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It’s a New Year!

those who will benefit most from the content contained; Motivation - explaining through our global offices the reasons why engaging and discussing technical, nutritional and industrial issues is of benefit to all (a joined-up global milling industry and the recognition of its contribution to food security and society in general needs wider appreciation) and finally Moral - making sure all our staff at Milling and Grain have the training and knowledge of the industry and that we remain driven to serve.

It’s an opportunity to start afresh. One of the best things about starting a New Year is the hope it instils in us for better times ahead.

The expectation of what can be achieved over the next 12 months, by building on the foundations we laid down over the previous year may at first seem a little ambitious but that’s where we need to show confidence, conviction and exhibit belief.

Roger Gilbert Another way of looking at this is through the The Milling Hall of Fame adoption of the three ‘Ms’ - Method, Motivation and Moral. James An excellent example of harnessing the three ‘Ms’ is captured in the Holland, a historian author and broadcaster in the UK and who has work the 2023 Milling Hall of Fame Inductee John Coumantaros, the written novels and non-fiction history books around the Second World owner of Nigerian Flour Mills, has achieved.

War, writes in the 2023 Rothbones’ Review an insightful article on how We featured Mr Coumantaros’ award in our December 2023 edition businesses might benefit from the way the Battle of Britain was fought and we publish his response in this edition. when the greater might of the German war machine was poised to invade Along with all readers we congratulate Mr Coumantaros on his Britain - once they had gained air superiority. achievement and the recognition this induction brings to an individual When Sir Winston Churchill asked Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park, who has done so much for the industry and for food security and society commander of 11 Group which covered London and the south-east of in Nigeria. We applaud his intention to continue working to improve the England, “Where are all the reserves,” on the pinnacle day of the Battle output of flour and milled products to meet the needs of this growing of Britain which was being fought overhead, Park replied, “There are country. none.”

A Happy New Year to John Coumantaros, to all flour and feed millers While this might suggest a last desperate roll of the dice by the RAF, and to all our readers!

Holland says it couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, the method, the motivation and the moral of the RAF was well positioned to repel the hundreds of German aircraft heading up through Kent towards London.

It is well worth the read as the story Holland tells can apply to any company setting out to make a success of its business through well supported and planned campaigns.

Identifying your method (that is, having a well through plan), motivating your organisation to have a clearly defined goal and then to keep staff well motivated through correct training and support produces a course of action that can tip the scales in your favour no matter what challenges are being faced.

This is a useful strategy for our industry as it battles to addresses among other things: food safety, food affordability, food security, energy consumption, sustainability and environmental impact while not overlooking the potential consequences that continued war in Eastern Europe and conflict in the Middle East may have on the world’s flow of food raw materials and food products.

The year 2024 looks challenging to say the least, but if we all go about our individual business activities focusing on what we can deliver through the three ‘Ms’, we may well find that 2024 brings a turning point in the value and contribution the milling industry makes to a continuous and secure food supply for all.

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Livestock Taiwan 2023 Milling and Grain reports from Livestock Taiwan.

The Expo started November 2, 2023, with speeches from Hung-Hsi Lee and Han Chia-Yin. You can see the full video of speeches , as well as out ribbon cutting and speech from Mr Chris Eve, on our YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/@millingandgrain

RongoRongo Live with Kade McConville In the RongoRongo Live studio, Roger Gilbert talks with Kade McConville, Director of Draslovka Agricultural solutions. They spoke about the importance of fumigation in the milling process, regarding food security (food lost due to pest infestation), environmental sustainability, and how biodiversity is affected. Kade states the importance of the industry advocating for these products and these key sustainable solutions.

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The warmest of welcomes everyone to the New Year, the new version of the Milling and Grain magazine, and your first edition this year of the Global Miller. Fingers crossed for 2024, hopefully it will be a wonderous year for all and that you’re all prepared for it.

I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and if you don’t celebrate Christmas, then a lovely December. We’re entering the new year now with positive thoughts and the resolutions we made to better ourselves (and will ultimately give up because who really wants to give up their chocolate? I certainly don’t.) With the new year and mindset, this is the time for a clear out of the old and unnecessary to make room for the new, whether it’s your presents from Christmas, the new you, or for a new fresh start of the year. So it’s time to throw out, donate and sell the old things to make room for the new.

Around the world though, we have the latest news covered with COP28 which took place in Dubai during December. Nearly 200 countries gathered to discuss and take steps to control the impact of human population on the environment. The best deal that came out of COP28 is that for the first time calls on all nations to transition away from fossil fuels to avert the worst effects of climate change.

Having said that, albeit the pressure from 130 countries and numerous scientists, the agreement did not guarantee to phase out or even phase down fossil fuels. With global warming and other climate crises on rise, we can only hope that more countries will own up to their climate impacts and COP28 bring more impactful agreements.

Along with this, we have also reported on the Government of Japan supporting the International Grains Council, prioritising their food security and collecting and analysing the rice market data of the region. Looking a little closer to home now, we also have the latest from the FEFAC as they release the EU feed market outlook for 2024. The New Year always has the best news to look forward to, and we have more for you to read so take a look at our news section in the magazine or read our blog where we post the latest every day.

As for events around the world, have you heard about IPPE this month? What about GEAPS in February? We have some sneak previews on these two events that you can read about, along with some conferences that we have planned for March. Read about them and join us at these events, we would love to see you all there.

And better late than never, we have the report for Livestock Taiwan from November 2023 for you to view and enjoy.

As a final note, Milling and Grain would like to say Thank You to all of our readers in 2023 and that we hope you continue to read the magazine throughout 2024. We put our all into this magazine and hope that you feel it too.

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UK backs work to protect global food supplies at COP28

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he UK is scaling up a partnership with the World Bank to boost climate-resilient farming practices around the world, the UK’s International Development and Africa Minister Andrew Mitchell announced at COP28 yesterday.

While agriculture is vital for global food security and rural livelihoods, it is also a key driver of climate change and nature loss. Farmers on the front line of climate change suffer ever more frequent, severe weather impacts, including drought and floods.

Improving soil health, land management and efficient use of fertiliser are some of the changes the Just Rural Transition Support Programme will work with climate vulnerable partner countries to adopt so their agriculture policies are more productive and sustainable.

The UK will also provide UK£10 million through the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to help smallholder farmers and others improve their incomes in ways which reduce the impact on the natural world, particularly forests.

Climate change and deforestation mean that countries like Zambia are suffering droughts, which negatively affect their economies and food production. One example of how the programme will help is by supporting smallholder farms in Zambia – many of whom are women in rural communities – to expand their businesses, by growing new crops, or improving the quality of their produce, linking them to export markets and planting trees to create more sustainable sources of raw materials.

These announcements follow on from last month’s UK hosted Global Food Security Summit, which brought together countries and international organisations to galvanise support for lasting solutions to prevent famine, wider food insecurity and malnutrition.

At COP28, the focus is also on water alongside food and agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 70 percent of freshwater use globally and causes 70 percent of water pollution. With the world facing an unprecedented and accelerating water crisis, rapid action is needed to ensure sustainable access to clean water. By 2030, it is estimated there will be a 40 percent shortfall in freshwater supply, with drastic consequences for people, planet and nature.

Growing water insecurity, accelerated by climate change, is rapidly undermining the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals.

At the climate summit, Minister Mitchel will set out up to UK£39 million new funding for the newly launched Just Transitions for Water Security programme, to help countries manage water resources responsibly for the future.

The Just Transitions for Water Security programme will provide technical assistance to low-income and climate vulnerable countries so they can better manage their water resources. This in turn will strengthen climate resilience for the most vulnerable, support more sustainable food systems and improve drought and flood management, all while making sure everyone has access to clean water.

The programme will also help countries work towards water security and mobilise much-needed investment in water, such as large-scale rainwater harvesting.

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Energy Recovery Centre at Bühler’s headquarters is up and running

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ühler’s Energy Recovery Centre, built in partnership with Belgium company Vyncke, is fully operational and ready for customer trials.

Officially opened on 20 November, the facility provides heating for Bühler offices in Uzwil by using biomass generated at its application and training centres.

Moreover, the Energy Recovery Centre, the world’s only application centre of this kind and size, works as a platform for customers to explore the potential of using side streams through energy recovery, which can lead to the reduction of their carbon footprint, waste and energy costs.

The Energy Recovery Centre (ERC) combines Bühler’s expertise on biomass fine grinding and preparation (leading to the most optimum fuel) with Vyncke’s combustion knowledge and the latest technology (optimising the energy yield), resulting in an integrated and cost-efficient energy solution. Vyncke installed its classic, red-walled boiler at Bühler’s site. This is also the first time that the technology of multi-staged pyro gasification turbid combustion for agricultural fuels is used. The fuel injection system combined with the injection of the primary and secondary combustion air will lead to better combustion, and therefore, lower emissions.

The plant has two purposes. The first objective is the management and generation of sustainable energy. The ERC will be fed by various side streams generated by

the application and training centres in Uzwil. This fully integrated solution will go on to process the fuel, generate hot water and send this energy back to heat the buildings.

The second function is to test the biomass side streams from the processes of Bühler’s global customer base. The side stream that will be tested in the centre cover a broad range of materials including wheat bran, rice husks and cocoa shells. The by-products will be combusted either individually or in a mixture with a test and learn approach.

The ERC is scientifically supported by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA) to evaluate research and development (R&D) results and further applications of boiler ash (i.e as fertiliser or building material production).

This platform is a demonstration of how businesses can valorise their by-products and explore ways to reduce the carbon footprint in the food industry. Guided by the ongoing sustainable transformation, this is a unique, one-stop research facility to test all types of side streams coming out of food and agriculture processes. At the heart of this technology-driven centre is the mission to provide the industry with a high-efficiency and low-emission solution that contributes to a sustainable future.

“By adding Vyncke’s energy recovery processes to our portfolio, we can offer our customers new processes towards a more sustainable production,” says Johannes Wick, CEO of Grains & Food at Bühler. “With the Energy Recovery Centre at Bühler’s application and training centres, our customers have the ideal platform and expertise to make sure their investments for the future are sound and proven.”

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Amlan International expands in Southern Vietnam

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mlan International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America and a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that optimise the intestinal health of poultry and livestock, is pleased to announce their presence in the Southern Vietnam market through a new distribution partnership with Saigon Nutrition Corporation.

Amlan entered into a distributor agreement with Saigon Nutrition effective September 30, 2023. As a trusted brand in the animal health industry, Amlan is committed to bringing natural and effective feed additives to enhance animal health and productivity. Saigon Nutrition, which is well established and respected in the region, will manage the distribution of Amlan products for the Southern Region of Vietnam. This partnership will allow for better alignment of customer needs and industry demands. Saigon Nutrition is now authorised to distribute Calibrin-Z, Varium, Calibrin-A, NeoPrime and ConditionAde products.

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“Amlan is pleased to have Saigon Nutrition as our trusted distributor in Southern Vietnam. This partnership represents a pivotal moment in our commitment to advancing animal health and sustainability in the region,” said Wade Robey, Vice President of Agriculture, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, and President of Amlan International.

The Southern Region of Vietnam is home to a dynamic livestock and poultry industry, where the demand for advanced solutions is increasing. Our partnership with Saigon Nutrition positions Amlan to deliver our products to local farmers with producers. These products are designed to optimise animal performance, improve feed efficiency and elevate the overall wellbeing of livestock and poultry.

“We look forward to expanding the reach of our unique natural mineral-based feed additives to South Vietnamese producers who are seeking high-efficacy solutions to maximise performance and improve feed conversion ratio and their bottom line,” said Nguyen Hai, Amlan International’s Commercial Manager, Vietnam. “Our collaboration with Saigon Nutrition will be an essential component in facilitating this.”

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Milestone in lower carbon bread production n the journey to decarbonise wheat product production, a major milestone has been achieved in this season’s harvest thanks to the use of ISCC PLUS certified lower carbon nitrogen fertiliser.

This initiative to deliver a fully certified lower carbon value chain for wheat products is being championed by a group of supply chain stakeholders.

The close collaboration is between global leader in nitrogen production, OCI Global, German modern agricultural trading company, Agravis and Dossche Mills, one of the largest mills in Europe.

Growing and harvesting this year’s crops with lower carbon fertiliser was the first step in the process of certifying the entire value chain of wheat products, focusing on reducing carbon emissions at each production stage.

This development is a move towards offering consumers certified lower carbon footprint bread. It also provides essential data for certifying lower carbon wheat flour and products throughout their production lifecycle.

Thanks to this work, a complete CO2 emissions calculation for lower carbon wheat flour is now one step closer, incorporating data from the cultivation and harvesting phases, while using Lower Carbon Nutramon fertiliser as part of the process.

A recognised methodology for determining and certifying the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) has now been agreed.

OCI Global, Agravis and Dossche Mills are now preparing for next year’s harvest, expanding the project and inviting more farmers to participate in 2024’s lower carbon wheat harvest.

The partners are committed to creating and establishing a lower carbon food chain. Their efforts focus on reducing the environmental impact of bread and other staple foods, aiming to build an environmentally sustainable future for the food and agriculture industry.

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S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA), formalising a partnership to promote the common goals of strengthening the future competitiveness and sustainability of the US agriculture industry by preparing more young people for careers in agriculture.

“This partnership will enhance USDA’s involvement with AFA and its leadership development and education mission,” said Secretary Vilsack. “This agreement reinforces USDA’s commitment to preparing students for future careers in agriculture with an emphasis on federal sector employment.”

USDA and AFA will continue to collaborate on leadership development efforts and link these young leaders with career opportunities in food, agricultural science, natural resources and related fields. Under the MOU, USDA commits to advancing opportunities for AFA delegates to participate in USDA programs, including internships. AFA will provide occasions for USDA to meet with AFA delegates to share information about these opportunities.

The MOU will be administered by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), which develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities and connections those communities to the education, tools and resources available to them through USDA programs and initiatives.

“Our collaboration with USDA signifies a shared vision for the future of American agriculture,” said Mark Stewart, President and CEO of AFA. “This MOU is not just a document; it’s a commitment to bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. This agreement reinforces our belief that connecting young leaders with USDA initiatives will enrich their careers and contribute to a more resilient and competitive agriculture industry.”

AFA builds bridges for young leaders to foster engagement and innovation in food and agriculture through premier leader and career development experiences. With program participation increasing 28 percent in the last five years, AFA has provided 26,000 leader development experiences to college leaders and young professionals from more than 200 colleges and universities throughout 43 states since its inception in 1996. AFA have awarded more than US$11 million in academic and leader development scholarships.

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Brian Streit returns to Wenger

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enger has shared that Brian Streit, who had previously left the company in April 2022, has returned to Wenger as Senior Vice President – Innovation & Process Solutions.

After 15 years in milling and petfood manufacturing, Brian joined Wenger in 2012 as Director of Petfood & Aquatic Technology and represented Wenger for 10 years. During those years, Brian became well known in the Petfood and Aquatic Feed industries for his process knowledge and creative problem solving, helping numerous customers globally develop new products and refine their manufacturing processes.

Now back with Wenger, Brian will work across multiple business units within the Wenger Group with intentional customer-centric strategy focused on the needs, wants & desires of their customer base.

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Navigating the wheat fields of change: Climate’s Impact on Milling

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By Fabien Varagnac, Independent Milling Sector Consultant, France The world of agriculture is on the brink of transformation, with climate change set to redefine the landscape of our food production in the decades to come. As temperatures rise, so does the urgency to understand the profound impact it will have on wheat.

NASA has created an eye-opening model of the potential impact of climate change on global wheat production. The story begins with a spike in wheat yields, a climatic crescendo that precedes a sharp downturn that threatens the very fabric of global production. By 2050, we anticipate a 17 percent increase in yields before a levelling off and decline. However, amidst the promise lies a challenge—higher yields might mean lower protein content.

Imagine a scenario where, by 2040, there’s a 20 percent increase in yields in Kazakhstan and the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by a possible 2 percent decrease in protein. The sensitivity of spring wheat to weather raises questions about the quality of wheat from these regions (thinking of the illustrious American DNS for instant) and whether a spring wheat crop can be guaranteed every year.

Another effect that seems to be overlooked in this modelling is the potential shift in production areas. Some areas of supply will become areas of demand and vice versa.

With new areas come new soils and conditions for growing wheat, and consequently new breeds of wheat.

The burning question is how adaptable can our farmers and breeders be in navigating this climatic shift? The projection prompts consideration of the high variability in wheat quality and availability—a challenge echoing in the halls of milling expertise.

For millers, it’s not just a theoretical discourse, but a tangible reality. Managing flour quality has always been an art, it is now poised to become an even more complex dance with nature. The delicate balance of flour quality hangs in the balance. As the climate changes, so does the management of your mills.

But let’s not confine this discussion to our mills alone. Let’s bring it to the forefront of the industry. How do these changes envision impacting trade flows? Will the fluctuations in wheat grades disrupt established supply chains? These aren’t rhetorical questions; they are the pragmatic considerations of our collective future.

As we navigate uncharted terrain, the dialogue on climate change converges with global agriculture, sparking a conversation on the future of food that cannot be postponed. The once-taken-for-granted quality of flour emerges as a dynamic force, and in the realm of agribusiness, adaptation becomes the key to survival.

To ensure food security, our responsibility extends beyond milling; it includes contributing practical insights that shape a resilient future. Join the conversation, share your perspectives, and together, let’s craft a narrative that readies us for the challenges unfolding ahead.

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Milling journals of the past at The Mills Archive

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n article in Milling (21 December 1912, p 650) highlighted the increasing commercial prosperity in India at that time. This, together with an increase in the demand for bread made from wheaten flour, energised the extension of the flour milling industry in the country.

One such mill that benefited was the Hooghly Mills, Calcutta, a new mill with plant installation

by Henry Simon Ltd, extending further the firm’s reputation for complete large capacity plants in India. By the end of the

Front view of the mill

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1800s the plant at Hooghly mill was completed and started up. A communication received by Henry Simon from the mill owners shows how the plant ran.

“We are pleased to say that grinding was commenced on the 18th instant. There was no formal opening ceremony, but native buyers were invited to the mill for the purpose of seeing samples and inspecting the latest methods of production. It gave us great satisfaction that the samples drawn from the first lot of flour sacked off compared favourably with any quality being sold here.

Throughout the first day a good run was maintained without the least trouble in any section for the whole plant.”

Henry Simon’s erectors reported that everything had gone off The rear view of the mill

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so well that the mill manager, Mr JH Mitchell, thought he would be able to run the mill continuously after the first week. This excellent running of the whole plant was remarkable, particularly as it was less than 12 months since the foundations of the plant buildings had been secured.

The two illustrations of the mill show a fine property of five stories, showing the sections for wheat and flour, the powerhouse and the main mill buildings. The latter were sub divided into the wheat cleaning and flour milling departments, separated the one

Another model of the Reform purifier

from the other by a rope-race, the walls of which supported the water supply for the sprinkler installation.

Wheat was emptied from sacks into a receiving hopper and passed by a band conveyor and elevator to the ‘Reform’ warehouse separators, and then to the storage bins. Subsequent treatment consisted in the extraction of barley by a full line of cylinders and a ‘Record’cockle machine. Double scourers of the ‘Reform’ type were used and later ‘Simon” washers and stoners for preliminary cleaning.

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A complete Simon wheat drying plant was installed along with a ventilated vertical wheat whizzer. The wheat allowed to mellow or condition in special bins was finally polished and aspirated on a ‘Reform’ wheat brush machine. It then passed to the grinding bins in the best possible condition for milling.

The whole of the 18 ‘Reform’ diagonal four-roller mills were arranged in three lines on the first floor of the mill. Five 60 x 12 inch break roller mills, together with twelve, 40 x 10 inch reduction rollers and one set of four 32 inch x 10 inch rolls used for atta grinding. Atta is a type of whole meal flour, or pulverized whole wheat, that is used in Indian chapati, puri, phulka, tandoori roti, and north Indian parotta. Brown in colour, it is derived from the complete wheat kernel with bran. It is very smooth and finely ground.

The dressing and purifying of the stock were carried out

by Simon patent dustless double purifiers, Simon centrifugal dressings machines, double horizontal centrifugal scalpers, and the necessary re-dressing reels. The finished products were conveyed by worms to where the flour was sacked off by lever type mechanical possers. The atta was also dealt with in this section and bran was packed by machines on the bottom floor of the mill. The plant was capable of continuously producing high quality flour at the rate of fifteen sacks each of 280 lbs per hour.

The power plant comprised two Lancashire boilers each 30 feet long by 8 feet 6 inches diameter with superheaters. For the heating of the feed water a range of Green’s economisers were installed. The engine and boilers were supplied by Messrs.

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Commodity Markets Seek Balance

Increases and decreases in wheat production forecasts

by Mehmet Uğur Gürkaynak, Milling and Grain, Türkiye The volatile price movements that have characterised commodity markets over the past two years tend to calm down towards the end of the year. According to data from the AMIS report, prices of most grains and oilseeds, except rice, are down between 15 and 20 per cent compared to January 2022 levels. On the other hand, rice prices are retreating from the highest levels observed since late summer, despite the positive outlook for global production prospects.

Despite the slowdown in the global economy, demand for agricultural products remains quite strong. Demand is expected to reach record highs in the 2023/24 marketing season, raising concerns that lower prices could reduce profitability for grain and oilseed farmers, although lower fuel and fertiliser costs may help mitigate this impact, according to the AMIS report.

Changes in production, harvest and climatic conditions are shaping new scenarios in world wheat markets. The AMIS report reveals that increases and decreases in wheat production forecasts combine with trade expectations to create an overall picture.

Higher forecasts for the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have boosted world wheat production in 2023. However, despite this increase, the forecasts still carry the expectation of a 2.1 per cent decrease compared to last year. At the same time, 2023/24 use forecasts have been revised upwards, mostly in line with the increase in feed use in the EU, with a 1.8 per cent increase compared to the previous year. In wheat trade, lower expectations for Argentina, Brazil and the EU are offset by revised export forecasts for Canada, the Russian Federation, Turkey and Ukraine. However, stocks through 2024 appear to be slightly higher than previous expectations, particularly in Egypt, the EU and Saudi Arabia.

As the harvest continues, there are areas of concern in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. In particular, Australia, Argentina and Brazil are experiencing a mixed harvest with climatic conditions affecting yields. In Australia, hot and dry weather has reduced overall yields, while recent rains have favoured grain filling in Victoria and South Australia. In Argentina, late rains

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In the northern hemisphere, winter sowing is being completed in Europe, the Black Sea region and other regions under variable climatic conditions. Weather conditions vary between countries, with Turkey completing sowing under favourable conditions, while in Ukraine, away from conflict zones, sowing is taking place under favourable conditions, while drought persists in Odessa.

China’s import prospects for rice decline

According to the AMIS report, world rice markets for 2023/24 are being shaped by changes in production and utilisation in specific countries. The 2023/24 rice production forecast is slightly higher than the previous month despite lower production expectations in Indonesia and the United Republic of Tanzania.

Total utilisation was little changed from the previous month as the downward revision in China’s utilisation forecast was offset by upgrades in other countries. However, 2024 trade decreased from the previous month as the decline in China’s import expectations exceeded the increases in other countries’ import forecasts. On the other hand, stocks (2023/24) increased from the previous month due to slightly higher than previously estimated reserves in importing countries such as Guinea and Indonesia and exporting countries such as Myanmar and Thailand.

Conditions in regions where harvesting is ongoing were also detailed in the report. The end-of-season rice harvest has started in China, while the harvest of Kharif rice continues in India. In Southeast Asia, wet season rice is being harvested in northern countries, while dry season rice harvest has been completed in Indonesia.

On the other hand, harvesting for the late season crop has

been completed in China under favourable conditions, while in India, harvesting of the Kharif season crop has been completed in the northern and central states, but continues in the southern and eastern states. In Indonesia, dry season rice harvesting is completed with good yields, but the total harvested area is decreasing. Wet season rice planting continues under favourable conditions, while harvesting work continues in other regions.

In Thailand, the wet season rice harvest continues with low yields due to damage caused by drought and subsequent floods.

In the Philippines, harvesting of wet season rice planted in JulyAugust started under favourable conditions with little damage caused by typhoon “Jenny”. In Brazil, planting is underway with an expected increase in total area planted compared to last year.

Regarding the harvest season, harvesting has been completed in the Northern hemisphere, while in the Southern hemisphere, the planting process is starting to gain momentum after the initial delays in Argentina and Brazil.

Agricultural conditions vary around the world. In Canada, the harvest is reported to have been completed under favourable conditions, with an expected increase in harvested area compared to last year. In India, the harvest is also being completed under favourable conditions. In Ukraine, harvesting is taking place under favourable conditions away from conflict zones.

In Brazil, despite excessive rainfall affecting the southern regions, planting continues under generally favourable conditions.

An increase in the total planted area is expected. In Argentina, recent rains have accelerated the planting process, but the crop planted early due to drought has been shifted to the second season, which is typically smaller.

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Paul was president of UK Flour Millers (then nabim) for two years, from 2008 to 2010. He consistently gives back to the industry, including as master of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, a director of NIAB, and chairman of the Farmers Club. Paul is honorary treasurer of UK Flour Millers, a position he has held for a number of years. Through the Heygates Group, Paul has involvement across the supply chain as farmer, miller and baker.

Alex Waugh retired from UK Flour Millers after 23 years of leading the millers’ trade association were warmly felt by everyone in attendance. Earlier last year, more than 100 people from the UK flour milling industry, customers, and partners gathered to mark the retirement of Alex Waugh.

“Once you’re in the industry, you’re part of the family,” Alex said. “In the world of trade associations, it’s unique for UK Flour Millers that we are very much part of the industry. We get our hands dirty.”

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astak has recently found Bastak Academy, under which it’s Education and Talent Development Activities are gathered. There are corporate, professional, personal, and leadership training programs offered by the academy. Bastak Academy sees each colleague, customer, and anyone interested in this field as a ‘talent’ and aims to provide opportunities for career development through content, online and face-to-face training sessions, articles, and academic studies, offering a holistic learning experience and a continuous learning environment Behind the education provided by Bastak Instruments is a quarter-century of experience and leadership in the industry.

Therefore, Bastak Academy offers an educational experience supported not only by theoretical knowledge but also by practical experiences in the industry. Bastak Academy stands out as an open learning platform not only for its employees but also for anyone interested in the industry which allows it to contribute to knowledge sharing in the industry and has a wide impact.

The company’s goal is to spread science, innovation, and happiness by providing support in product and analysis, maintenance, international food standardisation, food quality control, food safety, and food assurance through education.

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By Ben Jones, Co- Founder, Aethr Associates, UK

In 2024, is your business bouncing back or bouncing forward?

Transaction cost theory (Williamson) has been used for decades to explain how businesses adapt and shape themselves. The theory demands that businesses seek the lowest cost model to deliver competitive advantage. This explains a lot about ‘economic natural selection’, how businesses form, scale, consolidate, and die.

Transactional buyers, the world over, have to constantly balance between quality, service and cost when making decisions. This three factor determinant of value has driven consumerism, consumption and competition for the last 40+ years but is that about to change? Are we about to enter an era where the sustainability of a product becomes a contributing driver of value? We believe that shift has now started to occur.

We can certainly see that retailers and large brands are starting to recognise that their biggest environmental impact (70-90%), is sat within their supply chain (Scope 3 carbon emissions). As a result, objectives and initiatives are starting to be cascaded down to supplier partners. If you haven’t received a letter or a presentation, I don’t believe it will be long. The waterfall of responsibility is being passed down through the chain until finally the pressure is applied to the lowest common denominator…the primary producer.

Demands surrounding carbon footprint, environmental impact, deforestation, water use efficiency will all feel like an unjust request in very difficult market circumstances, almost like the traditional goalposts are being moved.

But, once reality has set in, will these new factors actually become competitive drivers? Will the lowest carbon supply chain win out, will zero deforestation and improved biodiversity gain market share? Time will tell. Although we believe few contracts will be substantially decided on environmental credentials alone in the next year, we do see environmental impact assessment coming, and fast.

It can therefore be safely concluded that the future competitive landscape will be heavily influenced by lowest environmental impact, rather than just lowest cost. However, we don’t believe that these two factors are inherently in conflict, in fact, by building a more sustainable footprint for the business, you build in a good chunk of organisational resilience.

At Aethr we very much advocate for a proactive approach to this climate driven, structural market change. Resilient organisations don’t just bounce back from change or challenge, they bounce forward. They absorb the shocks and turn them into opportunities to capture sustainable growth. When challenges emerge, leaders and teams in resilient organisations quickly assess the situation, reorient themselves, understand what’s working and what’s not, and what needs to be transitioned to keep moving forward.

Improving business resilience can be delivered by various means. Evaluating risk properly and devising ways to mitigate it can ensure that fewer surprises erode margin. Businesses will need to be ready to adapt, they will need agile processes, great data visibility and be responsive to changing customer and market demands. Building protections into the business model will become paramount to success and reviewing strategic decisions through an ecological lens will be a prerequisite. Adapting away from traditional energy sources can cut carbon emissions and reduce utility and input cost spikes, thereby providing some long term cost resilience.

Ultimately, as governments and supply chains pivot around climate change, businesses who build resilience to the climate crisis will prosper. Seeing this as a learning opportunity should be how leaders drive adaptation and innovation into their businesses. In 2024, how are you going to adapt your approach, before market forces adapt it for you?

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Alapala Completes New Turnkey Project for Imandy Mills

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Strengthening its presence in Morocco through this business partnership, Alapala completed this successful turnkey project using its own teams and technology, from design to operator training, from installation of automation systems to commissioning.

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Imandy Mills’ new production plant has a capacity of 240 tonnes per day for processing durum wheat, maize and barley and a grain storage capacity of 120,000 tonnes.

Imandy Mills, with its various brands, is a major player in both the retail and wholesale markets and is committed to providing the highest quality products to its portfolio of customers in a wide range of sectors.

The factory management system developed by Alapala, which provides efficient monitoring and control of production processes and is also being used in the Imandy Mills project, allows the process, from the first processing of the wheat to the packaging of the flour, to be monitored from a single centre with instant data, while allowing remote service support in the event of any technical problems.

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by Nathanael Hodge, Mills Archive, UK This drawing is a design for offices and warehouse at Clarence Mills, Hull, one of the first large roller flour mills in Britain and the beginnings of Joseph Rank’s milling empire.

Born in the cottage next to his father’s windmill in Hull in 1854, Joseph Rank would go on to find the firm of Joseph Rank Ltd, owning large mills throughout the UK. He began his milling career running the windmill which he inherited from his father, but he was quick to see the potential of the new roller milling technology over the traditional millstone. In 1883 he visited a newly built roller mill, writing: “I saw at once there the great advantage to be gained by grinding with steel rollers in preference to millstones. Although at that time the mill was not automatic, and they had to move the products about in sacks, the flour was in every way better. I came back fully convinced that I ought to have a roller mill, and I tried all I could to persuade Mr. West to put a roller plant in his mill, but he would not do so, and unfortunately, I had not quite

enough money to do it myself. However, I found my trade had begun to increase, and in 1885 I built and started a small roller mill of six sacks an hour capacity.”

This first mill was the Alexandra Mill in Williamson Street, Hull.

It was followed by the larger Clarence Mills, designed by architect Alfred Gelder, a neighbour and friend of Joseph Rank. It was the first of many large Rank mills, mostly constructed in ports around the country.

Joseph Rank was known for treating his workers well, and also for his no-nonsense approach, apparently once telling Gelder not to put the ‘twiddly bits’ on the top of mill buildings, as they were of no use to the mill and only served to boost the reputation of the architect!

Clarence Mills was destroyed by fire during the Second World War and Joseph Rank died a few years later, never living to see its reconstruction. The new mill was completed in the 1950s and finally demolished in 2015.

The firm of Gelder and Kitchen went on to design many mills throughout the 20th century, finally closing in 2016. The liquidation of the firm left thousands of files sitting unwanted in the old wine cellars below Maister House, a National Trust property in Hull, all destined for the skip. Fortunately for milling history, the Mills Archive was informed and Mildred and myself spent several days in the dark, damp basements with 5ft 6in ceilings, hunting through thousands of files to find those of milling relevance.

Over 600 files were found and sent back to Reading for further sorting, weeding, cleaning and repackaging. The drawings of the original Clarence Mills were the oldest in the collection.

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Course topics include raw material (kernel structure, influence of wheat characteristics on yield and mill performance, usage of various types of wheat for different finished products); cleaning

system (special systems for Mycotoxin reduction and top quality flour production, machine and flow sheet technology, system design and various tempering philosophies, practical in the Hal Ross mill); milling system (description and function of milling machines, basic flow sheet technology, basics in starch damage, practical in Hal Ross mill; break release, adjustment of purifiers and roll stands, sample analysis); finished product handling and storage (batch mixing versus continuous mixing systems, basics in flow quality, product safety and quality control); performance evaluation in a flour mill, factors that influence an investment decision and basics in aspiration.

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Though so many of today’s industrial manufacturing lines rely heavily on computer controlled electrical and electronic systems to operate, there is still a high need for basic machine tool skills to be able to carry out manufacturing processes effectively. These skills and knowledge also underpin the more advanced techniques used in operating and setting CNC type machines.

The course runs over five days and covers some underpinning theory but focusses heavily on the practical application of this knowledge using the Vertical Miller. Using a combination of relevant theory and hands-on instruction and practise, delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to make the most productive use of a Vertical Milling machine.

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Milling subject areas in depth. This includes Safety considerations, Machine controls and operation, Types of cutters, Basic material types, Speed and feed calculations, Basic setting techniques, Reading drawings, Using measuring equipment, Working from datums, Blocking up, Producing steps and slots, Controlling the cut, Selfchecking techniques, Calculations, Drilling holes, reaming holes, tapping holes, Milling angles, Inspection of finished work, and Prerequisites.

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Product FOCUS January 2024

In every edition of Milling and Grain magazine, we dedicate this page to taking a look at the products that will save you both time and money in the food and feed milling process.

Should you have a new product or service that you would like to feature on this page in a future edition of our magazine, be sure to contact us at editorial@ perendale.co.uk

CHRONOS OML-1060 by Bühler The CHRONOS OML-1060 B is a fully automatic bagging station for granular products such as rice, feed, pet food, seeds or plastic pellets with an estimated production capacity of up to 600 bags per hour (at 25kg bag weight). Able to handle open-mouth bags within a broad range of sizes, it is flexible enough to operate reliably with different bag materials and types. High performing, robust and easy to integrate into existing plants, the station has a monobloc design and a compact footprint. The bagging system is very easy to operate from its integrated HMI touch-screen panel. It also allows for quick cleaning and maintenance, as well as fast product and bag changeovers.

The CHRONOS OML-1060 B is a result of the partnership between Bühler and Premier Tech, the global market leader in the production of bagging machines for bags. It is based on Premier Tech’s OML Series and uses various concepts which are proven in the market and run reliably all around the world. CHRONOS OML-1140 B is set to be launched in 2024.

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The PRINCIPAC is characterised by high performance and flexibility.

Both pillow bags and gusset bags with a filling weight of 10 kg to 50 kg can be processed. The bags can be made of woven PP, PE and paper.

This fully automatic open-mouth packaging machine is ideally suited for any type of free-flowing bulk material and with additional equipment such as a dustproof filling spout also for powdery products.

Depending on customer requirements, the high-performance bagging machine can also be made entirely of stainless steel. Further options enable the PRINCIPAC to be optimally adapted to customer requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Manufactured and distributed exclusively through The Essmueller Co. Essmueller’s ‘Able Gate’s’ can be added to any product and is made to be fully customisable for customers, as their range is designed to suit the individual needs.

Universal frame gates

Universal Rack and Pinion slide gates are heavy duty, manually controlled gates that can be easily operated by a chain, cable or hand wheel. All universal frame gates can be easily converted to another type of actuator in the future. All racks and pinion gears are precision machined for maximum efficiency. Gates up to 14” square are fitted with a single gear rack. 16” square and larger gates have a double gear rack. The 1” diameter cold rolled steel

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shaft rides on self-aligning sealed ball bearings for smooth, non-sticking operation even under severe pressure and adverse conditions. Locks prevent gates from opening unintentionally and provide accurate slide positioning for material flow control.

Universal air slide gates are the most popular model in the Abel Line. These rugged roller slide gates can be interchangeably operated by either an air or hydraulic cylinder. Either type can be equipped with an electric solenoid valve and/or limit switches. The valves and limit switches are optional. As an option, cylinders may be internally mounted to save space in tight areas.

Universal motor driven rack and pinion are excellent choices

when a remote gate needs to be controlled electronically. They provide fast operating speeds and have high closing forces for heavy loads. They also are relatively immune to adverse conditions such as dusty or freezing environments. Accurate positioning of these gates can be achieved by means of optional position sensors. Motor driven gates are available in both TEFC and explosion proof configurations.

Specific gates

The Electric actuator slide gate is ideal when precise positioning is required. Because of its simple, single phase electrical operation, and accurate position feedback, it is a very good choice for use with automated control systems. It is available in NEMA 12 or explosion proof configurations and is very reliable even in harsh industrial environments. The standard Abel gates move on sealed ball bearing rollers for smooth operation. Rollers are zinc plated steel; nylon bushings

on each roller seals the bearings against dust and grit.

Rod and pipe control gates are designed for use under round storage tanks. Because of its heavy construction, and its roller slide design, this gate is relatively immune to the freezing and sticking problems that are common in other gates used for this type of application. The gates can conveniently be operated from the outside perimeter of the tank.

Hydraulic cylinder gates are the most popular model in the Abel line. Either type can be equipped with an electric solenoid valve and/or limit switches.

The newest addition, Ladder gates are designed for mounting under drive way truck receiving hoppers.

Hand controlled slide gates are very useful for a variety of applications including, emergency shut-off gates, small portable hoppers or tanks, and bagging operations. As with all Abel roller gates, they are ruggedly built, and are easy to operate.

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GOODBYE 2023 - HELLO 2024 2023 was an eventful year for Milling and Grain. We were fortunate to attend numerous industry events around the world, cover interesting stories and talk to prominent figures within the industry. Each interview, every event attended, and all the stories we’ve unearthed have contributed to a tapestry of knowledge and inspiration. As we bid farewell to this remarkable year, we eagerly anticipate the untold stories, unseen innovations, and unexplored territories awaiting us in 2024.We thank our readers for choosing us in 2023 and we hope they continue to do so in 2023 as well.

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ver the last decades, I have been fortunate to be able to travel the world and meet in person hundreds of flour and feed millers from every continent and in over 50 countries, and in doing so they all express their views when it comes to milling machinery, how they store and test their grains, where they buy their grains from and their preference in the mill’s flow diagram dependent on their required final product. Also, with the price of wheat rising more sharply over recent years as compared to the selling price of flour, the value of extraction has increased and so millers have also aimed to raise the rate of extraction above 72 percent to 74 percent and higher. This has also called for the number of passages to be increased from four to five often with added bran finishers and detachers resulting in some millers reaching 78 percent extraction. The higher the extraction, the higher the amount of usable product and the higher the profits.

Not to devalue any other part of the milling process, from destoners, and purifiers, to sifters and colour sorters, they all play their

Alpaslan Uz and Darren Parris in front to the factory

by Darren Paris, Milling and Grain, UK

part. However, in the heart of the mill are the rolls, and depending on the grains used by the miller, whether they are hard or soft or have a high or low moisture content etc. will determine the miller’s differentiation of break system. The desired outcome, ash content, and final flour product all have a part to play in the miller’s choice of roll alignment. From B1 settings at c0.5mm to B3 at c0.1mm, throughout the breaking process, the bran should be kept as whole as possible and any excessive grinding, which produces bran powder, is to be avoided. Bran powder cannot be separated from flour and it results in deterioration of the quality of the flour.

As a result of this, flour millers know, adjustments of B3 rolls are critical. Because the B3 passage supplies product to the second quality passage (B4 and B5). If B3 passages cannot scrape total endosperm, most of it passes to the B4 passage and this leads to the degrading of first quality flour, reduces the extraction rate and increases the bran percentage. This often results in a higher maintenance requirement for B3 rolls, Because less roll gap, less surface area, and less roll size result in more wear and tear to the flutes. It can be that B3 and B4 rolls worn out immediately. So the quality of the rolls in a mill is super important, and outside of the miller’s expertise in roll alignment it will come down to the toughness (hard or soft) of the steel used, often determined by the ingredients used in the foundry at the production process, Quality of raw materials used, the centrifugal production process used in the foundry, how the rolls are cooled, how the flutes/shafts are turned, how the flutes are fitted and aligned with the rolls and how the rolls are ground and fluted. So, the choice of rolls in a mill is extremely important.

The factory and the history

I flew to Türkiye to visit their production facility in Eskisehir, the factory of the Balaguer Türkiye site is 24,000 square meters, and they are currently using only 9,000 square meters and there is already built additional space and infrastructure for an additional 6,000 square meters with all footings and electrics in place for additional growth. They have future proofed the site for the next ten years of production. Here I met with their Turkish Managing Director Mr Alpaslan Uz. I wanted to see first-hand how they 54 | January 2024 - Milling and Grain

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Alpaslan Uz explaining in detail to Darren Parris how Balaguer puts themselves into the Millers shoes to fully understand their needs

Alpaslan Uz – Managing Director, Balaguer Türkiye

manufacture their rolls.

Balaguer has been producing centrifugally cast iron for 108 years. Since 1916, Balaguer has been an industry leader in innovating, designing and developing this technology. Through the decades, they have adapted their business and technology to the needs of the public, from the early automotive industry in the 1920s and 30s at the time, as is the case today, they were ahead of the curve on thinking and innovation in early car manufacturing.

In the 1940s and 50s, Balaguer adapted and innovated its technology towards centrifugal casting for the manufacture of cereal milling cylinders, creating its very own new processes, born out of years of trial and error, constant and consistent research, and development of the optimum processes to produce the perfect rolls. All while maintaining its static casting for the manufacture of cylinders for paper and rubber.

So, by the 1960s, Balaguer had spent nearly 50 years, cutting its teeth as a pioneer in production of pistons for the Automotive

Alpaslan Uz and Darren Parris discussing the casting and forging process

industry, cereals, paper, rubber, and many other sectors. With this colossal breadth of unique, self-taught knowledge, it was in the 1960s when Balaguer Rolls decided to specialise fully in the manufacture of centrifugally hardened cylinders specifically for the food industry, taking everything, it had learned in the last 50 years and putting all that expertise into making the best rolls for the food sector.

Moving forward another 60 years and in 2024 Balaguer rolls are mainly used in the flour, vegetable oil and compound feed industries.

However, other sectors are becoming increasingly important, such as chocolates, biscuits, fertilisers, coffee, malt, etc. Because of this Balaguer is consistently adapting to the new technologies required.

Mr Alpaslan Uz was quick to point out that the Balaguer manufacturing facility in Türkiye was state of the art using the most up-to-date available technology in its roll production, some of which was Balaguer’s own, self-developed technology.

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F secret and closely guarded formulas for its alloys. With more than ten but less than twenty, all ingredients are common to all rolls, but the formulation and mix are a secret Balaguer. Using only high-quality raw materials, the special formula allows for unique steel hardening of 350 HB for soft rolls, without reduction. HB is the Brinell Hardness scale used worldwide.

Balaguer’s unique solutions

They introduced CRONOS, the first and only indefinite chill flour milling roll on the market for the manufacture of all types of flour. KO6 was the old name of Chronos, now a brand patented worldwide. This compression roll significantly increases the extraction rate, decreases the working temperature of the roll, thus reducing the flour temperature, provides optimum starch damage, saves energy, and maintains the matt finish, while increasing the sustainability of the mill. I was told

by Mr Alpaslan Uz, this may not be possible for any competitor to manufacture a roll with lower than 400HB. Alpaslan explained “Normally a flour miller would use rolls with 420HB, Soft rolls as standard are normally (420HB to 470HB) for flour. Some manufacturers can produce rolls 400HB to 450HB, but many require softer rolls of 350. Some roll manufacturer companies must use a furnace heating to 900 degrees and slowly letting it cool to soften the steel. This process takes many, many hours often running into days, which becomes a bottleneck in the production process and significantly increases the price.”

Normally, making a roll uses a premium metal on the surface for the grinding and fluting and a cheaper metal in the middle, this method can use more energy, and more time and will result in less thickness of the thinner premium metal to grind and flute.

Using the older more traditional methods of production, meant the rolls could heat above 40 degrees when in use, which is bad

Alpaslan Uz explain to Darren Parris the quality of steel at the ends of the role

Darren Parris being shown the shaft turning

Freshly centrifuged rolls, removed from their castings and trimmed of waste metal

Flutes ends of rolls

for the quality of the flour. The Chronos rolls and the method used means there is a decrease of 2/3 degrees temperature which is good for the flour.

After the foundry process and the mixing of the raw materials and special ingredients, the rolls are made using just one highquality premium steel with no cheaper, less-quality inner core.

The centrifugal rolls are then Cooled with water which speeds up the cooling process and saves as much as half a day. When time is money, this is better for the production process and the customer. Because this is a Homogeneous cooling process it is good for the steel making it a much better metal. The range on the surface is at its ideal Brinell you cannot find any point higher than 430HB and as low as 350HB. The range should be less than a 20 HB (Brinell) deviation from end to end.

Rolls with a 350HB are better because it increases extraction rate, maintains matt finish, reduces roll temperature, increases milling sustainability, energy saving, reduces starch damage.

Walking through the factory I observed that after the centrifugal process, the newly forged rolls are trimmed at each end to get rid of the dirty steel, during the centrifugal process, these particles move to the ends of the rolls and the surface, they are the worst quality metal, which is why they are removed. This just leaves the premium metal, and the rough casting is taken off. The rolls then move on to the turning or lathe operation.

When making the Flutes/shafts I noted that they bought highgrade EC-certified steel to CE45 standard, this was then turned using hi-tech lathes to produce high-quality shafts/flutes, with many different sizes. More than 50 unique shafts.

There are several traditional methods of inserting the shafts into the rolls. One method is to heat the rolls at each end to expand the steel, and once it has expanded you can fit the shaft into the roll. However, all that heating and cooling degrades the steel. Another method is to use nitrogen to cool and freeze the Milling and Grain - January 2024 | 57

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F shaft. This will decrease the size of the shaft and enable it to fit in the rolls. I was informed by Alpaslan that Both of these methods degrade the steel.

Balaguer uses a very different approach whereby the shafts are fitted to the rolls using 120 tonnes of pressure. Thus, eliminating any metal degrading processes such as excessive heat or cold.

Then the balance is checked, and holes are drilled if required.

Depending on the composition of the rolls, soft rolls go first to sandblasting as the last process. Sandblasting increases the roughness of the rolls, to catch small microns of flour. Because of this they still can grind and cause friction.

Watching the dinamicall balance machine in action, I noticed that it gets a faster sandblasting process than other methods I have seen, Alpaslan Uz informed me that “Their machine obtains a better sandblasting quality as it has a double sandblasting nozzle, while the energy use is reduced to a minimum”.

CHRONOS rolls do not need sandblasting. It will be sandblasted by the product, and as it is all one metal (no lower-grade metal inside) there is no 2.3mm restriction on the diameter for usage.

It is actually indefinite and guaranteed for 10 years. This has already been proven at the test mills. Normal soft rolls need to be sandblasted every six months to one year to remove shine and create a rough surface. This is not necessary for the Chronos rolls.

The rolls are then grinded – For this, I was privileged to see the innovative Fundiciones Balaguer’s combined fluting and grinding machines. This highly designed and advanced machine not only saves time in the process of fluting and grinding, thanks to its solid tool holder and its high precision grinding wheel but also simplifies and improves the operator’s work since it offers production reports and the possibility of integrating Balaguer’s revolutionary Optical Fluting Test in the machine.

Alpaslan Uz and Darren Parris watching 120 tons of pressure insert a shaft into a roll

Alpaslan Uz explaining to Darren Parris how the dinamicall balance machine works via the touch screen

They had two machines and I managed to see both, the BRFGM-21 for rolls up to 1500mm and the BR-FGM-23 for rolls up to 2200mm. For me, these machines stood out for their exceptional performance and versatility offering super efficiency

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After the grinding the rolls are measured by micrometre and high-tech equipment –Then the camber is checked, this uses very specialist equipment used by and developed by Balaguer, specifically for this purpose. I visited their highly accurate roll grinding room which I have been told has become the most advanced in the world. The temperature remains stable from 20 to 22oC, making easy the measurement of very accurate dimensions and very narrow tolerance. I was informed that accurate grinding rolls are specially valued in the chocolate, biscuit, and coffee areas.

As well as carrying out his service on new rolls, they offer this as part of their re-grinding of the roll to correct the roll geometry and the surface finishing.

After grinding the hard rolls are fluted, the fluting is checked with a special Balaguer designed and made optical equipment, the OFT (Optical Fluting Test).

I was excited to be able to use the OFT, this was a fabulous piece of technology, for me personally it was the most advanced Optical Fluting Test that I have worked with for this task.

Alpaslan Uz, explained to me that “it incorporated an enhanced algorithm for quicker and more precise wear analysis. A larger screen, improving the user experience, and it featured a historical analysis of the rolls that could automatically retrieve theoretical roll values” he further explained that “we have taken groove measurement technology to the next level. This version includes two remarkable features. First, it is equipped with an anti-dust mechanism, ensuring that the device remains accurate and dependable even in challenging industrial environments with suspended particles and dust. Second, an ergonomic handle has been added to enhance transportation, making it more comfortable and secure for operators.”

For any miller or services centre fluting their rolls this is a must have, it takes seconds to get a reading and would go a long way in helping millers manage the degradation of their rolls and may help them improve their alignment.

It was hard not to be impressed by the quality of raw materials, processes, personnel, and equipment. It is no surprise that in 2023

Explaining the Optical Fluting Test

they were supplying approximately 60 percent of the Turkish Market, in a market purported to be around 10,000 to 12,000 rolls a year.

The Turkish Branch; A testament to precision

Establishing the Turkish branch in Eskisehir five years ago was no accident. Eskisehir has been one of the few hubs in Türkiye with a long tradition in Roll casting manufacturing going back to 1964. The first three employees of Balaguer Ahmet, Adem and Veysel have an 60 | January 2024 - Milling and Grain

Darren Parris being shown the highly accurate geometric equipment used to measure the camber of the rolls

average of 30 years of roll manufacturing experience each. The first ten employees have more than 25 years of experience each and the full 90 employees have a staggering average of 15 years of experience each. This is a phenomenal amount of experience under one roof.

Over the last five years, the Spanish group head office has always sent staff regularly, monthly to maintain the very high standards and reputation that the parent company has earned over the last 108 years. They offer supervision only of the Turkish team.

Balaguer Türkiye is hundred percent locally sourced and experienced Roll engineers with 15 years minimum experience with a dual management system from Alpaslan Uz explain to Darren Parris the inner Spain to Türkiye to maintain working of their precision grinding machine the same high standards. And have one way of working across the group.

In the last five years, their market has been approximately 50 percent domestic and 50 percent export. However, since year one, the percentage of exports has decreased against the huge increase in the domestic market. But this is just the percentage split, in

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F real terms the volume of exports has increased 10 percent year on year with the Domestic market increasing 30 percent year on year.

Currently, they are exporting to more than 50 countries including USA,Canada, SEA, African Countries, India, Pakistan, Russia.

I am only reporting here on the Turkish division, it is important not to be confused with Balaguer Group (which has factories in Brazil, Poland, Spain and China) and exports to over 136 countries. With a Total capacity in 2023 that has already exceeded 30,000 rolls.

This is a slick, high-quality operation, using top-end raw materials and advanced equipment to deliver premium products at a fraction of the cost. Having visited many factories over the years I witnessed a very well-organised operation, carefully planned time management combined with highquality machinery and a qualified workflow which enabled them to have 1 member of staff operating and controlling eight machines.

It used to be one person on one machine, then one person could operate two machines. Now one person can operate 8 machines, 8 staff to 1 member of staff, from 4 hours to 90 minutes.

Notably, Balaguer Türkiye stands as an epitome of operational efficiency. Their technological advancement and strategic workflow management have revolutionised productivity. In essence, Balaguer Türkiye is a shining testament to precision engineering, marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, strategic expansion, and innovative practices that redefine manufacturing efficiency. Cheers to its successful first five years!

Ahmet, Alpaslan, Darren, Adem and Veysel

Darren Parris and Alpaslan Uz checking out the grinding and re-fluting machine

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Bread quality

Zeleny Sedimentation analysis in food

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by Mısra Adıyaman, Quality Control Engineer, Bastak Instruments, Türkiye hroughout the ages, the strategic importance of wheat, the primary ingredient of bread, has remained unaltered. The key factors that determine the bread quality of wheat, the cornerstone of bread production, are its ash content, protein quantity, and quality. The variation in quality observed in bread made from wheat with the same protein quantity can be attributed to the unique characteristics of the protein. The quantity and quality of protein in wheat and flour are among the most crucial factors that determine the intended use. Therefore, the accurate, reliable, and speedy determination and testing of protein quantity and quality during the raw material’s transformation into the final product is a significant point for both producers and consumers.

Zeleny sedimentation value

In obtaining the desired qualities of the final product and in determining protein quality and gluten, the Zeleny Sedimentation value, which is directly proportional to the bread volume, must be established. Due to the presence of proteolytic activity in the secretions of weevils and mites, which adversely affect wheat quality, they cause disruption in the dough quality and its characteristics during fermentation.

In the classification of wheat and the characterisation of wheat flour, it is observed that measuring the sedimentation value, along with protein and gluten quantity, is necessary. Among these quality parameters, a linear mathematical relationship exists between the quantity of protein and wet gluten. It is known that the Zeleny sedimentation value in the flour is associated with the composition of wheat protein and is related to protein quantity.

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The sedimentation value is influenced by genetic factors and environmental conditions; however, genetic factors exert a greater influence than environmental conditions. The Zeleny sedimentation value is affected by genetic factors and environmental factors, particularly the adverse effects caused by the weevil pest.

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With 7,000 square meters of covered area, Bastak’s factory produces the 3100 model Sedimentation 3100 (Zeleny) Device, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and considered the best in the world in terms of machine quality. It is used for the determination of the pasta and bread quality and weevil (insect) damage in accordance with international standards for samples obtained from commercial flour, wheat flour, whole wheat flour, durum wheat flour, bulgur, vital gluten, vermicelli, and semolina.

The device has the capability to perform tests using physicochemical methods. In the standard sedimentation test, the protein quality of the sample is analysed, while the Delayed (modified) Sedimentation test is used to control the amount of protease enzyme due to weevil damage in bakery products.

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From bones to shells

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

hen it comes to success in production, the egg definitely comes first: high production level, good reproductive performance and persistency with excellent eggshell quality are key indicators for profitability in laying hen operations. For breeder operations, only clean and well-formed eggs without visible cracks will guarantee healthy and uniform chicks. In fresh consumer eggs, inadequate shell quality will lead to direct losses in sales revenue and increase the risk of image loss at the consumer level. And strong eggshells are also necessary to avoid breakage and losses during handling and transportation. So basically, the entire success of a production depends on the quality of the eggshell. But what does quality depend on and how can it be influenced and improved?

Nutrition – and more

There are several influencing factors for eggshell quality, including genetics, age, husbandry, and management practices.

However, nutrition also plays a crucial role. To protect animals and pro-duction, the first step is to improve the animals’ gut health. Nutritional strategies place particular interest on innovative feed additives that can support gut health and promote well-being. Organic acids with their antimicrobial mode of action are a cutting-edge tool for increasing animal performance and profitability. But to ensure optimal gut health and protection from pathogens, it takes more than that.

In layer husbandry, two periods are especially critical. The first one is the pullet phase when the long bones are formed. Around one third of the calcium required for the eggshell during the laying cycle is supplied by mobilisation from the medullary bone.

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Calcium derived from bone is needed during the final stages of shell formation as this takes place during the night when the birds do not feed. Good bone quality developed early in life is therefore essential to maintain skeletal integrity and eggshell quality in older hens.

The second is the post peak period where egg size tends to increase but at the cost of eggshell quality. Extended laying cycles of over 75 up to 100 weeks place a lot of pressure on the nutritional requirements for performance and egg quality. In both periods, success is closely linked to the same factor.

It’s the calcium, hen

Calcium is the most important mineral to secure good bone and eggshell quality. But a calcium-rich diet is not sufficient. The digestive system also must be able to absorb the calcium so that it is available to the animals’ organism for bone formation and eggshell production. For this, intestinal health and pH value are of crucial importance. An appropriate pH level ensures that calcium dissolves effectively in the digestive system, making the absorbed calcium available, while gut health is key for effective digestion and nutrient absorption.

Considering older hens, however, calcium absorption may not be the only limiting factor. The primary reason being the ageing of uterine cells which produce the eggshell. Oxidative stress causes fatigue of the uterine cells which subsequently may not be able to utilise the available calcium, leading to a higher risk of thin eggshells, osteoporosis, and low performance. Nutritional support can be given in the form of feed additives that improve gut health and reduce oxidative stress like PreA.

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maximum of butyric acid in the gut – an important factor for optimal gut health. The relationship between microbial community and its metabolism and animal performance is both complex and dynamic.

Bacteria in the small intestine utilise the same nutrients that are absorbed and metabolised by the host. Therefore, a reduced bacterial load in this section of the gastrointestinal tract and consequently a decreased competition for nutrients ex-plains the mode of action of organic acids in improving performance of the animals. Calcium solubilisation and absorption can also be supported by the organic acids which reduce gastric pH, thereby stimulating enzyme activity and nutrient digestibility.

For optimal results, however, a second step is needed. PreAcid offers a two-step approach to promote high eggshell quality. It combines supplemented butyric acid and the in-situ production of endogenous butyric acid by prebiotic gluconate. The stimulation of short-chain fatty acid production by microbial fermentation decreases intestinal pH, helping mineral solubilisation and absorption (figure 1). Prebiotics also stimulate the expression of Ca-binding proteins and the release of bone modulating factors.

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F be demonstrated in a trial with broilers infected with E. Coli and Salmonella. Here PreAcid significantly improved villus growth despite the infection (figure 2).

Strong villi increase the surface area of the intestinal wall and thus the absorption of feed nutrients including calcium, supporting the animals especially in times of stress.

Short-chain fatty acids, specifically butyric acid, obtained from bacterial fermentation have also been linked to beneficial Figure 2: PreAcid significantly increased villus height in challenged birds health effects outside the digestive tract.

These include their ability to modulate gene expression and thereby influence intracellular signalling pathways involved in the maintenance of redox homeostasis.

The protective role of butyric acid against oxidative stress and inflammatory processes therefore makes PreAcid’s mechanism of action and its positive effect on intestinal health so interesting for application in older laying hens.

In a trial with commercial layers (ISA Brown) from week 70 to 73, PreAcid was compared with two commercial feed Figure 3: PreAcid improves performance in older layers additives, one of which was based on plant extracts and butyric acid while the other had antioxidative activity. The performance of the layers was compared to the genetic goal for this breed at that age. While egg weight was not different between the groups and corresponded to the expected value, layers supplemented with PreAcid laid more eggs and consequently had a higher egg mass than the other groups (fig.3).

PreAcid not only improves persistency of Figure 4: Visibly better eggshell quality with PreAcid: (1) Before and (2) after using PreAcid) lay but also eggshell quality. In a test with (image: courtesy Ting Chen, Brilliant Nutrition, Taiwan) layers in Germany, adding PreAcid succeeded in reducing the percentage of broken eggs to just one per-cent. In addition, PreAcid lead to better laying performance. A visibly welfare, and efficient and sustainable production, it is best to better eggshell quality could be observed after two weeks start in the gut. With PreAcid, laying hens receive optimal gut of using PreAcid in older layers with recurring shell gland health support right from the start. The prebiotic approach in inflammation in Taiwan (figure 4). combination with organic acids utilises antibacterial activity and the beneficial effects of butyric acid in the intestinal tract to improve digestion, nutrient absorption and health of the animals Performance and quality start in the gut ensuring long term success.

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After the purchase, the conveyor must be expertly assembled and tested to ensure smooth production startup and

continued performance.

The challenge is that the typical third-party contractors installing various plant systems might need to become more familiar with specialised animal feed conveyors and, thus, are more prone to make costly errors. A more prudent choice is using the OEM’s team of experienced technicians. The OEM’s experts have the advantage of designing the specialised conveyor and understanding its installation, operational requirements and problem areas.

“If a tubular drag cable conveyor is installed incorrectly by a third party, it often needs to be completely pulled apart and rebuilt, which is costly and time-consuming. If the conveyor is run incorrectly, damage will occur and components must be replaced. All this only delays startup,” says Terry Derby, Director of Parts and Field Service for Automated Handling Solutions (AHS). AHS is the service-focused subsidiary of Cablevey Conveyors, an Oskaloosa, Iowa-based conveyor manufacturer that has been designing, engineering and servicing enclosed cable and disc tube conveyors for 50 years and is in more than 65 countries.

As a solution, animal feed processors seeking superior conveyor performance from the start rely on expert-supervised installation and commissioning to ensure they will be ready to run products on time, at the necessary volumes.

Today, a tubular drag cable conveyor requires considerable expertise to install. These systems gently move material through a sealed tube using a coated, flexible, stainless-steel drag cable

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pulled through on a loop. Solid circular discs (flights) attach to the cable, pushing the product through the tube without air.

“This type of conveyor is uniquely engineered to transport delicate materials gently. The tubes form a continuous loop that must be carefully assembled for a tight fit to ensure no misalignment or gaps between sections. While the modular components lend great flexibility to system design, each component must act in concert with the rest for proper conveyor functionality,” explains Derby.

After selecting and purchasing a conveyor, the animal feed processor’s next step is installing it, which often requires professional assistance.

Reliability starts with supervised installation

Whether relying on internal staff members for installation or contracting the job to an outside team of millwrights or skilled pipe fitters, supervised conveyor installation can ensure proper system installation.

Getting expert assistance is still essential during installation, even with the manual that has detailed instructions and QR-code links to videos for each conveyor component.

“Supervised installation is important to ensure that your system is installed properly so you don’t run into maintenance problems due to an improper install,” says Derby.

Derby insists that “Supervised installs are probably the most important support service we offer.” This step is often neglected when a less experienced third party performs the installation, which can escalate costs. At this point, AHS is frequently asked to complete final preparations and correct any problems before production startup, a process known as commissioning.

“When a processor brings us to their facility after declining a supervised installation, we often have to work backward for a day or two to correct issues. Having us there for supervised installation eliminates the need for correction and any idle contractors waiting on us for the repair, so it pays for itself,” says Derby.

In the case of AHS, the company’s technicians have logged

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Of course, operators also play a critical role in conveyor performance. For this reason, having experts onsite can be one of the best ways to train the operators and maintenance crew on properly running, cleaning and maintaining the system.

Reliable production requires expert commissioning

hundreds, if not thousands, of hours on-site in various manufacturing facilities worldwide. This singular focus gives them the knowledge and expertise to streamline the installation process and prevent issues that can lead to system inefficiencies, product loss, or complete system failure.

As part of the supervised installation, skilled technicians ensure the correct positioning of the conveyor’s hangers and the proper torque for couplings. The system is properly cleaned to remove any metal fragments or foreign contaminants introduced during installation. In addition, the technician confirms that all conveyor inlets are in place and that all discharges are functioning.

Even seemingly minor gaps or misaligned areas in the conveyor tubing can become a severe issue.

If gaps are in the conveyor’s tubes, the discs will ‘catch’ when crossing the joint, causing excessive wear on the cable and motor.

If not corrected, this could lead to premature failure, production downtime, and added repair and replacement costs,” says Derby.

According to Derby, another common wear item in tubular drag cable conveyors is sweeps, areas where the tube changes direction. He explains that sweeps are where the cable is under the most significant tension and where the discs rub inside the tube. Since sweeps show the first signs of wear, proper installation can reduce the wear and significantly prolong tube and cable life, simplifying maintenance.

“With a supervised install, processors can ensure that their conveyor is assembled correctly to enable seamless startup, reliable production, optimal output, and greater longevity for the system and its parts. Our reputation is on the line to get it right from the start,” says Derby.

In addition, a supervised installation includes a full report outlining actions to correct any issues found. Due to the attention to detail, a supervised installation also preserves the standard

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When the installation is complete, the next step is to schedule commissioning. The average commissioning visit for a singlesystem installation usually lasts an entire day.

The onsite commissioning process readies the conveyor for total production and identifies any immediately correctable issues to keep the startup on schedule. At this point, the system must be installed entirely, including all mechanical and electrical components. The conveyor material must also be ready for introduction to the system.

This s where a botched installation by a third party can come to light without supervised installation by the OEM. “We are often asked to ‘fix’ poor installations by third-party contractors. We have had to tear whole systems apart. This frequently requires a complete rebuild and replacement of damaged parts, which adds cost, creates downtime and delays startup,” says Derby.

In the case of AHS’s commissioning service, the technician conducts an inspection using a camera that runs through the entire system layout to ensure that everything is correctly assembled and ready for testing. The technician then performs a test run of the product, from the inlet feed through the sweeps to the discharge outlet and verifies that it flows at the desired speed.

“Tailoring the conveyor to the material conveyed can require adjustments to fine-tune the process. With the commissioning, the goal is to increase efficiency, production volume and reliability,” says Derby.

He adds that “Checking the system’s health” also uncovers any issues that might arise, which technicians can address to prevent production downtime. He points out that commissioning also extends Cablevey’s standard warranty.

As a final step in the commissioning process, the technician issues a report for the processor that documents all findings from the full-system inspection.

Completing conveyor installation, commissioning and start-up is only the start of the OEM’s and processor’s relationship since the system’s lifespan can be decades. In addition to traveling on-site for emergency service calls, the company offers an annual service visit to conduct a detailed system inspection and address any issues, identify worn parts, ensure predictive maintenance is being conducted, and provide any additional training needed.

This complete system audit aims to extend the conveyor’s lifespan and prevent unexpected downtime.

“Our mission is to provide conveying equipment and ensure it performs as required, with minimal downtime and maintenance.

Once an animal feed processor buys a system, they become part of our family. We will continue to support them every way we can, even as their needs evolve,” concludes Derby.

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Stock jitters bounce wheat price Wheat prices on the benchmark US futures markets have unexpectedly rocketed by almost 18 percent after touching a threeyear-plus low of US$5.27/bushel in November. The move caught out speculators who had sold the market short, expecting loosening supplies. Forward markets are pointing higher still – Chicago futures’ almost 10 percent more expensive for delivery end of 2024/ early 2025. The other big grain market, corn or maize also shows prices about 10 percent higher for latter 2024 and as much as 13 percent up from current levels by first quarter 2025. So what’s behind the change of sentiment?

For wheat, a key driver has been the tightening market focus on ever-declining global stocks. These are not yet tight exactly but, despite some record crops in big producers like China, Canada, Australia and Russia, the global total keeps falling - year after year after year. As the chart shows, from almost 300 million tonnes at the close of 2019/20, stocks dropped below 270 million at the start of this season and are predicted to penetrate 260 million by the close. The reason is simple. While the world total crop has mostly risen in recent years, it has failed to grow as fast as consumption.

Moreover, the gap will widen this season as output drops with smaller crops in key suppliers like Australia, Canada, Russia and Kazakhstan outweighing gains elsewhere.

Even more potent in firming prices than the actual world stock tonnage trend is its ratio to estimated global consumption needs.

The latest figure is down to just 32.6 percent from 40 percent only four years ago – and cumulative stocks among the big wheat exporters show an even tighter ratio.

Many wheat importers already seem to be reacting to this moderately bullish pointer for the year ahead. As December got underway, demand from these countries was showing a counterseasonal revival into the normally slower holiday season. As we went to press big orders were arriving from key buyers like Egypt and Algeria as well as smaller ones like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Lebanon, possibly triggered by shock that recent prices (the cheapest since late 2020) were not just vanishing fast but would probably not be back any time soon.

The icing on the demand cake as we go to press has been a sudden interest from largest importer China for US wheat, taking over one million tonnes in just one week of December (the biggest weekly total since 2014). The impact of that on US market sentiment (wheat value) was resounding as this once dominant exporter has has been going through season after season of disappointing export trade, slipping 76 | January 2024 - Milling and Grain

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well down the list of top suppliers (number six last season). The fact that China wanted to buy big tonnages of US rather than, say, Russian or European, wheat - despite all the recent political friction between the two economic giants – also had traders speculating about reasons why. Over recent months, it might be remembered, there has been talk of China, despite producing one of its larger wheat crops in 2023, having some quality issues after rainy harvests in some key areas.

Should wheat consumers be worried about looming shortages causing higher costs down the road? As always, the answer depends on several factors on the supply side. Yes, the Australian crop, which rocketed on steller yields last season to an unheard of near-40 million tonnes (it’s usually in the mid/upper-20’s at best) will be well down this season. However, at around 25 million tonnes – it will really be a normal rather than a small one – and some analysts think it may even be under-rated after recent rains. Canada’s crop has also crept up a little from earlier lower estimates and around 32 million tonnes is by no means a failure. Top exporter Russia’s 2023 crop may be about 2m tonnes smaller than its previous year record 92m (though some said the latter was really over 100m) but again this is hardly a small one – in fact its second best ever. Plus, Russia has been steadily accumulating larger end-season stocks over the past four years, doubling the total to an estimated 14.5m tonnes.

This is one reason why Russian wheat has been selling on the world market so cheaply in recent months, taking business away from other contenders like Europe and the USA (probably the largest single reason why the Chicago price recently hit that three-yearplus low). On top of that, the US itself has, after years of cutting its planted acreage, experienced a revival in its wheat crop – from the low sub-45 million tonnes of the previous two years to over 49 million in 2023.

Of course, the war in Ukraine retains its potential to disrupt the highly important Black Sea export routes – or even interfere with crop production in the region, spooking markets into sudden steep price rises. However, so far, rightly or wrongly, the market view seems to be that this trade will continue to, if not normalise completely, at least get along reasonably adequately for the time being. That said, the market will have to keep an eye on those shrinking global stock estimates as the next big factor, 2024 crop weather, shapes up.

Maize supplies loosen

There have been enough conflicting factors to keep maize prices fluctuating throughout the closing months of 2023.

However, amid the past year’s larger

Commodities global crop, the cost trend has been on a broadly downward trajectory, nearby delivery on the Chicago futures market recently trading around US$4.50/bushel (about US$177/tonne) – its cheapest since late 2020.

The past year started out with a bonus from key exporter Brazil, where its 2022/23 crop rocketed by over 20 million to a record 137m tonnes – a staggering 50 million more than it produced in the drought season of 2020/21. That enabled Brazil to move into the world’s top exporter place, supplying an estimated 53 million tonnes, compared with the previous three-year average of just 31 million and slashing prices to win customers normally supplied by the USA and Argentina (especially after drought cut the latter’s 2022/23 harvest by one third).

US exports had been steadily shrinking from over 68m tonnes in 2020/21 to under 43 million in 2022/23 – a key reason for farmers there cutting planted acreage last season by some seven percent to just over 79 million acres. Along with lower yields it pushed the US crop down to a three-year low of just 348 million tonnes. With prices still relatively high versus key land rival soya, farmers planted more corn in 2023 and appear to have ramped the crop back up to around 387 million tonnes – possibly more. Although US consumption is rising too in both the ethanol and feed outlets, its Agriculture Department sees this season accumulating some 20 million m more carryover stocks into the next marketing year (2024/25 starting September 1), raising these to some 55 million m tonnes. This will help world stocks advance to some 315 million tonnes - with one or two caveats.

Chief amongst these has been some recent uncertainty about the size of the next Brazilian crop, harvested mainly in first quarter 2024. While this is estimated to have been sown on a larger area, yields are expected to suffer from an earlier period of adverse weather – drought and heat in the country’s north and too much rain waterlogging fields in the south. Recent USDA estimates moot a possible eight percent decline in productivity, taking the crop down to around 129 million tonnes – some local analysts even suggesting it could drop as low as 118m/122m. That possibility has recently been enough to stem much of the downward price pressure from Brazil’s large 2022/23 crop (still being marketed currently until the next one comes off the combines).

That might not matter too much if the Argentine 2023/24 crop recovers anything like as much as most observers expect. The USDA suggests it can get to 55 million tonnes (last year 34 million). Corn supplies have also been helped out by a partial recovery in EU production – from last year’s low 52.3 million to nearly 60 million tonnes (still well down on 2021’s 71.6 million) and a slightly better than expected Ukrainian crop of 30.5 million (last year 27m versus, pre-Russian invasion, 42 million tonnes).

On the demand side, another key player is China, where, despite some weather challenges, the crop seems to have held up around the 277 million tonne level. However, China’s consumption continues to creep higher (forecast 304 million in 2023/24 versus 299 million last season and just 278 million just four years ago).

That means a growing import need, keeping China alongside the EU as the world’s top customers.

Early pointers to 2024 are just starting to influence the futures

markets for corn. In the US, analysts are pointing to the relatively higher ratio of soya to corn prices – which could tempt more farmers to shift acreage in favour of the oilseed – though things could change before planting time. Corn prices might come off their lows if, for example, US exports perform better than expected. After some recent surprisingly good business, these are already forecast to jump from under 43 million to around 54 tonnes.

And, as in the wheat market, there is always the possibility that events in the Black Sea region will make markets nervous about corn supply from these major exporters.

Oilmeals - Mixed supply outlook for the year ahead

Oilmeal leader soya is projected cheaper into 2024. The Chicago futures market suggests late-year prices almost ten percent lower. The USDA meanwhile projects the price at US crushing mills to drop from an average US$452 in 2022/23 by almost 16 percent to average US$380/tonne in 2023/24 (season ending September 30, 2024).

Supply jitters gave the raw soybean price a bit of an upward jab in mid-November, chiefly worries that the mixed weather in Brazil might interfere with sowing, as well as hurting average yields. In the event, rain in the dry North and a drier trend in the

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Prior to that the three-year average for Brazil was around 133 million.

Neighbouring Argentina’s crop has also had some weather challenges but, so far, still seems on course for a major rally from last season’s low 25 million to around 48 million tonnes.

That should help Argentina begin to recover its usual role as the world’s largest soya meal exporter.

In the USA, drought and heat still looks likely to spoil earlier hopes of something bigger than last year’s 116 million tonnes, recent forecasts ranging just over 112 million. At one stage that disappointment had dragged the bellwether Chicago soya futures nearby delivery price up from October’s near two-year low in the US$12.50’s/bushel to within ten cents of US$14. Lattterly, though, with better South American weather, prices have been trending lower again, recently around US$13.

Globally soya meal output should rise by some 12 million tonnes or just under five percent, outpacing expected consumption growth of three percent. On the demand side, the wild card remains largest consumer China where recent economic turmoil combined with an earlier collapse in domestic pigfeeding margins – and with them, soya meal value – continues to question the extent to which it might lead global consumption growth.

But either way, there should be enough surplus to build some stocks of both soybeans and meal in 2023/24, helping to keep prices under control.

Accounting for almost 70 percent of world oilmeal production – where soya goes, other oilmeals must to large extent follow.

Amongst these, the key alternatives, rapeseed and sunflower also appear to be in reasonably good supply going forward, if not growing quite as rapidly as they were last season. Both oilseeds achieved better than expected crops in the Black Sea region in 2023 Prices of rapeseed and its products fell in second half 2023 as ample carryover stocks left from a record 2022 crop helped feed crush from a smaller than expected global harvest. Recent estimates for the global canola crop have been around 85.6 million tonnes versus early hopes for something closer to last year’s huge 88.8 million – though this is still easily the second biggest harvest on record.

Among key suppliers, top producer Canada saw dry weather dent hopes of a larger harvest than last year’s 18.7 million tonnes.

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tonnes, which would have been the lowest since the 2012/13 drought year. Official body AAFC recently raised its 23/24 crush forecast to 10 million tonnes, cutting exports to 7.7 million (v 22/23’s 7.94), raising its seasonal average price forecast from US$790 to US$815 (v 22/23’s $857). On the bearish side, Chinese imports of Canadian rapeseed have collapsed. World 2023/24 rapeseed output has also been affected by a reversal for former fastest-growing supplier Australia where unusually plentiful rain had helped boost production to two successive record seasons – 2022/23 achieving almost 8.3 million tonnes against the more normal three million to five million range. The 2023/24 season has been a different story, yields dropping from 2.12 to just 1.46 tonnes/ha, cutting output to just 5.5m tonnes.

Against that EU 2023/24 supply has continued to improve, if not as much as expected earlier in the year when output was seen exceeding 21 million tonnes, recently trimmed to just over 20 million (but still better than last year’s 19.6 million and 2021/22’s 17.4 million tonnes. While EU imports are seen declining by up to 1 million tonnes, stocks can be drawn down in the season ahead to maintain crush around the high 25m tonne mark reached in 2022/23.

French farmers are reportedly keen to keep expanding rapeseed planted area in response to the risk of crop setbacks in the Ukrainian conflict zone (which resulted in record rapeseed prices for a time last year, when EU area rose nine percent). Interestingly, Ukraine’s crop actually rose this year to 4m from 2022/23’s 3.5m and the previous year’s 2.78 million tonnes while Russia’s eased from 4.3 million to 4 million tonnes but stayed well over 2021’s 2.8 million tonnes.

But lower stocks offset sunseed crop increase

Key sunflower producer Ukraine’s production is expected to increase this (2023/24) season by a surprisingly large near-19 percent or about 2.3 million tonnes at 14.5 million. That’s still well under its 2021/22 high of 17.5 million but encouraging after farmers sowed more than thought and got favourable weather to boost yields. Russia has also grown more sunseed on larger area and better yields, its crop rising 7.7 percent to 17.5m. Europe’s crop also enjoyed good yields, advancing a hefty 16.2 percent to 10.65 million tonnes. These gains have helped world 2023/24 sunflower output nudge 57 million tonnes, a rise of 8.8 percent.

However, total sunseed supply has shown only a small increase after starting stocks – drawn down to buttress crush against 2022/23’s smaller Ukrainian crop – will be down by almost as much as the world crop has risen.

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Bastak Instruments A quarter century of flawless technology!

In 25 years, so much can happen - centennial trees grow, mountains rise, distances are covered, people evolve, and the world changes. With our hard work and hopes, for 25 years, we have been tirelessly working towards achieving our goals with every step we take.

Bastak Instruments, the first and only R&D and Innovation hub in Turkey and the world, with 195 engineers, 72 types of quality control devices, technological and fast solutions that simplify modern life, and advanced sensors, reaching a leading position in the field did not happen in a day.

Founded in 1999 by Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, Bastak Instruments, the first of the Bastak Group Companies, has been realising its centuries-old dreams in its quarter-century adventure while adding flavour to food, energising life and designing the future with its expert and international personnel in order to leave a livable world for future generations with the power it derives from its values in the fields of food, flour, grain, seed, oilseed, legume and feed quality control devices, robotic sampling systems with Turkey’s and the world’s first patent and utility model, 35 different flour additives.

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.

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The compnay take pride in representing their country internationally, leading in science and academia with our pioneering ICC Standard 189 and ICC Standard 192 standards, along with four analysis methods and nine devices featured in the ICC booklet.

Under the umbrella of Bastak Academy, they hold international seminars and symposiums, offering enriched learning experience with online and face-to-face training sessions, articles, and academic studies. The company aim to create a continuous learning environment and strive for equal opportunities in education. We focus on science and innovation.

Today, the company’s technologies is used from Turkey to Colombia, Indonesia to Algeria, India to Russia. The company take pride in their contributions to food safety, food assurance, and human life, drawing strength from our experiences.

While serving Turkey’s and the world’s economy, science and innovation, and the health and life of humanity, and they hope to continue their success in the journey of wheat that began 12,000 years ago in Anatolia, at Göbeklitepe.

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Yellow mealworm Plant A Leap Forward in Sustainable Insect-Derived Protein Production

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ellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), an edible insect, is gaining attention as a source of protein for food purposes worldwide. Fresh yellow mealworm larvae contain about 15 percent fat and 20 percent protein. A number of studies have also investigated their content of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids. It is environmentally friendly, nutritious protein source that can be used in applications including meat alternatives, sports nutrition, snacks and confectionery as well as premium pet food. The residue from the mealworm production (or insect frass) will be utilised as organic fertiliser, as it contributes to healthier soils, fostering a circular economy approach.

Following the establishment of its pilot facility in May 2022, Divaks, Lithuanian insect producer 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.

Lithuanian 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.

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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 84 | January 2024 - Milling and Grain

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.”

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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 EU€67 million target but remains open to new investors.

INDUSTRY EVENTS 2024

February

12 -14 VICTAM Asia 2024 Bangkok, Thailand https://victamasia.com

15 - 18 TUSAF 2024 Antalya, Turkiye www.tusaf2024.org

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29 - 3 Agrishow 2024 Ribeirão Preto, Brazil www.agrishow.com.br/en/home.html 2024

May

24 - 27 GEAPS 2024 Kansas City, Missouri, USA www.geaps.com

22 - 23 Livestock Philippines 2024 Pasay City, Philippines www.livestockphilippines.com

March

22-24 AgriTechnica Asia Bangkok, Thailand www.agritechnica-asia.com In a world grappling with complex agricultural challenges such as climate change, food security, population growth, and environmental sustainability, the 4th edition of AGRITECHNICA ASIA is not just an exhibition, but a clarion call to unite, innovate, and overcome.

Global agriculture stands at a crossroads. We are tasked with the enormous responsibility of feeding a growing population, even as resources dwindle and climate conditions become more unpredictable. Agriculture in Asia, home to more than half the world’s population, bears an outsized portion of this challenge. Yet within this challenge lies a tremendous opportunity – an opportunity for technology, innovation, and cooperation to turn the tide.

11 Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference Bangkok, Thailand https://mymag.info/slUZ Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference (PAEC), held at VICTAM Health and Nutrition Asia 2024, will be on March 11, 2024. With a focus on the extrusion of feeds and the related equipment used, the one-day conference will feature a variety of speakers covering all the key-areas of the industry to give the latest extrusion information. Co-organised between Perendale Publishers Ltd and VIV Worldwide, PAEC will be held at BITEC, room 223 at 10:00am. To be a sponsor and speaker email Dr Mian Riaz at mnriaz@tamu.edu. More information can be found at https://millingandgrain.com/companies/petfood-aquafeed-extrusionconference/.

11 Aquatic Asia Bangkok, Thailand https://mymag.info/ZVdT The Aquatic conference, held at VICTAM Health and Nutrition Asia 2024, will be on March 11, 2024. With the theme being ‘Future World Feed Through Aquaculture’, the conference will focus on the future of aquaculture and feed within the industry. Co-organised between Perendale Publishers Ltd and VIV Worldwide, Aquatic will be held at BITEC, room MR 224 at 10:00am. If you are interested in sponsoring Aquatic and would like a chance to speak then please get in touch with either Severina Proskurnova at severina@vnueurope.com or Tuti Tan at tutit@perendale.co.uk. If you would like to attend the conference then please register your attendance through this link: http://myaqua. info/cPIZ.

13 Build My Feedmill Bangkok, Thailand https://millingandgrain.com/bmfm24 14 Flour Milling Maximised Bangkok, Thailand https://mymag.info/FLMM Flour Milling Maximised is coming to VICTAM Asia on March 14, 2024.

The theme of this seminar will be an update on equipment and technologies being used in modern-day flour milling that improves efficiencies while maximising output. This seminar is open to all who attend Victam Asia 2024, which includes our targeted industry sector of flour millers who wish to learn about the latest technical equipment being used whilst also hearing from leaders in the flour milling sectors from throughout Asia. If you’re interested in a chance to speak at this conference then please get in touch with either Tuti Tan at tutit@ perendale.co.uk or Niamh Cassidy at niamhc@perendale.co.uk.

29 - 31 ILDEX Vietnam SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.ildex-vietnam.com 2024

June 5-6 Fenagra 2024 São Paulo, Brazil www.fenagra.com.br 11 - 12 Cereals 2024 Bygrave Woods, England www.cerealsevent.co.uk 11-12 IGC 2024 London, England www.igc.int

27 - 29 Livestock Vietnam 2024 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam https://livestock-vietnam.com 2024

April 15 - 19 128th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo Salt Lake City, USA www.iaom.org

12 -14 Health & Nutrition Asia 2024 Bangkok, Thailand https://vivhealthandnutrition.nl Health and Nutrition Asia is the niche-event by VIV worldwide focusing on innovation in nutrition, pharmaceutics, and high-tech animal health solutions. On co-location with VICTAM Asia, it is a 3-day event presenting two shows under one roof at the BITEC venue, in Bangkok.

VIV has the largest worldwide network in animal health and nutrition and is best-connected in Asia, VICTAM is the world’s largest feed & grain event.

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19-21 Livestock Taiwan 2024 Taipei, Taiwan www.livestocktaiwan.com

INDUSTRY EVENTS National conference on post-production grain conservation The National Grain and Strategic Reserves Administration held a national conference on post-production grain conservation and reduction in Binzhou, Shandong Province in China from 3-5 December, 2023. The meeting in-depth implementation of grain conservation actions to promote post-production food savings can achieve greater results The meeting pointed out that grain and reserve departments at all levels should further clarify their goals and tasks, deeply understand that reducing grain loss is an important way to ensure grain security, and constantly strengthen the responsibility of promoting food conservation and loss after production. Deeply understand the current grain production and consumption in each link of the “drip”, accurately grasp the scientific path to promote grain saving and loss The meeting pointed out that the grain and reserve departments at all levels should be creative in accordance with the actual implementation, focusing on promoting the improvement of the legal system, optimizing post-natal services, improving storage conditions, improving circulation efficiency, and strengthening publicity and education, so as to achieve breakthroughs in the management of grain reduction and loss according to law, and achieve cost reduction and efficiency increase in logistics transportation and handling.

The meeting stressed that grain and reserve departments at all levels should adhere to systematic governance, law-based governance and long-term governance, highlight key areas

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Kansas City THE GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSING SOCIETY The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (known as ‘GEAPS’) is Returning to Kansas City, Missouri, February 24-27, 2024.

The ‘GEAPS Exchange’ is the taking place at Kansas City Convention Centre, as it brings together industry professionals worldwide. GEAPS is the place to be to build your network, providing a platform of knowledge, solutions, ideas, connections, and innovation. More than 350 exhibitors will be attending, and GEAPS can connect you to the people and products you’re looking for. The four-day programme contains the expo hall full of exhibitors to explore, education sessions, innovation stations, live demos, and opportunities to network each evening.

To close out the last day of the conference on Tuesday, from 2pm to 5pm, there will be a closing event and ‘Music Bingo’.

The Four-day Programme

Innovation Station

On Saturday February 24, the convention centre is open for registration, and a mixer will be held for attendees to get acquainted.

The Grand ballroom in the convention centre will also hold a party, welcoming friends, colleagues, and newcomers to mingle.

Sunday Feb 25 will begin with a talk from Keynote speaker Sandy Gennaro, followed by an Idea Exchange, which will look at the topics: ‘Small changes, big impact’, improving safety and efficient and enhancing environmental awareness, plus company culture or community involvement, as well as addressing ‘what’s new’. The expo hall opens from 11:15am-6pm, with innovation stations taking place throughout, and a welcome reception beginning from 4:30pm-6pm.

On Monday February 26, the expo hall is open from 10am3pm, with education sessions, innovation stations, and a grain entrapment demo presented by Oklahoma university, also includes a panel discussion between managers and first responders.

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Education Sessions

The series of Education sessions taking place include a wide variety of topics, including electrical testing and preventative maintenance, securing grain elevators, safely achieving the lowest cost per bushel, dust control basics for grain processing, fumigation, storage, recruitment strategy, carbon reduction goals, accident prevention, automation, and an update from OSHA and NFPA – among many more!

The innovation stations address many different subjects, from proactive and predictive conveyor maintenance and planning, application and reliability of combustible dust explosion protection solutions, grain inventory, Realtime measurement of suspended dust concentration to AI, silo bags, repairing drag chains and bucket wear patterns, fall protection, and bulk handling material technology – to name just a few!

Chris Blair, Chairman of GEAPS Board of Directors says, “My team members from NEW who attended said they got a lot out of the experience,” “Networking, education sessions, walking the Expo floor—it helped them to make contact with people outside of our area.

Meeting people who sell the equipment we use was a highlight, too.”

Meet Milling and Grain Magazine at GEAPS Exchange 2024, at booth 2937 - we look forward to seeing you there!

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IPPE 2024 The 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia USA from January 30 to February 1, 2024. The Summit will be held in conjunction with the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) and is co-hosted by the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA).

The program will feature a one-day agenda, allowing participants the maximum amount of time to visit the Expo floor.

The program will provide several networking opportunities including a luncheon, coffee breaks and a reception. Special recognition will be given to students and advisors participating in the USPOULTRY Foundation International Student Program during the event.

The Summit has been held for the past eight years and has grown into the premier event for professionals in the Latin American poultry industry to learn about emerging technologies, hear from research experts about the latest in animal health and food safety topics, and network with others

who are shaping the future of the Latin American poultry industry.

The 2024 IPPE has surpassed 570,000 square feet of exhibit space and secured more than 1,070 exhibitors. As the only annual exposition highlighting the best of the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industries, the 2024 IPPE will offer timely and important information and an efficient way for producers and processors to find solutions to enhance their operations.

“We are looking forward to seeing everyone at IPPE 2024,” remarked show organizers. “The strong exhibitor participation demonstrates that our exhibitors are enthusiastic about presenting cutting-edge technologies and services that will continue to propel the industry forward.”

Milling and Grain magazine will also be present at this year’s IPPE with staff members CEO Roger Gilbert, Global Sales Manager Darren Parris and Events and Circulation Manager Tuti Tan. You can find the team at their booth A1801.

More information on the 2024 IPPE can be found at ippexpo.org.

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Livestock Taiwan 2023, held from 1-3 November at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4th floor, stood as a testament to innovation, global collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies in the livestock industry. Co-hosting the Asia Agri-tech Expo & Forum, Aquaculture Taiwan, and Cold Chain & Agri-food Tech, this annual event attracted a record-breaking gathering of industry leaders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from across the globe.

This year’s event surpassed expectations by hosting over 17092 visitors and 216 exhibitors hailing from 48 prominent regions including China, Denmark, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and beyond. Spanning across a sprawling display area of 450 booths, Livestock Taiwan 2023 provided a panoramic view of cutting-edge breeding technologies and solutions that set the stage for global industry transformation.

Innovation Highlights: Pioneering Technologies Unveiled

The event showcased an impressive array of pioneering products and solutions from esteemed international brands. Renowned names such as Moba, Nabel, Kyowa, and Sanovo dazzled attendees with groundbreaking advancements in egg processing equipment, unveiling the world’s first egg tray packaging machine CJ Bio team

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alongside innovative egg washing and grading equipment.

Top-tier brands from Denmark, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and more showcased modernised farming equipment, including automated feeding systems, environmental control mechanisms, feed machinery, and animal welfare facilities. Brands like Big Dutchman, Jonhson, Skov, Baader, Kuang Huei, OHYA, Universal Machinery Trading, Ya Suh Dar, and Crownmate exemplified optimal solutions for livestock management.

Health and Wellness: Ensuring Animal Well-being

The event congregated over 100 global brands specialising in animal health, additives, and vaccines. Notable exhibitors such as Cargill, Alltech, Vetnostrum Animal Health, Total Nutrition Technologies, Anibio, Shiuh Ger, In Jean Industrial, and More Wsee collaborated to enhance animal intestinal health, prevent diseases, alleviate stress, and improve meat conversion rates.

Smart Livestock: Revolutionising Management Techniques

Livestock Taiwan 2023 highlighted strides in smart livestock management, focusing on reducing manpower while enabling precise remote monitoring of production conditions. Innovations like the Cargill-Mycotoxin Control Platform, Wistron-AIOT

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Poultry Weight Scale, and Globalsat Worldcom’s Physiological and Environmental Monitoring for Grazing Cattle reflected the industry’s commitment to leveraging technology for efficient production.

The three-day exhibition featured a lineup of the speakers delivering professional seminars. Topics ranged from ‘Animal Precision Preventive Medicine’ encompassing diagnostics, biosecurity, nutrition, vaccination, and education, to presentations on waste treatment methods and growth enhancement in broiler performance. Notable personalities like Su Xiaozhen and Baiqiang Xing Ye Co Ltd. enriched the event with their insights and expertise.

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technology products were presented and competed, showcasing outstanding innovation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors. Moreover, over 50 livestock product exhibitors sought domestic and international collaborations, agents, distributors, and executives, emphasizing the event’s role as a platform for fostering industry partnerships and growth.

Livestock Taiwan 2023 concluded as a resounding success, cementing its position as an indispensable international exhibition for the livestock industry. The convergence of global expertise, ground-breaking technologies, and a commitment to excellence showcased the event’s pivotal role in driving the industry forward.

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Agritechnica 2023 y n a m r e G , r e v o n a H

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The world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, Agritechnica, held at the exhibition grounds in Hanover, Germany, from 12 to 18 November 2023 with a record number of 470,000 visitors from 149 countries. 2812 exhibitors from 52 countries presented their innovations, products and services across 24 halls at the fully booked exhibition grounds.

The organiser of Agritechnica, the DLG (German Agricultural Society), had chosen the guiding theme of ‘Green Productivity’ for the global showcase of the international agricultural machinery industry. As part of Agritechnica’s technical program, some 400 experts taking part in more than 300 professional events provided answers to many questions of the future, placing the topics of productivity and resource conservation at a large international stage.

The unique appeal of Agritechnica 2023 attracted a total of 470,000 visitors from 149 countries. Around two thirds came from Germany. Of the international visitors, 84 percent hailed from Europe, and 16 percent from outside Europe with a particular increase from Central and South America. The trend of increasing international participation has been confirmed among both exhibitors and visitors. For farmers from France and Poland, the highlight was the International Farmers’ Day on the Tuesday of the trade fair. Visitors from these countries benefitted from free admission and a tailored specialist program – held in their native languages – which attracted significant number of French and Polish professional attendees.

With its many award-winning innovations and concepts, Agritechnica 2023 served as an important market guide for product launches and newly available solutions. 251 products were registered for the ‘Agritechnica Innovation Award’. while visionary concepts were prominent in the ‘DLG-Agrifuture

Concept Winner 2023’ award. And with the ‘Systems & Components Trophy’, the supplier industry demonstrated its role as an innovation driver for the agricultural machinery sector.

Awards and highlights

The program for young farm professionals was popular among the younger visitor segment with both the Young Farmers’ Day on the Thursday of the trade fair and the ‘Campus & Career’ area, where DLG and its partners presented a comprehensive program of information and advice on all aspects of professional careers. With many agricultural businesses currently in the process of handing over their farms, potential young entrepreneurs strive to make the optimal investment decisions.

The DLG Spotlight on ‘Smart Farming’ presented the current state of automation and connectivity in agriculture. Exhibitors presented their digital smart farming solutions for greater efficiency and sustainability, attracting interest from the general press.

The ‘agrifood start-ups’ venue for company founders in the agricultural and food sectors brought creative entrepreneurs from all over the world together with investors, providing a stimulus for technical progress.

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The inaugural ‘Drive Experience’, on an on-site test track, offered the opportunity to test drive tractors fitted with alternative power systems.

The debut of the DLG spotlight ‘ inhouse Farming’ not only attracted many farmers exploring new branches in farming, including new self-contained food systems, but also attracted the attention of TV and the general media.

Systems & Components ideally complemented the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery as a technical spotlight, industry get-together and B2B platform for the supplier industry. The innovation award scheme ‘Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers’ Choice’ showcased the latest developments and innovations in the field of components for agricultural machinery and related sectors.

Networking and meeting the industry leaders

Milling Grain was fortunate to attend the event and meet a lot of companies that showcased their latest innovations. Some of the note-worthy companies we visited were iGrain, Tornum, Satake, Westrup, Altundas, Denis, Cimbria, Prado Silos, AGI, Cesco, Symaga, FrigorTec, Petkus Engineering, UK TAG, Alvan Blanch, Grain Technik, Symeza and Soby.

“As the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, Agritechnica 2023 has demonstrated how highly innovative the industry is. After four years, exhibitors were finally able Pablo Garcia, Symeza

to present their wealth of innovations to the world here in Hanover once again,” says Timo Zipf, Agritechnica Project Manager. “Everyone appreciated the opportunity for face-to-face discussions, exchanges and networking opportunities, also to make new business contacts,” adds Zipf.

“The heart of the international agricultural machinery industry beats to the rhythm of Agritechnica,” emphasises Tobias Eichberg, Managing Director of DLG Service GmbH, “and 2023 has shown manufacturers the ideal pulse rate for offering their developments to the market, which is two years.”

“Personal networking and maintaining contacts at Agritechnica are invaluable for each and every visitor,” says Freya von Czettritz, CEO of DLG Holding GmbH. “With awards such as ‘Women in Ag’ and the ‘DLG Influencer Award’, we not only recognise the work of a wide range of farmers, but we also support them in expanding their networks.

The Dealers Lunch, which was held for the first time, also brought together top sellers and young professionals from the international agricultural machinery trade,” adds von Czettritz.

The next Agritechnica will take place from 9 to 15 November 2025.

The Agritechnica exhibition presents the full palette of farm equipment and services for crop cultivation, from tractors, tillage and seeding solutions to crop protection sprayers and combine harvesters, covering also autonomous and automated systems like field drones and robots.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

The IAOM MEA Conference and Expo 2023 A Confluence of Insights and Innovation

by Mehmet Uğur Gürkaynak, Milling and Grain & International Milling Directory, UK

From November 12th to 15th, the bustling streets of Cairo, Egypt, witnessed the convergence of global industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts at the prestigious IAOM MEA Conference and Expo 2023. Organised by the International Association of Operative Millers Middle East & Africa (IAOM MEA), this event stood as a beacon of knowledge, collaboration, and groundbreaking discussions in the realm of grain processing and milling.

Opening Ceremony

Zeki Demirtaşoğlu from Bastak talking to Essa Al Ghurair from the MEA Leadership Council Erhan İncioğlu from Tanış

The event commenced with an illustrious opening ceremony led by distinguished personalities. Mr. Khatab Omar Al-Hazaa, IAOM MEA 2023 Conference Chairman and General Manager of Al Taj Flour Mills (Egypt), delivered an insightful opening speech. Mr. Ali Habaj, IAOM MEA Regional Director (Sultanate of Oman), presented the opening highlights, setting the tone for an engaging and impactful event.

Notable accolades were bestowed upon Mr. Kamel Belkhiria, President of Rose Blanche Group (Tunisia), honored as the IAOM MEA 2023 Regional Leader Awardee, and Mr. Peter Muni, Consultant at Mills Consult (Kenya), recognised as the IAOM MEA 2023 Miller of the Year.

Engaging Panel Discussions and Presentations

The conference featured a series of stimulating panel discussions, each focusing on crucial aspects of the grain processing industry. Sessions delved into topics such as managing risks in wheat, currency, and geopolitics; ERP and digitalisation for millers’ benefit; market outlooks from different regions; and adding value to flour as a business opportunity.

Speakers and moderators, including industry stalwarts like Mr. Indrek Aigro, CEO of Copenhagen Merchants, Mr Pieter Defoor, Marketing Manager MENA of Viterra, Mr Eduard Zernin, Chairman of Rusgrain Union, Mr Ibrahim Al-Hazaa, Executive Director of Al-Hazaa Investment Group, Mr Javier Lozano Díaz, 98 | January 2024 - Milling and Grain

Product Manager Automation & Digital Services of Bühler AG, Mr Olivier Bougamont, Senior Wheat and Barley Trader of Cargill International SA, Mr Ian Flagg, Regional Vice President of U.S. Wheat Associates Netherland, Dr Lutz Popper, Scientific Director of Mühlenchemie Germany, Mrs Mariam Al-Hazaa, Business Development Manager of Al-Hazaa Investment Group, Mr Sunil Maheshwari, Vice President of Siemer Milling Company and many others, presented invaluable insights and expertise in their respective domains.

The technical sessions were a cornerstone of the conference, addressing critical advancements in the industry. Presentations by experts such as Mr Chadi El Halabi, Area Sales Manager of Bühler, Mr Laith Al-Qasas, Area Sales Manager of Behn + Bates, Mr Martin Schlauri, IAOM MEA Education Commitee Chairman, Mr Georg Schafter, Head of Technology of Bühler, Mr Ali Magboul, CEO of ASM Process Automation and others shed light on topics like energy savings in animal feed production, automation benefits for millers, modern mill designs, roller milling advancements, and more.

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Informative ‘What’s New’ Sessions

The ‘What’s New’ sessions featured presentations showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations. Speakers including Mr. Malcolm Holman, Managing Director of Brabender Germany, Mr. Nicolas Sulblé, R&D Formulator of AIT Ingredients, Mr. Andrea Nicolini, Sales Area Manager MEA of Cesco, Mr. Tobias Diner, Sales Manager of Agromatic AG, Mr. Pietro Barbalarga, Stakeholder & Commercial Director of Omas Industries, Mr. Mehmet Yılmaz, Area Sales Manager of Alapala, Mr. Önder Şeker, Marketing Manager of İmaş Machinery and

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F Milling Systems, Mr. Issam Baydoun, Field Sales Manager of Premier Tech Systems and Automation and others shared insights on quality assurance of wholemeal flours, silo design, roller mill advancements, weighing, bagging, grain safety, monitoring Solutions, trends in global commodities, and innovative milling systems.

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Temel Harmankaya Khalid Abaik and Javier Gutierrez from Symaga

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Evening Functions: Networking and Cultural Delights

The conference didn’t just focus on daytime discussions but also provided attendees with engaging evening functions. The Welcome Reception, sponsored by Bühler, Mühlenchemie, and Sefar, at the Royal Maxim Palace Keminski offered a platform for networking and discussions.

The Trader’s Dinner, sponsored by industry leaders like Astra, Bunge, Cargill, Invivo, Solaris, The Andersons and Viterra, against the backdrop of the Pyramids at the Pyramids Sound & Light, provided a majestic setting for networking and appreciation of Egypt’s wonders.

The Local Host Dinner at Al Qouba Palace, sponsored by Al Taj Flourmills, was a cultural extravaganza offering glimpses of Egyptian heritage.

Milling and Grain & International Milling Directory were honoured to be the Media Partner of the IAOM MEA Conference and Expo 2023, contributing to the dissemination of industry insights and fostering connections within the global milling community.

As the conference concluded, the resonance of discussions, new innovations, and connections promised to reverberate across the industry, charting a path for continued advancements and collaborations in the years ahead.

The Expo, drew a diverse array of companies from various corners of the globe to showcase their innovations and expertise in the milling and grain processing industry.

Visitors had the chance to explore a multitude of exhibits, each presenting a unique perspective on enhancing milling efficiency, improving grain processing techniques, and addressing industry challenges. Exhibitors from the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Jordan, Turkey, Spain, China, France, Italy, Egypt and many other nations showcased their state-of-theart equipment, software solutions, quality assurance measures, and technological advancements.

From the latest in digitalisation and automation to advancements in milling systems, silo designs, and grain monitoring solutions, the expo hall served as a melting pot of innovation and knowledge exchange.

Attendees had the opportunity to interact with experts, discuss industry trends, and explore possibilities to enhance their operations and productivity.

The diversity and depth of exhibits underscored the global nature of the milling and grain processing industry, demonstrating the collective commitment of companies worldwide towards driving innovation and excellence.

The IAOM MEA Conference and Expo 2023’s expo hall proved to be an invaluable platform for industry players to showcase their advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations, further solidifying the event’s position as a catalyst for industry growth and innovation.

We would like to congratulate the IAOM MEA Team for this great organisation and looking forward seeing all our friends from our industry in the next IAOM MEA Conference and Expo which will be held in Dubai, BAE in 2024.

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FEED PRODUCTION CONFERENCE

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t VICTAM’s debut LatAm event in São Paulo, Brazil, VICTAM and Perendale Publishers conducted a Pet-Aqua Feed production conference, on Oct 3-4, 2023. In the two halfday conferences, attendees had the opportunity to hear from industry experts on the topics of aquaculture feed and petfood production. Due to these two processes utilise similar techniques, the conference was able to cover a wide variety of topics.

Topics ranged from nutrition, feed-enhancing additives, raw material handling, grinding, weighing, mixing, plant design situations, extrusion, drying, cooling, and coating. These subjects were covered in a way that indicated the differences between pet and aquatic and was designed in a way for the audience to understand the process, learn what is new, and the possibilities in the area of pet and aquatic feed production.

The first day began with a welcome message from Roger Gilbert, Publisher of Milling and Grain Magazine, Fabiano Cesar Sá, R&D Manager at ADIMAX, and Joe Kearns Editor of International Petfood magazine.

The day kicked off with a presentation from Keith Erdley, Process Technologist for Wenger, on Differences in Plant Design for Pet and aquatic.

Dr Patricia Contente Moraes, Aquaculture Professor in Brazil, presented on the use of diets according to a Circular economy,

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followed by Renato Almeida, an Aquaculture Product Manager at IMEVE, who spoke about Probiotics in Fish feed, their benefits and applications.

There was an opportunity for a coffee break and socialise midway through the session, and the second section of the conference continues with Thomas Runde, CEO and sales director of Tietjen, who presented on about griding, sifting and particle size control, and its optimal raw material preparation for aquatic feeds and petfood.

Giuseppe Bigliani, Director of Sales Latam, at AGI, covered raw material handling, initial plant designs, and mixing and weighing in his presentations.

Marco Prati, CEO of PLP Systems, gave a presentation on powder additives dosing in pet and aqua feed production, and Andre Mello, Key Account and Sales Specialist for Aqua and Pet at Andritz, presented on coating in petfood.

The second day began with Dr Fabiano talking about the Research and Developments in the Petfood industry.

Then Ed de Souza, Extrusion Systems Process Director at Wenger, covered the topic of the extrusion of petfood’s and new developments. Robert Strathman, the President of Famsun-USA Design and Engineering from Famsun presented on Safe Production of Pet and aquatic foods.

Michel Bauer Pereira, Global Application Manager for Aqua & Pet at Andritz presented on energy optimization in aqua feed, and Keith Erdley gave another presentation, this time regarding the drying and cooling of pet and aquatic feeds.

Marco Prati gave a presentation on coating petfood’s, whilst João Fernando Alber Koch, a Researcher from Biorigin, finished the session with a presentation on responses provided by Bet 1,3/1,6 glucans in fish diets.

With the assistance of Fabiano Cesar, both days offered opportunities for question and answers to the speakers, and many discussions were had.

The conference was an overwhelming success, with the room reaching full capacity both days.

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Cereal and pulse conditioning 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

Colour sorters Bühler A G +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Cimbria Srl +39 0542 361423 www.cimbria.com PROFILE: mymag.info/XYRL Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd. +66 29488281 www.maxtex.net PROFILE: mymag.info/TQpr Satake +81 82 420 8560 www.satake-group.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Lwtk

Business Services Bourne Recruitment +44 161 262 1069 www.bournerecruitment.co.uk profile: mymag.info/SWzY

Computer software Inteqnion +31 543 49 44 66 www.inteqnion.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ZyIm KSE +31 497 383818 www.ksegroup.com PROFILE: https://mymag.info/fhSV Van Aarsen International +31 475 579 444 www.aarsen.com PROFILE: mymag.info/JUgk

Conveyor Chains VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions +31 7140 23701 www.vav-nl.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPKR

Coolers & driers

Elevator & conveyor components

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Consergra s.l +34 938 772207 www.consergra.com PROFILE: mymag.info/GPtm

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

FrigorTec GmbH +49 7520 91482-0 www.frigortec.com PROFILE: mymag.info/fRiz

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

FAMSUN +86 85828888 www.famsungroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/opGO

Tapco Inc +1 314 739 9191 www.tapcoinc.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ogOz

Wenger Manufacturing +1 785-284-2133 www.wenger.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QiGw

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

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

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

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

VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions +31 7140 23701 www.vav-nl.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPKR

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

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

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

ERKAYA +90 312 395 2986 www.erkayagida.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/Ojcm

Friedrich Electronic +49 6406 923350 www.friedrich-electronic.de PROFILE: mymag.info/gbBd KSE +31 497 383818 www.ksegroup.com PROFILE: https://mymag.info/fhSV 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

Elevator buckets 4B Braime +44 113 246 1800 www.go4b.com PROFILE: mymag.info/HiwC CESCO +49 7531 122860 https://cesco-group.com PROFILE: mymag.info/VkQk Tapco Inc +1 314 739 9191 www.tapcoinc.com PROFILE: mymag.info/ogOz VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions +31 7140 23701 www.vav-nl.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPKR Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

PLP +39 05 23 89 16 29 www.plp-systems.com PROFILE: mymag.info/PGWg

Extruders Almex +31 575 572666 www.almex.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/IMiV Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH Wenger Manufacturing +1 785-284-2133 www.wenger.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QiGw Yemmak +90 266 7338363 www.yemmak.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QBbm Yemtar Feed Mill Machines +90 266 733 8550 www.yemtar.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPXh

Feed nutrition Anpario +44 1909 537 380 www.anpario.com PROFILE: mymag.info/wAMV dsm-firmenich +44 1452 306129 www.dsm.com/anh PROFILE: mymag.info/ksCT Evonik Operations GmbH +49 6181 59 12437 www.evonik.com/animal-nutrition PROFILE: mymag.info/GJqQ

Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH +43 2782 803 0 www.romerlabs.com PROFILE: mymag.info/PnKH

Feed milling ALAPALA Feed Tech +90 212 465 60 40 https://alapala.com /en/feed-mill-machinery PROFILE: mymag.info/CbJl Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH CESCO +49 7531 122860 https://cesco-group.com PROFILE: mymag.info/VkQk milltech +90 332 5021300 www.milltech.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/hfOy Dinnissen BV +31 77 467 3555 www.dinnissen.nl PROFILE: mymag.info/pUDK FAMSUN +86 85828888 www.famsungroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/opGO Ottevanger Milling Engineers +31 79 593 22 21 www.ottevanger.com PROFILE: mymag.info/mlzK PLP +39 05 23 89 16 29 www.plp-systems.com PROFILE: mymag.info/PGWg Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990 www.sangatiberga.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/dxie 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 VAV Conveyor Components & Solutions +31 7140 23701 www.vav-nl.com PROFILE: mymag.info/aPKR vibronet-Gräf GmbH & Co.KG +49 6441 62031 www.vibronet.com PROFILE: mymag.info/icHn Yemmak +90 266 7338363 www.yemmak.com PROFILE: mymag.info/QBbm Zheng Chang +86 2164184200 www.zhengchang.com PROFILE: mymag.info/wecN Golden Grain Group +86 371 68631308 www.g-grain.com PROFILE: mymag.info/eCyP

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

Flour milling Henry Simon +44 161 804 2800 www.henrysimonmilling.com PROFILE: mymag.info/tYpO Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd. +66 29488281 www.maxtex.net PROFILE: mymag.info/TQpr milltech +90 332 5021300 www.milltech.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/hfOy

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Loading/un-loading equipment

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Hammermills

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Laboratory equipment Bastak +90 312 395 67 87 www.bastak.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/qHkV Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11 www.buhlergroup.com PROFILE: mymag.info/dZxH ERKAYA +90 312 395 2986 www.erkayagida.com.tr PROFILE: mymag.info/e/596

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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

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

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

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

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

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Rolls

Pellet press

Moisture measurement

Packaging

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

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Palletisers

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

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

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 Pingle +86 311 88268111 www.plflourmill.com PROFILE: mymag.info/Khfi Sangati Berga +55 11 2663 9990 www.sangatiberga.com.br PROFILE: mymag.info/dxie 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

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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 KSE +31 497 383818 www.ksegroup.com PROFILE: https://mymag.info/fhSV 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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the interview

Riccardo Concetti, Director of Sales & Marketing, Concetti S.P.A, Italy

Riccardo Concetti is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Concetti S.P.A. He has an MBA from SDA Bocconni and have also earned a PhD from University of Vienna. He is the fourth generation of the Concetti family overseeing the company.

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

What career opportunities and pathways do you see emerging in the industry in near future?

As the fourth generation overseeing the company, I am immensely thankful and proud to contribute to the ongoing history of Concetti. It’s a testament to our family’s commitment and the enduring legacy of turning a small workshop into a prominent player in the industry.

However, it seems that many companies are grappling with the challenge of making sense of this overwhelming quantity of information. They are yet to figure out how to effectively transform it into valuable insights. As a result, there is a pressing need for specialists who can devise tools and methods to leverage this data abundance, providing support for strategic decision-making within companies.

Concetti is a family-owned Italian company, deeply rooted in our country’s rich traditions and culture. For those familiar with Italy, it is well-known that working in a company bearing your own name brings a profound sense of tradition and belonging. In the case of Concetti, my father and uncle inherited a humble mechanical workshop, and through their dedication, transformed it into a globally recognized leader in packaging machine manufacturing.

Building relationships is crucial in sales. How do you and your team cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with clients in the packaging sector?

The recipe for building strong relationships involves a careful blend of high-quality ingredients, with personal commitment being perhaps the most crucial element. Trust and credibility cannot be established without dedicating time to customers and demonstrating personal commitment. Simultaneously, it is essential to foster meaningful interactions by introducing compelling topics for discussion, sharing genuine expertise, and highlighting best practices. Additionally, innovation plays a pivotal role; being at the forefront of market trends and supporting industry changes with cutting-edge technology is imperative. When dealing with the sale of machines, ensuring prompt and reliable aftermarket support is paramount. Given the complexity of packaging machines, a manufacturer must be readily available to assist with troubleshooting, provide spare parts, offer technological upgrades, and facilitate refurbishment.

In a field like packaging, sustainability and environmental responsibility have become focal points. How does Concetti integrate eco-friendly practices into its packaging solutions, and how important is this aspect in your sales approach?

The theme of environmental sustainability is a significant focus within our company and throughout the entire industry.

Concetti is actively implementing a series of technical measures aimed at further reducing the energy and pneumatic consumption of its machinery. Additionally, we are facilitating our customers in adopting single-material, fully recyclable packaging, even in industrial sectors, without sacrificing efficiency.

Our commitment to sustainability is exemplified by the photovoltaic system on the roof of our production site in Italy, generating clean energy that fulfills almost all of our internal energy requirements. However, what truly distinguishes Concetti’s filling and packaging systems is their exceptional longevity and durability, surpassing 40 years.

This stands in contrast to the European average lifespan of industrial machinery parks, which is approximately 15 years.

The minimized obsolescence of our systems translates to reduced waste and a diminished ecological footprint for our customers.

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My best estimate points to Data Analysts and AI specialists being in high demand. This isn’t surprising given the vast amount of signals recorded and made available by today’s automation technology. When you consider all the information managed by ERP and MES software, as well as data gathered from the internet, it’s staggering to comprehend the magnitude of the data generated by our current technology – a veritable gold mine.

From your perspective, what are the key challenges or trends shaping the future of packaging? How is Concetti adapting to these changes to stay ahead in the market?

We’ve covered many essential points. Ecology stands out as our primary commitment, and it’s intriguing to note the close relationship between the words ‘ecology’ and ‘economy,’ both rooted in the concept of ‘home.’ This connection underscores the importance of packaging that benefits not only our individual homes but our collective home, nature.

Concetti is actively engaged in this domain, aspiring to be a leading company dedicated to ecological responsibility.

Our overarching goal is to achieve leadership while providing reliable automation. We aim to assist global food, feed, and chemical companies in equipping their manufacturing sites with cutting-edge technology. This technology is designed to enable the highest production outputs and standards while fostering safer and more worker-friendly conditions.

Furthermore, our (future) incorporation of AI tools into our machines are not just about enhancing performance but also about improving the lives of those individuals who interact with our technology. It’s a holistic approach to innovation that prioritizes both efficiency and human wellbeing.

Do you think 2024 is a hopeful year for the industry?

Our industries are heavily dependent on numerous external factors, many of which are well beyond our control. The political and natural crises that we’ve learned to cope with add an element of unpredictability to the short-term outlook – making it challenging to determine whether a year will be good, decent, or challenging. Uncertainty and volatility remain prevalent.

However, with the world’s population steadily increasing, there is an indication of potential long-term economic growth. Additionally, I think that hope is not just a mindset but a vital and necessary attitude for entrepreneurs. Hope is also a virtue that I personally like to cherish.

PEOPLE THE INDUSTRY FACES Frigortec appoints Projecting and Sales Manager

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imon Kolb has joined FrigorTec GmbH as Projecting and Sales Manager earlier this year. is an international supplier of grain cooling devices from Germany. After studying engineering and working as project manager for a large, international refrigeration company for four years, Simon took the opportunity to join FrigorTec and for him this change also means working even more closely with my family.

“My brother Johannes Kolb also works there as a sales engineer and my father Ralph Kolb is CEO of FrigorTec. It’s great to work with the products of FrigorTec because the advantages of grain cooling are useful and necessary for everyone worldwide. The brand Granifrigor™ of FrigorTec is the world market leader in grain cooling and I’m happy to be a part of that now.

The FrigorTec team gave me a great welcome and together we are working for a good future, for us and our customers” says Simon.

FrigorTec GmbH is an international supplier of grain cooling devices from Germany.

FrigorTec in Amtzell/Germany has been developing, manufacturing and selling Granifrigor grain cooling units for over 60 years.

Alex Waugh, director general of UK Flour Millers, retires

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ore than 100 people from the UK flour milling industry, customers and partners gathered recently to mark the retirement of Alex Waugh, outgoing director general of UK Flour Millers (formerly nabim).

Flour milling is at the centre of the agri-food supply chain, providing a critical ingredient in the baking of 12 million loaves of bread every day and much more besides, which is a third of food on supermarket shelves contain flour. The strong connections forged over Alex’s 23 years leading the millers’ trade association were warmly felt by everyone in attendance.

“Once you’re in the industry, you are part of the family,” Alex said. “In the world of trade associations, it’s unique for UK Flour Millers that we are very much part of the industry. We get our hands dirty.”

Alex’s handiwork will now transition to projects on his house and spending time with his family, while the UK Flour Millers efforts will continue, working in partnership with stakeholders and ensuring the sustained contribution of flour millers in the UK, feeding the nation.

Appropriately, the centrepiece of the celebrations was a wheat bag-styled cake with flour, naturally as a key ingredient.

Yemmak appoints new Communications and Marketing Manager

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emmak has announced the appointment of Tuse Begüm Usta as their Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager.

Tuse Begüm Usta brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having studied communication design at Kadir Has University with a full government scholarship in Istanbul. Her career includes valuable contributions at various advertising agencies from 2011 to 2016, followed by seven years of dedicated service at Yemmak.

In her capacity as the Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager, Tuse Begüm Usta will oversee all aspects of media and marketing processes.

Lallemand announces new Animal Nutrition President & General Manager

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athieu Castex, PhD, will succeed Yang Le Treut, DVM, as President & General Manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition. Dr Castex comes to the position after servings the company’s Director of Research & Development since 2014.

Dr Le Treut successfully led Lallemand Animal Nutrition since 2012. To ensure a seamless transition, he will take on the role of Senior Vice President & Special Advisor at the Lallemand Group level, while supporting Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s management team and leadership transition over the next several years.

“I am extremely pleased that, in Mathieu, we have a leader with a strong scientific background, aligned with the product offerings we have for our customers around the world.

In addition, his product management and commercial experience make him an excellent choice to build on the success Yannig achieved over the past decade leading the Lallemand Animal Nutrition team” said Bill Nankervis, Executive VP and COO of the Lallemand Group. “I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with Yannig in his new capacity.”

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