing of its high-capacity, heavy-duty conveying systems.”

This partnership will empower both Tornum Group and Cesco EPC to jointly deliver innovative solutions to the global agricultural and grain logistic market, reaffirming their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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Food-tech company Divaks selects Bühler to develop its first industrial-scale yellow mealworm plant

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ithuanian insect producer Divaks has selected the Swiss technology group Bühler to build its first commercial-scale yellow mealworm plant. Scheduled to go into operation in 2025, the plant will produce up to 15,000 tonnes of sustainable insect-derived products annually. Bühler will be responsible for planning and executing the plant as well as providing solutions for the entire supply chain.

Following the establishment of its pilot facility in May 2022, Divaks has now taken a major step towards its first industrial-scale yellow mealworm plant. Divaks’ site, which is located in Lithuania’s Marijampolė Free Economic Zone, spans an area of 10,000 square meters. Encouraged by the opportunities in this market, the company expects to double its production in the new facility by 2030.

Advanced technology Divaks has selected Bühler as the technology provider for the plant.

Bühler will be responsible for all process technology, which will include feedstock preparation to provide safe, palatable, and nourishing feed to the larvae and a fully automated larvae growth system with sophisticated climate control. Furthermore, Bühler will provide the processing line to transform the harvested larvae into textured insect proteins (TIP), insect protein concentrates (IPC) and other specialised food ingredients.

Divaks CEO and Co-Founder Kęstutis Lipnickas said: “This is a huge step forward for Divaks as we work to establish ourselves as global leaders in high-quality insect-derived ingredients for human nutrition. Bühler will deliver the state-of-the-art technology we need, allowing us to focus on the most important activities: market development and creating sustainable

products that excel in nutritional and functional qualities.”

Andreas Baumann, Head of Market Segment Insect Technology at Bühler, added: “We are delighted to have been chosen to provide a full-scope solution for Divaks’ yellow mealworm production site. It reinforces Bühler’s commitment to ambitious targets that will help to mitigate climate change and build a more sustainable food system.”

Sustainable protein Research shows that there is a growing need for sustainable protein sources to meet the demands of an expanding global population. The alternative proteins market has experienced significant growth in recent years and, while it has so far been dominated by the plant-based sector, insects offer many advantages.

Yellow mealworms – which have been recognised as safe for human consumption by the European Commission – provide a complete protein source with all essential Amin acids, vitamins and minerals. At the same time, commercial insect farming is considered to have a low environmental footprint, requiring minimal water, energy and land resources. It also supports circular food systems, with insect bioconversion potentially allowing for around a third of the EU’s annual food waste to be safely upcycled.

Kęstutis Lipnickas added: “Edible insects have a key role to play as we move toward a more resilient and sustainable food system. Our new facility will help food brands tap into this fast-growing, high-potential sector with high-quality protein ingredients for premium food products.”

Divaks, which was founded in 2020, is now approaching the closing stages of its Series A funding round. It has already secured a substantial part of its EUR 67 million target but remains open to new investors.

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Four English Mills Fitted with Armfield Machinery

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n article in a December 1912 issue of Milling provides me with an outline of four English ‘Armfield’ mills, only one of which, Gants Mill, survives today. It continues to be one of the landmarks of the West Country and is Grade II* listed as a Georgian Mill. It took its name from John le Gaunt who owned the

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Gants Mill is situated on the outskirts of the little Somerset town of Bruton, on the River Brue, and in 1912 was owned and worked by Mr C Lockyer. He came from an old family of millers, his father previously owned and worked Gants Mill and his uncle, another Mr C Lockyer, worked the Clapton Mills near Crewkerne for many years.

As the mill was in a district where there was a demand for pig feeding stuffs, it was kept very busy. A few years earlier Messrs Armfield of Ringwood, Hampshire, had been entrusted with installing an up-to-date provender plant and turbine for driving Joseph J Armfield

Gants Mill, Bruton, Somerset

the machinery. The mill consisted of three pairs of millstones with iron hurstings, pans and belt drives direct from the turbine shaft, thus avoiding all intermediate gearing and any consequent loss of power in transmitting. The hurstings were all nested and made suitable for the floors, thus forming a very compact and unique arrangement.

One 20 inch double horizontal ‘British Empire’ turbine drove the mill, and with the normal fall at Gants Mill of some 18 feet 6 inches, the turbine developed around 35 horsepower. The mill, very conveniently situated, was near two railway stations, and Mr. Lockyer therefore could compete favourably with his neighbours.

Fisherton Roller Flour Mills Sailsbury were situated in the old cathedral town, close to the railway stations of the London and

Southwestern and Great Western Railways. The mill was built on the banks of the River Avon which provided splendid water power. Edward Bowle and his son owned the mill. Around 1903 the old waterwheel which originally gave power to the mill broke down and in consequence Edward consulted Joseph Armfield to improve their waterpower and main drives. After inspection it was decided that one of Armfield’s 60-inch double horizontal turbines with double horizontal gates and gear would be best for their requirements.

Mr. Bowle signed the contract, and it was installed working perfectly well. Apparently, the advantage of this type of turbine was that it could work in the deepest flood and maintain, even under those conditions, the fairly constant speed which was so

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essential to the successful running of a flour mill. As still is the case today, streams were often strewed with rubbish and debris could choke a turbine and decrease its power, but not so with the British Empire Turbine. The turbine had increased the mill’s power over the old waterwheel. The power developed at Fisherton was around 50 horsepower.

Mr Fredrick Rickman’s Durweston Roller Mills were situated on the River Stour, three miles from the market town of Blandford in Dorset. He came from one of the old Dorset milling families and was well known in the county and very respected. The mill had worked for many years, and it was one of the first mills in the county to have a complete millstone flour plant with the sieve purifier, reduction rolls and centrifugal dressers added. In 1892 Mr Rickman decided to install in his mills a complete roller plant and placed his order with Armfield.

The power for driving the mills was from a 45-inch double horizontal British Empire turbine, having a double horizontal gate box, and double horizontal gates with hand regulator and indicating gears. The turbine could develop 39 horsepower when working with the normal fall of six feet six inches which existed at Durweston.

The roller shaft was connected to the turbine shaft by means of a pair of wood and iron toothed bevel wheels. The mill all had a good provender business fitted out with crushing and kibbling machinery with three pairs of millstones for barley meal. These were all connected to the turbine separately from the roller plant. In 1912 Armfield were in the process of putting in additional plant to enlarge their output.

Pettaugh Roller Mill, near Stowmarket is shown in the illustration working in combination with the adjacent windmill, both owned by George and James Cutting. During 1899 Armfields were consulted by the owners for fitting a complete roller plant in their new building. Up to that time the old windmill, with two pairs of stones, with two pairs of millstones in the new building had meet their requirements but as the business was extending, they found it necessary to fall into line and keep abreast of the times. An order was therefore placed for a compete two and a half sack roller plant, wheat cleaning machinery, along with an electric plant for lighting the mill and adjoining premises.

On the first floor was arranged a line of double 18-inch Armfield roller standard roller mills for the four breaks and six reductions. These were the latest at the time having automatic feed, throwing in and out instantaneous adjustments levers and being belt driven throughout. On the second floor were the round reel scalpers, purifiers, bran and offal dividers. On the third floor were arranged the break meal dresser and a line of Armfield’s centrifugals of their standard D type pattern, and the germ and semolina sieves.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GRAIN CLEANING Grain cleaning has never been more critical in ensuring millers, who rely on tight specifications for grains entering their facilities, that these post-harvest raw materials are fit for purpose.

Visiting this year’s seven-day Agritechnica 2023 in Hannover, Germany last month, Milling and Grain stopped by the Westrup/Satake exhibition stand to view their joint display around grain cleaning and optical sorting equipment.

Westrupt’s sales manager Willem Verbeek was in attendance and reminded us of his company’s participation in the UK at Cereals 2023 which took place earlier this year.

Westrup APS, a Danish company, and is now connected to Tornum of Sweden – also exhibiting at AgriTechnica 2023 through the latter’s acquisition of the UK company JW Installations, which since 2017 has been Westrup’s UK partner.

Milling and Grain had the opportunity to speak to Mr Verbeek during Cereals 2023, an arable event, held at Bygrave Woods

at Newham Farm in Hertfordshire from June 11-14, about the importance of the UK market.

“Westrup has a long history in the UK,” he says.

“Previously we used to have our own company at Wetherby and as a result we have a lot of units running in the UK. “Since 2017 we’ve been working together with JW Installations which specializes in grain drying plants,” and which was acquired by Tornum of Sweden in April this year.

“This means we are picking up the ball again and moving forward in the UK. The UK is a big market for us. It’s an important market. We’re a well-known brand and we need to get back in there.”

Asked what technologies his company brings, Mr Verbeek says, “Traditionally, we’re known for our screen cleaners, indented cylinders and our gravity separators. We are now moving into automation and plant optimisation, cleaning lines and ‘recipe systems’ for

Willem Verbeek of Westrup at the UK’s Cereal 2023 show in June 2023

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Dmitry Rozhdestvenskiy of Satake at the joint Satake/Westrup stand at Agritechnica 2023

those cleaning technologies. And we are also providing our own range of seed treaters.”

While the UK is just one country within Europe it is an important market, says Mr Verbeek.

“We’re very much global. Westrup owns offices in the US, France and Germany.

And we are in Australia and have our own Westrup in Kazakhstan. Of course, we have our head office in Denmark, where we produce our machines but the markets where we operate are pretty much global and include South America, Africa, Asia and we go all the way to Japan. So yes, we are global.”

Has Brexit made a difference to the company in terms of market access?

“Of course, it was a change in the way we handled the paperwork. We had to get the export documents done for all our imports into the UK. But Tornum has done a great job in figuring this all out.

“Everyone knew it was coming. Still when it arrived it was a bit of a bump, but we got over it and it doesn’t change the way we work within the UK now. We work with other companies outside of the European Zone, so it’s no different.

Is Westrup confident about the future?

“Absolutely. You have to be if you’re not confident about the future, you shouldn’t be in sales. But there is a difference between being naive and confidence. You have to keep those apart. So yes, of course we’re confident for the right reasons.”

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Women in Ag Award 2023: announcement of winners

oint DLG and Women in Ag Magazine award – 132 women from 38 countries took part in the fourcategory award scheme – International jury – Award ceremony at Agritechnica 2023 on 15 November in Hanover, Germany.

The DLG (German Agricultural Society) and Women in Ag Magazine have today announced the winners of this year’s ‘Women in Ag Awards’. Conferred by an international jury in four categories: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Education, and Technology and Research, the award recognises the contribution of women in agriculture, agribusiness, academia and other organisations in the agricultural industry. The award ceremony will take place at Agritechnica 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, on 15 November in Hanover, Germany.

Women from the international agricultural industry were able to apply or be nominated for the award, which this year is being presented for the second time by the DLG and Women in Ag Magazine. The winners were selected by an international jury of representatives from farming, the wider agricultural industry, science, organisations, and the media. The focus of the award is on special achievements for the development of local, national, and international agriculture.

Winners by category Agriculture - First place: Kate Hoare, UK Kate runs a dairy farm in southeast Cornwall with her husband. She introduced a new model for sustainable agriculture by installing a slurry lagoon to capture biomethane, which allows her to reduce the environmental impact of her farm. The gas that is produced is reused, fuelling the tractor and generator, potentially allowing independent operation.

Second place: Onyaole Patience Koku, Nigeria Onyaole Patience is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 20 years of agricultural experience in Nigeria.

Working with her husband, she runs a business producing 12,000 broiler chickens per production cycle, as well as trading raw materials locally and internationally. Patience

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promotes access to scientific and innovative knowledge to increase efficiency and leads by example as a practitioner and farmer.

Third place: Judith de Vor, Netherlands Judith runs a regenerative and sustainable dairy and teaching farm with her husband. She pays special attention to nature, biodiversity, and the environment around her and organises numerous activities to create understanding and awareness of agriculture in society. She is a facilitator, speaker, advocate, and influencer of the industry.

Category: Agribusiness - First place: Anna Maria Nunez Vega, India Anna is a process engineer and food quality expert at Bühler. She founded and led the International Rice Milling Academy in Bangalore and works tirelessly to improve global food and feed safety. Her goal is to minimise losses during grain processing by improving storage techniques and educating customers, especially in tropical regions where storage losses are highest.

Second place: Joana Paiva, Portugal Joana holds an MSc in biomedical engineering and a PhD in physics. She is an inventor and the founder of iLoF – intelligent Lab on Fiber Ltd, and Oxford-based photonics and artificial intelligence start-up that is helping to accelerate and scale clinical trials through the development of novel patient stratification tools.

Third place: Forget Sharka, Zimbabwe Forget’s contribution to sustainable agriculture and food systems has opened doors for her both locally and internationally, where she has led high-level discussions and advocated for women and smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Currently, Forget lives in Wales, UK, where she works as a sustainability consultant as part of her graduate program, helping small and medium-sized businesses in the agriculture, manufacturing, retail and energy sectors develop their sustainability goals and ambitions toward net zero.

Category: Education - First place: Amina Ali, Somalia Amina advocates for women’s rights in agriculture at a national and international level. Through her expertise, together with the voices of the strong-willed women whose

Milling News lives have been transformed by her school’s programs, she has become an influential voice in bringing about policy change to prioritise gender equality in aquaculture.

Second place: Salatu Abubakar, Ghana Salatu Abubakar combines her expertise in empowering women smallholder farmers, processors, and farming families through the building of capacity and agribusiness, with a genuine passion for empowering women in agriculture. As the Regional Representative for Women in Agricultural Development in the Northern Region, she has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless women by mentoring them and providing them with growth opportunities through linkages to the marketplace that have positively impacted their businesses and livelihoods.

Third place (shared): Nirit Bernstein, Israel Nirit is an international scientist and lecturer in agricultural research. She has made exceptional, internationally recognized contributions to all areas of agricultural science (research, teaching, engagement, service, and leadership). She is a global leader in cannabis research, focused on strengthening the medicinal value of cannabis.

Category: TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH - First place: Alfiya Kayumova, Latvia Alfiya is an entrepreneur and agricultural technology expert with over 10 years of experience in business development, investment banking and agriculture. As cofounder and CEO of Green Growth, she provides farmers with critical information on field performance and yield data, helping them solve the problem of inefficient use of inputs such as fertilizer and seed, thereby increasing profitability.

Second place: Stefanie Hartje, Germany Stefanie combines several functions of the company in one person: she is manager, chief scientist and mentor, as well as being responsible for the integration of several departments. She plays a key role in promoting state-ofthe-art scientific techniques in the field of potato breeding.

With her commitment and innovative ideas, she plays a decisive role in making the potato fit for the future, strengthening it for the coming challenges in agriculture, such as climate change, drought and foregoing pesticides,

among others.

Third place: Solvejg Kristensen, Denmark Solveig is the managing director at Eye-Grain, a company that continually introduces new technologies to the industry and was the first to monitor moisture and CO2 levels in containers in order to detect hotspots and insect or fungi spoilage at an early stage. She conducts research for Aalborg University, has been cited in numerous academic papers, and promotes measures for her employees to improve mental health and reduce stress.

Award promotes women’s engagement in agriculture worldwide “More and more women are shaping the future of agriculture as managers on their own farms or in companies, research or academia. More and more women are initiators and drivers of sustainable food production worldwide,” says Freya von Czettritz, CEO DLG Holding.

“The Women in Ag Award recognizes this commitment and tells the stories behind these inspiring women. At Agritechnica, we want to give this topic the attention it deserves,” she adds.

“After the successful premiere at last year’s EuroTier exhibition, we are delighted to be presenting the award for the second time together with the DLG,” says Kim Schoukens, Editor-in-Chief of the digital Women in Ag Magazine. “The international response to the competition was overwhelming. 132 women from 38 countries applied this year. The field of entrants was of exceptionally high quality, which underscores the growing importance of women in agriculture,” she says.

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By Richard Bonn, Co-Founder, Aethr Associates, UK

Seeing is believing It was David Hume, the highly regarded Scottish philosopher, that once said ‘all our knowledge begins with sense experience’, in doing so he emphasised the critical role of lived experience in shaping human understanding of the world.

This may, in some way, explain why today it can feel like the response to the scale and abstract nature of climate change feels slow. Arguments challenging the theory of global warming can persist due to the inherent uncertainty in predicting precise outcomes.

Sadly, the summer of 2023 has vividly demonstrated the undeniable reality of climate change through the lived experiences of those battling wildfires in southern Portugal and southern Greece. Canada was ablaze for the summer, while catastrophic flooding of biblical proportions has inundated Derna, Libya, and Sikkim, India. Moreover, we have recently recorded the highest global temperatures ever for the month of September by a sizeable margin.

Having spent the last 25 years working in agriculture and food production, I have borne witness to the shifting weather patterns first-hand. What were once considered rare weather events, occurring perhaps once every decade, are now occurring with increasing regularity.

None of this should come as a surprise, as climate models have consistently predicted the scenarios we are witnessing today. We have experienced a 1.5-degree increase in global temperatures over the past two decades, with moderate forecasts projecting an additional 1-2 degrees of warming in the next two decades.

One might wonder why a mere 1-degree shift in global temperature is of such significance. Even this seemingly modest increase has profound implications because a 1-degree rise in global temperature results in a seven percent increase in the atmosphere’s capacity to hold water vapor. This seemingly small alteration in moisture levels translates into a substantial boost in energy capacity within our weather system, leading directly to increased volatility.

This volatility manifests itself in a greater likelihood of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves. These consequences directly impact our ability to sustain ourselves, particularly when it comes to food production and security. So, while the numbers may appear incremental, their repercussions are significant.

At Aethr Associates, we conduct climate risk assessments for global agricultural and food businesses using climate data models. What our analyses consistently reveal is that even under moderate climate change forecasts, certain regions of the world that are traditionally considered ‘breadbaskets’ face an exceptionally challenging future.

Recognising and effectively managing climate risk now requires a fundamental re-evaluation. The EU has acknowledged this and is at the forefront of addressing it through the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD). The directive, set to take effect next year for large EU businesses (with >EU€40 million turnover, >250 employees, and >EU€20 million in assets), mandates that businesses must report their impact on a broad spectrum of environmental, social, and governance factors. What makes the CSRD particularly forward-thinking is its emphasis on ‘double materiality’.

Double materiality evaluates not only the impact a business has on society and the environment but also the impact that climate change will have on the business itself. Importantly, it necessitates projecting the costs of transitioning to a more sustainable model.

Failing to adapt both your business and your supply chains in the face of climate change could have catastrophic consequences. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to embrace this new era of reporting and proactive risk management to ensure their long-term resilience in an evolving climateconscious world.

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Woburn Farms invests in future-proof grain processing plant in 2023

oburn Farms’ farm manager, William Haupt, recent winner of the 2023 Farmers Weekly Award for Farm Manager of the Year, has worked closely with BDC Systems Ltd and its partner Thurlow Nunn Standen Ltd (TNS) on the design and installation of a future-proofed grain processing plant, that will continue to meet in-farm and contract drying and storage requirements. The new plant has excellent road links being strategically located close to Junction 13 of the M1.

Woburn Farms, part of the Bedford Estates, owned by the Duke of Bedford, consists of 1880ha, of which 1480ha are arable plus grassland and stewardship schemes. The farm grows feed and milling wheat, malting barley, milling oats, beans, peas and OSR. Additionally, the farm has contract farming agreements across a further 660ha.

“The Estate had previously worked with BDC Systems on the installation of a grain processing plant in 1993.

Now 30 years old, it was too small and in recent years had worked very hard to handle our larger acreage and high output combines,” explained Haupt. “The increasing amount of high-quality grain and the pressure of completing timely harvests has been creating a bottleneck at the drier.

“The farm could only store 60 percent of our grain, forcing harvest sales of the remainder or the need to invest in external storage. Storing grain on farm also meant lots of double handling as we utilise multiple smaller buildings across various sites, resulting in inefficient cooling capabilities and high labour costs around handling and monitoring the stored grain.”

Having taken the decision to build a new future-proofed plant, Haupt worked with another provider of post-harvest equipment who had submitted a design and quote. An encounter with BDC Systems’ Technical Manager, resulted in Haupt meeting with Andrew Lee, BDC’s Technical Director.

“Andrew arranged for me to visit another plant designed by his team and I quickly realised that BDC’s grain handling expertise meant that it operated in a completely different league to other providers, in terms of design capability,” said Haupt.

“In particular I understood the value of a design that incorporated a twin intake system over one large grain put as the PLC control panel from BDC would provide the ability to switch between crops without needing to stop the plant. The twin intake system also gives us wet storage capability and the automated functionality provided by the control panel meant we could batch dry and clean grain on a contract basis, without having to drop grain into the main bunkers.”

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BDC introduced TNS to the Woburn Farm team and working together the two companies, using specialist teams of suppliers and subcontractors, were able to manage the entire project from design, build and commissioning.

Regular site meetings and good communication across the different teams, the ability to cope with wet weather, a harsh winter, a 300mm high pressure oil pipeline running through the site and local authority challenges, allowed TNS to complete the new plant, delivering an additional 8800t of storage (excluding an intake capacity of 500t), in time for harvest 2023.

The new plant consists of four Skandia 60tph intake chain and flight conveyors, a Skandia aspirator precleaner, a Zanin rotary dump cleaner – also fitted with a Skandia aspirator – a Svegma 68tph continuous flow drier and two Skandia belt conveyors. Haupt also elected to install BDC’s Moisture Monitoring System (MMS).

All equipment is housed within a specially constructed building which, with roof mounted PV panels, was designed with sustainability in mind.

Grain entering the plant follows one route with a drier bypass so that it can be taken in and processed through the pre-cleaner and soon to be installed optical sorter, without going through the drier. The drier feed conveyor overflows back to the intake.

From the drier or cleaner there are three routes the grain can take. To stores 1 and 2 via a Skandia belt conveyor, or to stores 3, 4, 5 and 6 via a different belt running in the opposite direction, or to bulk out on a Skandia chain and flight conveyor. All routes from the drier can include the Zanin rotary drum cleaner.

“We are installing the optical sorter so that we have the capability to remove any ergot from grain, which adds value to the site,” explained Haupt.

The plant has been designed with 30+ years in mind and without further development Haupt is looking at a return on investment through efficiency gains and increased marketing strength, within 20 years. He believes that the optical sorter will deliver a return in five years.

“The new plant, plus the addition of the optical sorter, allows us to grow a much larger percentage of high-quality crops with the associated premiums,” said Haupt. “We now have the capacity for timely harvesting and the ability to clean and dress grains to meet exact market specifications, adding value to our own and our clients’ grain.

“Working with BDC and TNS has allowed Woburn Farms to benefit from a future-proofed grain processing plant that allows us to not only set, but to achieve, the highest standards of grain handling and storage for both ourselves and our clients. We are in a strong position to maximise today’s markets and those of the future,” concluded Haupt.

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This photograph shows a steam wagon outside Sonning watermill. The wagon is called Catherine Cooper; it was produced

by E R Foden, a British truck and bus manufacturing company, and is an overtype steam wagon. The man on the right is the mill owner Mr Witherington with his son, whilst the man in the cab is Jim Girdler.

One of Sonning Mill’s largest flour customers was Huntley and Palmers biscuits in Reading. As this was relatively close but too far to carry the flour by hand, they needed a suitable way to transport it to the factory: the steam wagon was perfect for this role.

Traditional mills had always been local to the community they served, however, as milling became more industrialised and the number of mills became fewer, developing transport links became

crucial to their operation. Mills began to be built on canals so that flour and grain could be transported on barges, then with the development of steam railways, many mills built their own auxiliary lines to connect their mills to the main network. For shorter journeys most would still rely on the horse and cart, until the development of steam wagons.

Steam wagons developed in the early 20th Century and were very popular until fading out of production in the 1930s. There were two types: ‘undertype’ which had the engine below the cab, and ‘overtype’ which looked more like a cross between a lorry and a steam traction engine. Foden’s produced their first steam lorry in 1900 and built their last in 1935, by which time they had made a total of 6,500 wagons.

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Ukrainian government introduces export operation resulting in refund of foreign exchange new rules for agricultural exports aearnings.

In order to be included in the list of under martial law verified exporters, an entrepreneur

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The document changes the rules on the export of agricultural products.

The Resolution was prepared by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

The new rules should make it impossible to abuse and violate the laws during the export of agricultural products. They should also protect the rights of agricultural entrepreneurs who comply with export laws.

The coordinators of the pilot project are the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of France, the State Customs

Service, and the State Tax Service.

A list of verified agribusiness organisations exporting goods will be compiled. In particular, cereals, oilseeds, and processed products.

In order for an entrepreneur to be included in the list of exporters, they must meet four criteria: Be a VAT player at the time of the export application and as of 23 February 2022.

No tax debts related to the refund of foreign currency earnings.

The entrepreneur was not provided with an act of the State Tax Service on their absence at the place of legal registration during verification of compliance with currency legislation.

The entrepreneur has documentary evidence from the bank where they work that between 23 February 2022 and 27 October 2023, they carried out at least one successful

is first required to register with the DAR, if not already registered.

Secondly, they must obtain a confirmation letter from their bank confirming that they have completed a successful export operation. The third step is to submit an application to the DAR, in which they must indicate their VAT taxpayer code and attach a scanned copy of the letter from the bank.

The decision on inclusion in the list of exporters will be made within three working days after the application is submitted.

Information on agricultural entrepreneurs included in the list of verified organisations will be updated daily.

The decision will enter into force 10 days after its publication. That is, from 10 November. Until then, customs will carry out export processing according to the usual procedures in force today.

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The correspondence course imparts the basic knowledge that is required for optimal preparation for the main course. Students can acquire the knowledge in individual subject groups at home beside their regular jobs. The necessary materials will be sent to them by the school. Students have to reply to questions in the various subject areas. The answers will be rated and included in the final rating. The

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The course teaches attendees the essentials for making your mill efficient, including information on advanced milling processes, machine design, and plant operation. With a mixture of theoretical training and practical opportunities, included is a day 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 closeup 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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Week 2 covers a variety of topics, including: • Cleaning section practical • Aspiration technique • Mill pneumatics • Practical work in school mill • Value adding processes • Storage damage • Contamination in food Both weeks have scheduled visits to the Swiss Mill in Zurich, and practical work in the mills, and the penultimate day includes an opportunity to socialise and network at a social event dinner.

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What is the Bühler Spark Pro?

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Challenging times require efficient, yet affordable solutions

With Spark, Bühler has acknowledged the challenges facing food processing; expensive raw materials squeezing profit margins and unpredictable weather conditions increasing the chance of defects in the product. To uphold food safety, reliable optical sorting need to be accessible to every organisation, no matter its size. Spark does exactly that, Leading the Spark project at Bühler, Bernhard Gabauer, says: “Spark Pro is built for industry purpose. From camera technology to the saturation value, Spark processes quickly, easily and well. Helping food processors create good quality yield in a cost-effective way.”

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Food innovation hub Milling and Grain’s Darren Parris was fortunate to attend the Bühler Press Conference and tour of its five Application and Training Centers in midNovember to report on the event for readers

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by Darren Paris and Jyothsna Nelloolichalil, Milling and Grain, UK ühler, a pioneering force in innovation and technology within the food industry, opened its doors its new food innovation hub at an exclusive press conference.

The event marked a pivotal moment, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in food creation.

This press conference combined a number of presentations and an exclusive tour of the expanded innovation hub, which covers five Application and Training Centers (ATCs) including a Flavour Creation Centes, Food Creation Centers, Protein Application Center and Energy

Recovery Center.

In addition to the press, the occasion drew in industry leaders from across the globe to witness the unveiling of these ground-breaking technologies and processes.

The press event commenced with a welcome from Burkhard Böndel, head of Corporate Communication, setting the stage for the revelations ahead. Mr Böndel highlighted the company’s longstanding commitment to innovation, emphasizing the transition from merely constructing equipment to focusing on the essential processes that drive food production globally.

Addressing industry challenges

Bühler’s CTO, Ian Roberts, set the stage by discussing the multifaceted challenges confronting the global food industry.

With compelling statistics, he emphasised the pressing issues of greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and food wastage plaguing the current agricultural system.

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A Transformative Journey in Future Food Technologies

“The rising energy prices is the staggering burden that we place not just on the food system but also on households. And then, if you think of the nutritional requirements of people they must have access to good, healthy nutritious food and that food must be affordable and available,” he says.

Mr Roberts outlined Bühler’s commitment to combating these challenges, unveiling ambitious targets to reduce the carbon footprint in it's operation by 60 percent by 2030.

He elucidated on the company’s role in supporting the industry to achieve a 50 percent reduction in waste, energy consumption and water usage by 2025.

He went on to highlight the core principle guiding his company - the aspiration to strike a balance between nature, humanity and the economy in every decision made.

Mr Roberts stressed that the company aimed not only for profitability but also for meaningful contributions to societal and environmental well-being.

Global solutions and perspectives

The second presentation was by Johannes Wick, CEO of Grains and Food. Mr Wick expounded on the imperative need for sustainable food production, underlining the diverse demands across different regions.

He underscored the significance of catering to regional needs while ensuring the safety and security of food systems.

“If we look at Africa today about two billion people have no food security.

“This is something we need to address and it’s clear all of the new technology, bioprocessing is one example, is with which we can address this requirement” Mr Wick detailed Bühler’s extensive network of application centres spread across various regions worldwide. These centres were depicted as pivotal in addressing specific regional requirements and fostering localised innovations.

Key forthcoming centres San Francisco, Nigeria and the Grain Innovation Center were highlighted, showcasing Bühler’s commitment to addressing diverse global demands.

Stephanie Hardtmann, Head of Food Creation Center & CF Technology, provided a more in-depth overview of Bühler’s ATCs in the third presentation, pointing to a protein cereal bar as an exemplar of the company’s integrated approach to innovation.

She elaborated on the functionalities and contributions of each application centre within Bühler’s ecosystem.

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After the initial presentations, attendees were given a tour of the ATCs to get to know it a little better.

The Protein Application Center: This centre serves as the foundational stage in Bühler’s innovation process, focusing on the extraction and isolation of proteins from diverse plant-based raw materials.

Through meticulous wet isolation processes, pulses and whole grains are processed to extract proteins, starches and fibres. The resulting protein isolates becomes the backbone of various end products, ranging from dairy processing to protein bars and vegan chocolates.

Equipped with the latest wet isolation and fractionation techniques for separation of protein, starches and fibres, the centre is operated in collaboration with Bühler’s partner, endeco GmbH, and will connect to the Grain Innovation Center, Extrusion Application Center, Pasta Application Center, Food Creation Center, Flavour Creation Center and Energy Recovery Center.

The Extrusion Application Center: Widely acknowledged for its technological prowess, the Extrusion Application Center specialises in leveraging extrusion technologies to create a diverse array of protein-based products.

With over 30 years of experience and a comprehensive suite of equipment, this centre enables Bühler to conduct over 80 trials,

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providing insights into different markets. The centre’s capabilities extend to enhancing protein profiles and enriching products with protein concentrates, catering to various segments such as cereals, pet foods and pasta.

During the tour, Christoph Vogel, Head of Business Unit Human Nutrition, explained what extrusion is and the processes within the application centre – hot extrusion (for feed) and cold extrusion (for food).

It’s energy, affordability and healthy nutrition, the question is how can we, get more proteins in our breakfast cereals, how do we get more fibres inside without changing the texture, without changing the taste, how can we reduce the sugar, reduce a little bit the starch and have a product which is nutritious at the end of the day? he asks.

The Flavour Creation Center: The Flavour Creation Center harnesses the potential of raw ingredients like cocoa, malt, nuts and coffee to craft distinct flavours that enrich Bühler’s product range.

Its expertise lies in roasting, tasting and defining aromatic profiles.

However, the centre’s role extends beyond flavours. It seamlessly transitions into chocolate production and further extends to product enhancement through flavour incorporation into items such as cereal bars and confectionery products.

The centre which has been processing coffee since 2013 and cocoa and nuts since 2022, has been upgraded and renovated.

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F It offers product innovation, training, process optimisation, raw material analyses and operates in line with Bühler’s chocolate Application Center, Food Creation Center and Energy Recovery Center.

Whether it is snack bars, wafers, biscuits, crackers, any variety of baked good or chocolate products, the new Food Creation Center was developed to support customers through the entire innovation and industrialisation process.

The centre, located in an area of 850 square meters, combines cutting-edge technology, analytical services, product and process development, workshops and training.

The Food Creation Center: A hub of innovation, this centre stands out for its ability to amalgamate diverse ingredients and processes to create a spectrum of food products. From industrial bar lines to small-scale operations, including baked goods, snacks, spreads and even chocolates. Its uniqueness lies in its capacity to blend ingredients seamlessly, resulting in novel food sensations and flavours.

“This is the unique space where we brought together all the different competencies when it comes to wafer technologies, biscuit technologies, bar technology and even chocolate enrobing technology, plus, we have a full bakery place where we can run courses and also baking trials,” said the expert who explained the applications of the food creation centre.

The Energy Recovery Center: This centre stands as a testament to Bühler’s commitment to sustainability. Through a strategic partnership with VYNCKE NV of Belgium, it focuses on the circular economy approach by repurposing side streams like cocoa shells and rice husks for energy recovery.

Notably, this initiative not only aligns with Bühler’s sustainability goals but also extends its services for customers to run trials with their own side streams, highlighting the economic and ecological benefits of this circular approach.

“The energy generation from biomass as an integrated part of process solutions for food has not been systematically developed and therefore has an enormously high potential, both from a business and sustainability perspective,” says Johannes Wick.

“The Bühler-VYNCKE Energy Recovery Center is an important step for us in implementing out sustainability goals and is intended to serve as an example for energy recovery options in food and feed production.”

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An unfolding transformation

Being invited to Bühler’s innovation showcase was a privilege for Milling and Grain - an invitation that has extended beyond mere attendance.

It was an exclusive opportunity to witness the unfolding of transformative narratives in the heart of cutting-edge food technology.

The interconnectedness of these centres, each specialising in a distinct aspect of food creation and innovation, underscores Bühler’s comprehensive approach.

The seamless integration and collaboration among these five ATCs enable Bühler to offer holistic solutions, from raw material extraction to end-product development, while prioritising sustainability and innovation.

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Impact of sodium diformate on the gastrointestinal and faecal Coliform-count of reproductive birds

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By Christian Lückstädt, Christoph Hutter and Stevan Petrovic, ADDCON, Germany

icrobiological integrity of eggs is an important issue, while bacterial pathogens in feed and environment of layer units can have serious consequences for bird health and productivity.

Salmonella is the most widely understood bacterial pathogen in egg production. However, opportunistic Gramnegative pathogens such as E. coli and Campylobacter can just as easily take hold. Colibacillosis, a syndrome caused by E. coli, is one of the most common infectious bacterial diseases of the layer industry. Colibacillosis causes elevated morbidity and mortality leading to economic losses on the farm especially around the peak of egg production and throughout the late laying period (Linden, 2015). E. coli infections rank among the top two health concerns for both cage-housed and cage-free layers, according to a survey conducted by the Association of Veterinarians in Egg Production in the US (O’Keefe, 2013). The microbiological safety of table eggs remains therefore the overriding concern of consumers.

Jones (2011) has suggested the use of chemical additives to control bacterial pathogens in feed – this may primarily involve the use of organic acids.

Organic acids have long been used in animal nutrition to stabilize feed and enhance animal performance. Vogt et al. (1981) pioneered the use of organic acids in poultry by using them in the rations to improve performance of both broilers and laying hens. Kirchgessner et al. (1992), also reported positive effects of organic acids (in this case fumaric acid) on productive parameters in layer units. Since then, the use of these valuable additives has spread through the layer industry.

Improving hygienic conditions and poultry performance with the aid of organic acids has been reported by many sources (Desai et al., 2007). An important limitation, however, is that organic acids are rapidly metabolised in the foregut (crop to gizzard) of birds, which will reduce their impact on growth performance.

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Table 1: Impact of dietary sodium diformate (0.3%) on intestinal microflora in layers, Spain 2010 Weeks of NDF inclusion Before

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91

E.Coli

7.0 x 107

8.2 x 107

1.8 x 107

1.0 x 106

99

Table 2: Pathogenic bacteria in the excreta of Hisex Brown layers at week 39 (modified after Kuhlmann et al., 2012) E.Coli (CFU/g)

Control

0.3% NDF

Reduction (%)

3.99 x 105

3.62 x 104

91

Table 3: Numbers of coliforms in layers faeces, fed with and without 0.1% sodium diformate for 25 days, India 2017 Initial (CFU/g) 1.1 x 1010

After 0.1% NDF (CFU/g)

Reduction (%)

1.1 x 108

98

abbreviated as NDF), a patented double salt of formic, has been proven to be effective against pathogenic bacteria along the whole gastro-intestinal tract in the case of Salmonella and Campylobacter, as reported by Lückstädt and Theobald (2009).

Since its launch onto the world-market the same year, the product has gained a good reputation in controlling pathogenic Gramnegative bacteria, also in reproductive birds. The current study aims in giving an overview of the achieved results.

One of the first trials, a large-scale feeding trial under commercial conditions in Spain, found up to 99 percent reduction of intestinal E. coli contamination in layers that were fed 0.3 percent NDF between 47 and 50 weeks of age (Table 1).

The researchers’ conclusion was that with a dosage of 0.3percent NDF over a period of 3 weeks, a significant inhibition of the pathogenic microflora in laying hens was possible.

Furthermore, data from Thailand (results not shown, 2011) and a subsequent study by Kühlmann et al. (2012), not only found similar E. coli reduction rates (Table 2), but also that beneficial bacteria in the gut were unaffected. These findings are therefore in full agreement with earlier data from Lückstädt and Theobald (2009),

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F who reported a one-log increase of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria in the gut microflora of poultry fed diets containing NDF. This positive effect against pathogenic microflora in reproductive birds (layers and breeders) was confirmed as well under commercial conditions in one of the biggest poultry markets, India.

The total coliform count in the faeces of layers was reduced due the usage of 0.1percent Formi NDF over a period of 25 days by more than 98percent (Table 3). Another trial confirmed this strong antibacterial impact of NDF also applies to breeders, where, with a similar dosage, a significant reduction of E. coli and Clostridia by more than 99percent was achieved (Table 4).

Sodium diformate exhibits its strong antibacterial effects under different production conditions worldwide, as a trial from Ecuador where total coliforms number and E. Coli was reduced by more than 95percent demonstrates (Table 5).

The reduced impact of pathogenic bacteria in layers and breeders, and the improved gut microflora, which leads to a state of eubiosis in treated chickens has been now documented for more than a decade. It was therefore interesting to estimate the average potential impact of sodium diformate (NDF) in poultry production, through an analysis of the results of such trials. The final dataset contained the results of all negatively controlled studies. Those studies were carried out between 2009 and 2021 with layer and breeder under commercial and institutional conditions in Asia, Europe and America. The average level of dietary NDF from the dataset in all treated layers and breeders was 0.22percent. The typical dosage of Formi NDF in layers and breeders ranges from 1-3 kg/t feed, depending on age (dietary protein level), type (layer or breeder) and hygienic status of the farm. The inclusion of the product resulted in an average

Table 4: Bacteria faecal count in breeders from weeks 49 till week 51 with 0.1% sodium diformate, India, 2018 E.coli (CFU/g)

Clostridia (CFU/g)

Before trial (week 49)

8

2.25 x 10

2.00 x 107

After trial (week 51)

1.40 x 10

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4.50 x 104

Difference (%)

-99.4

-99.8

Table 5: Faecal bacterial count in breeders fed with 0.2% NDF between week 19 and 28, Ecuador, 2019 Total Coliforms (CFU/g)

E.coli (CFU/g)

Before trial (week 19)

5.28 x 108

2.30 x 108

After trial (week 28)

2.37 x 107

1.07 x 107

-95.5

-95.4

Difference (%)

reduction of 80.5percent of the total coliform count, while the number of E. coli in the faeces of those birds was reduced even further, by 90.5percent (P=0.06).

The use of organic acid salts in the diet clearly has a range of beneficial effects in layer production. In this case, their application in biosecurity management through the feed assists the bird to combat intestinal bacterial pathogens and reduces therefore the risk of cross contamination via faeces. This concept has been proven the world over and the use of organic acids, their salts – and especially dietary sodium diformate (Formi NDF) is irrefutably an effective and sustainable tool to enhance and secure layer and breeder performance under all production conditions, in terms of safety and egg quality as well as productivity.

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Grain prices

What can we learn from grain price cycles

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by Adolfo Fontes, Head of Business Intelligence, Animal Nutrition & Health, dsm-firmenich, Netherlands

he current and uncertain market environment demands vigilant analysis and adaptability in the face of short- and long-term drivers shaping the need for efficient and sustainable feed and food production.

Before diving into the details of grain prices, it is important to briefly explore some key factors that are currently impacting the value chain, highlighting the level of uncertainty that is still present in the market.

Let’s start with the global economy and its challenges. Although with certain level of uncertainty, it is possible to say that the outlook for Inflation and – as a result – for consumer behavior is getting more positive. In the European Union, for instance, the inflation that was above eight percent in 2022 is projected to gradually decline and register around two percent in 2025, according to the European Central Bank. Real GDP growth in Europe is also expected to gradually improve in 2024 and 2025, although at a slower-than-expected pace given the tighter monetary policy to fight inflation. Therefore, we could describe this macroeconomic driver as still uncertain, but less than it was over the last few years.

It is also important to highlight the importance and the impact of weather conditions on crops. The sector just faced very challenging seasons in South America, mainly in 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. Argentina, for instance, was extremely impacted by consecutive years of La Niña weather phenomenon, which brought a significant impact on global availability of soymeal, given that they are its biggest exporter. For 2023/2024, even with El Niño becoming predominant, the forecast has become more positive in producing countries, leading to better outcomes for the grain industry. However, the risk remains present, as the season is only starting in South America.

The improvement in grain availability is a key factor that leads to an improved outlook also for the animal protein value chain.

In fact, grain prices have already decreased significantly over the last few quarters. While the grain sector will be explored in detail during this article, it is important to highlight that energy costs

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– although gradually improving – are becoming more uncertain given the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East.

It is also worth noting other less optimistic factors in the short term. Animal diseases, for example, are very difficult to predict.

African swine fever and avian influenza are indeed key concerns in the value chain, as they can impact not only the animal protein sector, but the whole value chain due to the potential disruptions on production and trade.

Finally, it is important to acknowledge geopolitical trends as the most difficult to anticipate, whilst emphasizing the significant level of impact they have on our value chain.

Long-term landscape

Looking ahead to the longer-term landscape, however, we can continue to expect solid demand for grains coming from the animal protein sector: Egg production, for instance, is expected to increase by 14 million tons over the next ten years to meet global demand, just to highlight one example. This, in turn, will certainly keep demand for feedstuff growing in the next years.

Corn, wheat, and soybean: a historic analysis, using past examples to offer insights into the future There are only four periods in the last 60 years, before 2021, which saw record prices of at least two of the three principal field crops, where the price increases were sustained for two or more consecutive years. These were: 1973-74, 1994-95, 2006-08, and 2010-12. Those periods were followed by declines in prices.

Factors influencing each period mirrored many of the current uncertainties discussed earlier in this article, including weather conditions, economic change, and availability of raw material.

For example, the period of high prices during the 1970s ended as growth in world consumption slowed because of declining global economic expansion and oil prices, which reduced the availability of ‘petrodollars’. At the same time, global grain and oilseeds production – supported by higher prices – increased faster than consumption.

In other periods, higher prices supported investments on innovation and/or on logistics in developing agricultural areas (e.g., South America). The gains in production coupled with the slowdown in consumption caused global stocks of grains and

F oilseeds to grow, pressuring prices – however, it is important to mention that prices normally stabilise at ‘new-normal levels’, a bit higher than previous averages.

The latest occasion grain prices reached these records for consecutive years was 2021-22, due to factors including COVID-19 disruptions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and adverse weather. So, the perfect storm made it happen again for the fifth time in the last 60 years, two of the three main crops achieving record levels for two or more years.

Given that each of the historic periods were followed by decline in grain prices, we can also expect more stable prices for the next few years following the most recent occurrence of record levels.

In fact, like other periods, in the current situation, many market adjustments are already occurring.

Another important indicator that supports this scenario is the correlation between stocks-to-use ratio and prices for corn, wheat, and soybean. In the graph 2, it is possible to see the example of corn. Despite some outliers caused by unprecedented events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and COVID-19, there is a trend which prices will typically follow.

Future predictions

Looking at the USDA projections for the coming three seasons (available in the report: USDA Agricultural Projections to 2032), it is expected that prices will follow this trend line, but most likely with

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some volatility given the new market environment. Prices will probably continue to decline but stabilizing at a higher level – the same as what happened in the 70s, 90s, and the 2000s.

While the trends are very similar for corn and wheat, with prices return to the trend line, for soybeans the stock-to-use ratio is not projected to increase significantly over the next three year.

Even so, prices are expected to return to lower levels, as it is possible to observe in Chicago (see graph 3).

It is important to emphasize that the current market environment is very different from the past. In fact, the world is not becoming

less uncertain. Therefore, analysing market trends and scenarios – as explored in this article – has become a crucial exercise for companies in the food value chain. It worth noting that some events can change a scenario overnight.

While some challenges will certainly remain present in our market analyses in the near future, some long-term drivers will not disappear, such as the growing population, the consequent increase in animal protein demand, and the need to produce food in a more efficient and sustainable way. These factors will indeed keep our value chain busy working to feed the world.

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Grain Monitoring with Gas analysis

A new All-In-One technology from iGRAIN

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by Peer Hansen, iGRAIN, Denmark

rain losses of stored grain is a known problem. According to FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations the post-harvest food loss amounts to a staggering US$400 billion each year. Reducing global post-harvest grain losses in wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, and millet by 75 percent would be equivalent to approximately three times the cropland area of France. Technology which enables reduction of stored grain losses are badly needed. Such a technological tool must be easy to use for grain managers and give improved information about the actual grain condition in all their silos so they can take the right management decisions; especially which grain to process next!

Traditional monitoring of temperature

Temperature monitoring of stored grain has been regarded adequate for safe storage of grain for more than 70 years.

Although temperature monitoring might assist safe storage, it is

by far not an ideal way to monitor grain, as grain itself is very heat insulating. Thus, a hot-spot with insects or fungus infestation is not detected until the hot-spot migrates to the temperature sensor. This might mean that losses are already present and possibly growing fast.

Gas analysis is the future of grain monitoring

The superior alternative to temperature monitoring is application of gas analysis in the grain monitoring process.

Monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2) levels allows early detection of spoilage and pests in stored grain, as the CO2 level rises with increased presence of respiring microorganism in the grain. Gas analysis has the huge advantage that gasses are flowing freely in the space between the grain kernel, and as a law of nature gasses are migrating fast and evenly in all directions. Therefore, only a few gas sensors are needed to determine the infestation and the quality of the grain in any grain silo.

CO2 monitoring is used to determine the infestation level from insects and fungus, and to predict each silo’s grain quality and safe storage time. In-Bin CO2 monitoring was introduced in 2010 by iGRAIN in Denmark.

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Gas analysis in stored grain has now been taken even further with the new iGRAIN® All-In-One (AIO) sensor cable, which was introduced in 2022. The AIO sensor cable offers analysis of several gasses: CO2, carbon hydrates, volatile organics, grain ripeness gasses, and moisture for the safest and most efficient grain management. Time tracking of the various gasses in the grain mass, is the key factor to monitor the current grain quality comprehensively and control aeration in the safest and most economical way. The output data support the grain manager to manage the stored grain professionally with minimum effort, time, and grain losses. The AIO cable makes grain management easy and transparent for management and grain owners.

Peer Hansen, R&D manager of iGRAIN, says: “The new gas analysis based technology is what the world has needed for a long time. We are so happy to offer this technology for today and the future! We are confident it will reduce grain losses in all climatic zones around the world.”

Aeration control is the most critical operational process when managing stored grain. Reliable aeration control requires input from about three conditions in the grain: moisture, temperature, and ongoing infestation alias CO2/other gasses. Such information is provided by the AIO sensor and supplemented with data about the outside weather conditions enabling automatic aeration control.

All sensor output is processed in real time, and smart algorithms monitor and control the aeration of the grain. The trend of all the

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F parameters is monitored and processed. This allows prediction of the longest safe storage time in any silo, essential data for any grain manager for best decision making on which grain to process next. The AIO sensor-based aeration system operates automatically, and measurement data are available in real time on a smart phone, iGRAIN Smart App. This makes decision making easy and saves resources especially for farmers and small industries. Since the system is controlling the grain aeration process, it saves energy as the fans will only operate when it is advantageous relative to the current grain condition – the process runs full-automatic 24/7, 365 days a year without human errors.

It is scientifically optimized over decades.

The AIO sensor cable may be used as the only monitoring solution in a silo and in any climatic zone. However, in big silos it may be supplemented with additional temperature sensor cables. In any case the number of sensor cables are greatly reduced and thus cheaper than traditional temperature-only monitoring.

conventional temperature cable • 50% less stress on the silo roof • 100% effective (HACCP based Risk Factor) • low price - approx. 67% of conventional temperature sensor cable The largest benefit of this innovation is enhanced grain monitoring and automatic aeration control resulting in better grain quality and lesser grain losses. This is a big gain for safe and enough food for the world population, the environment, and our resources.

Evolution - from temperature to gas monitoring in stored grain

AIO cable advantages: • monitors double amount of grain compared to a

The above trend curve shows that the CO2 sensor cable pi cks up early warning signs and alerts the silo manager weeks before traditional temperature monitoring would.

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Conveyor Dust and Spillage The Importance of Skirtboard Sealing Systems

by Dave Mueller, Product Manager, Martin Engineering, UK When tonnes of transferred bulk material hit a moving belt, three things happen: fines scatter, cargo shifts as it settles and dust becomes airborne. The impact can create turbulent air that seeks the easiest escape from any gap it can find, carrying dust and fines with it. These gaps generally appear on the sides of the enclosure between the chute wall and the belt. Skirting systems address the challenge of containing fugitive dust and spillage.

Martin Engineering designs products around safety to promote an efficient and clean working environment and part of that

is manufacturing properly sealed conveyor chutes for bulk handling. The latest innovations the company has devised are the ApronSeal™ Double Skirting for extra sealing in high dust environments and a self-adjusting skirting system with limited maintenance. This article explains some of the issues older designs experience, how a sealed environment improves workplace safety and how skirting can reduce labor costs for cleanup, in turn, lowering the cost of operation.

What is a Skirtboard Sealing System?

Usually made from natural or SBR rubber (or specialty formulations for specific applications such as underground mining, food, etc.), the skirting extends down the entire length of the transition enclosure and is generally tapered at the bottom to match the trough angle of the belt. It is intended to maintain a seal on the enclosure and help trap any fine particles and dust that is not contained by the wear liners and chute wall.

Skirting Issues

As the skirt edge loses its seal, gaps are created, which allow material to become entrapped in a ‘pinch point.’ This causes abrasion that gouges or chafes the surface of the belt down its entire length. Some of the major issues from entrapment include scalloping, when wedged material causes excessive wear, and grooves, when debris collects under the skirt causing friction damage. Regardless of the belt tension, belt sag will create 66 | December 2023 - Milling and Grain

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Proper Enclosure Configuration

Wear liners are typically welded to the inside of the chute wall with the skirtboard attached on the outside using an adjustable clamp system. However, the internal design [Fig.2] can allow some material buildup in the gap between the wear liner and the skirtboard, depending on the size of the aggregate.

External wear liner and skirting configurations place both pieces of equipment outside the chute wall. [Fig.3] Placing the skirt seal and wear liner outside of the chute makes it easier for workers to

perform adjustments safely. The result is a better seal on the belt and less material entrapment.

Self-adjusting skirting maintains a seal automatically as belt path fluctuates due to its design, without the need for adjustment and only periodic inspection. A low-profile skirting assembly should need only six inches (152 mm) of clearance for installation and maintenance in small spaces.

Skirting Best Practices

Since skirts are wear parts, it is important that they are easily installed, adjusted, maintained and replaced to avoid dust and spillage, mitigate downtime, improve workplace safety and reduce the cost of operation. Managers contemplating a capital investment in a skirting and wear liner system should consider: • Hiring an outside engineer to design the best system for the application.

• Installing equipment that features external maintenance.

• Utilising a skirting strip that extends the entire length of the chute to avoid seams.

• Choosing skirting material that is free of fabrics, with a lower abrasion resistance than the belt.

• Installing a self-adjusting system.

• Choosing the option with the least worker exposure to equipment hazards.

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The Port of Santos in São Paulo is the busiest in Latin America.

Operating at Terminal 26, T-Grão manages the import and export of over 4 million st/y (3.6 million mt/y) of malt, wheat, soy and maize. Transfer points at T-Grão range between 32-50 feet (1015 m) in height. The fugitive emissions affected air quality and visibility in the immediate work areas, forcing personnel to wear protective masks when working around any part of the conveyor system. The dust often traveled beyond the site line, sparking complaints. Before the chute upgrade, a cleaning crew of 45 workers spent approximately 24 hours per month on dust and spillage cleanup.

The company technicians constructed a longer sealed enclosure with the ability to control airflow and give dust extra space to settle. They added several other critical components including external dual seal skirtboard and wear liner system. Impact cradles and slider cradles replaced the idlers to seal gaps in the chute.

Operators immediately observed significant results. As material moved through the system, particulates remained within the enclosure and either collected in the dust bags or settled back into the cargo flow. After a lengthy observation period, operators report that there has been less downtime for cleanup and maintenance, as well as improved workplace safety.

By installing modern skirtboards that prevent fugitive material from leaving the loading chute, operators can reduce worker exposure to hazards, minimize labor for maintenance and cleanup, improve equipment and belt life and achieve better compliance. The savings on labor and operating costs alone provide a sound return on investment, but the improvement to workplace safety should be the only motivation needed.

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by Simeza, Spain

he protection of stored grain is crucial to meet the growing global demand.

According to specialised assessments, losses during the storage process range from 1% to 5% in temperate climates, even reaching a 10 percent in warmer climates. Faced with this challenge, the choice of storage method becomes a strategic decision.

In this context, Simeza Silos, with over 45 years of experience in Europe in the design, production, and installation of corrugated steel sheet silos, offers solutions for industrial, agricultural, and livestock uses, guaranteeing the highest efficiency.

The distinctive advantage of their silos lies in the high-

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quality standards of the materials used in their construction, making them highly resistant to all types of environments, ensuring the long-lasting preservation of all types of grains.

Additionally, their modular design greatly facilitates assembly.

This combination of durability and ease of installation makes SIMEZA conical base metal silos a superior choice for any grain storage operation seeking efficiency and reliability.

According to the customer’s needs, the company manufactures two types of conical base steel silos: Corrugated Steel Silos on Structure (HBS) and Corrugated Steel Silos with Skirt (HBS-S).

Hopper Bottom Silos (HBS/HBS-S)

Simeza hopper bottom silos are designed for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and strategic applications such as farms, agricultural cooperatives, drying plants, supply facilities, seed

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These silos are used for short-term storage of cereals, corn, soybeans, rice, and are also ideal for products that tend to segregate or separate, such as oilseeds or powdery materials like flours.

They can be designed according to American standards ASAE / ANSI or European standards like Eurocodes depending on the specifications of each customer. They are manufactured to withstand continuous use stress, extreme temperatures, snowfall, strong winds, as well as seismic loads, offering greater corrosion resistance due to the high galvanization of their steel.

The conical shape of the silo helps ensure complete product discharge and prevents material from remaining at the base of the silo. They are particularly useful in applications where rapid product discharge is required, such as in food processing plants, feed mills, mills, biofuel plants, and anywhere efficient storage and discharge of bulk materials are needed.

These conical base silos are designed with two types of hopper (with a 45° or 60° incline) and support structure, depending on their use and the product to be stored. The company offers a wide range of models from 3.1 to 12.2 meters in diameter and from 14 to 2500 m³ of individual capacity.

Components of HBS Conical Base Silos

Hopper: Manufactured with a 45° or 60° incline. It has a standard outlet of 400 mm and a ground clearance ranging from 750 to 1400 mm.

Support Structure: Load-bearing metal structure designed for diameters from 3.1 to 12.20 meters.

Support structure constructed of S-275JR steel and hot-dip galvanised, allowing the installation of wide machinery under the hopper. It includes a compression ring that optimises the connection between the cylinder and the cone, also made of S-275JR steel and hot-dip galvanised.

Cylinder wall reinforced with a special metal ring at the intersection of the cylinder, the hopper, and the metal structure.

Capable of being assembled in any location worldwide.

Side Access Doors: The side doors installed on Simeza silos allow, among other things, easy access to the interior, final cleaning of the silo, cone, and access to aeration channels.

Conical Base Silos (HBS) are equipped with an access door in the cone, accessible via a mobile ladder or directly from ground level.

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Components of HBS-S Silos

Support Structure with Skirt: A) Self-supporting inner hopper (for diameters up to 5.30 meters) B) Inner hopper with support structure (for diameters from 6.10 to 12.20 meters) C) Inner hopper and support structure made of S-350GD steel, concealed by the silo’s own wall.

D) Extended corrugated walls of the silo itself, reinforced in the lower area.

E) Quick assembly, no need for a crane; lifting the silo is done similarly to a flat-bottomed silo, using cranes.

Fasteners: The flanges of the wall are assembled with highstrength screws 8.8 or 10.9, galvanised hot-dip screw and nut. 2 or 3 rows of screws are used, depending on the thickness of the sheet and the loads exerted on the silo.

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The steel sheets are galvanised in quality Z600, offering greater resistance to corrosion and the possibility of being painted upon customer demand.

Simeza silos are designed in a modular way, which facilitates their assembly. This methodology, combined with meticulous material selection and the commitment of a highly trained team with extensive experience, gives SIMEZA the ability to design, produce, and install customized solutions anywhere in the world.

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IGC Grain Market report The production of world grains is predicted to increase by three million as per International grains Council (IGC) report. The forecast for world total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production in 2023/24 is lifted by three million tonnes (mt) m/m (month-onmonth), to 2,295m. Changes from October include an upgraded outlook for maize, tied mainly to reports of better than expected US yields, as well as an increased wheat figure, reflecting latest updates for Ukraine, Russia and Turkey. At 2,308 m t, the projection for total grains consumption is also three million higher m/m, with most of the adjustment for maize. With supplies boosted by an increase in estimated opening stocks, the forecast for end-season carryovers (aggregate of respective local marketing years) is up by three mt, to 585m. The world trade (Jul/Jun) projection is lifted by one mt m/m, as an upward adjustment for maize shipments more than compensates for cuts for wheat and sorghum.

Tied to uprated figures for the US and Black Sea producers, 2023/24 world soyabean output is seen marginally higher m/m, at a record of 395m t, seven percent higher y/y (year-on-year), while consumption and aggregate inventories are predicted broadly steady m/m. Trade is projected unchanged from before, at 168 m t (-2% y/y), including smaller deliveries to key destinations in the Americas and Asia.

There are few changes to the Council’s outlook for rice supply and demand across the entire forecast period; the net y/y increase in supplies is matched by marginal gains in total use, leaving 2023/24 aggregate stocks broadly steady, at 171 mt. Reflecting a downgraded outlook for China’s imports, traded volumes in 2024 (Jan/Dec) are pegged fractionally lower m/m, at around 50m t (-4%).

Total grain production to rise

The IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI) edged higher in November, with gains mainly driven by firmer soyabean values.

Led by expectations for a bumper world maize harvest, total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production is forecast to rise by one percent in 2023/24. Although wheat output will be smaller y/y, the crop is still expected to be the second largest on record.

Total demand is placed at 2,308m t (+2%), mostly on gains in feed and industrial uptake. World stocks at the end of 2023/24 are seen dropping by two percent to 585m t, a seventh consecutive year of tightening, including reductions for wheat (-6%), barley (-11%) and oats (-50%). However, boosted by large US maize carryovers, total exporter stocks are seen gaining by ten percent y/y. Another reduction in global grains trade is envisaged, seen at a five-season low of 410m t (-4%).

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y/y, to a record of 395m t. With uptake in the three majors expected to advance solidly, led by a sizeable expansion of processing in Argentina, courtesy of a bigger harvest, world utilisation is predicted at a fresh high (+8%). Trade is likely to decline given potentially reduced deliveries to China and Argentina. Nevertheless, Brazilian exports are anticipated to grow as US dispatches decline.

With bigger crops in Asia and the Americas, global rice output in 2023/24 is seen at a peak of 521m t (+6m). A population-driven increase in food demand is set to underpin consumption, while inventories, the bulk of which are located in China, are predicted near-unchanged y/y. Trade in 2024 (Jan/Dec) is projected to contract by four percent y/y on softer buying interest from Asia and Africa. While shipments by Pakistan and the US could expand, Indian dispatches are likely to drop sharply.

After the prior year’s solid rise, world chickpeas output is seen declining by six percent y/y on a reduced Indian harvest. While total use could edge up, aggregate inventories are set to tighten (-15%), tied to a drawdown in key exporters. Trade in chickpeas is predicted to contract by four percent y/y in 2024 (Jan/Dec) on softer Asian demand. Separately, total pulses trade in 2023 is projected to maintain an upward trend, rising by eight percent y/y on larger shipments of dry peas and lentils in particular.

Bolstered by a recent uptick in US export demand, sub-optimal Brazilian cropping weather and support from stronger soyameal markets, the IGC GOI soyabeans sub-Index registered a five percent monthly gain.

Market summary

The IGC GOI ticked higher over the past month, as gains in soyabean and rice prices more than compensated for weakness in grain markets.

The IGC GOI wheat sub-Index dipped by two percent, weighed mainly by seasonal weakness in the main southern hemisphere exporters. However, gains were noted in some other markets, including in Russia, amid an appreciating local currency and waning producer selling interest.

Amid softer quotations across all origins, but particularly in Argentina, the IGC GOI maize sub-Index dropped by seven percent, recently touching a three-month low.

The IGC GOI rice-sub Index firmed fractionally m/m, with gains in Vietnamese five percent broken quotes just about offsetting declines in Thailand.

Bolstered by a recent uptick in US export demand, sub-optimal Brazilian cropping weather and support from stronger soyameal markets, the IGC GOI soyabeans sub-Index registered a five percent monthly gain.

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Industry Profile

Bastak Technology Systems R&D Hub in Grain Quality Control Devices

Bastak Technology Systems Inc has been serving as a research and innovation Hub in the fields of food, flour, wheat, seeds, oilseeds, pulses, and feed in Turkey and around the world for a quarter of a century with its advanced and state-of-the-art machinery park and quality control tests conducted with sub-millimeter precision.

Located at Göbeklitepe, known as the world’s first settlement, Bastak has been working as the innovation hub for grain testing in the world and in Turkey for a quarter of a century.

Bastak’s vision of sustainable agriculture and food is of great importance for the world that must be managed in a way that will sustain ecosystem functions today and in the future. Bastak Technology Systems where all the research and development of grain quality control devices worldwide is carried out, stated that they ensure the quality control of foods at critical points in the supply chain from raw materials to packaged products using stateof-the-art devices, thus preventing food waste and wastage.

Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, the Founder of the company, emphasized that

from Göbeklitepe, which is considered the beginning of agriculture in the world, to the Bastak Technology firm’s journey, they have added flavor and health to food, and with 72 quality control devices, flour additives, and robotic sample collection systems, they produce life itself and operate to secure food for the future of humanity, expressing their pride in working for the sake of healthy new generations. He added that they conduct quality controls of parts they produce with sub-millimeter precision, playing a key role in ensuring consumers’ access to safe and healthy food.

Stating that the test methods used in the United States, Europe, Canada, and around the world, with four new analysis methods and the highest number of quality control devices listed in the ICC Booklet after two years of intensive day-and-night work, they take pride in being the first and only company in the world whose test results are unquestionably accepted, Demirtaşoğlu conveyed that they continue their efforts relentlessly for a sustainable world.

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

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

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

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A Bread-Making Milestone in Sustainability Transporting wheat by boat, has a massive environmental benefit as it significantly reduces the number of lorries required to collect and deliver wheat. This helps the environment by reducing pollution.

Carr’s Flour Mills and Forth Ports Celebrate One Million Tonnes of Wheat Arrival via Sustainable Shipping. Carr’s Flour Mills and Forth Ports, have reached a significant milestone as over one million tonnes of wheat, enough to bake around 2.5 billion loaves of bread, have been delivered by ship into the busy harbour since 2011.This landmark achievement was reached earlier this month with the arrival of the latest wheat delivery on board the Shetland Trader cargo ship.

Moving wheat by 506 ship journeys into the Fife port in the last 12 years has removed around 70,000 truck journeys in and out of the Kirkcaldy mill, which is substantial environmental benefit due to the reduction in road traffic and also a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

The wheat shipped in by water is enough to bake over 2.5 billion loaves of bread which, laid end to end, would be enough to reach to the moon and back, or around the world more than 15 times. 2.5 billion loaves is enough bread to make around 32.5 billion sandwiches.

The high-quality UK grown wheat is delivered into Kirkcaldy Harbour, which is owned and operated by Forth Ports, from Dover in Kent and discharged directly into Carr’s Flour Mills’ state of the art mill.

The harbour was re-opened to commercial traffic in 2011, with the help of a Freight Facilities Grant from Transport Scotland. The port is owned and operated by Forth Ports, with all the shipping organised by Carr’s Flour Mills, to bring high quality milling wheat from the UK and Europe direct into the Kirkcaldy Mill. There has been a considerable programme of investment in the facility, with Carr’s Flour building new silo storage and infrastructure and Forth Ports providing discharge equipment, rendering and dredging at the harbour.

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Harbour said: “This is an important milestone for Carr’s and the Harbour as it demonstrates the success of a quayside milling facility with direct access to regular shipping activity.

Coastal shipping delivers a greener transport alternative with shipments being over ten times more carbon efficient than road deliveries, aligning with our commitment to achieving net zero by 2042. We have exciting plans in place for Kirkcaldy Harbour to ensure that it can handle even larger cargo vessels to further increase efficiency.”

Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd Wheat & Supply Chain Specialist, Julius Deane, added: “it is a great pleasure to see that we have reached this milestone, especially with the challenges of Covid lockdowns. Having direct access to vessels bringing wheat into our mill really helps us efficiently supply consistent high-quality flour to our many customers, as well as reducing our carbon footprint. We are pleased to have a strong working relationship with Forth Ports, Forth Pilots, Leith & Granton Boatmen, W Knight Watson and Cargo Mariners to make this operate smoothly, and we are looking forward to soon being able to bring larger vessels into the Kirkcaldy harbour.”

Carr’s source English wheat from local farmers where possible and carefully blend with other wheats to produce flour of the finest quality. This local commitment helps to keep food miles to a minimum. Many of the farmers that supply Carr’s have been farming families for generations – indeed these farmers have been supplying Carr’s for generations.

They work as closely as possible with suppliers and farmer cooperative’s and think this is hugely important as the farmer knows where his wheat is going, what products the company is producing. This support and commitment gives farmers the confidence when planning what to grow. The majority of the wheat we buy is local to our mills.

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y t i C h n i M i h Ho C The International Association of Operative Millers Southeast Asia Conference & Expo (IAOM SEA) successfully took place from October 1-3 at the New World Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The 3-day event hosted nearly 170 professionals from the food processing industry, along with the industry’s leading equipment manufacturers and suppliers, many of whom were showcasing new products and processes. The event allowed the many professionals to attend multiple educational sessions in both English and Vietnamese as well as many opportunities for networking.

Pre-Conference Workshop

The first day of the event began with a Pre-Conference Workshop Registration, followed by the workshop on ‘Milling Technology: Interpreting Functional Properties in Enhancing End Product Quality’ from 9am-3pm, delivered by Ashok Sarkar from Cereals Canada. Whilst the workshop was taking place, there was a 1-hour lunch from 12 to allow those in attendance to meet and begin networking before the official opening of the conference.

The event commenced with a focused Pre-Conference Workshop conducted in Vietnamese, exploring “Milling Technology: Interpreting Functional Properties in Enhancing End Product Quality” led by Ashok Sarkar from Cereals Canada.

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The iGRAIN AIO Sensor Cable combines several different digital sensor technologies into one sensor cable. Ensuring a cost efficient total monitoring system, the AIO Sensor Cable may be used as the only monitoring solution in a single silo. However, it can be supplemented with additional iGRAIN Temperature Sensor Cables.

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Moreno De Marchi from Golfetto Sangati

Prashant and Rahulkhanna from Grain Technik

U.S. Wheat in Southeast Asia discussed by Joe Sowers of US Wheat.

Food Fortification Initiative led by Elmar Nau from Interflour.

Discussions on Milling Wheat Price Discovery, Global Trade Efficiency of Agricultural Commodities, and techniques for Grain Quality Preservation through various presentations by industry experts.

The day continued with detailed discussions on improving milling technology and practices, covering topics such as grain management, gluten strengthening solutions, roller speed ratio, online learning for flour mills, maintenance applications, and advancements in roller mill technologies.

Day 3 of the event

Simon Lee from Pingle with Darren Parris

Zeki Demirtaşoğlu from Bastak

Ali from Yenar

David from Balageur

Bora Çiçek from AYBAKAR

Hasan Tosun and Ibrahim Furkan INAL from Imas, with Darren Parris

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The final day was packed with sessions focusing on industry-specific challenges and strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and talent management. Topics included staff retention strategies, corporate strategies for talent recruitment, operational excellence in grain conditioning, comprehensive customer services, achieving consistent quality in flour-based applications, pest control in flour mills through heat treatment, technological developments in China, sieve tensioning’s importance in milling processes, and optimizing flour yield and quality.

Throughout the event, participants engaged in vibrant discussions, exchanged insights, and explored the latest innovations and solutions presented by the industry’s leading professionals and equipment suppliers.

The 12th IAOM SEA Region Conference and Expo culminated as a successful platform that not only enriched knowledge but also fostered collaborations, laying the groundwork for advancements in the food processing industry within the Southeast Asian region.

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2023

AIC Conference

by Joy Nelloolichalil, Milling and Grain, UK

This year’s AIC Conference saw a record turnout as the industry came together to discuss “Working with Natural Captial within the agri-food supply chain” in Peterborough on 15 November.

More than 200 delegates from across the nation and abroad agrifood sector heard a range of thought leaders from politics, business, academia and trade to consider this year’s Conference theme and celebrate 20 years of the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC).

The UK’s agri-supply trade association’s Chair, Chris Guest, opened the event by setting the scene for the theme of the Conference and discussions on the AIC-commissioned independent report assessing the challenges and opportunities for food production in the UK. Addressing the packed Conference venue, Mr Guest reiterated that sustainability remains a core focus for AIC and the wider industry, given the need to deliver a resilient and sustainable food supply chain.

Fragile food security

AIC’s Chief Executive Robert Sheasby discussed the increasing importance of sustainability to supply chain customers and sections of the wider society, as well as how we manage the demands required of our land.

“If we are to deliver on the combined demands required of our land, then it is reasonable that we should have a land use strategy. The demands on this scarce, yet critical resource should be thought about strategically rather than in what currently feels like an ad hoc manner,” he told delegates.

He was quick to point out that government policy can affect confidence for better or worse and spoke about current uncertainty leading to reduced investment and waning productivity.

This uncertainty, he said, raised serious questions about UK food security. “The past two years have clearly shown that UK food security is more vulnerable than we think. From salad availability to labour shortages, global supply chains have been stretched to and, at times beyond, breaking point.

“The responsibility of a country is to keep its people safe and to keep them fed. For the first time in more than a generation, we feel less certain than before. This is why policies that support food security should be encouraged.”

Mr Sheasby called for an independent UK Food Security Committee to be established, referencing the key finding of the Powering Productivity report. Such a committee, the report says, would ensure that people in the UK are kept safe with food supply maintained.

Ed Barker, AIC’s Head of Policy and External Affairs, explained that agri-food supply is operating against the backdrop of a volatile world and therefore, there was a need to understand yield gaps and how much food is not being produced sustainably.

The independently authored report by Dr Marcus Bellett-Travers of Anglia Ruskin University examines this, pointing out that issues should not be looked at in isolation as they are inextricably linked to other challenges.

“Solving one problem can lead to further pressure in other areas. The Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food

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industry relies on solutions to each problem for us to see improvements,” said Mr Barker.

Revealing the report at the Conference, he commented on how he hopes that it will be key to the development of a long-term cross-party UK-wide approach to planning for improved food security, with the burden not falling solely on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

NFU President Minette Batters agreed on the need to work together and collaborate as one supply chain. In a largely positive address to the Conference, she commented that while the world has completely changed, collaboration can pave the way for success.

“There is more that unites us than divides us,” was her rallying cry, which preceded a discussion around the challenge that the building blocks for natural capital aren’t there and must be developed, as well as calling for a standardised approach to food production to allow for the measuring of baselines.

She ended her speech by giving her response to a question she was asked about how the below-average return on natural capital for UK farmers can be tackled.

The answer lies, she said, in corporate social responsibility, which needs to change from the top. Retailers and brand holders must demonstrate they are supporting agriculture and farmers, and the risk must be shared further up the supply chain.

AIC2 - The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs & Islands, Scotland, Mairi Gougeon, MSP Ed Barker, AIC’s Head of Policy and External Affairs

Economic headwinds stunt investment

In a poll of Conference delegates, 47 percent disagreed that the economic outlook for agriculture over the next 18 months is positive, reflecting the lack of confidence addressed by speakers.

This sentiment was reflected by Adam White, Head of Agriculture at Barclays.

“Around summer, we saw a huge decline in investment and planning due to uncertainty.”

He welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Powering Productivity report and said it would provide certainty for farmers.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS of Food also welcomed the report, calling its core recommendation of a UK Food Security Committee “a great idea.” Highlighting that the UK has one of the most innovative agricultural industries in the world, he spoke about the need for marrying that innovation with a focus on maintaining natural capital.

“All land must be productive. We need to see an increase in traditional productivity on-farm, but also public productivity, such as biodiversity,” he said.

“We need to use all the benefits of technology to allow us to become truly sustainable but also pay close attention to the ecological insights.”

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Political priorities

In Farming Minister Mark Spencer’s speech, delivered by Defra’s Deputy Director Tim Mordan, there was an acknowledgement that the report was thorough and focused on important themes in detail, such as improving productivity and enhancing the environment.

The speech reflected Sir Charles Godfray’s comments on the need for innovation, highlighting Defra’s commitment to research and development. A UK£30 million investment in solar installations and robotics equipment was given as an example of this.

Tim Mordan spoke of Defra and AIC as being “critical friends” with the trade association providing feedback on the success of policy implementation on the ground.

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs & Islands, Scotland, Mairi Gougeon, MSP further emphasised the support that exists across the industry and in government for the Powering Productivity report.

Pointing to the need to give food security focused attention, she welcomed the report and its conclusions. Leaving delegates in no doubt about the Scottish Government’s position, she said: “The priority is to provide as much certainty as possible.

“There is currently no clarity from Labour or the Conservatives about farming funding but in Scotland, we would like a return to what we had before Brexit. The Scottish Government remains fully committed to supporting farming.”

Lesley Griffiths, MS, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs in Wales spoke of the strong link between agriculture and communities in Wales, and acknowledged tough decisions on the Welsh Government’s spending in this area.

She discussed the need to ensure resilience in terms of natural capital as the Welsh agriculture industry grows and evolves, as well as the importance consumers place on animal welfare.

“The focus on good animal welfare has led to farmers being rewarded for good welfare practices which in turn enables them to be more resilient and efficient in the face of climate change,” she commented.

Precision breeding opportunities

Leading scientists and academics took to the Conference stage to discuss the new Gene Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. The theme of the discussion was whether the new legislation represented a new era for the UK. Dr Penny Hundleby FRSB, Senior Scientist at the John Innes Centre discussed how gene editing could prevent common issues, such as early pod shatter in OSR. By preventing these issues, gene editing has the potential to benefit farmers, the environment and the economy through creating more resilient crops, increased yields, and healthier foods.

Though the science behind this seems like the driving factor, it is only part of the story, say Dr Hundleby. “It is down to consumers and the industry as to whether these technologies are embraced. These genetic methods still come with the controversy following GM foods; we need not be afraid of new, sophisticated technology.”

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Adam White, Head of Agriculture at Barclays

against climate change, enable more sustainable farming, and improve animal and human health. The improvement of human health seemed to resonate most with the delegates.

In addition to the innovation of gene editing, the role of AI was discussed by fellow panellist, Dr Mark Young, Innovation Specialist at the Centre of Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) who spoke about AI providing an opportunity to make sense of vast volumes of data.

The role of data in ‘measuring to manage’ was highlighted by Professor John Gilliland from Queens University Belfast, whose specialism is Land Management in Northern Ireland. “If you can’t measure, you can’t manage. But now there is a generation of technology available to allow us to do that. The data allows us to go to a greater level of accuracy.”

Referring to a pilot study of three catchment areas where farmers were provided with in-depth data about their farms’ performance, he notes that farmers changed their behaviour as a result. “86 percent of farmers changed their fertiliser type based on the findings, 80 percent increased lime usage, 68 percent changed fertiliser quantity, and 28 percent changed the quantity of slurry they imported and exported.

The findings allowed them to identify problem areas and make improvements which enabled them to become more sustainable.”

While knowing their numbers can empower farmers, a single framework and collaboration is needed to support them, says Professor Gilliland. A sentiment echoed by Dr Martin Scholten from Wageningen University & Aarhus University, an expert on Natural Capital Management and agriculture within the Netherlands.

“Farmers and agri-businesses should be partners. They can both find benefits in a society that is willing to pay for food and food production.”

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A REVIEW OF A CONFERENCE FOR FEED MILLERS São Paulo, Brazil

2023 saw VICTAM’s debut in Latin America, from 3-5 October, during which Perendale Publishers, in partnership with VICTAM, held a ‘Feed Milling Maximised’ seminar on the last day.

Over the three-day event, 4327 Visitors came from 30 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Venezuela, and others. These visitors included key players, decision makers, and influencers in the industry. Areas of the industry covered span from feed or flour processing technology, feed ingredients, to storage handling, packaging, automation, spare parts, safety, and others. During the event, 250 companies exhibited, and 27 94 | December 2023 - Milling and Grain

conferences and presentations were held.

The Feed Milling Maximised seminar, held by Perendale Publishers, was created to give audiences updates on equipment and technologies using in modern day feed milling that improve efficiencies whilst maximising output.

The seminar was open to all attending the event, targeted at feed millers who wish to learn about the latest technical equipment being used in feed manufacturers whilst also hearing from leaders in feed sectors in Latin America.

It took place in an ideal location on the exhibition floor, surrounded by exhibitors stands and key players in the industry,

giving space for interested attendees to join the workshop theatre to learn more.

There were three keynote speakers for this conference, covering the topics Sustainability, energy, and environment. The first keynote speaker was Ricardo Gomes Pereira, who spoke on feed efficiency related to sustainability. The second keynote speaker was Gustavo Cajamarca, from Skretting, who covered extruded foods and the development of Ecuador’s aquaculture industry, in relation to energy. The Final Keynote speaker was Pedro Viega, Cargill, covered the environment topic.

The sustainability section of the seminar featured speakers including Romulo Resende (Territory Manager for Feed and industrial at CPM), who presented on sustainable feed innovation. Michael Cheng (Global Solutions director in Pet&Aqua for Famsun) covered sustainable development in an aquafeed factory. Ed de Souza (Extrusion systems process director at Wenger) talked about the sustainable developments in petfood extrusion.

The section of the seminar focused on Energy included speakers such as Jose Martins (Application Process Manager for Andritz), who touched based upon technology enabling raw material substitution. Arthur Vom Hofe (CPM), presented ways to save energy in the feed grinding and pelleting process.

Thomas Runde from Tietjen, spoke on particle size reduction, a critical view on fine grinding and energy efficiency) The last component of the seminar was focused on Environment, and included Neal Cass (Technical Sales Manager at Hydronix), who presented on the importance of moisture control and measurement throughout the milling process.

Giuseppe Bigliani (Director of Feed Platform Sales LatAm at AGI), who presented on ‘The Feed mill of the future’. Giuseppe ended his presentation with some key tips for those attending, to stay informed in the industry, get involved, and always think about the future.

There was a great turnout from a variety of attendees, who had the chance to hear all the latest updates in the industry and engage with in-depth conversations created as a result of the seminar.

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insights

Feed Milling Maximised at Victam LaTam 2023 The Feed Milling Maximised seminar, held by Perendale Publishers, was created to give audiences updates on equipment and technologies using in modern day feed milling that improve efficiencies whilst maximising output.

The seminar was open to all attending the event, targeted at feed millers who wish to learn about the latest technical equipment being used in feed manufacturers whilst also hearing from

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leaders in feed sectors in Latin America.

There were three keynote speakers for this conference, covering the topics Sustainability, energy, and environment.

The first keynote speaker was Ricardo Gomes Pereira, who spoke on feed efficiency related to sustainability. The second keynote speaker was Gustavo Cajamarca (Skretting) who covered extruded foods and the development of Ecuador’s aquaculture industry, in relation

to energy. The Final Keynote speaker was Pedro Viega (Cargill).

The sustainability section of the seminar featured Romulo Resende (CPM), Michael Cheng (Famsun), and Ed de Souza (Wenger). The Energy section included speakers such as Jose Martins (Andritz), Arthur Vom Hofe (CPM), and Thomas Runde (Tietjen). The Environment section included Neal Cass (Hydronix), and Giuseppe Bigliani (AGI).

Romulo Resende, CPM

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Ed de Souza, Wenger

Gustavo Cajamarca, Skretting

Arthur Vom Hofe, CPM

Thomas Runde, Tietjen

Andre Mello, Andritz Pedro Viega, Cargill

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

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Vigan Engineering +32 67 89 50 41 www.vigan.com PROFILE: mymag.info/wFAz

Mill design & installation Alapala +90 212 465 60 40 www.alapala.com PROFILE: mymag.info/CbJl Alapros +39 049 099 0 383 www.alapros.com PROFILE: mymag.info/vOLu Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Henry Simon +44 161 804 2800 www.henrysimonmilling.com PROFILE: mymag.info/tYpO IMAS - Milleral +90 332 2390141 www.milleral.com PROFILE: mymag.info/VcHy Ocrim +39 0372 4011 www.ocrim.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ckSh Ottevanger Milling Engineers +31 79 593 22 21 www.ottevanger.com PROFILE: mymag.info/mlzK Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990 www.sangatiberga.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/dxie Satake +81 82 420 8560 www.satake-group.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Lwtk Selis +90 222 236 12 33 www.selis.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/dfff Silo Construction & Engineering +32 51723128 www.sce.be PROFILE: mymag.info/UOay Tanis Machine Technologies +90 (342) 337 22 22 www.tanis.com.tr/en PROFILE: mymag.info/VIED Tietjen Verfahrenstechnik GmbH +49 4106 6333 0 www.tietjen-original.com PROFILE: mymag.info/uyGD

Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk

Palletisers Behn + Bates +49 251 9796 252 www.behnbates.com PROFILE: mymag.info/PaXw

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

Statec Binder +43 3112 38 5800 www.statec-binder.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Tbyt

Zaccaria +55 19 3404 5700 www.zaccaria.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/eavy

Pelleting Technology Netherlands (PTN) +3 73 54 984 72 www.ptn.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/gvcv Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk

Hydronix +44 1483 468900 www.hydronix.com PROFILE: mymag.info/xkjs

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

Vibrafloor +33 3 85 44 06 78 www.vibrafloor.com PROFILE: mymag.info/cgrU

FAWEMA +49 22 63 716 0 www.fawema.com PROFILE: mymag.info/bdRz Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd. +66 29488281 www.maxtex.net PROFILE: mymag.info/TQpr

Fundiciones Balaguer, S.A. +34 965564075 www.balaguer-rolls.com PROFILE: mymag.info/osew Statec Binder +43 3112 38 5800 www.statec-binder.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Tbyt

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Friedrich Electronic +49 6406 923350 www.friedrich-electronic.de PROFILE: mymag.info/gbBd

Dinnissen BV +31 77 467 3555 www.dinnissen.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/pUDK

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

ALAPALA Feed Tech +90 212 465 60 40 https://alapala.com/en/ feed-mill-machinery PROFILE: mymag.info/qmHZ

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Rolls

Pellet press

Bastak +90 312 395 67 87 www.bastak.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/VDLI

Packaging

Yemmak +90 266 7338363 www.yemmak.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QBbm

Golden Grain Group +86 371 68631308 www.g-grain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eCyP

Moisture measurement

Vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG +49 6441 62031 www.vibronet.com PROFILE: mymag.info/icHn

Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Hydronix +44 1483 468900 www.hydronix.com PROFILE: mymag.info/xkjs

Golden Grain Group +86 371 68631308 www.g-grain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eCyP

Ottevanger Milling Engineers +31 79 593 22 21 www.ottevanger.com PROFILE: mymag.info/mlzK

Yemmak +90 266 7338363 www.yemmak.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QBbm

Plant Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990 www.sangatiberga.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/dxie Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh Zheng Chang +86 2164184200 www.zhengchang.com/eng PROFILE: mymag.info/wecN

Process control

Yenar +90 332 2391073 www.yenar.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/MwJo

Roller mills Alapala +90 212 465 60 40 www.alapala.com PROFILE: mymag.info/CbJl Alapros +39 049 099 0 383 www.alapros.com PROFILE: mymag.info/vOLu Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH milltech +90 332 5021300 www.milltech.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/hfOy IMAS - Milleral +90 332 2390141 www.milleral.com PROFILE: mymag.info/VcHy Henry Simon +44 161 804 2800 www.henrysimonmilling.com PROFILE: mymag.info/tYpO Ocrim +39 0372 4011 www.ocrim.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ckSh Pelleting Technology Netherlands (PTN) +3 73 54 984 72 www.ptn.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/gvcv

Statec Binder +43 3112 38 5800 www.statec-binder.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Tbyt

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Pingle +86 311 88268111 www.plflourmill.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Khfi

Yemmak +90 266 7338363 www.yemmak.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QBbm

Henry Simon +44 161 804 2800 www.henrysimonmilling.com PROFILE: mymag.info/tYpO

Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990 www.sangatiberga.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/dxie

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

Inteqnion +31 543 49 44 66 www.inteqnion.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ZyIm

Selis +90 222 236 12 33 www.selis.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/dfff

Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

Zaccaria +1 5519 34045715 www.zaccaria.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/eavy

Inteqnion +31 543 49 44 66 www.inteqnion.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ZyIm

Golden Grain Group +86 371 68631308 www.g-grain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eCyP

Golden Grain Group +86 371 68631308 www.g-grain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eCyP

vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG +49 6441 62031 www.vibronet.com PROFILE: mymag.info/icHn

Roll fluting

Silos Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Fundiciones Balaguer, S.A. +34 965564075 www.balaguer-rolls.com PROFILE: mymag.info/osew Yenar +90 332 2391073 www.yenar.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/MwJo

Reclaim system Vibrafloor +33 3 85 44 06 78 www.vibrafloor.com PROFILE: mymag.info/cgrU

Scalling Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Sifters Alapros +39 049 099 0 383 www.alapros.com PROFILE: mymag.info/vOLu Brock +1 866 658 4191 www.brockgrain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/GGYu Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Dinnissen BV +31 77 467 3555 www.dinnissen.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/pUDK Filip GmbH +49 5241 29330 www.filip-gmbh.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eKdq Gazel +90 364 2549630 www.gazelmakina.com PROFILE: mymag.info/XPuP Henry Simon +44 161 804 2800 www.henrysimonmilling.com PROFILE: mymag.info/tYpO Sefar AG +41 898 57 00 www.sefar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/qzxb Selis +90 222 236 12 33 www.selis.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/dfff Tanis Machine Technologies +90 (342) 337 22 22 www.tanis.com.tr/en PROFILE: mymag.info/VIED

Training AGI www.aggrowth.com PROFILE: mymag.info/clVX Altinbiliek +90 222 236 13 99 www.abms.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/Kcbx

IAOM +1 913 338 3377 www.iaom.info PROFILE: mymag.info/pZZa

Behlen +1 402 564 3111 www.behlengrainsystems.com PROFILE: mymag.info/hncS

IFF +495307 92220 www.iff-braunschweig.de PROFILE: mymag.info/XbmE

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

Kansas State University +1 785 532 6161 www.grains.k-state.edu PROFILE: mymag.info/xsza

CESCO +49 7531 122860 https://cesco-group.com PROFILE: mymag.info/VkQk

OMS +441242 267700 www.onlinemillingschool.com PROFILE: https://millingandgrain. com/oDQm

A/S Cimbria +45 9617 9000 www.cimbria.com PROFILE: mymag.info/XYRL

Ocrim +39 0372 4011 www.ocrim.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ckSh

CSI +90 322 394 54 60 www.cukurovasilo.com PROFILE: mymag.info/IdLT The Essmueller +1 800 325 7175 www.essmueller.com PROFILE: mymag.info/MdZl MySilo +90 382 266 22 45 www.mysilo.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Hmwu Obial +90 382 2662120 www.obial.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/qYti Ozpolat Makina Gida +90 342 337 1217 www.ozpolatmakina.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/krOx Silo Construction & Engineering +32 51723128 www.sce.be PROFILE: mymag.info/UOay Simeza +34 976 126 060 www.simeza.com PROFILE: mymag.info/gtML Symaga +34 91 726 43 04 www.symaga.com PROFILE: mymag.info/vxbf Top Silo Constructions (TSC) +31 543 473 979 www.tsc-silos.com PROFILE: mymag.info/HTSY Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk

Temperature monitoring Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

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Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH

UK Flour Millers +44 2074 932521 www.ukflourmillers.org PROFILE: mymag.info/xWwB

Vibrators Vibrafloor +33 3 85 44 06 78 www.vibrafloor.com PROFILE: mymag.info/cgrU

Weighing equipment Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Friedrich Electronic +49 6406 923350 www.friedrich-electronic.de PROFILE: mymag.info/gbBd PLP +39 05 23 89 16 29 www.plp-systems.com PROFILE: mymag.info/PGWg Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk Vibrafloor +33 3 85 44 06 78 www.vibrafloor.com PROFILE: mymag.info/cgrU vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG +49 6441 62031 www.vibronet.com PROFILE: mymag.info/icHn

Yeast products Leiber GmbH +49 5461 93030 www.leibergmbh.de PROFILE: mymag.info/wpdz

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Mehmet Alapala, Founder, Alapros, Türkiye

Mehmet Alapala is the founder of Alapros. He started the company in 2014 with his brother and after their grandfather passed away. He attended Bilkent University and Istanbul Bilgi University. His visions of the company are to make it stand out and ensure quality to the customers.

You have a rich career in the industry. How did you get in to this field?

We have been in this business many years. This is the heritage from my grandfather, Mehemet Alapala. And we are continuing his legacy. So when he passed away in the year 2014, we started Alapros, and me and my brothers were determined it must be different from all the others. And so, we want to change the mentality of the customers who are willing to buy Turkish machinery. So mostly the clients who are willing to buy Turkish machinery because they want to get it cheaper and our target to change this mentality. So the whole idea behind the company was that when the clients come to Turkey, that they should come here to buy good machines for their investments. So this is the motivation besides, the legacy of my grandfather, made me to get into this business.

You have created your international structuring, representations and sales network in a very short time and you are carrying out turnkey installations of large tonnage facilities in many countries at the same time.

Can you tell us how you achieved this development in such a short time?

There are several important reasons for the rapid growth of Alapros. First of all, our background in the industry and the projects we have accomplished before having built trust in our customers. Our customers know that working with us will bring successful results and they deliver their projects to us with the confidence they have in us. Secondly, as Alapros, we attach great importance to teamwork. We are in constant interaction with our employees to improve their cooperation and communication skills. This is an important factor for the success of our projects. In addition, we have a highly skilled and experienced technical team. This team enables us to successfully manage projects and quickly carry out turnkey installations of large-capacity plants. Finally, our previous projects have been our important references. These references helped us gain international recognition and the rapid growth of our operations abroad.

What are the main technological developments you have witnessed in the sector recently?

Nowadays, not only in our industry, but also in all industries, I’m talking about the machine and automobile industries etc, are all concerned about energy saving. And nowadays, it’s this is the I think the biggest challenge for our industry as well.

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And I see this kind of developments in all the industry, I mean many of competitors are focussed on energy saving and it is getting more of a concern all over the world parallel to the increasing population and global warming. And secondly, the user friendly systems, this is the one of the most important things that I can observe as a technological development in our industry. In addition, the information technology and sales service technologies like reaching remotest parts of the world, making technical support much more easy than before. So the Information Technology helps us to reach helps the clients to reach easily compared to 20 years ago.

You also have investments and partnerships abroad.

Could you tell us a little about your activities in other countries?

Yes, as Alapros, we are actively operating abroad. We have representatives and sales network in many countries. In this way, we can use local knowledge and resources to better serve our customers and strengthen our presence in the global market. In addition, we have established strategic partnerships in some countries. These partnerships allow us to maintain a deeper presence in local markets and provide customized solutions to our clients. Our operations abroad enable Alapros to become an internationally recognized brand and to continuously expand our customer portfolio.

Where do you think the industry will be by 2050?

I think it’s all first of all, it’s all depends on the people’s usage of flour. And secondly, how the grinding and sifting technology evolves. Definitely in 2050, the import, we will see the importance of the artificial intelligence, I believe that this kind of big projects for like a Flour mill, maize meals etc will all be much more user friendly with the artificial intelligence. So, as I always say, in future, these kinds of systems will be much easy and user friendly. So, I think the industry will evolve to user friendly.

PEOPLE THE INDUSTRY FACES Muenster Milling names new president and CEO

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uenster Milling Company, a manufacturer of freeze-dried and extruded pet food sold under its brand as well as for other well-known pet food brands, announces the appointment of Jim Holdrieth as president and CEO. Most recently, Holdrieth served as CEO of Florida Food Products, a formulator and manufacturer of natural and clean label ingredients for the food, beverage, sports and pet nutrition industries.

Muenster is a portfolio company of Kainos Capital, a consumer-focused private equity form that invests in strategically relevant companies in the food, pet, consumer products and services sectors. FFP is a former portfolio company of Kainos.

Holdrieth is a veteran food ingredient executive with over 30 years of manufacturing experience.

During his tenure at FFP, he successfully expanded manufacturing operations and commercialised new technologies that enabled customers to launch innovative products. Previously, Holdrieth led the North American Food Ingredients business of Balchem, including its Sensory Effects division.

Fourth-generation Muenster family owners, Mitch and Chad Felderhoff, said, “We could not be happier to welcome Jim Holdrieth into the Muenster family. We are confident that Jim will build on Muenster’s commitment to excellence in pet food manufacturing, including food safety, innovation and exceeding customer expectations.”

“We have a long history with Jim, who oversaw transformational growth at our investment in Florida Food Products,” said Kevin Elliott, partner at Kainos Capital. “He is the right leader for Muenster at this time as we dramatically scale the company’s manufacturing and new product development capabilities.”

AFIA welcomes new Policy Communications Specialist

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he American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) announced the addition of Madison Wyman as its policy communications specialist.

In this newly created position, Wyman will collaborate with AFIA’s policy team to communicate to and deepen stakeholders’ understanding of AFIA’s legislative, regulatory and trade policy positions. In addition, Wyman will prepare grassroots advocacy campaigns on domestic and international policy issues and support the association’s media requests and crisis communications activities.

“The AFIA serves as the voice of the US animal food industry, communicating key policy goals to members of Congress, regulatory agencies, White House officials, international delegations and more,” said Victoria Broehm, AFIA’s senior director of communications.

“With Madison’s rich experience in government affairs and conducting multimedia communications campaigns, we know she will help us take our policy communications and grassroots advocacy efforts to the next level.”

Hailing from Beaufort, SC, Wyman holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and international affairs and communication studies from Furman University, where she graduated in May. During her time at the University, she worked as the advance team lead in the Riley institute, serving as a student ambassador, interacting with local and national leaders and organising public policy discussions and events. She also participated in a research and communications fellowship program with The Roots Routes in Bangkok, Thailand, over the summer and has internship experience with various government affairs and communications firms.

Novus Dairy Technical Services Manager helping European dairy industry meet goals

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dwin Westreicher, Dr sc agr, is lending his expertise to dairy farmers and nutritionists as Novus’ dairy technical services manager for Europe. The intelligent nutrition company added Dr Westreicher to the Europe team to help optimise herd efficiency, ensuring the more sustainable production of milk and milk components.

At Novus Dr Westreicher works with compound and mineral feed manufacturers, nutritionists and dairy farmers to determine the best management practices and nutritional solutions to support the herd productivity and meet operational and financial goals. He also works as a link between the company’s R&D group and global strategic marketing team and provides vital training for the commercial teams.

“Edwin brings a unique perspective to our team,” says Novus Global Ruminant Technology Lead Heather Tucker PhD. “He has a history of conducting well-respected research aimed at supporting the needs of the European dairy industry. We work together, utilising that experience and perspective, to build strong trials that can help the European dairy industry while also demonstrating the value Novus solutions can provide to the market.”

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