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myFeedmill’ which has a focus on key steps of Wherever you are welcome to the February the manufacturing process by representatives 2024 edition of Milling and Grain. from the equipment and supply industries We are already well into the New Year now exhibiting at the show. and events are starting to cloud our horizons All-in-all finding yourself in Bangkok for a with there’s good reasons to confirm those week or so in mid-March will provide you with we have pencilled in before trying to squeeze several unique opportunities, access to new in those that are posting late. knowledge and an opportunity to network and Often the main reason for attending a meet new colleagues within your industry. major event such as an IAOM, GEAPS or feed-related show is the side attractions on Roger Gilbert offer, such as the conferences, seminars or Charities meetings that we know we should pay attention to and which I would like to call on all companies and individuals involved will certainly help us to justify the spend that it takes for us to in supporting charities and their activities to connect with attend an exhibition hall for example.

MAG and let us know who you are and what you do. In the One such must-attend side event is our up-coming ‘Flour first instance I’m looking for 12 such charities that we can Milling Maximised’ half-day conference on the last day of the feature in our magazine and encourage donations to their upcoming Victam Asia Expo - on March 14, 2024 in Room projects.

214/215 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exposition In our March 2024 edition we will feature one such charity Centre (the BITEC) in Thailand. and list others that supply us with their details – such as name, What’s important about this event is not only the planned mission statement, contact and donation details, website discussion around new technologies for the flour and rice address and logo, etc. milling industries which is to be presented by experts within MAG has a global reach, and we are driven to assist millers equipment manufacturing companies, but the fact that in all situations in all countries and to provide help wherever this event will have on its programme two guest speakers possible when requested. Through the pages of this magazine representing the two largest flour milling companies on the we can maximise the awareness of your charitable activities planet; Wu de Li of China (a company processing over 50,000 so don’t be apprehensive, contact me directly or via our email: tonnes of wheat per day) and Bogasari of Indonesia (which has editorial@perendale.co.uk a production facility in Jakarta processing over 11,000 tonnes of wheat per day).

The power of video These are two of the top three flour mills worldwide, and As we encounter more sophisticated technologies, we are they will have something of significance to tell us about large forced to consider their implications and most often adopt volume production, their marketing challenges along with a those that provide us with benefits - such as cost savings, future prospective from their respective countries in terms of time saving and increasingly more environmentally ‘safe’ flour production and feed security. products.

To my mind this is a unique opportunity to hear and discuss We at MAG must also consider the way our content is being with these exceptional leading millers and is an opportunity not consumed by our readership and as a result we are tending to to miss. Of course, there are other speakers on the programme be more active in the field of video as an example. and at this expo, which is developing a food milling aspect So please don’t overlook our MAGTv page on our website to its line-up of equipment manufacturers, makes this a well where you can catch up with what key people in our industry worthwhile trip. are saying and doing, but also consider what companies I hope to see you there - I will be moderating this exclusive are sending to us to post on their respective pages in our industry opportunity.

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Build my Feedmill at VIV MEA 2023

The Build My Feedmill conference is based on a flow chart of a typical feedmill, and will cover many aspects of feedmill operations. It provides an excellent opportunity for companies that supply feed manufacturers with advanced equipment and other services, to explain their most technically-advanced innovations and why they offer advantages in the feed production line.

Speakers this year included: • Wim Delameilleure, Sales Area Manager for SCE • Justin Van den Hovel, Head of Sales at Muller Beltex • Ralph Kolb, Owner of Frigortec • Josef Barbi, President of E.S.E & Intec • Jonathan Zheng, International Sales Engineer for Zhengchang • Arthur Vom Hofe, Business Segment Manager for CPM Industrial Solutions • Ali Magboul, CEO of ASM Process Technology, • William Van Oosten, Area Sales Manager for SCE, • Harold Schroijen, Area Sales Manager for Van Aarsen.

Our Next Build my Feedmill conference is taking place at Health and Nutrition 2024 on 13 March 2024 at BITEC, Thailand, Bangkok.

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Hello one and all to the February edition of Milling and Grain 2024 and to the second Global Miller of the year.

The season of love has come upon us and as always, make sure to tell your partner you love them. Go on that date to the fancy restaurant, buy them those flowers and chocolates, or have a romantic home dinner and movie night with your favourite films. If you don’t have a partner though, then treat yourself instead, be your own date. Buy that dessert you’ve been wanting and take that trip to the spa or games stores. Love yourself a little more this Valentine’s Day because you deserve to feel loved.

Along with Valentine’s Day in February, we also have an extra day. That means this year is also a leap year, meaning that February has 29 days instead of it’s usual 28. Now, everyone knows that every four years, a day is added to February, but what most people don’t know, is that some leap years, the extra day is skipped. The reason for this is because the Earth takes 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes and 56 seconds to completely orbit the sun. However, we don’t normally count those extra hours, minutes and seconds so they have to be going somewhere so our seasons don’t shift, and summer ends up in December and not June in 700 years.

Using a bit of maths, we have figured out that after so many leap years, the total time of those 5 hours don’t add up to 24 hours but rather 23.26222 hours. This could again, cause a shift in our seasons which will not be good for our harvest times. To stop this, it has been figured out that if the leap year can be divided by 100 but not 400, then the year will be skipped as a leap year. For example, the year 1700, 1800 and 1900 were meant to be leap years but weren’t. The year 2000 however was a leap year. The next year that will be skipped will be the year 2100. Math is truly incredible, isn’t it?

For the latest on Milling and Grain adventures around the world, we’re taking you back to November 2023 with a report on VIV MEA that was held in Abu Dhabi, followed up by a more recent and local event to Milling and Grain, which was Lamma 2024 in Birmingham, England. These were two extraordinary events and we can’t wait for their next showings in the future. Speaking of the future, we can also look forward to some previews of Aquafarm 2024 in Pordenone, Italy, Aquaculture America 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, and Fish International in Bremen, Germany, all of which we’re attending. If you plan to be at these events then let us know and we can schedule a meeting between you and our attending staff members. It would be amazing to see you all!

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Bioiberica to celebrate 25 years in global animal health market

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ioiberica, a global life science company committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people, animals and plants, is gearing up to commemorate its 25th year in the global animal health and nutrient sector. The company will kick off its year-long anniversary celebrations at International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

Through customer and trade events, including IPPE in Atlanta, plus Interzoo and Eurotier in Germany, Bioiberica will acknowledge 25 years of impactful advancements in the animal health arena – highlighting how its technical expertise and significant contributions to scientific research have pushed the boundaries of progress. Victor Beneito, Animal Nutrition Business Unit Director at Bioiberica, reflects: “We take immense pride in the contributions we’ve made to support our partners in animal health and nutrition. Through substantial investments in research, ingredient developments and strategic collaborations with some of the world’s leading brands, we go beyond providing nutritional support to unlock functional health benefits in livestock, companion animals and aquaculture.

In the last five years alone, we’ve published more than 50 scientific papers, abstracts and presentations and collaborated with 30-plus research centres worldwide.

One highlight has been the discovery of bioactive peptides in our Palbio proteins – which promote intestinal cell proliferation and positively modulate microbiome composition; explaining the direct impact this product has on animal health and performance.”

The company’s flagship solutions, Palbio hydrolysed proteins and Nucleoforce free nucleotides, both demonstrate a commitment to animal wellness beyond nutrition. Palbio is a source of high-quality protein that supports intestinal and immune health in young livestock; improving production parameters. Nucleoforce targets immunity and intestinal health by delivering a high concentration of nucleotides, specifically balanced and designed for each animal species. Bioiberica also offers functional pet food ingredients for joint health, immunity and skin health – Mobilee, Collavant n2, CSbioactive,

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Paul Heygate receives OBE aul Heygate, Heygates’ joint managing director, received the most excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List 2024 for services to the Food Industry and to

Charity.

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 agriculture research institute NIAB, chair of the Flour Advisory Bureau and Master of the Worshipful Company of Bakers and

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Nucleoforce Pets and Dermial Vet. As Bioiberica looks to the future of animal nutrition and wider world of life sciences, sustainability is top of the agenda. Demonstrating its pledge to innovate within the realms of One Health – a philosophy that seeks to advance health while protecting the world we live in – Bioiberica has set a series of ambitious targets. They include reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 emissions by 30 percent before 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050; initiatives that will be supported by the company’s circular economy model and ability to monitor (and adjust) its sustainability KPIs. Xavier Garcia Director – Animal Health and Plant Health Business Units at Bioiberica, says: “We’re really

excited about the future of animal health and our part in it. Aside from the aspiring sustainability goals we’ve set ourselves; we continue to invest heavily in research and product development to break down barriers to progress and elevate our offering to the market. We already have some interesting scientific studies underway that are set to complete this year, and plans to expand our Nucleoforce portfolio and petfood line – so watch this space for updates!”

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.

The family business, Heygate, has farmed in Northamptonshire since 1562 and moved into milling in the 19th century, when Paul’s grandfather Arthur Robert Heygate Senior took over the family mill at Bugbrooke.

Employing over 900 staff, the group produces more than 80 grades of flour for breads, cakes, pizzas, burger buns, chapattis, biscuits and more, besides supplying large manufacturing plants, in-store supermarket bakeries and craft bakers.

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World Flour Day – Giving Day Let your actions speak

On March 20, many millers around the world focus on social engagement and relief efforts for children in need.

Join our call to action and donate flour to charitable organizations. For more information and the opportunity to participate in this initiative by the FlourWorld Museum, visit www.worldflourday.com.

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Upgrade of Evonik’s MetAMINO production in Singapore reaches first milestone

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vonik’s MetAMINO production facility upgrade at its Singapore site is progressing on schedule.

After a three-month shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2023, MetAMINO production on Jurong Island is again running at full capacity. A shutdown of the second MetAMINO production plant will be necessary in Q2/2024.

The modification is part of the implementation of Evonik’s methionine asset strategy to safeguard long-term sustainable global supply security based on its best-in-class production hubs in three parts of the world: Singapore, Mobile (Alabama, USA), and Antwerp (Belgium).

“As the global methionine provider, we are able to offer our customers worldwide supply security. Beyond that, we constantly seek to raise the sustainability of our production plants,” says Dr Dirk Hoehler, head of the Essential Nutrition business at Evonik’s Animal Nutrition business line. For the ongoing upgrade in Singapore, another shutdown of one plant is needed in the second quarter since the necessary measures cannot be carried out during day-to-day operations.

The upgrade will improve the efficiency of the facility’s

processes and reduce the product carbon footprint of MetAMINO from the plants in Singapore by six percent.

The reduction of the carbon footprint results from several modifications: the use of green hydrogen, an intensive energy integration and an innovative solution for improved circularity that recovers MetAMINO and raw materials. The further reduction of the carbon footprint of MetAMINO from Singapore also helps Evonik’s customers and partners along the food value chain reach their sustainability goals. Evonik has verified sciencebased targets to reduce emissions in line with a well-below 2ºC warming pathway, and a long-term intention to raise its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

MetAMINO is used in livestock production to feed animals healthily, efficiently and sustainably. With its science-based approach, the Animal Nutrition business line of Evonik develops products, services and system solutions that help supply a growing world population with healthy, high-quality and affordable animal protein. Animal Nutrition is part of Evonik’s Nutrition & Care division and contributes significantly to the profitable growth of Nutrition & Care through its self-financing power.

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JBT make proposal to takeover Marel

arel announced recently that it has received a third proposal from John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) to acquire all issued and outstanding shares in Marel and stating an intention to merge the companies by launching a voluntary takeover offer in the first quarter of 2024.

This third proposal followed two previously announced proposals from JBT, the first proposal on November 24 and a revised proposal on December 12 in 2023 which the Marel Board reviewed with due care and process.

Following positive discussions, the Board has carefully considered the revised Proposal both on price and its commitments to wider stakeholders and acknowledges the merits of the combination. The Board has decided to engage with JBT to further the discussions and the companies will henceforth enter into reciprocal confirmatory due diligence.

Arnar Thor Masson, Chairman of Marel, commented: “Following a period of constructive discussions, we have received a revised proposal from JBT to enter into a merger with Marel. The board has carefully assessed the proposal and, whilst it continues to believe in Marel’s standalone strategy, considers that there is compelling logic in combination for Marel’s shareholders and its stakeholders. The proposed terms are attractive and offer an opportunity for the shareholders of Marel to participate in future value creation. Therefore, the Board supports working with JBT on confirmatory due diligence and the finalisation of its formal offer for Marel on these terms.”

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Terms of the Proposal The Proposal sets out the following key terms and conditions, which are contingent on a favourable recommendation from the Marel Board of Directors.

Proposed valuation/consideration: In the proposal, JBT proposes a valuation of EUR 3.60 per Marel share for 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Marel.

Consideration Mix: The Proposal notes that Marel shareholders would have the flexibility to elect to receive, in exchange for each Marel share, one of the following: EUR 3.60 in cash.

0.0265 JBT shares and EUR 1.26 in cash.

0.0407 JBT shares.

The Proposal adds that elections will be subject to proration such that the offer achieves a weighted average mix of approximately 65 percent JBT stock and approximately 35 percent in cash, which would result in Marel shareholders owning approximately 38 percent of the combined company.

Commitment to Marel’s heritage: The proposal notes a longterm commitment to a significant Icelandic presence and to preserving Marel’s heritage, expressed in the following ways: The combined company would be named JBT Marel Corporation.

The combined company would have a secondary listing of its shares on Nasdaq Iceland with the main listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The combined company would maintain the Marel brand presence in the commercial marketplace.

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Imas becomes the leading milling machinery exporter of Türkiye

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s per Turkiye Exporters Assembly, Imas is leading exporter of Türkiye in both grain and feed milling machinery categories based on the export data of 2023.

Imas produces whole range of grain and feed milling machinery and builds turnkey flour, maize, and feed mills worldwide with more than 500 project references in five continents and over 100 countries. In 2023, Imas achieved to be the export leader of Türkiye in both grain and feed milling machinery categories with its machinery export to different countries in mainly Middle East, Africa, America, Europe, Far East, Russia and CIS regions.

Mr Mustafa Ozdemir, General Manager of Imas company said that “At Imas, our team works with the passion of creating values for our company, country, and industry. I believe that this synergy is the main driving factor behind our success. Today we feel very happy and proud to be the export leader of the year in our sector. Thanks to our capacity and power in production, experienced team, and also the hard work we actually managed to fit many new orders and shipments in a year period. And now we got

ahead of all other Turkish producers in both grain and feed milling machinery exports. I would like to thank again to all the team as well as our esteemed business partners in different parts of the world, for their valuable participations on this huge achievement.”

Imas recently builds one of the largest milling complexes in Nigeria for BUA Group, a new 2.400 TPD capacity turnkey flour mill project equipped with latest technologies.

Imas R&D and Engineering team achieved to develop an alternative roller mill chassis construction material to the steel or cast iron, namely Polymer Base Construction® with the use of polymeric composites as being the first in milling industry. Polymer Base Construction® has actually ten times better vibration damping ability than the cast iron, and even 20 times better than the welded steel chassis, which provides higher operational reliability and extended long term durability for roller mills. With this innovation, Imas also received ‘Product Showcase 2023’ award during IAOM USA 2023 Exhibition and Conference in Minnesota, USA.

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months and the mill was soon rivaling the mills at Banbury and ills had existed at Wantage.

Burghfield for a long The mill stood in the midst of a few acres of meadowland and a period as the River Kennet little way from the road and was large, lofty and well built. It was allowed barges to come in two sections, one for the milling plant proper and the other for right alongside the mill. storage and cleaning equipment. The water supply at this point The roller milling history on the Kennet had a fall of nearly seven feet. Barges could come of these mills dates from up the Kennet and Avon canal to unload their grain alongside the 1880 when James Dewe mill where it was hoisted straight into the mill into a receiving first introduced the roller hopper and then to storage bins. system into his mill. The plant was afterwards enlarged under the Inside the mill in the basement was the main shafting, and supervision of Henry Simon, and finally brought up to a capacity of seven sacks per hour. The business carried on with Mr Thomas Clark Mr Ben Clark James Dewe until 1904 when he retired and his son FW Dewe took over until he relinquished the business to Thomas Clark who with his sons now had three mills.

Clark specialised in English flour and had a large trade in biscuit and self-raising flours and were probably the biggest millers in the country milling only English wheat. When they took over the Burghfield mills they found that a thorough remodeling was needed. Accordingly, Briddon and Fowler, who had done good work at their Banbury and Wantage mills, were called in to make the changes. Machines that were retained required overhauling, while the old spouting and boarding had to be scrapped. The work was completed in a few 20 | February 2024 - Milling and Grain

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the gearing from the waterwheel and turbine which drove the mill. Upstairs on the first floor was machinery normally found in the basement of a mill, elevator bottoms, roller shafting. The warehouse section of this floor provided storage space for offals with, in a separate room, a “Monitor” separator along with a washer and dryer. At the end of the warehouse was a loading out stage where wagons could be backed when the weather was too bad for them to be loaded at their usual place in front of the mill.

Upstairs on the second floor sacks of wheat were stored alongside the hoppers for the storage bins. The wheat was delivered through eight Briddon & Fowler ‘Britannia’ mixers.

The roller mills system was one of four breaks and thirteen reductions. The reason for the large number of reductions was that biscuit flour had to be so soft that a long reduction surface

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was needed.

The elevators went right up through the central part of the mill, with the break rolls on one side and the reduction system on the other. In one corner was a Briddon and Fowler “H & H” grinder working on screenings and offal alongside the hoppers of the conditioning bins. Two dressers, made in the carpenter’s workshop at the mill, sifted the flour.

The breakings were done on four of Carter’s double 30 inch x 9 inch roller mills. On the other side of the elevators, nine double roller mills reduced the semolina and middlings. These included some new double mills of Briddon and Flowler’s latest design, and a number of the vertical type by Simon, and by Turners. As the mill was only grinding English wheat particular attention was paid to the feeds at the extremes of the reduction system. The

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The Britannia centrifugal dressing machine

rolls were all set for the heavy grinding necessary for biscuit making purposes.

On the third floor were three double purifiers, two centrifugals working on “L & M” reductions and a couple of reciprocating sieves. The next floor was the centrifugal floor proper with four new “Britannia” centrifugals with ball bearings and nine others doing flour dressing all arranged in a row two high. Behind these were others doing scalping and grading the break stock. From this floor could be seen the fine large mill house and garden. The dressing machines had silk numbers varying from no. 11 up to 14.

On the top floor of the mill were the elevator heads, the cyclones and tops of the bins. Storage space was ample and had room for 1,400 quarters of wheat.

The main turbine developed around 80 hp. In the summer, when the water was lower, auxiliary power was provided by a compound condensing unit from Marshall & Sons of Gainsborough. This engine was very economical with the use

The Britannia four roller mill

of coal. The boiler was large and was one of Robert Taylor’s of Marsden Yorkshire and worked at 80 lbs pressure. The coal was brought right up to the boiler house by barges. There was also a second turbine installed for producing electricity for the mill.

There was a good carpenters workshop where all wood working repairs could be carried out.

The delivery of flour was done with a “Sentinel” steam wagon, while the offals were often delivered by barge. The main headquarters of the firm were at Wantage, and Thomas Clark JP had four sons, three of which assisted in the business. Theo Clark was at Banbury Mill, Percy S Clark at Wantage, and Ben S Clark at the new Burghfield mills.

The mill at Wantage continued to run until 2022 under the ownership of the Munsey family who bought it in 1945. Extreme rises in electricity prices led to the milling and brand name being taken on by Doves Farm where they mill the flour in their own mill just outside Hungerford.

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Aurora Mill named 2023 Commercial Feed Facility of the Year

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he American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Feedstuffs named MFA Incorporated’s Aurora Mill as its 2023 Commercial Dry Fed Facility of the Year. Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs, presented Trevor Erwin, plant manager, with the award today during the AFIA’s Feed Education Program, happening in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo this week in Atlanta.

“We take great pleasure in acknowledging those commercial dry facilities that exceed expectations in their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient operations,” said Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs, “The MFA Incorporated’s Aurora facility is an interesting mix of old and new and demonstrates how facilities can evolve over time and adjust to the needs of a changing industry.”

MFA Incorporated built Aurora Mills’ south tower in the 1960s and the north tower in 1999. Over the years, the adjoining towers’ processes have become more automated, and the south tower installed newer equipment. The facility is a multi-species mill that is approved to manufacture medicated feed and is Safe Feed/Safe Food certified. The feed mill produces about 40,000 tons of feed annually,

which can be accredited to its three pelleting systems and the newest addition of a pellet cooler with increased capacity and quality.

The AFIA has been recognising excellent feed manufacturing facilities through the Feed Mill of the Year program since 1985. Beginning in 2016, the program expanded to the Feed Facility of the Year and began offering awards for an overall winner and four category winners. In 2021, the FFY program separated each category into its own individual program: liquid feed, commercial dry, premix and ingredient, and integrator, with each category having its own facility of the year award.

The semi-finalists for AFIA’s 2023 Commercial Feed Facility of the Year award are Kent Nutrition Group of Logansport, Ind, and Marshall, Mo, and Western Milling of Goshen, Calif.

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

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues down due to Houthi attacks

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tacks on shipping in the Red Sea region have in past days led to a sharp rise in the number of grain cargoes being diverted around the Cape of Good Hope, rather than using the Suez Canal, grain traders and analysts said.

Earlier this week, shipping sources had said they expected some grain cargo diversions but that most would continue to risk passing through the Suez Canal, which is the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

But continued attacks on shipping this week by Iran-backed Houthi militia despite U.S.-led air strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen mean more dry bulk carriers transporting grain are avoiding the Red Sea, analysts and grain traders said.

“About 3 million metric tons of about 7 million tonnes a month that normally goes through Suez has been diverted,” Ishan Bhanu, lead agricultural commodities analyst at data provider and analysts Kpler, said. “So, this week, the number diverting away from the Red Sea has jumped from 20 percent to 45 percent.” He said Kpler had traced another 18 vessels diverting carrying in total about one million tonnes of grains.

“One vessel carrying soybeans from the U.S. to China had traveled all the way to Egypt and decided to turn around before entering the Suez Canal,” he said.

Wheat shipments via the Suez Canal fell by almost 40% in the first half of January to 0.5 million metric tons due to attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the World Trade Organization said on Thursday.

“The number of diversions has certainly become more serious in the past couple of days,” a German grain trader said, but, as an active charterer of vessels to ship his company’s grains, added that large numbers of bulk carriers were still sailing via the Red Sea. The WTO data, based on a dashboard developed jointly by the International Grains Council (IGC) and the World Trade Organization, adds to signs of ship diversions following attacks on vessels by Iran-aligned Houthi militants in Yemen.

Freight going through the Suez Canal has dropped by 45% in the two months since attacks by Yemen’s Houthis led shipping groups to divert freight, disrupting already strained maritime trading routes, according to UN agency UNCTAD. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, which supports developing countries in global trade, warned of risks of higher inflation, uncertainty of food security, and increased greenhouse gas emissions, Reuters reported.

Shipping companies have diverted ships from the Red Sea since the Iran-aligned Houthi movement began attacking vessels in what

it says is support of Palestinians in Gaza. The United States and Britain have responded with air strikes against the Houthis.

The agency said 39 percent fewer ships than at the start of December transited the canal, leading to a 45 percent decline in freight tonnage.

Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Ossama Rabie discussed the current situation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb region and their impact on the sustainability of global supply chains.

Rabie met with Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guy Platten and Head of Marine and Aviation at Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) Neil Roberts via video conference.

Rabie stressed the Authority’s keenness to promote cooperation with all the international maritime organizations and institutions.

He indicated that the SCA discussed the repercussions of the current crisis with its clients and presented insights on facing the related challenges to minimize its impact on global trade.

The official explained that the current crisis requires the consolidation of all efforts, the exchange of viewpoints on its repercussions, and the identification of its tangible impacts on global supply chains and all the sectors related to maritime transportation, including the naval insurance sector. The sector is witnessing increased costs for vessels passing through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Dollar revenues from Egypt’s Suez Canal are down 40 percent from the beginning of the year compared to 2023, canal authority head Osama Rabie said after attacks on ships by Yemen’s Houthis caused major shippers to divert away from the route.

Ship traffic was down 30 percent in the period between Jan. 1 and Jan. 11 compared to a year prior, Rabie said, speaking on a late-night talk show.

The number of vessels to pass through the Suez Canal dropped to 544 so far this year, from 777 in the equivalent period of 2023, he said.

The current disruption of the movement of shipping vessels through the Suez Canal -- due to the conflict in the Bab al-Mandab Strait -- poses a threat to the canal’s revenues and global trade.

Ahram Online discussed the issue with Dr. Ihab El-Gamal, an economic researcher, and Medhat El-Kady, chairman of the Egyptian International Freight Forwarding Association (EIFFA).

“The current crisis is huge and could impact the revenues of the Suez Canal as the crisis persists and more shipping companies resort to using the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal,” El-Kady warned.

Rabie said this number constitutes a small percentage compared to the total number of ships, 2,128, that crossed the Suez Canal during the same period.

For his part, El-Kady highlighted that the actual number of shipments evading the Suez Canal surpasses the number announced.

He added that the latter number probably refers only to big companies with regular shipment paths.

The Financial Times, citing data compiled by MariTrace, showed that as of Tuesday evening, only 210 ships were traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal, compared to 330 last month.

These data bode ill for Egypt, which relies heavily on the revenues of the Suez Canal, as it strives to narrow a US$17 billion fiscal gap through 2026.

In the fiscal year 2022/2023, which ended in June, Suez Canal revenue reached US$8.8 billion.

El-Kady warned that the Egyptian economy loses millions each day in transit revenues as the crisis remains unresolved.

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COMPANY CULTURE FOR THE digital & social revolution

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Andrew Bourne

Owner & Recruiter at Bourne Recruitment or those who don’t know me I’m Andrew Bourne and I’m a specialist recruiter for the flour milling, edible oil, feed and agriculture sectors. I do this on a global basis and enjoy the dynamics of communicating and building relationships with people all over the world from diverse cultures and environments.

2024

The beginning of 2024 can be a tricky as people head back into the work place following the festive break. For some, it can also be a time that they think about their career and where they would like it to go for the next year.

Some people may decide to leave their current job, but why?

My experience as a recruiter would indicate that it’s hardly about money. People generally leave for many reasons which come to a head after a series of events. However this can easily be fixed if

the company is willing to change its culture or the way it sees its talent – which is you!

Last year I was asked to present by the IAOM at the operative milling conference about how companies can help to keep staff. I was also asked to present to the UK Miller Association millers about how they can attract people to the industry. Clearly it would appear that there are some challenges on how to attract people and once you’ve got them, how to retain staff.

Digital or social revolution

These days we are in what is called a digital or social revolution. Gone are the days when staff are ‘married’ to the office/plant working long hours. It’s now more common that organisations implement welfare policies, create work-life balance cultures and are progressive in developing staff and so that they can learn and develop. Therefore if you are in the milling and grain industry your organisation should actively be training you to develop and enhance your work experience.

This is good news for you whatever position you occupy in the company, as there should be some training and development in place – helping you and also increasing the length and time that you stay in your current role and or company and ultimately improving the productivity of the company; it’s a win-win situation for everyone.

As I mentioned previously, we’ve come a long way from the old industrial revolution – Generation Z as well as long standing employees, demand wellbeing. In the last few years there has been a massive shift in this area, and if your staff are not looked after or motivated properly then the chances are you could be looking at resignations. But, with a few changes this can easily be reversed.

Top tips

• Upskill your employees – more learning and development, create a learning culture • Build a culture of kindness where staffs are empowered • Give staff the tools they need to do their job, ask yourself how you can improve their job?

• Do you have a wellbeing policy in place, can staff talk to someone about issues?

• Create a company and a place where people will want to work, they feel happy and enjoy their job.

Final thought

As an employee you should expect more now in terms of the whole work life balance and what you are getting out of the job and company in the interests of your development. As a company and employer you can keep staff if you decide to improve or change your culture for a more modern and progressive organisation where everyone benefits.

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Alapala redefines standards with 3-year warranty program

eing one of the world’s leading companies in terms of food processing technologies with more than 1000 turnkey project references in more than 120 countries all around the world, Alapala realises another first in its industry with its unique 3-year Warranty program. Alapala redefines the sector standards in customer satisfaction with the 3-Year Warranty it offers for the turnkey factories it builds.

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by Nathanael Hodge, Mills Archive, UK Handmills like this one were carried by thousands of Swedish soldiers during the Great Northern Wars of the 18th Century. They were used by the Caroleans, the highly professional soldiers of the Swedish Empire.

Grain both lasts longer than flour, and is far easier to store and transport. As a result, many armies throughout history have granted its soldiers rations in grain rather than finished food, a practice that dates back to the armies of Imperial Rome.

Napoleon’s Grande Armée brought hand-cranked mills with them on the Russian Campaign, but these were heavy and cumbersome.

In comparison, this simple Swedish mill could be carried by each individual soldier. Made out of wood, it was light and could be easily dismantled into three parts, and was easy to repair. As the

mill was made out of wood, the grains would have to be very soft; when we tried to grind modern grains in it, they were too hard.

It is a very simple mill to work; the grain would go into the trough, then the soldier, using his own strength, ran the large wheel over the grains. From here the flour could be turned into bread, biscuits and flat cakes depending on the needs and desires of the soldier as well as marching conditions and the other ingredients available. Indeed this was another advantage with soldiers grinding their own flour as it is more adaptable to the variable conditions of warfare.

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John Caupert to lead the Grain Elevator and Processing Society

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rain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) announced John Caupert as their new executive director.

Caupert, who has more than three decades experience in agribusiness, succeeds Steve Records, who was with GEAPS from late 2019 through March 31, 2023. In his stead, GEAPS Operations Director Julia Kloehn served as Interim Executive Director. Glen Gudino, president of GEAPS Media Group (GMG), has been leading the GMG team in Illinois. Hedlin Ag Enterprises, which specialises in executive searches for agribusinesses and agricultural associations throughout the United States, guided GEAPS’ board of directors in this search.

Caupert comes to GEAPS from National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) where he served as executive director.

Under his leadership, NCERC became a shining example of a public private partnership. During Caupert’s 17-year tenure at NCERC, he directed the pathway to commercialisation of more than 80 technologies. His efforts took NCERC from being a publicly funded research center to one which is now self-sustained through private sector contractual research and grants.

GEAPS President Chuck Kunisch said Caupert’s knowledge, experience and education in the grain elevator

and processing industry fits perfectly with what the board was looking for when considering this hire.

“His experience of running a nonprofit organization will put him in the GEAPS’ executive director pilot seat on day one,” Kunisch said. “He also has experience working with commodity organizations, which will bring GEAPS closer to working with the producers who partner with GEAPS in helping to feed and fuel the world.”

Caupert said he is both honored and humbled to be selected to lead GEAPS, which he described as an organization which has paved the way for thousands of people and companies in both the grain elevator and processing industries.

“GEAPS is a member driven organization, a resource for its members, which means, GEAPS is about people,” he said. “I look forward to getting to know the heart and soul of GEAPS, its members. More than 3,000 strong, GEAPS members represent all areas of the grain industry. By respecting our traditions while also keeping an eye on the future, I have faith together, we will go far.”

Caupert earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agribusiness economics with a specialization in agriculture policy from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

He and his wife, Jodee, live in Waterloo, Illinois. They are the proud parents of Jaynanne, a first-year student at Lindenwood University.

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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.

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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.

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Over 60 years of success with Granifrigor In 1963 the Lindau company Sulzer-Escher Wyss was a factory for refrigeration equipment, thus perfectly equipped with the knowledge needed for the production of grain cooling equipment.

Sales of these devices began under the name Granifrigor, the start of a success story.

Cooled grain does not develop moulds and insects and respiration is minimised, to name the most important advantages. The benefits of conservation cooling quickly gained attention, not just in German-speaking countries, but internationally as well. The company developed into the market leader in the grain cooling sector. In 2005, the company FrigorTec took over the product area of refrigeration, including grain cooling equipment.

Specialised grain know-how was obtained through close contact with institutes and universities. The scientific basis was developed in cooperation with the Institut für Landtechnik (Institute for Agriculture Technology) in Bonn, the Düsseldorf University and the Bundesanstalt für Getreide (Federal Grain Research Institute) in Detmold. In addition specialised knowledge regarding conservation cooling was further developed in numerous scientific studies and measurements in grain storage facilities. For example, FrigorTec supported an evaluation for the analysis of the counter pressure of bulk grain of the University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim, completed in February 2013, which delivered very interesting results.

Continuous dialogue with storage operators, for example BayWa, feed operations, large and small mills, malt houses, seed companies and the Raiffeisen cooperatives, is an important contribution to the broad, comprehensive Granifrigor product series from FrigorTec. The series is characterised today by a modular basis with a wide range of possible additions. The ‘modular system’ includes options for remote data transmission, sound insulation, forklift slots, remote sensors and complete rodent protection. For use in tropical climate zones, a special ‘Tropic’ series was developed, as well as a ‘Desert’ type for extremely hot, dry regions. Depending on the requirements, the grain cooling devices are also equipped for different types of electricity.

The wide range of solutions available today was developed, manufactured, tested and marketed by generations of specialists.

It is this extensive experience that makes all the difference for the core competency of the world market leader: To this day, competitors have not been able to catch up with the specialised knowledge that FrigorTec has continuously expanded and updated.

All Granifrigor grain cooling devices are made in Germany and are built in the main FrigorTec factory in Amtzell (Germany).

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On World Flour Day, 20 March 2024, the worldwide milling community will stand together under the motto ‘World Flour Day – Giving Day’ to launch a special campaign: Doing good and getting others to do so as well.

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F rganised by the FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg, which inaugurated World Flour Day in 2020, this year it brings the social commitment of millers around the world into focus with campaigns for donations to all people in need.

The White Gold – More than just a food

Flour, as one of the most important staple foods, has been part of human nutrition and development for millennia. World Flour Day is an occasion to honour the importance of flour and the work of the milling industry. It is a day of recognition, appreciation, and hope.

This year the FlourWorld Museum is linking this appreciation of the “White Gold” with a call for social engagement.

With the motto “Millers meeting social challenges” mills across the world are invited to take an active part. They are encouraged to donate flour to charitable institutions like children’s aid foundations, orphanages and other charitable foundations. This Giving Day campaign not only offers a way to provide practical assistance, but also helps make the invaluable services of millers visible to the public. Every contribution counts, large or small. The FlourWorld Museum will set an example by donating 500 kg of flour.

Millers show heart – Join and share

Mills and millers around the world are invited to join this initiative and contribute by donating goods to orphanages, youth foundations and other organisationss for people in need. The goal of these joint efforts is to make the world a little bit better.

Peter Steiner, Global Head of Business Unit MC Mühlenchemie, at the initiative of which the museum was founded, underscores the deeper significance of the motto of this year’s World Flour Day.

“Flour is much more than just a staple food. It symbolizes life. With our global charitable initiative we want to strengthen awareness of the outstanding role the milling industry plays in nutrition. Flour is a staple food and an integral part of cuisines everywhere. It contributes daily to the well-being of billions of people. When we donate flour, we donate life.”

The FlourWorld Museum will bundle and present the many initiatives around World Flour Day 2024. On 20 March 2024, World Flour Day will be the kickoff event for these initiatives. On and around that day, www.worldflourday.com will publish photos, videos, and stories showing how the global milling community helps children in need. These activities will also be posted on social media under #worldflourday.

The website (www.worldflourday.com) is tasked not just with highlighting the global importance of flour, but also with presenting a varied picture of flour and its future. Furthermore, it calls attention to the urgent need to help children around the world.

20 March was chosen for World Flour Day because the date is right in the middle of the solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere this is the beginning of spring, the time of planting, and in the Southern Hemisphere it marks the autumn and harvest. World Flour Day was initiated three years ago, and has now become a firm date in the calendars of millers everywhere.

The FlourWorld Museum in Wittenburg near Hamburg, Germany holds the world’s largest collection of flour sacks, with over 3900 sacks from 150 countries. Flour.Power.Life is the unifying idea under which the sacks portray the traditions, history, and myths of flour. The museum and World Flour Day are dedicated to flour and the millers of the world, who supply humanity with flour every day.

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Göbeklitepe: Unveiling the Mysteries of an Ancient Marvel in Turkey

by Mehmet Uğur GÜRKAYNAK, Milling and Grain, Türkiye

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estled near the Örencik village of Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Göbeklitepe stands as a monumental archaeological discovery, stretching across a vast area with a diameter of 300 meters and towering at a height of 15 meters. Dating back an astonishing 12,000 years, this ancient site reveals a prehistoric worship center constructed by hunter-gatherer communities, a fact that challenges conventional historical narratives. Göbeklitepe provides a unique window into a period before the advent of agriculture, highlighting the collaboration and organisation of Stone Age people in the creation of this extraordinary temple complex.

The significance of Göbeklitepe lies in its ability to reshape our understanding of human history. Unlike traditional beliefs that settled life and agriculture preceded religious practices, Göbeklitepe suggests that hunter-gatherer communities gathered in this region for religious rituals long before the transition to agriculture. This revelation places Göbeklitepe at the forefront of archaeological treasures, prompting a reevaluation of the timeline of human societal development.

What sets Göbeklitepe apart from other iconic monuments is not only its age but also the manner of its construction. This ancient temple complex predates the temple in Malta by 6500 years, Stonehenge by 7000 years, and the Pyramids of Egypt by a staggering 7500 years. What makes Göbeklitepe truly remarkable is that it was built using flints and human power alone, showcasing the extraordinary organization and cooperation of the people from 50 | February 2024 - Milling and Grain

that era. The monumental columns, weighing up to 60 tonnes, pose intriguing questions about the transportation and erection methods employed by the builders.

The obelisks of Göbeklitepe serve as canvases for intricate depictions of human and animal figures, showcasing the advanced symbolic world of Neolithic people. Standing up to five meters tall, these monolithic stones bear witness to the creative genius of our ancestors. The symbolism inherent in the carvings hints at the spiritual and cultural practices of the community that built Göbeklitepe. However, one of the enduring mysteries surrounds the deliberate burial of the obelisks under tonnes of soil and stones, leaving researchers pondering the purpose behind this act.

In 2005, Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism formally recognised Göbeklitepe as a primary archaeological site. During the Neolithic period, humans began integrating agriculture into their traditional lifestyle of hunting and gathering. Through a series of trial-and-error endeavors, they initiated the cultivation of wild crops such as wheat and barley, gradually identifying the most suitable varieties. The importance of Göbeklitepe lies in its testimony to the initial phases of human agricultural experimentation and the evolution of sustainable practices, all intertwined with early cultural and architectural advancements.

While Göbeklitepe has earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018, there remain several unanswered questions that continue to captivate the minds of archaeologists and researchers. The identity of the builders, the methods employed to transport and erect the colossal columns, and the precise purpose of the temples all remain elusive. As a testament to its enigmatic nature, Göbeklitepe challenges contemporary knowledge and

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Excavations conducted between 1995 and 2006 revealed four distinct layers at Göbeklitepe. The uppermost layer, where agriculture was practiced, represents a later stage of human activity. The remaining three layers, dating to the Pottery-Free Neolithic Period, expose the monumental structures and offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who built Göbeklitepe. With at least 20 structures identified, the site attests to the scale of the endeavor undertaken by its ancient builders.

The obelisks, hewn monolithically from surrounding rocky plateaus, feature captivating depictions of animals and stylized human figures. The artistic talent of the Neolithic people is evident in these elaborate carvings, providing a visual narrative of the cultural and spiritual aspects of their lives. The choice of materials and the precision with which these structures were crafted speak to the sophistication of the ancient craftsmen.

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a period when hunting and animal husbandry were dominant, and agriculture had not yet been practiced. This challenges the traditional narrative of settled life emerging alongside agricultural practices. The construction of Göbeklitepe over an extended period of time suggests that Stone Age people exhibited significant organization and dedication, contributing to the richness of their cultural and religious practices.

As an ancient center of worship, Göbeklitepe continues to unravel the mysteries of humanity’s past. Despite the unanswered questions, ongoing research promises to deepen our understanding of this archaeological marvel. Göbeklitepe’s existence challenges preconceived notions about the timeline of human development, urging us to reconsider the interplay between spirituality, societal organization, and the transition to settled life. The secrets of Göbeklitepe, etched into its obelisks and buried beneath layers of history, await further exploration, promising to rewrite the chapters of our shared human story.

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Flavor in every touch Quality Control in Bread Volume

by Rabia Tiryaki, Food Engineer, Bastak. Türkiye

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he unique heritage provided by the soil, and wheat, the fundamental staple for humans, has held a significant place in our nutrition for thousands of years. In Turkey, the importance of grains and grain products in both consumption habits and the economy is considerable. Our fascination with wheat goes beyond traditional dietary habits and is rooted in Anatolia’s nature as the genetic center, as determined near Karacadağ slopes, close to Urfa Göbeklitepe—the world’s first settlement 12,000 years ago.

Bread, a staple in many cultures, holds a prominent place on our tables. The transformation of wheat into bread is an adventure that spans from the field to the table. Each stage is carefully managed to preserve the value and flavor of wheat. After harvesting in spring or autumn, wheat, having completed its maturation process, is gathered by harvest machines. The harvested wheat is stored for further processing.

Stored wheat undergoes cleaning and sorting processes where foreign materials and unwanted seeds are separated, ensuring only high-quality wheat is processed. The cleaned wheat is subjected to milling, turning it into flour.

This stage separates starch, protein, and fiber within the wheat. The obtained flour is mixed with water and other ingredients to form dough. Yeast is added at this stage, and the dough is left to rise. Kneading and shaping follow, and the fermentation of the dough is a crucial stage in bread formation. The dough rises, increases in volume, and the delightful aroma of bread emerges. The fermented dough is then baked in an oven at a specific temperature, allowing the bread crust to form and the interior to cook.

How can quality be ensure?

The freshly baked bread is ready to grace our tables. But how is quality control ensured in the total volume of bread?

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quality control analyses and measurements are conducted to determine the total volume of bread. These analyses evaluate product quality at each stage of bread production, aiming to achieve the desired characteristics.

Determining the total volume of bread provides information about its rising ability, the dough’s gas retention capacity, and structural features. Assessing bread volume is crucial for evaluating the quality of flour and dough, determining the product recipe and processing requirements, ensuring consumer satisfaction, managing production efficiency and cost control effectively, evaluating quality control processes, and complying with industry standards. If flour or additives are used, their inspection is also crucial.

Bastak’s solution

Bastak Instruments, operating for a quarter of a century in the field of research and development as the first and only center in its field, has produced the specialized Bread Volume Meter 13300 device. This device is designed to measure the volume of baked bread and various irregular solid foods. The formulation of bread, component quality, dough processing, gas retention, and processing conditions are among the information it provides. The device is not only used for process control in the production of bakery products but also for quality control observations and food analysis applications.

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For determining bread volume, the most advanced and accurate method currently available is the 13300 Model Bread Volume Meter. With its repeatable and precise volume analysis, simple, easy, and fast usage, operator-independent measurements, and compatibility with AACC Standards, the device is a crucial tool to optimize production processes and offer consumers highquality and delicious bread.

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ONLINE PARTICLE SIZE CONTROLLER Continuous inline detection of screen breaks and wear

by Thomas Runde, CEO, Tietjen Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, Germany

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n obvious trend during the last decades and in most customer installations is the need of more automation and the relief from non-core activities for millers and operational staff. Besides this, a continuous inline measurement of the quality of particle size reduction – represented by the ground material´s grist spectrum – was a vision that Tietjen had for many years. With the availability of high-performance optical measurement systems, the company pushed its long existing idea to become a real product – the OPC. It provides an automated, quick, reliable, repeatable, and consistent way to monitor the grist spectrum inline the production process and at any time.

In November 2023, the company introduced the product to the market, focussing on petfood and aquafeed customers in the first step. Why? They showed the highest need for an improved and online particle size control to save on their valuable raw materials. Online quality control not only gave them savings in raw materials but also in time as their staff is now able to focus on other activities than taking and interpreting samples during their shift. OPC users are able to keep a constant particle size over different products, batches and shifts.

Advantages at a glance

There are multiple benefits why customers are using this OPC, as for example: - Immediate detection of screen breakages or damages in the mill – avoiding out-of-specification products - Alarm in the case of deviations from the target particle size distribution - savings on raw materials - Detection of wear on beaters and screens – optimized replacement of wear parts 58 | February 2024 - Milling and Grain

- Optimization of maintenance intervals due to particle size changes – cost savings on service and parts

Increased plant availability and better maintenance

Having the grist spectrum information available at any time allows OPC users to benefit also from other operational advantages. Among others, an optimisation of maintenance intervals due to particle size changes during operation is possible and best practice in condition based- and predictive maintenance

concepts. With the Tietjen OPC the operator gains this information automatically and without additional costs compared to the manual sampling process.

The OPC can be used for any for free-flowing bulk materials up to a maximum particle size of 6mm. No re-calibration is required when products or formulations are changed in the process.

The online particle size controller OPC can be integrated into both, new and existing systems, as it only requires a simple connection in a vertical pipe via flared flange. It is installed at the outlet of the grinding system and continuously takes samples from the ground product. These samples are analysed by a camera

system and the particle size is determined. The analysed sample fully returns into the process or can be discharged for traceability purposes.

The OPC needs a purge air connection for cleaning, especially when running greasy and sticky products. The device is

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The evaluation and presentation of the grist spectrum information is realized via own electronics and software, which are fully accessible via web interface. Also, a connection to the process control system is possible.

Measurement-process and principle

A small stainless-steel screw separates sample material from the main product stream. The sample will be spread with a patented distribution device before it enters the matrix visualisation system by gravity. The line scan camera system recognizes each particle and its falling pass by shadow projection. Information about both will be handed over to the software that conducts a dynamic image analysis. The sample leaves the measurement bypass and will be ejected or returned to the main process.

The OPC reaches representative measurement results between 500 and 1000 particles passing through the optical system per second. The overall number of particles moving through the system and the sample taking process with its influence on the representativity of samples have an influence on potential deviations in the measurement results. If the number of particles is exceeded, the grist spectrum tends to give out a result “coarser than reality”. For this effect, the software offers adjustable

compensation factors on basis of mean values. The OPC will be commissioned on site together with Tietjen service staff that do the training of operators. They learn how to run the OPC in standard applications and how to implement recipe individual adjustments, if necessary.

The look ahead

The advantages of the OPC will create more services and ideas for the future. Tietjen is working on the first self-regulating grinding system. It uses information from the particle size measurement as guiding values to change and adapt various grinding parameters - to keep the grist spectrum constant over multiple batches, save energy and/or reduce the wear in Tietjen grinding systems. The algorithm for this process will be derived from Tietjen´s decades-long process know-how in combination with AI.

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a meta-analysis Impact of dietary sodium diformate on broiler performance

by Christian Lückstädt, Technical Director, Addcon, Germany

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rganic acids have long been used in animal nutrition, usually to stabilize compound feed, but they are also considered as one of the most promising tools for antibiotic reduction strategies, since in addition to their antimicrobial property, organic acids provide many extra benefits such as improving the intestinal health, optimizing the intestinal pH and thereby improving nutrient digestibility.

Most of the early studies on this group of additives, however, were carried out within the pig production chain (Cole et al., 1968); covering sows, piglets and fatteners. Available data on organic acid use in poultry production indicate a later focus on such additives. One of the first reports of improved broiler performance when diets were supplemented with single acids was for formic acid (Vogt et al., 1981). Later, similar effects were noticed for fumaric acid (Patten et al, 1988; Kirchgessner et al., 1991; Skinner et al., 1991). Izat et al. (1990a) found significantly reduced levels of Salmonella spp. in carcass and caecal samples after including calcium formate in broiler diets.

In another trial from Izat et al. (1990b), buffered propionic acid was used to counteract pathogenic microflora in the intestine and carcass of broiler chickens, and resulted in a significant reduction in E. coli and Salmonella spp. The use of pure formic acid in breeder feed reduced the contamination of tray liners and hatchery waste with S. enteritidis drastically (Humphrey et al., 1988). Kirchgessner et al. (1992) found significantly better feed utilization in laying hens after adding fumaric acid, but only when the feed was low in protein and methionine and cysteine.

Performance enhancement was influenced by both quantity and quality of the protein.

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Increased focus on organic acids

Although growth performance benefits of organic acids and their salts have been shown in numerous studies over the past half-century, though mainly in pigs, the ban on antimicrobial growth promoters (AGP) in the European Union in 2006, and subsequently in a couple of other countries (e.g. Japan, South Korea) resulted in an increased scientific and commercial focus on organic acids.

A particular status among organic acids salts is granted to potassium diformate (KDF). The potassium double-salt of formic acid (Formi, ADDCON) was approved as the first non-antibiotic growth promoter in pig feed in the European Union (Øverland, 2001; Chowdhury et al., 2008) in July 2001 under Council directive 70/524/EEC. Dietary KDF has been shown to improve growth performance and feed efficiency of fattening pigs and KDF passed the standards in several efficacy trials with piglets, fatteners and sows. A holo-analysis of all published data on KDF (n=59) confirmed that the additive significantly improved feed intake (+3.52%), weight gain (+8.67%) and FCR (-4.20%) compared against negative controls in pig production (Lückstädt et al., 2011).

Limitation and solution

Improving broiler performance or hygienic conditions with the aid of organic acids has been reported by many sources, as reviewed by Desai et al. (2007). An important limitation, however, is that organic acids are rapidly metabolised in the fore-gut (crop to gizzard) of birds, which will reduce their impact on growth performance. A new patented molecule (sodium diformate, Formi NDF, ADDCON) has been proven to be effective against pathogenic bacteria, including salmonella, along the whole gastro-intestinal tract (Lückstädt et al., 2009).

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Furthermore, the FCR was also significantly improved (3.3% This study analyzed the average impact from all documented lower; P<0.001). Survival was increased on average by 2.5 broiler studies on the effect of the additive on the performance percent (P<0.01). Finally, the EBI also improved highly parameters weight gain, feed efficiency (FCR), mortality and significantly due to the inclusion of NDF by 11.1 percent productivity (European Broiler Index, EBI). EBI is calculated (P<0.0001). using the following equation: Similar trends on feed intake, weight gain and FCR were reported by a holo-analysis of 59 studies for KDF in pig diets EBI = ADG [g] × survival [%] / (10 × FCR) (Rosen, as reported by Lückstädt et al., 2011). In broilers, improved zootechnical performance is thought to stem from The final dataset contained the results of 28 trials with NDF both improvements in the intestinal microflora, as a result inclusion (0.1% - 0.6%), carried out world-wide. The total of suppressing pathogenic bacterial species; and improved number of broilers in both scientific and commercial trials was protein digestion. As often seen with other additives, hygiene more than 1.75 million. challenge also plays some role in the performance observed. In The above-mentioned performance parameters are expressed as the present performance analysis, a range of hygiene conditions percentage difference from the negative control. The results are were included, representing both university and farm trials. The given as mean and were statistically analysed using the t-test. A average impact of NDF inclusion on performance remained above confidence level of 95 percent was defined for these analyses. that normally expected. It can therefore be concluded that dietary The average level of dietary NDF inclusion from the dataset sodium diformate (Formi NDF) is an effective and sustainable was 0.23 percent. Typical dosage for NDF in broilers ranges tool to enhance broiler performance under a wide range of from 1-3 kg/tonne feed, depending on age (dietary protein level) production conditions. and hygienic status of the farm. As shown in Table 1, the NDF

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in grain and food processors or grain processors, removing suspended solids such as fats, grease, grit, contaminants and leftover process materials from liquids is necessary to comply with regulations like the EPA’s Clean Water Act, which sets wastewater standards for industry and national water quality criteria for pollutants in surface waters. To remain compliant, processors often use clarifiers, also known as settling tanks or settlers.

Clarifiers are designed to continuously remove the solids that accumulate due to sedimentation, the separation of suspended solids from a liquid by gravity. Concentrated impurities are discharged from the bottom of the tank while scum particles float to the surface of the liquid and are typically removed with strainers.

Although clarifiers are common, there are substantial limitations when conditions are unpredictable. The problem for wastewater treatment is that no fluid processing or filtration system remains static. Treatment conditions continually change due to variable factors such as pressure, particle size, solids loading and even the presence of sticky biologicals.

“The flow rate and volume of suspended solids in the fluid changes depending on production demands and the equipment used as well as the time of day, day of the week and seasonal factors,” says Robert Presser, Vice President of Acme Engineering Prod Inc, a North American manufacturer of industrial self-cleaning strainers. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of environmental controls and systems with integrated mechanical, electrical and electronic capabilities.

Fortunately, a separation technology designed to tolerate variability – automatic scraper strainers – is being used after clarifiers and before further processing when reliable, economic, low-maintenance water treatment is necessary. These self-cleaning scrapers filter out both tiny particles and larger debris, utilising a blade and brush that work together to keep all straining surfaces fully effective and free of obstruction.

The technology assures reliable straining that facilitates regulatory compliance. The approach also virtually eliminates manual maintenance as well as equipment clogging and fouling issues with downstream water treatment processes such as membrane filtration, reverse osmosis or zone disinfection.

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separation process can take a very long time to occur. Flocculants are also often added to facilitate the agglomeration and settling of suspended particles out of the wastewater, however, the amount of flocculant must change. In addition, the ‘size’ of the solid particulate is also continually changing, which makes balancing the process more difficult.

Large clarifiers must be regularly emptied of wastewater and washed down as well. This requires replacing a significant volume of water or other processing fluid at great expense.

Unpredictable factors such as algae blooms can further compromise traditional treatment. Food processors must periodically clean algae and other undesirable materials from the weirs, baffles and troughs of clarifiers/settling tanks.

“Algae can grow at a surprisingly fast rate, particularly in summer, until it impairs tank function. If an algae bloom flows over the top of the settling tanks, you cannot let it compromise the downstream equipment. When food processors use a high-pressure hose to wash down the rims of the settling tank, this releases a substantial amount of algae and contaminants that must be captured,” says Presser.

With wastewater, typical automatic backwash strainers are particularly challenged by sticky biologicals like algae, which can harbour other contaminants like scum, grease, sludge and foam.

The accumulation can continually shrink the usable open area of the strainer until it is no longer effective and must be cleaned.

“Algae can adhere to the screen and create a ‘cake’ that the backwash arm cannot remove since it decreases pressure and suction. It is ironic that you need a relatively good open area on the clean side of your screen for backwash units to function.” says Presser.

Backwash design also relies on a substantial amount of constant pressure, which can compromise reliability if not always available.

“Backwash units do not operate well in backwash mode below 30 PSI. To compensate, some utilise complex, pressure-inducing tactics, but these do not always resolve the issue,” says Presser.

Additionally, conventional backwash units are not designed to effectively remove larger or irregularly shaped solids.

“Oversized solids that are larger than the gap between the screen and the backwash arm does not fit within cleaning mechanism, so remain in the vessel and must be removed manually.”

Today, automatic scraper strainers like Acme’s are designed to tolerate surprises while meeting water treatment requirements.

The company’s motorised units is designed to continually remove both very large and very small, suspended solids from wastewater.

Cleaning is accomplished by a spring-loaded blade and brush system, managed by a full automatic control system.

F Four scraper brushes rotate at 8 RPM, resulting in a cleaning rate of 32 strokes per minute. The scraper brushes get into wedgewire slots and dislodge resistant particulates and solids. This approach enables the scraper strainers to resist clogging and fouling when faced with large solids and high solids concentration. It ensures a complete cleaning and is very effective against organic matter ‘biofouling.’

For wastewater treatment after clarifiers, 200-micron Acme automatic scraper strainers can be used to filter up to 6000 GPM of the water and spill over.

After wash downs, the technology can effectively capture even sticky biologicals like algae and other contaminants that are washed loose. This can protect additional downstream processes such as membrane filtration or ozone disinfection equipment, which can be utilised if further purification or pathogenic organism inactivation is required.

An advantage of automatic scraper strainers is that the technology does not require continuous water pressure to keep the screen clean. Unlike backwash strainers, scraper strainers do not rely on a pressurised backwash to remove solids from the screen. Instead, a blade and brushes provide more reliable cleaning under varying conditions.

“The blade and brushes scrape the screen clean, and the small brush filaments get into the slots. So, if a solid is stuck in a slot between the wedge wire, the filaments will push the solid through,” says Presser.

He explains that scraper strainers allow the solids to accumulate at the bottom of the vessel, where the blowdown valve will open periodically to clear them out “Since a gate valve isolates the solids collection area, the wastewater flow continues in the regular section of the strainer,” says Presser.

Blowdown occurs only at the end of the intermittent scraping cycle when a valve is opened for a few seconds to remove solids from the collector area. Liquid loss is well below one percent of total flow.

The blowdown can operate without moving parts and can even perform from the suction side of a pump. These capabilities, which are not possible for a backwash unit, aid design flexibility and can facilitate installation at space-constrained plants.

Unlike a manual strainer, it is not necessary to open and clean an automatic scraper strainer. No one needs to manually blow down the solids. Since it is automatic, it is essentially a set and forget type of system that lets operators walk away and focus on other aspects of the facility, which helps to reduce overall labour costs.

Wastewater treatment conditions can change along with production and the seasons, so it is important for companies to utilise technology that can flexibly and reliably meet compliance requirements and protect downstream equipment. Automatic scraper strainers are designed to do so and can tolerate the inevitable surprises and variability while also helping to minimise maintenance.

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World Markets

Grain Market Focus: India With a population of 1.43 billion, India is the world’s most populous country. It is also one of the world largest producers of a range of crop commodities, and world’s fifth largest economy.

Official data showed that food grain output has consistently grown over the last decade from 257.1 million tonne in 2012-13 to 315.6 million tonne in 2021-22 for India. Food grain production in 2022-23 is 30.8 million tonnes higher than the previous five years’ average, as per the Indian Ministry of Agriculture.

India’s grain market is experiencing notable shifts as the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MOAFW) releases its First Advance Estimate for the Indian crop year (ICY) 2023/2024.

Production forecasts indicate a decline compared to the previous year, primarily attributed to adverse weather conditions and government policies. Rice and wheat, as staple grains, are particularly significant, with production estimates and market dynamics affecting both domestic consumption and international trade. Additionally, coarse grains such as sorghum, millet, and barley play a crucial role in India’s agricultural landscape, with production forecasts and trade dynamics contributing to market trends.

The report foresees that farmers will continue to favour planting wheat over other crops. Any expansion in wheat plantings, however, will require additional irrigation, further stressing diminishing water resources. Concerns with water availability are already on the rise; the incoming El Niño weather phenomenon is foreseen to lead to relatively drier climatic conditions during the wheat crop’s critical plant growth stages. Nevertheless with farmers this season already obtaining high market prices, it is anticipated that they will be

strongly motivated in market year (MY) 2024/2025 to again plant ample amounts of wheat despite the possibility of El Niño induced drier weather conditions.

Rice Market Analysis

India is world’s second largest producer of rice, contributing 21.5 percent of global rice production. The rice market in India faces challenges stemming from tight domestic supplies and government policies aimed at stabilising prices. The MY 2022/2023 production estimate is revised lower to 130 MMT, reflecting the impact of export restrictions and weather-induced production declines.

Similarly, the MY 2023/2024 production forecast is lowered to 128 MMT due to adverse weather conditions and lower yields. Despite government interventions, domestic rice prices remain firm, with export restrictions contributing to steady domestic prices. However, consumption figures are revised lower for both MY 2022/2023 and MY 2023/2024, reflecting reduced harvest volumes and policy changes.

India’s export policy banned exports of broken rice and nonbasmati white rice (July 2023), that is with limited exceptions.5 On August 25, 2023, the government imposed a 20 percent export duty on parboiled non-basmati rice until October 15, 2023, as well as imposed minimum export price restrictions on basmati rice. But the MY 2022/2023 exports unchanged at 21 MMT. Despite relatively tight domestic supplies, the MY 2023/2024 consumption forecast is marginally revised to 115 MMT. With eyes on the upcoming general elections in April-May 2024, the Indian government will strive to ensure that there are sufficient supplies of rice, at reasonable prices available.

Wheat Market Analysis

The wheat market faces challenges similar to rice, with production forecasts revised lower for MY 2023/2024. Despite government interventions such as the open market sale scheme (OMSS), domestic prices remain firm, reflecting tight market supplies. Consumption forecasts are also revised lower, indicating potential challenges in meeting domestic demand. However, the government’s efforts to control prices through 70 | February 2024 - Milling and Grain

Commodities - February 2024 increased allocations under OMSS demonstrate proactive measures to manage market dynamics. Assuming no changes in the existing trade policy, Indian private grain trade is unlikely to hold onto any wheat stocks over and above the essential pipeline stocks necessary for 30-40 days of consumption. Post’s MY 2023/2024 wheat ending stocks are forecast lower at 8.5 MMT. Wheat is a main staple cereal in central and northwest India, which are the traditional wheat growing regions, according to the FAS. Wheat consumption competes with rice in southern and eastern India.

Coarse Grains Market Analysis

Production estimates for coarse grains such as sorghum, millet, and barley are revised based on the MOAFW’s First Advance Estimates and field reports. Sorghum and millet production forecasts for MY 2023/2024 are lowered, reflecting adverse weather conditions and lower yields. Conversely, barley production forecasts are raised, indicating potential opportunities in the market. Trade dynamics for coarse grains also reflect tighter domestic supplies, with export estimates revised lower for sorghum.

India’s grain market faces multifaceted challenges, including adverse weather conditions, government policies, and market dynamics. Production forecasts for staple grains like rice and wheat are revised lower, reflecting the impact of these challenges.

However, proactive government interventions such as the open market sale scheme demonstrate efforts to manage market dynamics and ensure sufficient supplies. Trade dynamics for coarse grains also reflect tighter domestic supplies, highlighting

the need for stakeholders to navigate evolving market conditions strategically.

This comprehensive report provides insights into the current state of India’s grain market, including production estimates, consumption trends, and trade dynamics, essential for stakeholders to make informed decisions in this dynamic market landscape.

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Industry Profile

FAMSUN An integrated solution provider Famsun Group Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yangzhou, China, is a global technology partner and the integrated solution provider of plant, equipment and services in feed manufacturing, grain milling, grain handling and storage, oilseed processing, food processing, steel structure construction and industrial automation. Famsun has over 2,800 employees, including 900 technicians and engineers.

Backed by its strong R&D capabilities, Famsun has developed more than 120 series (700 models) of quality feed and grain processing machines and is capable of delivering a wide range of turnkey projects from farm to table and in associated industries.

Famsun operates 5 production sites as well as over 50 agencies, sales & service stations, and spare parts warehouses around the world. FAMSUN has successfully completed over 8600 referenced projects in more than 140 countries. Famsun’s vision is to provide optimal technology solution and make life better for all. Famsun value innovation, hard work, dedication, integrity, quick response and team work.

As world’s demand for quality and safe foods grows, food supply chains have become more connected. Most of their customers diversify their businesses and extend to upstream and downstream links in order to boost productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

To meet with customer’s expectations of becoming a single-source supplier, which shares knowledge, experience and resource, provides convenient, flexible and consistent technical supports to customers and help them grow businesses, Famsun develop businesses along the value chains of their customers with four segments: 1) Feed Tech; 2) Oil/Fat Tech; 3) Grain Tech; and 4) Food Tech.

Cutting edge technologies to manufacture excellent products. By cooperating with leading manufacturing tool companies, Famsun introduces such advanced manufacturing technologies as CNC machining centers, welding robots, automatic painting lines, and semi-automatic assembly lines in its workshops to produce extra precision and high quality for every piece of Famsun product from material processing to machining, painting and assembly.

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plan with several Industry 4.0 manufacturing plants built in some strategic markets of the world.

The success of Famsun as a leading solution provider in agrifood industry resides in its great research and development efforts.

To maintain its innovation edge for a changing market demand, Famsun invests an average of more than five percent of annual revenue in basic research and applied development every year.

With a stand of R&D Institutes in Asia, Europe and America, Famsun sophisticated specialists work around the clock in the development of existing products and solutions plus exploiting new terrain and unlock new business fields. Additionally, they cooperate with outstanding partners, inventive customers, renowned universities and institutes to constantly bring know-how together on technologies and transfer them to leading production systems in their customers’ facilities.

Greg Liu, Vice Chairman of Famsun speaks to Roger Gilbert, publisher of Milling and Grain magazine, at the 2024 edition of IPPE, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Greg shows us around the Famsun stand where the company has displayed two 3D-printed models of its extruders and pellet mills, to give their customers an idea as to how their equipment works internally.

He tells us how the international market in the past year has been good for business, with petfood production growing by 40 percent year-on-year (and in China more than 60 percent). Famsun’s new developments are focusing more research on automation and AI.

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Bakha Söhne oat mill

Kazakhstan’s most high-tech oat mill

Kazakhstan enjoys good growing conditions for oats and a strong domestic market. Yet the country has historically relied on its neighbors for oat processing. That is until the Aripov family decided to extend their business from farming and, with Bühler’s help, opened the country’s first high-tech oat mill. Now they are looking to serve neighboring markets too.

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oughly the size of western Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country and with a population of 19 million it is also one of the least densely populated, there are just six people per square kilometer. Once you leave the glass, steel and architectural modernity of the capital Astana and travel west on route M-36 you soon enter a vast belt of grassland known as the Kazakh Steppe.

The skies are big, and the landscape is uninterrupted by buildings.

This region is called Akmola and is one of Kazakhstan’s main crop-growing areas. Keep going on the M-36 for 250 kilometers west of the capital to the small village of Pokrovka in Akmola, and here you will find Kazakhstan’s most high-tech oat mill. This is the new Bakha Söhne oat mill, owned by the Aripov family, built with the latest Bühler technology.

From farming to processing

Farms are huge here. In the past, vast tracts of land were plowed to grow cereal crops to feed the wider population of the Soviet Union. When Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991, the Aripov family saw an opportunity here, given the already good road transport links in Akmola, and they began buying land and building what would become the country’s largest agricultural product supplier.

Today, the farmland owned by the Aripov family stretches beyond the horizon covering 75,0000 hectares, of which 50,000 hectares is used to grow wheat, barley, lentils, sunflowers, flax seeds, and oats. The remainder of the land is used for cattle grazing.

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CASE STUDY of life. But the family came to realise that while Kazakhstan was growing enough crops to feed itself, it was overly dependent on its neighbors for its food security when it came to food processing.

“My parents and I are involved in farming, and we’ve gradually expanded our land and decided that we want to transition into processing,” explains Amanzhol Aripov, Director of Bakha Söhne LLP. “Initially, we looked into processing buckwheat and lentils, but ultimately decided on oats because, currently, Kazakhstan imports a significant amount of oat flakes. Our primary goal is first to meet the needs of our own country and, subsequently, to export our product to central Asian countries and the Chinese market.”

Aripov believes there are huge opportunities for high-quality, locally produced oats as demand grows across Central Asia. Porridge became a staple food in Kazakhstan, particularly for children, during the Soviet period when it went under the brand name of Hercules. Today porridge is served in many restaurants and is also used widely for making cookies and cakes. Aripov believes that oats provide a bit of nostalgia for many Kazakh people because of the strong connection to childhood. “When I was young, I remember my mom preparing porridge for us.

Even now, when we eat porridge for breakfast, it feels like revisiting childhood memories,” he says.

Looking to the future, Aripov sees the role of oats in people’s diets changing and expanding.

This was a critical factor in the decision to go into oat processing. “We decided on oat flake production because we saw that over the last ten years there has been a trend towards improved nutrition in countries like Kazakhstan and the Central Asian nations, especially among the younger generations,” he says.

Inaugoration of the new oat mill

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Gathering knowledge and expertise

Once the decision to diversify into oat processing was taken, the next step was to acquire the expertise and source the technology needed to put it into action. The family had already been talking to Bühler, but it was during a fortuitous meeting when Aripov’s father, Ualikhan Aripov, met Dauren Kassabekov, General Manager of Bühler Kazakhstan, that the plan to build an oat processing mill using the latest technology was forged.

“We had been speaking previously but it was when we met on a plane in November 2017, flying from Astana to Hanover for the Agritechnica exhibition, that we discussed the idea of the oat mill,” explains Kassabekov.

After discussing all the pros and cons of the project, the Aripovs decided to build an oat mill engineered by Bühler and to use its Mercury MES automation and digital solutions. The next challenge was how to acquire the necessary skills for this new business. There are no other large oat flake production plants in Kazakhstan, so Aripov turned to Bühler for advice.

“My role is to be the support on the ground and

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help with training,” says Kassabekov.

He scheduled visits for Aripov and his team to similar Bühler oat mills in Europe and other regions. He also arranged meetings at conferences and exhibitions to help them gain expertise and understanding of the new industry.

Aripov also attended training in Uzwil.

“In 2019, our technologist and I attended a two-week course at the Bühler headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland.

We witnessed the entire production process from intake and cleaning to dehulling, as well as crucial steps like heat treatment and flaking. It was truly an invaluable experience,” he says. “As we got to know Bühler better and saw Bühler’s approach to production, with its focus on automation and digitalization, we also realized how this simplified many aspects of manufacturing.”

Mercury MES plant control system

Support to overcome first challenges

While Kassabekov was supporting the new business in Kazakhstan, the business team based in Uzwil provided market and technical expertise. “We have the knowledge to provide the right process for the right product for the customer’s market,” explains Mathias Hannsbauer, Bühler Head of Business Segment Oats.

With all systems ready to go at the end of 2019, the Covid pandemic hit and everything slowed down, from procurement to logistics. Head of technology in the Bakha Söhne oat mill, Ilyas Karymsakov, was working closely with Bühler at the time. “With the facility being on the open steppe, this presented real challenges, like setting up communications, infrastructure, and acquiring additional equipment from third parties. It wasn’t straightforward.

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Now up and running, one of the roles of the Uzwil team is to support Karymsakov with the execution of the production process. “My technical team are in direct contact with Bakha Söhne’s technical team dealing with daily operational issues,” says Hannsbauer. “And today we have the great advantage of digitalization, which means we are able to use our Bühler Insights tools. When a customer gives us access, we can go through all the production data, discuss any issues, and suggest adjustments to the production parameters that will optimize efficiency and reuse of side streams as well as reduce maintenance times and energy consumption.”

A firm focus on quality

Quality has always been fundamental to the farming ethos of the Aripov family. The company has achieved elite seed farming status for its production of grain, perennial grass seeds, and cereals, and the crops grown on the farm are organic. Side streams are delivered to feed producers to be turned into feed pellets.

This principle of excellence is something the family was keen to extend into their processing operation. “For many years, we’ve been researching this area of processing. We were more concerned with quality over quantity,” explains Aripov. “I believe that Bühler has provided us with a solution specifically for producing quality oat flakes.”

The mill, which has been in operation since May 2023, currently produces two tons of oat flakes per hour. Growing and producing oats has brought numerous advantages to Bakha Söhne’s business. Because they grow their own supply stock, Aripov believes they are in a better position to produce the desired premium product. “We can have control over the whole process from sowing the oats to the store shelves,” he says.

There are other benefits too. In Akmola, oats yield more than wheat and require less water to grow – an important factor in a semi-arid region. In addition, oats have traditionally been grown here in rotation with other cereal crops to help replenish depleted nutrients in the soil.

“Oats act as a kind of healer for the soil. In our conditions, they yield very well at around 30 quintals (3 tonnes) per hectare,” explains Aripov.

Giving back and improving livelihoods

For the Aripov family running a successful business goes hand in hand with investing in the local community. In

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Laboratory final product check

the town of Pokrovka they have built housing, a school, a bakery, and other infrastructure. The family also supports social causes and charities. “One of the reasons we want to expand the business is that we also want to bring necessary jobs to the residents of Pokrovka and we hope to be able to improve the village of Pokrovka through the factory,” says Aripov.

While Bakha Söhne oat mill is now beginning to expand its business into fresh markets in Central Asian states and in China, the family’s ambition is to continue to improve Kazakhstan’s food security by going beyond oat processing.

“In the future we want to expand our product, with Bühler’s help, to produce wheat and barley flakes and flour.

We would also like to produce products like granola and muesli that are made of three or four different grains,” says Aripov. “Through our collaboration with Bühler I believe we’ve built one of the most modern food factories in this part of the world.”

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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.

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Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference

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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 keyareas of the industry to give the latest extrusion information.

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LAMMA SHOW 2023 This year’s Lamma show, held at Birmingham NEC on January 17 and 18, solidified its status as the go-to event for agricultural machinery enthusiasts. More than 40,000 visitors attended to see a host of new products being launched to the UK market alongside existing favourites.

The UK’s premier agricultural event LAMMA reached a milestone in its 42-year history with record-breaking visitor numbers and an impressive 95 new exhibitors.

Massey Ferguson unveiled its new flagship tractor, the 9S with six models ranging from 285 to 425hp. Marketing manager Lindsay Haddon explained that the 9S was first revealed at Agritechnica at the end of 2023, but this was the first viewing in the UK. “Lamma is the perfect place for the UK debut of the 9S because of its footfall. It’s the biggest agricultural show in the UK and is really accessible.”

JCB was another big name which returned to Lamma this year with a host of new products including the Fastrac ICON operating system and the 514-40 telehandler. Dave Timmis, product and marketing manager reported that the company’s stand had been very busy. “It’s been great to exhibit our electric range and hydrogen engine, as we are aware there are a lot of future farm decision makers here. We’ve got our full agricultural range here to give confidence to potential customers that we are here for the long run, and there was no better place than Lamma to demonstrate this.”

Graham Barnwell, country manager for Same Deutz-Fahr echoed the sentiment: “We do and always have recognised the value of exhibiting at Lamma. We have been every year bar the year it was delayed.”

Other new products unveiled to the UK market at LAMMA included Uni-Mog’s Uni-Touch operating system, two trailers from Richard Western, Spread-a-bale’s side throw option, an 11.2m tedder from Krone and nine new models to Kubota’s RT compact loader range. Grange Farm Machinery introduced its Strip Till Preparator, while Dan-Agri showed 86 | February 2024 - Milling and Grain

Gary Falk and Chris Lewis of Satake

Tom Armstrong, Vanessa Schofield and Tom Pickering of Tornum

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its Tytan rollermill and Slovenia-based SIP revealed its DISC HD range and STAR rotary rake.

Cordex also used LAMMA to launch its new sustainable baler twine with ex Emmerdale actor and farmer Kelvin Fletcher. He described the product as ‘a massive game changer’. “We are all trying to be considerate to the environment but ultimately it has to be a balance of doing that while also being commercially viable.”

Lexi Gildres, marketing manager for Kramp said: “There has been a steady flow of both farmers and dealers which is perfect for our objective of spreading brand awareness. Our clothing merchandise is a key part of our strategy, and it’s has been flying off the shelf. We have been able to reach a lot of people who have never heard of us before.”

The international presence at this year’s show was also notable, and the Lamma team hosted the AGM for EURASCO, the European Federation of Agricultural Exhibitions and Show Organisers. The meeting brought together 24 members from across Europe, who shared valuable insights and discussed best practices for attracting visitors, exhibitors, and press to events.

Milling and Grain was fortunate to attend the show and meet with industry leaders like ADM, Alvan Blanch, Satake, Guttridge, Tornum, Perry Oak etc.

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Adam Henson kicked off the LAMMA Live schedule with his talk ‘Navigating the Agricultural Landscape’, sponsored by LKAB. He outlined the steps he is taking to future proof his own farm and encouraged farmers to embrace new schemes as a means of risk-free management, as well as new technology.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS FCN talk on the future of farming

Simon Shaw from Avlan Blacnh

managed the farm ‘from a bag or a bottle’, now we are working off a huge database of information.

“Most of the public would be amazed if they visited LAMMA today – the industry has come on leaps and bounds with continual technological innovation. Leveraging it has really helped alleviate a lot of the external pressure facing farmers today, a lot of which we very often have little control over.”

Four speakers, including farmers Charles Anyan and Stuart Roberts, discussed the importance of normalising talking about difficulties as part of a FCN panel aimed at improving conversations around mental health. “Everyone has days when they need someone to talk to,” said Charles who is also an ambassador for FCN. “It is difficult to ask for help but so important.”

Another panel, organised by the NFU, led discussions on the role of training in improving farm safety. Consensus was that while training was vital a change in culture was needed to embed safe practices. “Training certainly has an important part to play,” said Marcus Potter, CEO of Lantra. “But actually, most people who get killed or injured have been trained in the technical skills they need but for some reason at that particular time they chose not to do it in the safe way they have been taught.

“This is really about the culture of the industry and unfortunately that is quite a difficult thing to change.”

Focus on careers

The Careers Zone was a new feature this year launched by Jobs in Agriculture. Through its own seminar programme and input from training and employment specialists, the Zone highlighted the wealth of opportunities across the land-based sector and showcased invaluable resources to those looking to start or evolve their career.

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and Horticulture (TIAH), said: “The Careers Zone at Lamma was a natural fit for us to introduce our new online service for skills and career development. Being here allowed us a fantastic opportunity to speak face-to-face with farmers and growers about our memberships and what we are working toward at TIAH.”

A UK esports debut

Lamma also hosted Farming Simulator League’s first ever UK event. It was the ideal venue being a large indoor show, explained Wolfgang Ebert of GIANTS Software. As well as welcoming current gamers, the event aimed to introduce Farming Simulator to a new audience too with opportunities for show visitors to try the game on a variety of consoles, alongside their soon-tobe-released children’s version. “Unlike other gaming genres, Farming Simulator is relaxing to play and encourages teamwork.

There are many tasks to complete, but it is easier and more fun if you work together,” said Wolfgang.

The competitive League event saw teams of three people play together to harvest a crop and bale the straw before delivering bales to their barn. “Each delivery to the barn brings points and the team with the highest number of points at the end of the 10-minute game is the winner.” Eight teams took part in the event with the HELM team from Germany being named the winners over semi-final opponent Trelleborg on day two of Lamma.

For Lamma Event Director Sarah Whittaker-Smith and the rest of the organising team the highlight of this year’s show was the range and breadth of the exhibitors. “The big-name manufacturers, niche offerings from smaller businesses and the superb line up in the LAMMA Live schedule really hit the spot with visitors. Agricultural businesses are keen to embrace new technology as they move into a new way of farming and manufacturers are stepping up their offers to help them meet the challenges.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

VIV MEA 2023 A boost to the development of feed and agriculture

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Roger Gilbert (left), Harold Schroijen (right) – Van Aarsen Wim Delameilleure (left), Koen Verbrugge (right) – SCE

A successful fourth edition of VIV MEA 2023 with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world, thousands of attendees and an incredible 80 speaker line-up. VIV MEA was in co-location with Horti Agri Next (HAN) MEA that was held with an outstanding B2B foundation in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 20 – 22, 2023.

During the three days of the event, Perendale Publishers were able to witness as the show enforced a strong and positive boost to the Middle Eastern and Northern African regions for global animal husbandry and the agribusiness industry. Encouraging face-toface meetings, networking opportunities, a bustling marketplace, a streamline of conferences and more, VIV MEA maintained a consistent attendance record and exceeded the number of attendees from the 3rd VIV MEA with a total of 10,080 visitors from 113 countries.

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Benjamin Sleiman (left), Eda Erdogmus (centre), Arthur von Hofe (right) – CPM

Hamid M. Farahmand (left), Dr Mohamad Yassin (centre), Dr Asmaa El Nokrashy (right) – Amandus Kahl

Noura Kuppen-Ellouz (left), William van Oosten (centre), Bas Versluis (right) – KSE

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Starting in 2021, Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) initiated the first Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Security Week (ADAFSW) which has since evolved into a significant regional event. ADAFSA partnered with VNU Europe, the organisers of VIV MEA, to hold VIV MEA during ADAFSW to elevate the importance of this week, bringing together farmers, policymakers, scientists, manufacturers and more to create further networking and business opportunities.

To enrich the already successful show and to further highlight the importance of ADAFSW, VIV MEA was co-located with Horti Agri Next MEA 2023.

The co-location was established as a platform to boost the horticultural and agricultural production and processing industry with an incredible line-up of exhibitors with new products and technologies that

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would play a vital role in the animal health, feed and husbandry industry.

By having these two shows complimenting each other at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), VNU Europe were able to integrate the two industries into one area and show how important they are for each other. ”As we wrap up three incredible days of VIV and HAN MEA 2023, we are thrilled for the journey we’ve embarked upon to shape the future of the agrifood industry, together with everyone who played a role in this; from our international exhibitors, the amazing speakers, the enthusiastic attendees to our long-term partners, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture Food and Safety Authority and the Netherlands Embassy among others. The journey does not end here. We look forward to building on the momentum generated by these events here, to our upcoming events around the world,” said Birgit Horn, Managing Director of the Agrifood Portfolio at VNU Europe.

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& Nutrition Conference The 2023 Aquatic Extrusion and Nutrition conference, organised by International Aquafeed magazine and held at VIV MEA was a grand success with seven speakers covering a variety of topics within aquafeed

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Grossing at an outstanding 17,500sqm exhibition space, VIV MEA 2023 was also home to over 500 exhibitors from 50 different countries around the world. There were exhibitors such as Famsun, Amandus Kahl, CPM, KSE and more, acting as the pillars for key areas of the industry such as feedmills, feed additives/ingredients, farming, animal health, equipment and manufactures, and more.

With how large the exhibition hall was, it offered exhibitors the perfect chance to showcase their latest products and innovations.

With a feed to food concept, VIV MEA was able to bring together the supply and demand of the animal protein chain, driven by two key factors- animal feed and animal health, two vital areas of the industry for meat quality and safety.

Conferences and panels

With a mix of conferences, sessions, presentations and panels, over 37 took place throughout the three days along with a total of 80 renowned experts and visionaries in the industry taking centre stage as this year’s speaker line-up. These talks provided ample opportunity to delve deeper into the latest trends, challenges, and research available, providing insight to all the attendees.

One such prominent conference to start VIV MEA was the Aquafeed Extrusion & Nutrition conference, held a day prior on November 19th, with the theme ‘Aquaculture development and investment’. Sponsored by multiple companies such as Skretting and Blue Aqua, the conference saw a full attendance throughout the day and covered topics on the production, extrusion and nutrition of aquatic feed along with the farming of fish and shrimp. This conference was co-organised by VNU Europe and Perendale Publishers.

Future events

The 5th edition of VIV MEA will return to Abu Dhabi on November 25 – 27, 2025 alongside HAN MEA. However, the next event held by VNU Europe will be at Health and Nutrition Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 12 – 14, 2024. Read more on the VNU events at www.viv.net/events.

Perendale Publishers will also be hosting four separate conferences at Health and Nutrition Asia so for more information on those then go to www.millingandgrain.com/conferences/.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

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.

The Four-day Programme

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.

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

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!

Innovation Station

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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Flour Milling Maximised is coming to VICTAM Asia, 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.

The Keynote Speakers featured will be from Wu de Li and Bogasari.

The programme will cover three areas as they relate to flour milling: Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. We have a wide array of speakers in our programme, including David Balaguer, President of Balaguer Rolls, Neal Cass, Sales Manager for Hydronix, Peer Hansen, a Biochemist from i-GRAIN, and many more.

The Flour Milling Maximised Seminar 2024 is a sister event to our Feed Milling Maximised Seminar which we held in October 2023, during VICTAM Latam in São Paulo – see our previous edition for our report on this event.

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the interview

Wim Delameilleure, Sales Manager, Silo Construction and Engineering, Belgium

Wim Delameilleure is the Sales Manager at Silo Construction and Engineering. He has a master’s in business administration and also Applied Economics.

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

I was raised in a family with a background in flax trade, this used to be an important industry in my home country Belgium with a close link to farming. From my grandparents I got the lesson that natural resources are the most valuable asset and that it is of utmost importance to use them well. From very early age I was involved in trade with multiple countries/ cultures. Flanders, were I have my roots is a region, with extensive knowhow in agrifood and is a very open economy largely based on export.

I went to study economics with a focus on industrial organisations later. In my early career I got the opportunity to work for ten years in CNH and Barry-Callebaut, first class companies in agriculture and food sector that allowed me to live and work in different continents. This international experience gave me a lot of insight in the food supply chain and made me aware of the importance of an efficient food industry to feed the world. However in a multinational company it is sometimes difficult to make the difference.

So I found a new challenge in SCE, a medium size family owned company with an amazing international presence.

SCE has efficiency in its DNA and has done projects in more than 80 countries worldwide which is stunning if you look at the size of the company. During my journey at SCE I had the opportunity to help develop square silo buildings for flourmills, feedmills and other food processing sectors in Africa, Europe and Middle East. Through working as a partner for first class food process design companies I gained insight in sectors and processes that are the backbone of worldwide food supply. Meeting people and understanding different cultures is my passion, my job at SCE allows me to do so while contributing to projects in countries as diverse as Hungary, Yemen, Mozambique, Mali, Uganda etc. meeting and learning from so many experts that are also passionate about wheat, rice, cocoa, coffee.

Higest is constructing the most advanced feed mill in South Africa. Could you tell us more about this venture and what makes it unique?

When we first met Fabio in 2019 during his visit at SCE HQ in Belgium, he was travelling the world in order to see the best practices and suppliers in feedmilling. When he presented Higest we were very much impressed by the vision behind the poultry operations in Mozambique. They have established a fully integrated company and control the full chain from farm-to-fork. As chickens and eggs are the staple food in Mozambique they want everything they do to be worldclass.

As their growing number of farms required more poultry feed and Higest wants to produce this in house, they were looking at constructing a greenfield feedmill. Together we visited some feedmills in Belgium in order to show the advantages of the SCE building method based on square silos. Although this is the proven construction method for feedmills in northern Europe, in many other places this “best practice” is not yet applied.

Later we were invited by Fabio to contribute to the design of this ‘ideal feedmill’ and participated in the design meetings

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at Buhler HQ who was selected as technology provider for the feedmill. We like to be involved early in the thought process, too often the building and storage is the last thing which is taken into account while its design has significant impact on the operations over the lifespan of a feedmill.

Hence you better make an intelligent building supplier decision as it can will impact next decades.

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

Major feedmill operators have generally adopted the advantages of square silo buildings. The advantages of more capacity on a limited footprint are proven and accepted by anyone with some experience in the industry. If you look at the savings operational costs over the lifespan of a feedmill the choice is actually a no-brainer.

In feedmill building construction and process storage buildings in general the tendency in general is moving towards working prefabricated components. Moving the construction process from the jobsite towards the controlled environment of an automated workshop makes execution time more predictable and enhances the quality of the result. SCE building method fits perfectly well in that. We are continuously improving our procedures to reduce project delivery lead time and increase quality and predictability of investment projects.

Feed production is heavily based on by-products from other industries as raw materials. For example bran from wheat milling, DDGS from ethanol production, SBM from soy oil production. Some of these products pose some challenges in storage and process bins eg. compaction. The raw materials being used today are different from what they were a decade ago and products that were considered only good as bio-mass or even waste are now generally revalorised as components of animal feed. This trend will only keep increasing and should be encouraged as it is a giant contributor to reduction of waste and carbon footprint. The patented SCE mass flow hoppers play a major role in this as they allow for mass flow for difficult and ever changing raw materials. Flexibility is key in silo design if you want your plant to be “build-to-last”.

Collaboration is often essential in driving innovation.

Can you share your thoughts on the importance of partnerships and knowledge-sharing within the sector, and how these collaborations have influenced your leadership style?

SCE is an independent process building supplier. We work with most leading technology suppliers in the sector and this allows our people to understand the processes and best practices in the feed and milling sector. We actively support initiatives as Feed Design Lab in Benelux and also contribute in build-my-feedmill conferences linked to the VIV and Victam fairs and IAOM. The farm to fork chain is too important to keep information for yourself. Knowledge sharing is key in order to keep on feeding the growing world population in a sustainable way.

Does efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand in feed industry?

Although public opinion is sometimes biased on this, I am convinced actually sustainability is at the heart of feed and milling industry. Enhancing energy savings, reducing waste of valuable raw materials and increasing conversion rates are all part of this. This is both the daily and strategic focus of millers.

“Do more with less” is also the DNA at SCE. Our continuous focus is to realize process storage that are “build to last”, easy to install and designed to avoid waste of valuable raw materials.

Where do you think the industry will be in 2050?

Will it be able to meet the needs of the growing population?

Of course we will be able to feed the population, Malthus has been proven wrong in the past and we will proof him wrong again in the future.

It is a matter of small accumulating steps of improving the processes. Millers constantly learn from each other and from suppliers and customers to adopt best-practices.

It is continuous improvement rather than big breakthroughs.

However if you look back at what changed for instance in the industry in the 35 years since the founding of SCE you can actually call it a revolution. We hope to contribute also to coming decades.

PEOPLE THE INDUSTRY FACES Alltech names E. Michael Castle as chief operating and finance officer

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Michael Castle II has been appointed chief operations and financial officer at Alltech.

Castle has been with Alltech for 19 years, most recently serving as chief operating officer and CEO of the Alltech Feed Division. He has deep experience in the business globally, having also served as chief administrative and legal officer, among other roles.

Castle began his career at Alltech as an engineering intern. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Washington University St Louis School of Law and then returned to Alltech.

“Having worked with Alltech for almost two decades. Mike has Alltech DNA through and through. He worked closely with our leadership team and my father on many of the most important deals in our history. Since the passing of Dr Pearse Lyons in 2018, Mike and I have worked hand in globe to lead the business,” said Dr Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “In all his endeavours, Mike has demonstrated unparalleled dedication, exemplary leadership and passion for excellence. He is an invaluable asset to Alltech, and a trusted friend and colleague to me.”

João Marcelo Gomes named President of Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health

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emin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has appointed João Marcelo Gomes as President of Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – EMENA (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa) following the promotion of Dr Stefaan Van Duck to Group President.

Gomes joined Kemin in 2019 as President of Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – South America. In 2023, he was named President of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). A business developer at heart, Gomes has held various executive positions throughout his nearly three-decade career, focusing on sales, marketing and business and people development in animal nutrition and health companies.

In his new role, Gomes succeeds Dr Van Dyck, who spent the past six years as head of the business unit. Dr Van Dyck now oversees all of Kemin’s animal nutrition and health business units around the world. He replaces G S Ramesh, who is now focused on two of the company’s newer business units, Kemin AquaScience and Kemin Biologics, which serve the aquaculture and animal vaccine industries, respectively.

Omas appoints General Manager for Northern Europe

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mas has announced it expansion into UK and Northern Europe. Omas Northern Europe will be spearheaded by Peter Marriott, former Sales Manager EMEA of a leading global manufacturer of equipment for the rice, wheat, and corn industry, with over 30 years industry experience.

“It is a great pleasure for me to join Omas” comments Peter Marriott “I was deeply impressed

by Omas’ technologies, especially the Flexy Mill, which allows the modification of different parameters during the grinding process, adapting the mill to various types of grains and legumes without compromising performances and product quality. Thanks to permanent magnet torque motors, the miller can increase or decrease the peripheral speed of both grinding rollers, change the grinding ratio and the rollers’ operating position, adjust the grinding gap, create recipes, and more. I strongly believe Omas’ innovative solutions can bring significant enhancements in the UK and Northern European market”.

Phileo by Lesaffre welcomes new General Manager

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esaffre announces the appointment of Manuel Maire as General Manager of Phileo by Lesaffre, its animal feed additives business unit.

Manuel Maire has over 20 years’ experience in the field of animal health and nutrition, having held leadership roles at Invivo, Neovia and ADM.

“I am very pleased to welcome Manuel Maire to Phileo by Lesaffre, as Manuel is exceptionally well-suited to implement our long-term strategy and accelerate growth”, says Brice-Audren Riché, CEO of Lesaffre. “Manuel brings the right mix of people management and business experience and has built customer centric teams for major players of the agrifood industry. I am confident that his proven history of motivating global teams, along with his strong operational and transformational capabilities, will empower our teams and accelerate our efforts to even better answer the needs of our customers.”

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