AUG 2023 - Milling and Grain magazine

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Stepping into the future

Not all mill visits are the same - obviously. But the one I was invited to attend in mid-July this year, while my colleagues were working elsewhere, has proven an astonishing divergence from the norm.

In fact, this is such an extraordinary new mill that it’s destined to revolutionise flour milling as we know it today.

Proclaiming itself as the world’s most advanced flour mill, it was both an honour and a privilege to be included among a group of UK and Irish flour millers, given the opportunity to tour the site of Whitworth Brothers new E3 Mill built and commissioned jointly with Bühler at Whitley Bridge, just an hour-and-a-half or so north of Manchester, here in the UK.

And I must say right from the outset that it was a most hospitable and magnanimous invitation by the company which leads the industry in flour production - it produces 1.4 million tonnes annually of the 2.8 million tonnes of total flour used for bread making in the UK - in welcoming some 50-plus millers which included many of its competitors, to an open day specifically set up for the membership of the London South East Millers Society (LSEMS).

The visit was split between a morning group and an afternoon group and was followed by the Society’s dinner in the Midland Hotel in Manchester that evening as part of its Summer Technical Tour and Conference which included the following day being hosted at Bühler’s Service Centre in Urmston, Manchester.

Milling and Grain was included in the mill tour as it is a member of the Society and accepted that reporting might be limited due to commercial considerations - after all the mill has been fully operational for the past 18 months.

Whilst nothing is a secret in the technology being used, and transparency is central to the operation of the mill itself, the company itself is a commercial entity and is in a highly competitive industry. I feel obliged to respect the conditions under which I, as the publisher of MAG, was invited to attended. However, I feel that in light of the significance of the E3 on the future of milling and its location here in the UK, reporting brief impressions of the mill from a first-hand visit (without delving into specific details) is what our readership would expect. I would also like to record this visit for the benefit of future readers

With commercial considerations taken into account, I approached the company and asked if we could publish a report based on the visit by the Society. And we are grateful to have been given the green light to report on the introduction made prior to the start of the mill tours and a little about the internal layout. My thanks go to the Whitworth Brothers company and you can find this account on page 40.

That said, this mill sets the bar extremely high for our industry in terms of where new technology and automation is taking us; and not just within a specific area of the milling process that is being modernised, but how we will go about constructing new mills that focus on reducing the cost of construction, commissioning, resource usage and become more sustainable in their performance

This E3 Mill, from the foundations up, has been built around

the acknowledged heart of the flour mill - the roller mill - or as the company refers to it, the ‘integrated grinding system.’

And that’s an accurate choice of words as each grinding system has data connections that link it both upstream and downstream of itself which sets the tone of the whole process.

Talking to fellow visitors following the tour, I am aware that the E3 had made a significant impact that suggests milling is changing and might not be the same in the future as it has been up until now.

The bringing together of a range of new technologies and integrating them within a symbiotic process that almost gives life to the whole process, in the same way as we see inanimate objects transform themselves in the movies and come to ‘life,’ is not overstating what could be happening to milling.

Nowhere within the 7500 square metre building of which contains 5500 square metres is production floor space is there a control room or a miller visible.

Yet, it was not an eerie place to be in, watching this mill go about its planned production - turning wheat into flour in the most productive, efficient and safe way possible - without physical human intervention.

Visiting the new E3 Mill at Whitley Bridge is not only inspiring and a manifestation of human endeavour, but mind-broadening in the possibilities that may unfold in the future as we turn grains into usable flours safely and that are of the desired quality to produce products that are affordable to the ultimate consumer.

Food security

In-country weather conditions, and the awareness that grains out of Ukraine may be soon in short supply and expensive has led to the decision by the Indian government to ban the export of non-Basmati white rice. We report on this decision on page 17. Talking of Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative allowing Ukrainian grains safe passage has collapsed as Russia attacks gain facilities - which will have a significant impact on African lives according to the UN’s World Food Aid Programme - is an effort to damage Ukraine’s economy and jeopardise food security. Our update is on page 15.

Online Milling School

There are three training courses starting this month offered by the Online Milling School. One addresses livestock feed manufacture, another aquatic feed production and the third petfood production. All are six-week courses and culminate in a certificate of attainment for attendees who have complete all session of a course.

You will also be interested to learn that there is an optional seventh course being held as a face-to-face course in San Paolo, Brazil on October 4, 2023 as part of the Victam Latam event.

This special session will give attendees who have been on a course the opportunity to meet, and it will also give others coming to Victam Latam an opportunity to check out the OMS in person.

The OMS is supported by Victam and is hosted by Perendale Publishers and Progressus Agrischools of Thailand.

Check the course dates on the IMS website and sign up!, We would very much like to welcome you at the live session at Victam Latam in October 2023.

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NewsMilling

Greetings! This is the August edition of Milling and Grain and the eighth edition of the Global Miller, and we are incredibly happy to have you here and that wherever you are in the world, I hope you are happy and doing well.

Mr Bob Langert, the retired VP of CSR & Sustainability for the McDonald’s Corporation talks with Roger Gilbert, publisher of Milling and Grain magazine at the close of the first day of conference presentations at this year’s World Nutrition Forum held in Cancun, Mexico from May 8-10, 2023.

He was the Forum’s keynote presenter discussing ‘The Evolution of Corporate Sustainability and What It Means for You.’ Roger Gilbert had the opportunity to ask what advice Mr Langtry had for feed manufacturers who were unsure about how to proceed with regard to establishing a sustainable profile for their companies. Mr Langert also referred to dealings with pressure groups. He can be contacted at: langertbob@gmail.com

Dr David Nickell, Vice President Sustainability and Business Solutions for DSM's Animal Nutrition and Health department talks with Roger Gilbert, publisher of Milling and Grain magazine at the close of the first day of conference presentations at this year’s World Nutrition Forum held in Cancun, Mexico from May 8-10, 2023. He outlines Sustell™, a programme that helps you reduce the environmental footprint on farms through tangible, measurable interventions. Having a tool to help you establish your environmental impact will become increasingly important in the months and years ahead. Dr Nickell explains how his company's programme can provide benefits.

For all of you parents, how has the summer holidays been for you? The children are out of school so it’s time for family holidays and day trips out while enjoying the summer heat. I remember when I was in school of a rumour that the reason, we had summer holidays was so that children could help harvest the fields with their families. However, the current school system wasn’t established until the 19th century, where English farms were becoming increasingly more mechanised and if children were necessary to help with the harvest, it was only a small percentage of the population.

Along with this, August isn’t the ideal time for harvests if you were to look at a farming calendar. All of you farmers should know this, September is a better time for harvests so children being given freedom from school to help with the farm in August doesn’t help much. It was a fun rumour though to have in school when you didn’t know any better.

Circling back to the summer heat I mentioned earlier, how has everyone been handling the weather? Southern Europe has been going through some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far as a ‘heat dome’ expands over the southern half of the continent. This could cause some bad effects on the agricultural industry for this part of Europe as the hot temperatures could kill many of the crops from the heat and sun exposure, along with the tropical storms that follow after these heatwaves that could potentially destroy many of these fields. If possible, try and keep your crops as watered as possible in the heat and covered during the torrential weather.

As I am sure you all heard, roaring fires have ripped through Greece forcing thousands of people to flee, leaving everything behind. Our heart goes out to all those who are suffering and hope that they have the strength and support they need to get through their plight.

From around the world with events, we feature previews to two different events: Taiwan Smart Agriweek and IAOM Eurasia. These two events are right around the corner and will be happening at the end of this month, so make sure you take the time to properly look into the weather for these places and pack accordingly.

We also have reports on the success of the first ILDEX Philippines and Poultry show that was based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Along with this, our own team attended VIV Turkey in July, so expect more information on that too. We would love to hear what your thoughts were on these events if you attended. If you want to share any news or photos with us, please send them over to editorial@perendale.co.uk.

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Ÿnsect strengthens its leadership and organisation

Following the first tranche of €160 in Series D funding announced in April, Ÿnsect, a leading company in insect production, is strengthening the company's leadership to support the expansion of its activities and strategic goals, notably by implementing a new Executive Committee organisation. This is a long-envisaged and natural step towards Ÿnsect's continued commitment to operational excellence.

With the support of Antoine Hubert, Shankar Krishnamoorthy - a former member of Engie's Executive committee, who joined Ÿnsect in 2021 to lead international development and the construction of the Amiens site has been appointed CEO of Ÿnsect.

Antoine Hubert, co-founder of Ÿnsect, is now focusing on innovation, science, influence and impact, in the roles of Executive Vice-President and CŸO. He remains a company representative and spokesperson for Ÿnsect. Antoine carries on supporting the CEO and CFO on investors relationships and fundraising.

Ÿnsect's operational management transition

"Ÿnsect is on the cusp of transitioning from a late-stage startup to a commercially viable company scaling up to meet its strategic objectives. At this important juncture of the company's transition, the Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Shankar Krishnamoorthy as the CEO of Ÿnsect. Shankar has a proven track record as a CEO leading sustained, profitable growth in the competitive and challenging energy sector, has led culturally

diverse teams across Business Development, Technology and Plant Operations, Finance and Human Resources and prior to Ÿnsect , was on the Executive Committee of ENGIE, a CAC 40 company." added Hans Wackwitz, Ÿnsect Board member. "Shankar will take over from Antoine Hubert, who will continue at Ÿnsect lending his vision, abundant passion, expertise and experience to focus on advancing and advocating for Ÿnsect's science, impact and influence. The Board counts on Antoine to be the face of Ÿnsect and continuing to represent its strong values." he concluded.

As a scientist and environmental activist, Antoine Hubert co-founded Ÿnsect in 2011 with the ambition to make an active and concrete contribution to decarbonising the food chain in the context of the climate emergency.

Today, Ÿnsect boasts the largest intellectual property portfolio in this fledgling industry, with two research centres in France and the Netherlands, operates production sites in France and the United States, and has plans for new sites on every continent.

ToFurther accelerate the company's development and make a real impact on the decarbonisation of the global food supply, Antoine is handing over the operational management of Ÿnsect to Shankar Krishnamoorthy at a time when the Amiens site is passing a major milestone in its start-up phase and focus on the fundamentals at the heart of Ÿnsect's DNA.

A renewed Board of Directors

Following the closing of the first tranche of Series D funding and as

Ÿnsect prepares to make its first deliveries of ingredients produced by the world's largest vertical farm in Amiens, the Board of Directors is evolving and welcoming new skills, necessary to implement the company's development strategy. Ÿnsect is therefore delighted to welcome:

• Eugenio Minvielle: Eugenio is the President and Founder of INNIT International, and has held prestigious leadership roles.

• Jean-Christophe Quémard: With 36 years' experience in the automotive industry at PSA/Stellantis - 15 years at EXCOM in various positions covering the whole value chain. He was a member of the Managing Board for 7 years.

• Hans Wackwitz: Hans is the founder of Partners in equity. He started partners in Equity in 2003 and this Amsterdam based Family Office has a focus on Impact investments in Agri-tech, Health Care and Education. Hans has an MBA from Columbia University in NYC.

• Jean-Paul Lemonnier: Jean-Paul Lemonnier is the CEO of Peugeot Invest UK and the Head of Growth Investments for Peugeot Invest.

• Eric Archambeau: Eric Archambeau is co-founder and partner at Astanor ventures, a global impact investor that backs mission-driven entrepreneurs.

• Gilles Schang: Gilles is Deputy Managing Director of Bpifrance's Ecotechnologies, City of Tomorrow & French Tech Acceleration Cluster.

• François-Xavider de Thieulloy: François-Xavier is Director of Expertise at Bpifrance.

Russia exits Black Sea Grain Initiative

Russia has declined to extend the Black Sea grain deal, stalling the export of Ukrainian grain to the rest of the world.

Black sea initiative, a deal arranged between Ukraine and Russia by the UN and Turkey in July 2022 allowing Ukraine to export around 39 million tonnes, has been halted after Russia announced that it would not continue with the agreement earlier this month.

Majority of the grains exported (57 percent) were destined for developing countries, including those that receive relief food supplies from the World Food Programme (WFP).

In recent days Russia has stepped up its bombardment of Ukraine ports and its grain facilities since it officially withdrew from the deal and has reported to have destroyed around 60,000 tonnes of grains in storage.

Before the Kremlin’s decision on a full scale invasion, Ukraine was one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat and sunflower oil with oilseed meals providing a valuable feed ingredient in livestock rations for both the EU and China.

Russia announced that it would return to the grain agreement conditionally but stipulated a threemonth time frame to reach a concrete result through the United Nations. The Russian Ministry of Defence also declared that until the agreement is re-established, any ship that would go through the Ukrainian ports will be considered a military threat and will be attacked.

With Russia’s withdrawal, the future of the grain deal has become uncertain. Expressing that Russia

was promised that it could export its grain, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that they have extended the agreement many times and demanded that all the clauses related to Russia be fulfilled and that sanctions be relaxed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski asked for help from Turkey and the United Nations stating that the security in the Black Sea should be ensured by international patrols.

The Ukrainian Grain Association has a plan to export grain through Europe, via its Danube River ports. However, less grain could be exported this way, and it would be cost more and take longer.

As a repercussion to the end of the deal and destructions of grain by Russia, analysts say that food prices in Asia are set to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being due to increased supply from other countries.

The Prime Minister of UK, Rishi Sunak, spoke with President Zelenskyy recently and leaders discussed recent developments on the battlefield and the continued progress by Ukrainian forces despite the challenging conditions. Discussing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring grain was able to be exported from Ukraine to reach international markets. The Prime Minister said the UK was working closely with Turkey on restoring the grain deal, and they would continue to use our role as chair of the UN Security Council to further condemn Russia’s behaviour.

Dsm-firmenich confirms the completion of its acquisition of Adare Biome

Postbiotics is a rapidly emerging segment of the health through the gut market, offering longer shelf-life and greater application versatility than probiotics while providing sustained health benefits. With the benefits of their use supported by a growing boy of robust scientific evidence, they represent the next wave of opportunity in the gut health market.

Philip Eykerman, dsm-firmenich’s President Health, Nutrition & Care, said: “Adare Biome, as a global leader in the research and manufacturing of postbiotics with over a century of pioneering science in its heritage, is a perfect fit for dsm-firmenich that will complement three of our four Business Units. The Adare Biome teams bring great knowledge in this area which will greatly help in driving our ‘Health from the Gut’ strategy and enable us to accelerate the creation of nextgeneration bionics to support the health of people and animals. We are excited about the new opportunities this move will unlock, as dsmfirmenich’s strong global presence and reach in local markets will enable us to deliver Adare Biome products to customers in a faster, more efficient way to bring the proven benefits of postbiotics to a wider range of people around

the world. We welcome the Adare Biome team members to the dsmfirmenich family.”

dsm-firmenich intends to extend the availability of Adare Biome’s over the counter post biotic supplement for relieving gut upsets Lactéol® through its B2C unit, i-Health. Further development of post biotic B2B ingredients will include opportunities in dietary supplements, early life nutrition, medical nutrition, and nutritional improvements for the undernourished. The acquisition of Adare Biome will also position dsm-firmenich as a leader in the growing microbiome management market for pets and expand its animal health range, where the stability of postbiotics means they can be incorporated into premix feed solutions.

Tom Sellig, CEO of Adare Pharma Solutions, commented: “dsmfirmenich is the ideal company to take Adare Biome to the next level and realise the growth potential of postbiotics. They have the infrastructure, together with strong commercialisation and science capabilities, to scale the significant scientific research that we’ve achieved over the years. Moreover, dsm-firmenich’s purpose of bringing progress to life resonates strongly with the team.

India bans export of non-basmati white rice

India has prohibited the export of non-basmati white rice in an effort to reduce local inflation, increasing concerns about potential future hikes in the price of food globally only days after Russia's cancellation of a significant grain agreement drove wheat and maize prices soaring.

India exports more than 40 percent of all rice shipments worldwide, making it the top exporter in the world. Even though higher-grade basmati rice, the most popular kind in India, is exempt from the restriction, non-basmati white rice makes up roughly 25 percent of exports.

Following the failure of a 20 percent levy on international exports

implemented in September to reduce foreign demand, which has skyrocketed after extreme weather conditions impacted output in nations, the immediate embargo was instituted after heavy rains damaged local crops.

India’s 2022 ban on wheat exports initially triggered a spike in global wheat prices, but as it became more clear that India would continue to honour existing letters of credit for wheat purchases and that it would keep selling wheat to neighboring countries for humanitarian purposes, prices retreated. India wheat exports in calendar year 2022 achieved record levels, though volumes dropped off considerably by the end of the year.

Satake wins FOOMA Award 2023

Grand Prize

Satake announces its X-ray optical sorter, beltuza Spectra, has won a FOOMA Award Grand Prize at the FOOMA Japan 2023. The award ceremony was held on June 6th during the 46th International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition, FOOMA, at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo.

Established in 2022, the FOOMA Award aims to stimulate food machinery technological research and development and disseminate that technology. Its goal is to spread awareness of excellent machinery and equipment, to promote productivity, resolve labour shortages and contribute to development of new food products, thereby playing a part in improving food culture and food safety.

Beltuza Spectra, released on January 20,2021, removes various types of defective products from raw materials. By utilising data in a wide wavelength band from near-infrared rays to X-rays, it is possible to sort defects which was difficult in the past. It uses Satake’s unique image processing technology called “MIX Sensitivity” to accurately sort defective products with similar

colours, and artificial intelligence (AI) and X-rays to accurately sort internal defects such as pin-holes from Almonds.

Yoshimasa Tomoyasu, Managing Director of Satake, says “Since its release, sales have been brisk in countries such as Japan, the United States and Australia. Its major feature is that it can be used in a wide range of ways in the tree nut processing line. We will continue to promote this unique product in the nut industry. We will also actively promote it to other areas as well, aiming to improve product quality and productivity in many different industries.”

For where ever you are!

The Star Mills Company New Roller Mill

Newport, Monmouthshire

by Mildred Cookson, The Mills Archive, UK

Milling journals of the past at The Mills Archive

by Mildred Cookson, Mills Archive Trust, UK

The Miller (1 March 1886) reported that the Star Mills Company new roller mill had been fitted out by the Seck Brothers of Seething Lane London. The mill was a handsome and substantial five-storied structure, specially built to receive the roller plant that was based on Seck’s own designs.

The building consisted of three distinct departments: the warehouse, the wheat cleaning section, and the mill itself. Each of these divisions was well adapted to its special work, and each department was lit throughout by electricity, on an incandescent lamp system, installed by John Davis and Sons of All Saints Works, Derby, and Bute Chambers of Cardiff. The lamps were of the Edison-Swan type and arranged so that the series of lamps on any one of the five floors could be switched off without affecting the rest of the building. One notable feature was the ample space for the wheat-cleaning department. This had four spacious floors so there was no question of overcrowding of the various machines.

The mill was well situated on a flourishing seaport and within easy reach of Bristol, a well-furnished grain market in which the miller could usually buy his wheat to as much advantage as anywhere else in England. It was also well-off for land and water carriage; a siding from the Great Western Railway passed round three sides of the mill and ran through a covered way into the heart of the building.

The mill was situated on the banks of the river Usk, with space for two vessels to unload their cargo directly into the mill.

The wheat brought in from the warehouse was first passed through a pair of zigzag sieves on the flour floor (as seen in the screen room section drawing). These sieves removed all dust

Seck cylinder for separating oat and barley from wheat

and small seeds, and other coarse impurities. Following this the wheat fell into an aspirator on the same floor, followed by four Seck cockle cylinders on the floor below and then through a Seck smutter on the second floor. The wheat was then elevated to the top floor where it passed through a brush machine before transfer to the magnetic and automatic weighing machine in the mill proper. All this machinery was put into motion from the engine driving wheel by means of three square leather ropes, two inches in diameter.

The ground floor of the mill itself housed the shafting and pulleys from which the roller mills and the dressing machines on the floor above were driven. The main shaft was connected by a rope drive in the engine house, directly with the fly wheel of the engine revolving at 170 revolutions per minute. This was supported on stone blocks on which the bearings were fixed. Here also were 13 elevator bottoms arranged longitudinally in one line.

The first floor was the grinding floor where there were seven horizontal double roller mills arranged in a long straight line. These were Seck’s own four roller type, exquisitely finished with walnut chests.

Four of these rollers were for breaking the wheat. The first break was done on an 18 inches x 9 inches double horizontal grooved chilled iron roller mill. The larger size of wheats was broken on one side, and the smaller size on the other; the second, third, fourth and fifth breaks and tailings were done on three remaining grooved chilled iron horizontal roller mills which were 24 inches x 9 inches, two breaks being done on each machine.

There were 3 smooth rolls, 30 x 9-inch chilled iron double horizontal roller mills for the flouring of the middlings, and reduction of the semolina. On this floor were also 10 elevator bottoms joining the others, which totaled 23. The roller mills were driven directly from the main shaft of the floor below by belting.

The second floor held three Seck break purifiers, two fans driven by a small counter shaft and exhaust from the purifiers, flour worms collected the finished flour from the centrifugals and a ‘Penney’ grader for sizing the wheat into two sizes before going to the first break on the machines on the floor below. Here a line of shafting driven from the main shaft on the ground floor, put into motion the centrifugals on the floor above using a quarter twist drive.

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The flour dressing machinery on the third floor comprised three Seck sieve purifiers, a gravity purifier for semolina tailings, five Seck gravity purifiers, a break flour centrifugal, six centrifugals for the first to sixth reductions and a long silk reel for re dressing he tailings. The fourth floor contained the remaining flour dressing machines of six scalpers for all breaks, a tailing centrifugal, the first and sixth intermediate reduction centrifugals, a long redressing silk reel, two long silk reels for grading the middlings and semolina and a dressing reel. Two worms were positioned for taking the patent flour to the warehouse to be sacked.

The engine house accommodated a 140 HP horizontal

engine with a surface condenser to drive the mill. Steam was supplied from a Lancashire boiler 21 ft. long and 8 ft. diameter working at a pressure of 70 lbs. per square inch. It was said it only took 1 and a quarter penny for fuel to make one sack of flour.

The warehouse covered four floors, the ground floor occupied by offices, a loading platform, and a railway line, so trucks could pass under cover to be unloaded and reloaded. The other floors contained large bins for receiving the various wheats and were capable of holding around 118 sacks of wheat each. It was said the flour was of a good colour, while the patent grade had a rich, creamy tinge that bespoke of high quality.

Seck cylinder for separating oat and barley from wheat

Egypt: wheat reserves are sufficient after Russia's withdrawal from grain agreement

Egypt criticised Russia’s exit from the Black Sea grainexport initiative. It said it would continue to import Ukrainian wheat even after the collapse of the United Nations-backed agreement this week.

“We are not pleased with the Russian withdrawal from the UN grain-export deal,” Egyptian Supply Minister Ali El-Mosilhy told Bloomberg. He urged Moscow to reconsider its position.

Egypt’s economy has been slammed by an increase in grain prices since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. While global benchmark wheat futures had begun to moderate, they surged this week after Russia terminated the export pact. Moscow has threatened that any vessels moving in Ukrainian waters would be considered warships.

The Egyptian government has reassured citizens about the wheat reserves after Russia suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Ali al-Mosilhy, said Egypt's strategic wheat reserves are sufficient for five months of consumption.

Moselhi criticised Russia's withdrawal from the UN grain-export deal, saying Egypt was not pleased. He explained that transport, logistics, and cargo insurance are the most affected sectors.

The Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the 16th session of the General Assembly of the intra-Africa metrology system (AFRIMETS).

He admitted the withdrawal would impact Egypt and other African countries, especially since many states had difficulty importing wheat.

Mosilhy expected an 8-percent global hike in the price of a tonne of wheat, pointing out that the Egyptian government would bear any price differences and it would not affect the citizen. He pointed out that Egypt started signing agreements with India to import wheat and sugar, explaining that Egypt was keen on having multiple wheat sources, including France, Germany, Romania, US, and Bulgaria.

The Minister noted that the local wheat supply amounted to 3.8 million tonnes. Egypt, one of the world’s biggest wheat importers, plans to continue receiving Ukrainian wheat via Europe, ElMosilhy said. The government is also in talks with the United Arab Emirates for US$400 million in financing to help it purchase the commodity.

The funding would come from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, via tranches of US$100 million, according to the minister, who didn’t say when a deal, is likely to be finalized. It would be a boost for the African nation, which is facing a dire shortage of foreign exchange and a cost-of-living crisis, partly as a result of soaring food prices related to the war in Ukraine.

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

Earlier this month, Egypt announced that Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ would invest US$800 million in companies in its economy. Qatar has also looked to bolster the nation’s economy.

Meanwhile, agricultural expert Ashraf Kamal believes maintaining a safe strategic wheat stock is essential.

Kamal told Asharq Al-Awsat that wheat stocks have declined globally after the supply chain and Russian-Ukrainian war crises. He explained that the state must follow two main paths to ensure wheat strategic reserve: diversifying the supply sources and wheat origins and increasing self-sufficiency.

Following presidential directives, the Egyptian state is moving to provide remunerative wheat prices by increasing the cost of last year's cultivated ardeb.

Russia’s withdrawal from the grain deal will have a negative impact on Egypt, triggering inflation, according to Egyptian experts.

"Russia’s withdrawal from the grain deal leads to the decrease in supply on the market and the growth of prices. It means that developing countries will not be able to buy cheap wheat and grain," the Al-Ahram newspaper quoted Rashid Abdou of the Egyptian Economic Research Forum as saying. "What is happening now will trigger higher inflation in many countries, especially in Egypt."

Despite the fact that "Egypt has agreements with Russia that envisage that the country will meet its demand in Russian wheat, negative impacts will still be felt because grain prices will go up," he added.

"Although Egypt and Russia have an agreement on Egypt’s access to wheat, Moscow’s decision not to extend the deal will have a serious impact, since it will force us to import from alternative countries, such as Australia, France, and Romania, where grain prices are very high," said political science professor Najah al-Rais. "The strategic reserve of from five to six months will only mitigate the crisis in Egypt."

A package of documents geared to resolve the problem of food and fertilizer supplies on global markets was signed on July 22, 2022, in Istanbul and extended several times since then before ultimately expiring on July 17. Russia refused to extend it again because the part of the deal envisaging the removal of obstacles for Russian agricultural exports has never been implemented. Apart from that, Moscow has repeatedly stressed that the bulk of grain that was meant to be supplied to the poorest counties was shipped to Western countries. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is ready to resurrect the deal but only after its part related to obligations to Moscow is fulfilled.

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Gems from the Mills Archive 1552 Indenture

by Nathanael Hodge, Mills Archive, UK

It is an ancient looking, wrinkled piece of velum (animal skin), around 56 by 33 cm in size, marked with creases from centuries of being stored folded, torn in places and covered with an archaic script which few people today can decipher. The oldest document in our archives, this is a legal deed from 1552, concerning the sale of land next to Hockeredge Watermill in Kent.

dent ‘tooth’, and describes the teeth-like indentations at the top of the document. Originally, these resulted from the fact that two copies of the text would be written at opposite ends of a large vellum sheet. It would then be cut in two with one copy given to each party to the deed. The authenticity of each copy could then be demonstrated by matching up the two halves again.

An elaborate swirl of ink full of zig-zaggy lines in the top left corner might look like a piece of meaningless decoration, but it is in fact the letter ‘T’, beginning the word ‘Thys’. The opening of the document reads:

Thys Indenture made the vijth day of Januarie / in the vth yere of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lord Edward the vjth / by the grace of god King of Englond Frannce and Irelond …

‘Indenture’ is a term used to describe a variety of different types of legal deed. The name comes from the French endenter, from

The deed goes on to introduce the parties, Thomas Wylford and Robert Hovynden, both of Cranbrook in Kent. Thomas is selling Robert eleven acres of wood and pasture ground on the south side of Hockeredge Mill, along with another acre between the river and the horseway, along with a ‘carrying way’ connecting the two areas of land.

Although the script of the deed might seem indecipherable, once you have become familiar with the letter shapes it is not too hard to read. It is known as Secretary Hand, a style of cursive writing developed in the 16th century, designed to be written with speed and employing many loops and curls, with letter shapes that would

now seem very unusual. The script continued in use until the Copperplate script became predominant in the 18th century. There were many variations of Secretary Hand. The lowercase letterforms found in this document are reproduced here, with some examples of capitals.

Hockeredge or Hockridge Mill still exists today, although it has now been converted to dwellings known as Hocker Edge. The mill was the last watermill in the parish to work, ceasing in around 1899 and remaining derelict for many years. It was converted into a house in the mid 20th century.

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

The Mills Archive is one of the world’s great mill collections. It has rescued over 3 million documents and images that might otherwise have ended up in a landfill site. It is an Aladdin’s cave filled with memories and free to users. The collections show the rich and diverse crafts, buildings, machinery, equipment and people involved with mills in the UK and around the world.

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APPROX 40 MILLION TONS OF GRAIN IS SAFELY STORED IN MYSiLO SILOS.

CONTINENTS

Wheat milling for head millers (level 2)

Buhler has a range of dates and locations lined up for their level 2 ‘Wheat Milling for Head Millers’ course. The course runs for 2 weeks, from September 11-22, and will be delivered in English on those dates. It takes place at the Milling Academy in Uzwil, Switzerland.

Attendees should have good working experience of grain milling and solid theoretical background. This course is wellsuited for shift millers, head millers and production managers with several years of experience. Wheat milling for operators training is a good preparation.

Topics covered involve Advanced process technology, and advanced flowsheet technology. You will learn the whole

process, from grain to bread. Learn how to make a mill efficient - about advanced milling processes, machine design and plant operation. Learn about lab analysis and cereal science – the science behind different grains, particularly wheat. But this isn’t just theoretical training. Spend a day at our fully operational school mill to learn cleaning, conditioning and milling techniques. Then experience the art of breadmaking, spending one and a half days at our Bakery Innovation Centre. You will also get to know some of our latest milling machines, with close-up access to see how they work. The course gives hands-on access to some of the latest milling machines, as well as practical experience, including one day at their fully operational school mill and 1.5 days at the in-house Bakery Innovation Centre. You will also be given access to printed training documents, and each week there will be the opportunity to connect with professionals at social event and dinner. For further information, please visit: https:// www.buhlergroup.com/content/buhlergroup/global/en/training/ Milling-technology-II.html#date

IAOM-KSU Basic Milling Principles

Through hands-on training in the Kansas State University milling facilities and classroom discussions at the IGP Institute, this course will help participants develop a conceptual understanding of the milling process with a focus on mill balance, understanding critical control points in the milling system, and milling different wheat classes.

Participants will be provided with a greater knowledge of the milling process and controls that are influenced by the raw material and the milling systems including cleaning, conditioning, milling, and finished product; understand how employees impact and control the process.

Topics to be covered include wheat classes and uses; wheat testing practices and methods; wheat cleaning and conditioning systems; importance of wheat quality and preparation; milling

process specifics and associated equipment; basic flowsheet terminology and understanding; advantages of wheat and flour blending; granulation curves; flour and dough quality testing; and practical hands-on experience in the Hal Ross flour mill and KSU milling labs (optimize cleaning house equipment, wheat conditioning, milling different classes of wheat, break release and product distribution for different wheat classes, break releases, purifier adjustment, adjustment of reduction rolls, sample board and key product stream evaluation, optimum temper versus under temper exercise).

The course is aimed to assist milling engineers, operation managers, production managers, shift managers, professionals with theoretical or applied milling background. Theoretical or practical work experience in a flour mill is required.

This course will take place September 11-15, 2023. The course fee for IAOM members is US$1,900, and the non-member fee is US$2,000. The course is taking place at the IGP Institute in Kansas State University.

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How do you reliably detect weevils at intake in a Flour mill?

If you are responsible for the running and maintenance of a busy flour mill, the last thing you want to have to deal with is a pest infestation at the intake stage, and you probably take a great deal of care to avoid it. Time and money is spent making sure your silos are clean before the wheat is delivered, and controls and measures are taken to create an environment that makes it hard for insects and pests to successfully thrive and cause chaos. It’s normally worth the extra effort because it costs less than cleaning a large volume of infested grain, but in reality are you doing all you can in the time available?

Prevention is better than cure..

Experience suggests a busy flour mill will check for insects when a bulk delivery arrives, by sieving a comparatively small sample of between 500g and 1kg, this is then assessed by eye. Realistically, how reliable and consistent is this method? It will greatly depend on the size of the sample, and the number of insects present in the load...

Don’t leave insect detection to chance..

If you take a 5kg sample from a truck, and then only check a 500g sub sample for insects, you’d have little chance of that sample containing an insect, because you are only sampling a tiny fraction of the entire load. If you screened the whole 5kg sample, you would have improved the odds by 10 times! Doing this by hand is time consuming, but there is a practical and easy answer to this mass testing need. Tekpro in Great Britain have solved this problem with the Insectomat 5k, which can effectively complete this task in around 2 minutes.

Time is money..

No one wants to hand sieve 5kg of wheat, it would take too long and would be tiring for the operator, and of course “time is money!” But put simply the more you test, the better the representation you have of the entire load and consequently, the risk of weevil infestation is substantially reduced!

To access further free information on the Insectomat 5k, including a video of it in use, or to find out how you can join the ever growing number of successful flour mills around the world already trusting Insectomat equipment to check their bulk grains for insects, visit Tekpro’s website at to discover more... www.tekpro.com/insectomat

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Flat Bottom Silos by Simeza

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

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

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

Pre-cleaners by Ottevanger

The pre-cleaners are designed to safeguard the plant equipment against foreign objects. Its ideal application is in the intake line of raw materials shortly after the intake of raw materials. The Ottevanger pre-cleaner seperates pieces of wood, stones, clothes etc. from the mainstream. In general, items that can cause damages to transport – and process equipment. For situations where raw materials may be contaminated with ropes and strings, a proven catching device can be installed.

The cleaner consists of a rotating drum, clad with a mesh screen with holes of 40×40 mm. The material is fed to the inside of the drum. The good material passes the screen and is normally send to an external magnet. The oversized material is transported by flight to the back of the machine and collected in the second outlet.

The inlet section of the machine contains a manually operated bypass valve and is fitted with replaceable wearing plates made of manganese steel.

Flow Detect 2000

BinMaster Flow Detect 2000 improves bulk material handling by detecting plugged chutes and clogged or empty conveyors. It can tell you if a slide gate is open or closed. Mounted in a distributor, you will know if material is flowing or not. Prevent cross contamination by knowing flow has completely stopped. Ensure an essential ingredient flows into a process for better batch control.

BinMaster’s Flow Detect sensor – which uses Doppler Technology to sense flow and no-flow conditions in a bulk material system – does all that. The device is now approved to North American CSA/US Class II, Division 1 Groups E, F & G as well as European Union ATEX Zone 21 hazardous locations.

This five-pound, compact sensor houses the sensing element, power and output connections, and user adjustment controls in a single NEMA 4X enclosure. It detects flow conditions in gravity chutes, feeders, pipelines, conveyor belts, or bucket elevators. It prevents downtime caused by blockages, conveyors running empty or overflowing, no material flow to-and-from a process, or loose slide gates that cause production loss and equipment failure.

CropScan 3000F

The CropScan 3000F is a bench top NIR analyser designed for rapid measurement of protein and moisture in wheat, barley and other cereal grains and powders including flour, semolina, lupin meal, soybean meal, soybean flour, corn flour and meals can be measured in a 5mm deep rotating dish that is simple to load and empty. Up to 30 sub scans can be collected for either grains or powders and averaged to provide excellent accuracy and precision.

Once the NIR analyser has predicted the required parameters, the software prompts a set of customised data fields. The operator enters the following information: Sample ID, Test Weight and Screening Weight, Storage Location, Variety, Grade, Source (Farm, Paddock or Supplier), Truck ID.

Once the data fields are completed, the information is stored in the on-board memory. Reports are available at the press of a button for; Tabulated results, Spectra, Trends Plots, Bin Averages for each silo, bunker or shed.

Roller belt conveyor by CESCO

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

General characteristics

• Drive station equipped with belt scrapers.

• Tensioning station equipped with belt screw tensioner up to 60 m length and with counterweight tensioner for longer configurations.

• The belt runs on 2-roller or 3 roller transoms and is permanently cleaned by internal and external belt scrapers.

• Trippers available for applications with multiple unloading stations running along the conveyor frame.

• Watertight outer top cover made by hot dip galvanised corrugated steel sheet, suitable for outside installation and fixed by bolts.

High demand for Cimbria’s innovative optical sorters

Food safety, supply security, and high quality are always on top of the agenda for Cimbria and its customers which is reflected in a high demand for Cimbria’s advanced and user-friendly optical sorters. Since the recent launch of the SEA.IQ optical sorter Cimbria has experienced a rising demand for its optical sorters in general. Cimbria’s SEA optical sorters can detect and reject raw material having either non-conforming colors or shapes with extreme precision and sorting speed.

The demand for the highest quality seeds, grains, beans, rice, and other types of raw material for food production is constantly increasing to feed a growing world population and to safeguard human health. At the same time, reducing postharvest losses is a key measure with great potential. A recent insight from McKinsey & Company describing the postharvest losses in various steps of the value chain estimates losses in the processing step to be between five and 30 percent depending on milling type.

To meet these demands, Cimbria’s optical sorting machines and systems ranging from UV visible to NIR/InGaAs are becoming more and more sophisticated and combines different types of extraordinary technologies. The use of highly specialised technology allows an immediate advantage in both quality and operating costs.

With the recently launched SEA.IQ using a combined multispectral vision system and ultra-violet possibilities, the popularity of Cimbria’s optical sorters has reached new heights.

“In a world that focuses on research to guarantee the necessary quantities of food for humanity, Cimbria supports not only the enhancing of food commodities. Our commitment is also to guarantee healthy and excellent quality food for future generations. Our SEA optical sorters are simply fantastic products that guarantee safety and constant premium quality in the final products. The growing demand from customers for high-end

optical sorters like the SEA.IQ series proves that we are once again on the right track,” explains Michela Pelliconi, Head of Sales Optical Sorting at Cimbria.

Thanks to real-colour technology, the SEA.IQ sees better than the human eye and provides the best possible results in terms of purity and concentration of rejects. The all-new optical system integrates RGB, NIR, and SWIR or UV. They work in multi-frequency to match multiple data collected during tens of thousands of scans per second.

The ability to sort different types of commodities in the same machine and with more than 75 scans of every single grain is another key advantage in Cimbria’s optical sorters. It’s not unusual for customers to handle grains, beans, and rice in the same plant, which makes flexible machinery highly desirable.

“The perfect optical sorter is the one that combines precision mechanics, dedicated electronics, and the best and most advanced vision technology. This is what our SEA optical sorters do. Our test room in Imola, Italy continuously receives visitors from all over the world who are looking for the ideal solution as well as a reliable partner to be by their side throughout the entire process. Cimbria’s several decades of specific research and activity on optical sorting guarantees the customer a solution with high, constant, and long-lasting performance over time,” says Michela Pelliconi.

With more than 75 years of expertise, Cimbria has a leading position in top-range solutions for food handling and storage and a strong and powerful setup to realise the ambitious and complex development of products and turnkey projects. A solid and extensive dealer network is a two-way street supporting customers in identifying the best solutions for them and offering valuable feedback to Cimbria in their product development.

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED FLOUR MILL

Whitley Bridge

by Roger Gilbert, Milling and Grain, UK

The world’s most futuristic and advanced flour mill opened its doors to members of the UK’s London and South East Milling Society (LSEMS) along with invited guests in mid-July, 2023.

Whitworth Brothers Limited has invested in and constructed the world’s most advanced mill at its Whitley Bridge site, which lies about an hourand-a-half drive north of Manchester.

It is Bühler’s Mill E3 concept mill, that despite delays and associated over-runs primarily caused by the Covid pandemic arriving shortly after construction had begun, the project was

• UK flour consumption is approximately 60kg per person per year.

• The milling industry produces 4.8 million tonnes of flour annually with 57.5% used in breadmaking.

executed and commissioned in quick time saving an estimated 12,000 hours in its completion. It has been operational for the past 18 months.

The LSEMS members were welcomed and hosted by Chairman Roger Butler and the company’s owner Martin George.

The Whitley Bridge site, with its heat treatment, warehousing and packing plants along with some wheat intervention storage facilities - which had to be demolished - was acquired by Whitworth’s in 2016. The site provided the company with an opportunity, together with Bühler, to locate the new Mill E3.

Whitworth’s management team began regular visits to Bühler’s development centre in 2018 to learn more about the equipment being developed and to begin planning for the first Mill E3 concept to become reality within the UK and for that matter a fist in the world

As it was a new project being pioneered, a lot of thought went into its design, construction and installation. Reducing energy usage as well as the cost of construction and commissioning were key to the design philosophy of Bühler's Mill E3.

“Those who have visited our other sites will know how we look to modern efficiencies and scale,” says Mr Mike Peters, Whitworth’s Managing Director, who has over 40 years of experience as a miller and who introduced the mill to the LSEMS visitors.

He reflected on the business philosophy of Whitworth Brothers to operate from low resource levels while maximising levels of efficiency, food safety, quality and service.

Visitors were shown a three-dimensional view of the mill during the welcome which highlighted two or three aspects to be addressed from the complete range of new equipment, process and automation technologies that have been installed.

The Mill E3 is secluded at the rear of a small industrial estate at Whitley Bridge alongside the Aire and Calder Main Line Canal and just off the M62 motorway.

Arriving at the main gate, it’s clear there is a controlled, oneway clockwise traffic system around the new mill at the centre of the site. The Mill E3 is in blue decor and nestled among the original buildings. It’s in the middle at the front along with its flour and wheat feed pellet dispatch facilities.

Wheat silos are to the right along with intake. The administration office at the back which also houses the laboratory

and where incoming wheat deliveries are weighed, sampled and tested before being cleared to discharge on the weigh bridge which leads around to the exit barrier.

“The whole concept of the process here is to keep vehicle movement as efficient as possible – not just for vehicles bringing wheat in but also for the dispatch of our own bulk flour trucks,” says Mr Peters.

Intake is completely integrated into the mill’s Mercury MES (manufacturing execution system) plant automation system supplied by Bühler which in turn is connected to the company's chosen ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. Everything from the point of sampling and testing at the laboratory onwards is linked and minimises the interface with drivers.

There is no separate pre-cleaning at this mill, but rather grain cleaning takes place within the mill itself.

In this mill incoming wheat is only elevated twice before gravity is used within the milling process to maximum effect, so allowing for considerable energy savings especially in the grinding section.

The mill is open for intake from 05:00 through to 19:00 daily with some 70 incoming trucks passing around the factory in that time. It just takes 15 minutes from a wheat truck’s arrival to tipping and leaving the site.

Saving space, time and energy in the construction, commissioning and operation of this most advanced flour mill on the planet, was driven by a desire to open up opportunities for the milling industry while at the same time improving the sustainability of the milling processes which operate 24/7 in order to meet flour demand at affordable prices for consumers.

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

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First impressions

The most familiar aspect within the mill is noise. Ear defenders and protective clothing, hats and robust footwear are needed.

While no louder than traditional mills, the lower ceiling height means you were more focused on everything in your immediate surroundings.

The mill has been constructed over six production floors, including the basement and cover 5500 square metres.

The concrete floors themselves are dark charcoal in colour with a food grade finish. There is no place that captures flour dust or anything else. Any covers protruding through the floor itself are capped off in stainless steel and raised so that nothing can be accidentally knocked or swept into these spaces when open.

Even the building itself is of ‘smart’ construction, with thought having gone into every aspect of its design - for example, from the simplicity of open treads in the stairwells to the complexity of balanced process air handling systems that provide positively pressured air distribution to the production areas so that a constant temperature and humidity-controlled environment is achieved year-round.

Process heat generated is being captured and reused, as desired, by way of air-liquid heat exchangers.

Overall, the Mill E3’s construction has played a critical part in allowing the mill to reduce costs and gain the greatest efficiencies

The Bühler Mill E3 marks a new era in flour milling with all processes being managed digitally and a concept that brings a step-change away from the traditional operating procedures of today’s flour mills and challenges existing boundaries and expands opportunities within milling.

Whitworth Brothers has had a long-established relationship with Bühler. In 2018 it began exploring the vision put forward of a smart mill and the possibility of building the first Bühler Mill E3 in the UK; the world’s most advanced flour mill, at Whitley Bridge. There was no hesitation to join Bühler on this journey, says Mr Mike Peters, Whitworth Brother’s Managing Director.

An evolution of the smart mill concept - that’s what these two companies, Bühler Group and Whitworth Brothers of the UK, have jointly worked together to achieve.

ThIs mill has 15,000 data points which are being updated every five seconds.

While some are not in use yet they are in place to be used in future. Data analysts in Switzerland work closely with the mill to continue to refine the mill’s performance and to continually improve with the goal of giving the company a totally automatised mill.

from the flour production process. The mill itself can also be considered futuristic as it is ‘Smart.’

At its heart

New projects bring many new technologies, says Mr Peters. And Bühler’s Arrius represents the wide range of new technology installed and is at the heart of the Mill E3. Mr Peters says the Arrius brings to the roller milling process a completely new concept.

It is a “complete step away” from the traditional rollers and to use its correct name of the Integrated Grinding System is doing more than just the traditional task of the grinding steps within the milling process.

The Arrius has new technology, including integrated drive systems allowing for both ease of installation and achieving lower grinding power through its direct drives so providing minimum drive power transmission losses to that of an indirectly driven roller mill. As the machine integrates all drive systems then so installation time is massively reduced, needing only three connections - data, air and power – it is therefore taking roller milling into the ‘Plug & Play’ world of simplicity of design through integration of components and onboard control systems.

Bühler’s Integrated Grinding System Arrius brings your roller mill to a next level in terms of grinding performance and energy efficiency.

Mr Peters says,“It’s modular so you can bring them in very quickly, install them and with their integrated technology they fit straight into and become part of the overall smart milling technology."

There is also technology imbedded in the process to monitor the condition of grinding temperature and vibration as well as automated control of grinding pressure.

There is also technology imbedded in the process to monitor and control temperature, vibration and pressure.

“This is a very intelligent and efficient machine,” he adds.

Getting wheat stocks into the machine involves a completely new roll feed innovation that allows for uniform product distribution across the rolls by creating a full length curtain of stock that results in a far more consistently even and accurate degree of product grind across the range of the various passage particle ranges.

With complete residual emptying the whole assembly can be taken apart, cleaned and re-assembled easily. The machine is designed to maintain food safety standards.

Pre-stressed roll packs, which include a lot of additional technology embedded within the rolls themselves, is aimed at achieving precise granulation from the rolls which he has not seen before in his 40-years of milling experience.

“In the past we have relied upon our personal experience in grinding through touch and feel. That has been replaced by technology that links all these steps together,” he says.

And that reminds me, there was no control room in the mill, in fact no millers on the floor (in fact the entire manufacturing processes on site can be run by one miller) and everything is managed on tablets or smart phones remotely.

Other key aspects

Without going into a detailed explanation of the mill’s complete processes, Mr Peters pointed out two other new concepts that make the Mill E3 special and would be of interest to the visitors.

The first is the elimination of the ‘blower room.’

This mill uses ‘blower modules’ which come

pre-assembled with air conditioning, air manifolds and the air blowers themselves, allows them to be relocated to the best place within the milling plant.

“You can look at the plant layout and identify the most efficient place to install them and where you can get the least transfer time to achieve less air movement, best efficiency and less energy usage and to free up space within the building.”

The second was the modular airlock tables.

Traditionally, when building a mill there are components for airlocks, manifolds and cyclones to be configured - In Mill E3 these come pre-engineered, pre-assembled and pre-tested. With just a couple of connections to be powered up. He also mentioned new technologies in that of the de-stoners. which are unsurprisingly given this is a smart mill, followed by Bühler’s Sortex optical sorters.

Finally, before the visiting millers set off to walk the mill in small groups, he explained that the mill did not have one roller mill floor, but the Arrius integrated grinders were located on different floors to minimise energy usage and maximise production efficiency of bulk movements, consumption and the flow of the mill.

Modular airlock tables come pre-assembled, tested and can easily be placed quickly and safely on top of the sifters or on the cyclone floor. Up to six times faster on-site installation.

The new blower module comes preassembled, tested and can be easily installed anywhere.

Whitworth Bros. Ltd. at Whitley Bridge and its most advanced flour mill. Watch the video: bit.ly/buhlerwhitworth

3 lessons digital healthcare could teach the business of grain

by Aidan Connolly, President, Agritech Capital, USA

Technology has revolutionised the healthcare industry, and these groundbreaking advances have the potential to similarly transform the grain industry. Robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are daily features in hospitals, care facilities, and even homes. As the grain industry faces its own tech transformation, healthcare provides a roadmap for what the future might hold.

The technological transformation of the healthcare industry suggests two trends for the grain sector: the adoption of technology will likely not lead to fewer people working on farms, but will change the nature of work and leadership. The healthcare industry has embraced digital products that use a test-and-adapt approach to ensure client satisfaction, and the grain industry would be well-served to do the same for growers.

Given these trends, how can grain industry professionals navigate this future to achieve a positive transformation of the food chain?

Robots

Every day, at Aalborg University Hospital, robots transport up to 3,000 blood samples from patients' bedsides to the laboratory. They complete their tasks without deviating from their path, maintaining stable temperatures during transport which ensures the consistent and accurate analysis of samples, leading to improved patient care. In a similar manner, the grain industry is also embracing the role of robots to alleviate the burden of manual tasks such as harvesting, planting, and irrigation. Agricultural robots from companies like Agrobot, Harvest CROO Robotics, and EcoRobotix are tackling various tasks ranging

from planting and weeding to vacuuming insects, harvesting, and packaging. These robots offer efficient, accurate, and costeffective solutions to challenges in crop management and labor shortages, and their applications are only expected to grow.

Internet of things (IOT)

In hospitals, IoT technology, smart devices and wearables like Fitbits and Apple Watches, are transforming the work of bedside staff. By providing real-time and relevant data to healthcare professionals, these wearable health devices eliminate the need for continuous monitoring, allowing bedside staff to allocate their time to other tasks.

Similar IoT uses are being applied in the grain industry. Companies such as CropX and Pycno use sensors to monitor soil health, weather conditions, and crop growth in real-time. Previously, these tasks were time-consuming and labor-intensive, often prone to observational errors. Now, IoT devices can instantly aggregate accurate agronomic data in one place for easier monitoring which guides precise resource allocation, predicts potential problems, and improves yield and sustainability.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Medical errors cost the healthcare industry $1.9 billion annually and result in over 200,000 fatalities. These errors, often caused by fatigue, memory lapses, lack of experience or training, and misunderstandings, could be mitigated with the support of AI in decision-making. The use of AI in healthcare, as seen in diagnostic tools like Zebra Medical Vision and Aidoc, has improved disease detection and patient outcome predictions. Similarly, AI can minimise human errors in the grain industry by offering predictive analytics. This capability helps identify disease patterns, facilitate optimal resource allocation, and improve yields. Companies like Taranis and EFC systems provide

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farmers with real-time insights and data-driven recommendations. The use of AI computations and big data further allows farmers to navigate the complexities of weather patterns, genetic variations, market volatility, and the soil microbiome.

Lessons for the world of agri-work

Robots, IoT, and AI systems have enhanced the quality of healthcare and displaced thousands of jobs, which may raise concerns about the future of work. The food system employs the majority of people in developing countries, according to the World Bank, and there's potential for technology to replace even highly skilled labor. However, as seen in hospitals, we don't have fewer doctors, nurses, or caregivers. Jobs fulfilled by humans have shifted rather than been eliminated, and a similar transition is expected in the grain industry.

In reality, technology in farming provides solutions to many of agriculture's most pressing problems. If grain producers can apply lessons from the digital transformation in healthcare, robotics, sensors, and AI can significantly boost productivity and profitability.

How to best prepare for these changes

Retention and continuous investment in talent are key. A McKinsey survey revealed that more than 50 percent of large farms and nearly one-quarter of small farms are using (or planning to use) precision agriculture technology, so demand for high-skilled jobs will likely grow. Future workers in the grain industry should be recruited with innovation skills, such as data analysis, software engineering, coding, and robot maintenance, in mind.

than replace. For decades, agriculture has faced a “people problem.” Michael Kovach, owner of Walnut Hill Farm and the Pennsylvania Farmers Union, stated in an Associated Press article, “...if it was difficult to find good help before when there’s a dearth of labor, then it’s even more difficult now.”

Agricultural employment in the U.S. is expected to increase by only 1 percent.

Traditionally, workers have left farming due to poor pay and harsh conditions. If automation replaces the jobs laborers don’t want to do, the opportunity arises for stimulating, higher-paying work that attracts and retains a flexible workforce.

Talent retention goes hand in hand with talent investment. As I noted in my book, The Future of Agriculture, education and training programs cultivate a diverse and flexible workforce that evolves with each innovation. Companies like Ever.Ag and Partners for Production Agriculture strengthen agribusinesses from the top-down by providing innovative software solutions, assessing risks, and capturing opportunities, while companies like Plenty can strengthen organizations bottom-up through employee training.

Robots, IoT, and AI systems offer radical solutions to many of agriculture's most pressing problems. If the grain sector learns from healthcare and invests in its workforce now, these technologies could boost productivity and usher in new levels of prosperity.

Technology transformed the healthcare industry. Could this serve as a roadmap for farming as agriculture faces its own transformation? Using robotics, sensors, and AI to grow food efficiently, precisely, and cost-effectively not only ensures safe and affordable food but also addresses consumer demands for

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

A four step solution for rising energy costs

by Gernot Stoerr, Bühler, Switzerland

Energy prices have virtually exploded in the last two years and have become an even more important cost factor in the milling industry. Bühler supports its customers by having experts examine their mill for energy-saving opportunities and by drawing up a specific plan for implementing the savings measures identified – including a precise cost-benefit calculation.

74% raw materials, 7% capital, 7% distribution, and 12% processing – this was the cost structure of an average large mill (500 t/24h) in 2020. 4 percent of the 12 percent processing costs were for energy. Consequently, measures to reduce energy consumption were primarily motivated by environmental policy rather than by financial considerations. This situation has changed radically in the last 18 months. The price of a kilowatt hour (kWh) of energy has risen from just under 0.20 to over 0.40 Euros during this time. This means that the proportion of energy costs in relation to the total costs of a mill has more than doubled, increasing from 4 percent to 10 percent. And according to the forecasts of industry associations, a return to the “old” energy prices in the longer term is not to be expected either – there is talk of a price of 0.2 to 0.25 Euros/kWh.

Saving energy means reducing costs

After the recent cost hike, the 2022 energy bill for the 500 t/24h mill in our example looks like this: assuming an energy price of 0.15 Euros/kWh in 2020 and 0.35 Euros/kWh in 2022, this results in additional costs of 2.2 million Euros for 240 days of annual operation and a consumption of 92.4 kWh/t. If the total controllable energy consumption was reduced by 10 percent, 388,000 Euros could be saved annually. This has made “saving energy” a management-level issue.

Energy Saving Assessment

One of Bühler’s main goals is to supply machines, processes, and plants that are as energy efficient as possible. For many years, Bühler has also been helping its customers to save energy in warehousing, production, and distribution. In association with experts from the Bühler affiliate Bühler + Scherler AG, who specialise in electrical engineering, building automation, and project management for medium and large companies, the electrical engineers and technologists from the Bühler service team have assisted many customers by offering various services for planning and implementing energy-saving measures. This assistance is now being taken to the next level. Bühler provides a comprehensive service offering thanks to its Energy Saving Assessment (ESA).

A four-step process

The ESA consists of four steps. An initial assessment is carried out remotely. This is crucial for planning an on-site visit. The second step is for a team of two experts to spend approximately a week at the customer’s mill. During this time, they subject the entire process to thorough tests and measurements to detect energy-saving potential, analyzing everything from leaks in the compressed air system to process optimization and system

upgrades. The Bühler electrician focuses on identifying savings potential in all electrical devices/equipment, while the process technologist takes care of identifying opportunities for improving energy efficiency by means of process optimization and equipment maintenance or upgrades. Particular attention is paid to pneumatics and aspiration, because the “production of air” is “extremely expensive” in terms of energy compared to other processes.

Estimation of savings potential and preparation of an implementation plan

After the on-site visit and measurements to gather the required data, Bühler experts carry out a thorough data analysis and compare findings to industrial best practices. The Buhler expert team then identifies energy-saving possibilities and estimates the feasibility and actual savings potential based on the customer’s production requirements.

The savings potential is presented to the customer and an implementation plan is drafted based on the customer’s priorities. The implementation plan highlights critical conditions and includes risk mitigation measures to ensure the achievement of the estimated savings.

If the customer prefers to reduce the initial cost of implementation and to mitigate the risks related to sustaining optimal performance, Bühler can offer a performance-based implementation plan. In the performance-based model, the project is in principle financed by the savings achieved. The performancebased implementation plan typically includes measures to ensure that optimal energy efficiency is maintained for years to come. These measures can include elements like continuous monitoring and analysis of energy efficiency, as well as technological advisory and training services to enable the customer’s personnel to run the plant in the most efficient way.

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Unveiling the Essentiality of Food Safety in the Production Process PRESERVING WELL-BEING

by The Maxtex trading group, Thailand

Food safety is a critical aspect of the production process, directly impacting consumer health and satisfaction. Ensuring the highest standards of quality requires the identification and control of hazards that may arise during production. This comprehensive guide highlights effective hazard control measures and emphasises the significance of maintaining a clean and hygienic factory environment.

Maintaining a clean and hygienic factory environment: The maintenance of a clean and hygienic factory environment is fundamental to ensuring food safety. Manufacturers must carefully consider the materials used in their equipment to mitigate risks. Opting for stainless steel equipment instead of PVC is essential, as PVC can harbour diseases and promote mould growth. Additionally, materials like steel should be avoided due to the risk of rust and potential harm to consumer

health. Prioritising a clean and hygienic factory environment significantly reduces the risk of contamination and ensures the safety of food products.

Prevention of harmful substances:

Preventing the entry of harmful substances into the production process is a fundamental aspect of ensuring food safety. Establishing a clear plan to identify and eliminate potential contaminants is vital for producing safe and high-quality food products. Stringent measures should be implemented to prevent cross-contamination, and robust control mechanisms should be in place to safeguard against the introduction of harmful substances. This proactive approach is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of the final products. Strict adherence to ingredient sourcing, supplier qualification, and quality assurance procedures is necessary to prevent the inclusion of harmful substances at any stage of production.

The role of innovation and technology:

Innovation and technology play a significant role in controlling hazards in the production process. By embracing advancements in the field and adhering to international food safety protocols, manufacturers can enhance their ability to guarantee the safety and quality of their products. Staying updated with the latest industry developments enables manufacturers to address emerging risks effectively and continuously improve their food safety practices. Technological advancements such as automated monitoring systems, real-time data analysis, and traceability solutions enhance hazard control capabilities and reinforce the commitment to food safety. Innovation also extends to the development of novel preservation techniques and packaging materials that further enhance product safety and shelf life.

Packaging in compliance with safety standards: Proper packaging practices are paramount for maintaining the integrity and safety of food products. Adhering to industry

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standards ensures that packaging materials do not pose any risk to consumers. Following established guidelines prevents contamination and enables manufacturers to provide consumers with products that meet the highest safety standards. Rigorous packaging protocols are crucial for controlling hazards and preserving product quality throughout its shelf life. Proper packaging not only safeguards against physical contaminants but also helps maintain the nutritional value and organoleptic properties of the products.

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serves as a comprehensive framework that encompasses various aspects of food safety, including employee training, documentation, audits, and continuous improvement. Through a structured food safety management system, manufacturers establish a strong foundation for maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistently delivering safe products to consumers. The system provides a roadmap for hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of control measures. It ensures that all personnel are trained in best practices and that processes are monitored, evaluated, and continuously improved. The implementation of a food safety management system demonstrates the manufacturer's commitment to delivering safe and high-quality food products.

One of the best practices is the wet milling method in the rice flour milling process, which offers several benefits in terms of food safety. Here are some key advantages:

Reduced Microbial Contamination: Wet milling involves soaking rice grains in water, which helps eliminate or reduce harmful microorganisms present on the surface. This step

significantly lowers the risk of microbial contamination in the final rice flour product.

Enhanced Hygiene and Sanitation: The use of water in wet milling promotes a clean and hygienic production environment. Regular testing ensures the water used for soaking and processing is free from contaminants. Washing and rinsing steps further contribute to cleanliness and reduce potential sources of contamination.

Removal of Foreign Matter: Wet milling removes stones, debris, and insects that may be present in raw rice. This ensures the final rice flour product is free from physical contaminants, enhancing its safety.

Preservation of Nutritional Quality: Wet milling better preserves the nutritional quality of rice flour compared to dry milling methods. The use of water retains essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, naturally present in rice grains. This results in healthier and more nutritious rice flour products.

Better Control of Quality Parameters: Wet milling allows for better control over moisture content and particle size distribution,

ensuring the safety and quality of the final product. Proper control of these parameters is crucial to prevent microbial growth and spoilage.

Reduced Heat Exposure: Wet milling minimizes exposure to high temperatures, which can lead to the formation of acrylamide, a potentially harmful substance. By reducing heat exposure, wet milling helps ensure a safer product.

While wet milling offers these food safety benefits, it is essential to maintain proper hygiene practices, conduct regular testing, and adhere to food safety regulations throughout the milling process to ensure the highest levels of food safety.

Controlling hazards in the production process is a vital responsibility for food manufacturers. By prioritising a clean and hygienic factory environment, selecting appropriate materials, and adhering to industry packaging standards, manufacturers can minimize risks and ensure the safety of their products. Preventing the entry of harmful substances into the production process is of utmost importance, requiring a clear plan and strict control mechanisms. By embracing innovation and technology, and implementing a food safety management system, manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to delivering safe and high-quality food products.

Manufacturers' unwavering dedication to food safety plays a vital role in ensuring a healthier and safer food supply. By prioritising consumer well-being and adhering to rigorous standards, they earn the trust and satisfaction of consumers. When consumers choose products from manufacturers who prioritize food safety, they can have confidence that they are making choices that promote their own well-being and that of their loved ones.

The commitment of manufacturers to food safety is a testament

to their responsibility and accountability. By implementing effective hazard control measures, maintaining a clean and hygienic factory environment, and adhering to industry standards, manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to producing safe and high-quality food products. This dedication fosters consumer trust, as individuals can have confidence in the safety and reliability of the products they purchase.

When consumers prioritise products from manufacturers who prioritize food safety, they actively contribute to their own wellbeing and the well-being of their loved ones. By choosing these products, consumers support manufacturers' efforts to maintain a healthier and safer food supply. They can rest assured that their choices align with their values of health, safety, and quality.

Furthermore, the positive impact of manufacturers' dedication to food safety extends beyond individual consumers. By upholding stringent standards and controlling hazards throughout the production process, manufacturers contribute to public health at large. Their commitment to delivering safe food products helps prevent foodborne illnesses and safeguards the welfare of communities.

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STANDARDISATION IN FOOD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL

by Ayşenur Akpınar ,Food Enginer, Bastak Instruments, Turkiye

ith the scientific and technical advances in the food industry world, it has become very important to ensure food quality and safety by ensuring food quality and safety, food control, and increasing utilisation values. Quality control in food has always had an important place due to its direct effect on human health. Rapid development in food sciences and technology, rationalisation in the food industry, storage and transport problems, and wrong practices in these areas increase the importance of food quality and control day by day.

Food standards and methods are prepared at the international level to ensure the quality and control of food in every country and international Trade. Creating a reliable environment in production and consumption. Implementing effective quality control in food products, and determining the nutritional qualities of foodstuffs, to support scientific and academic studies.

A major achievement

Bastak Instruments continues to support scientific and sectoral research by following the developing technologies for a quarter of a century contributing to the improvement of food quality, safety, and security of feed, legumes, seeds and oilseeds, cereals, and cereal products all over the world. One of the studies we have carried out for this purpose is to bring our ICC Standard 189 and ICC Standard 192 methods, which have been approved by, the International Cereal Science and Technology Association, for its acronym in English ICC, into the world in the last 2 years.

The ICC, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, together with Mr Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, Bastak Instruments Founder and CEO, as a member of the technical committee, is an international network

Wof cereal scientists and technologists from all over the World. The ICC provides international standardised methods and scientific updates for all cereal scientists and technologists. ICC standard methods, which have been applied for more than 60 years for food quality control, food safety, and security for the health and welfare of all people, serve as a guide for international trade, national and international legislation, industry standards such as ISO and TSE and food manufacturers and control laboratories. Bastak Instruments has become first in Turkey and in the World by introducing 4 new ICC methods to the world. Our study method for the determination of wet gluten, gluten index, and dry gluten of wheat flour and whole wheat flour using Bastak quality control devices 4000 and 4500 model Roller Mill, 1900 model Hammer Mill and Gluten Q-System; 6100 model Gluten Cheq, 2100 model Index Centrifuge Cheq, 2500 model Dry Cheq devices has been accepted by ICC, the International Cereal Science and Technology Association, with the standard number 192.

The crucial role of amylase in dough making

Gluten protein, which forms the skeleton of the dough and is accepted as the most important quality criterion, affects the kneading, processing, and gas-holding capacity of the dough and ensures that the bread rises and has a porous structure. The amount and quality of gluten is accepted as a quality determining factor in wheat and it also gives information about the purpose for which the wheat used will be processed. Our method of determination of wet gluten, gluten index and dry gluten of whole wheat flour and wheat flour using Bastak Instruments ICC No. 192 standard Bastak equipment has been carried out by scientists and experts in the field in quality control laboratories and universities in many European countries and its accuracy has been accepted in the world.

Amylolytic enzymes play an important role in the formation of sugars required for the formation of fermentation in dough making,

and in the absence of sufficient levels of alpha and beta amylase enzymes in the environment, the sugars required for fermentation will not be able to form enough CO2 to allow the bread to rise, the volume of bread will decrease, and the quality will be significantly affected. Therefore, amylase is an important parameter in determining bread quality. The method study titled 'Determination of Falling Number' using Bastak Instruments FNCheq device and estimation of AlphaAmylase Activity level based on viscosity was accepted by ICC, as Standard No.189 in 2021 and made available to the world.

With 72 cereal quality control devices, robotic sampling systems with our country's first and only patent and utility model, 4 new methods introduced by Bastak Instruments, which has been

producing for the future of our country and humanity with superior technical features for a quarter of a century in our country's first and only R&D Centre approved by the Ministry of Industry and Technology in the field of 35 types of flour additives; will be included in the ICC booklet and our methods will be taught, our devices will be used in all relevant sectors, especially universities in many countries such as the USA, Europe, and Canada. With the methods we have introduced in the research and development of more reliable food sources for humanity; we will continue to guide the experts and scientists who will operate in this field. We will also continue to support scientific and sectoral research by following the developing technologies.

an alternative protein source for feed

by Kira Thomas, Milling and Grain contributor, UK

Faba beans, more commonly known as (fresh) broad beans, are a protein rich legume. They are mostly produced by China, Ethiopia and Australia, although can be produced in almost all countries during the correct seasons, which in the majority of countries, is early spring as the soil is workable.

Faba beans in feeds

Legumes, alone, are infamous for their richness in protein and healthy fats. However, Faba beans, compared to soybeans, are not as rich in oil- a major energy source. 77 percent of harvested soybeans are used in livestock; therefore it is important that an appropriate substitute should be used to replace soybean. This is due to the need to reduce huge demand and destruction, caused by soybeans, of rainforest in the Amazon and South-East Asia. Faba beans can be homegrown meaning mass deforestation in a concentrated area to grow soybeans can be reduced.

Faba beans can be widely used and introduced to the diets of both monogastric (pigs and poultry) and ruminant beef, dairy, sheep, goat) animals. They overpower soybeans in many nutritional values, so are becoming a good competitor.

The nutritional contents

Their crude protein concentration is 25 percent, and the amino acid profile is comparable to soybean (that is, they are rich in lysine and low in methionine). Thus, Faba beans combine well with corn and other cereals low in lysine and rich in methionine.

Faba beans have become more useful in the animal feed industry as those involved in the industry are looking for more ways to substitute soybean. The species of Faba- Vicia Faba (horse beans and field beans)- contain smaller seeds (fava beans) which are used for feeding livestock. They are a valuable source of protein, holding 25-33 percent protein, and energy with 40-48

percent starch and 7-11 percent crude fibre. They are also a good source of vitamins A and C.

Anti-nutritional factors in faba beans, such as tannins and trypsin-inhibitor activity, are not high enough in concentration to cause problems when faba beans are used within the recommended levels.

Faba beans for monogastric feeds

The protein digestibility and amino acid profile are the major determinants of the feeding value as the protein, like in ruminant feed, is highly digestible. The amino acid profile of the faba bean is that it is rich in lysine, but relatively low in methionine and cystine. The negative factor for the use of faba bean in poultry rations is the low content of methionine, which is vital for poultry growth. It is significant that you personalise your feeds for your animals as there are positive and negative impacts of all feeds and mixing and matching feeds in terms of what is most important for your animals is imminent for the quality of your livestock.

Although the mineral content of faba beans are similar to that of other cereals, like barley, they lack the higher phosphorus content that soy and rapeseed meal contain. Phosphorus is important in the general health of poultry animals like energy, carbohydrate, amino acid and fat metabolism, nervous tissue metabolism, blood chemistry and lipid transport.

A study at Aarhus University in Denmark aimed to evaluate the value of feeding faba beans to piglets and they found that three experimental groups- who received variations of dry feed with faba beans- were just as good or even exceeded results in the control group of piglets- who received soy-based feed. In conclusion, the experiment showed that the 25 percent of faba beans added had, overall, a positive impact on the piglets.

Faba beans for ruminant species

Faba beans are fed to beef cattle as an alternative to lupins. They have a low starch level which result in a better source of

protein than cereal grains- starch is good in terms of milk yield and other factors, however should be given with wariness as to the amount as it can increase the risk if rumen acidosis. Faba beans should be introduced gradually into the cattle’s diet to prevent poisoning from diet change. The Protein in faba beans is extensively and rapidly degradable in the rumen, and this characteristic needs to be accounted for when formulating diets. Values of five percent for calf and lamb diets and up to 20 percent in dairy cow, beef cattle and ewe diets have been suggested.

Faba beans have a relatively long growing season and are tolerant of the frost when they are just seedlings, however cold temperatures may kill them when they are in later stages of growth. Cooler temperatures are perfect for the prosper of these crops.

Furthermore, Faba beans do not need roasting as they do not contain anti-nutritional enzymes. They can be conveniently homegrown as they contain little oil.

Faba beans have been proved to be a positive implementation

Sunnydale Foods is a producer of protein, starch and fibre from pea and Faba beans based in Saskatchewan, Canada. This company is working on increasing the protein content in the ingredient from 6580 percent, which is more than soybean, therefore a large competitor to the use of soybean.

Faba beans have also been used to improve the growth of other crops. For example, in Australia, it was reported to contribute 270 kg/ ha of nitrogen to the soil, resulting in increasing yields and protein content in the following wheat crop.

Flat Bottom Silos

Grain storage with quality and efficiency

by Evelyn Cuartas, Media Consultant, SIMEZA, Spain

In the current context, where food security is a priority, having reliable and high-quality solutions for grain storage is essential. In this regard,

SIMEZA Silos stands out as a leader by offering a complete catalog of products that includes flat bottom silos, hopper bottom silos,truck/train loading silos, water tanks, farm silos, and accessories, providing a reliable and high-quality solution.

"Our priority is to maintain a strong commitment to quality and innovation in the manufacturing of all our products. Our silos are designed in a modular way, allowing for a quick and easy assembly, thanks to their intelligent design. But what really sets SIMEZA silos apart is the quality of materials used in their production and the experience of our team," says Pablo García, Chief Sales Manager of SIMEZA Silos.

Each storage or processing plant for basic crops, such as flour mills, feed mills, oil mills, rice mills, malt houses, breweries, among others, requires different types of silos to meet their specific needs. The appropriate choice of silo type is mainly conditioned by the design of the storage plant, which serves as a starting point and guide for the selection of the equipment that will be integrated into it."Our goal is to ensure that each project fits the specific needs of the customer and complies with the highest standards of quality and safety," García adds.

SIMEZA flat bottom silos

SIMEZA flat bottom silos are designed for agricultural, industrial, commercial, supply facilities, port terminals, or any industrial plant involved in the production of cereals, such as

mills, feed factories, rice mills, oil extraction, and biofuel plants. They are especially useful in applications where long-term storage of cereals such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, among others, oilseeds such as soybeans, sunflower, rapeseed, and any other granular material with good discharge flow is required. The flat bottom allows for uniform and stable storage of the product, and the cylindrical design helps reduce grain accumulation in one spot. SIMEZA offers a wide range of Flat Bottom Silos, area from 4.6 to 32.10 meters in diameter, with a storage capacity per silo from 80 to 25,000 m3.

"Our silos are designed according to American standards ASAE / ANSI or European Euro Code specifications, depending on each project's requirements or the customer's choice, and they are manufactured to withstand continuous use stress, extreme temperatures, snow, strong winds, and seismic loads," explains García.

Highest quality components

The roof of SIMEZA silos offers several features that optimize storage capacity and ensure efficient operation:

• The roof has a 30° incline angle, which optimises the silo's storage capacity.

• The panels are made of high-strength steel S280GD or higher, with a Z-600 zinc coating.

• The roofs are self-supporting for silos up to 10m in diameter, while larger diameters have an independent support structure.

• Roof segments are assembled with galvanized screws and neoprene washers, ensuring water tightness.

• The roof has a variable inlet flange to facilitate grain loading.

• It also includes static ventilation roof vents for air evacuation from inside the silo.

• An inspection hatch is located on the roof's eave to allow visual inspection of the product, and the maintenance of the maximum level indicator.

• For access to the roof, a resting platform is provided, which can be reached via a vertical ladder installed on the silo wall from ground level or through a vertical connection ladder from the upper catwalk.

García adds that they have conducted meticulous

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research in roof design, using the 3D FEM method to consider various snow and wind loads. This has allowed them to create a vast database that allows us SIMEZA to respond quickly and accurately to individual queries in real-time.

The cylinder of SIMEZA silos features characteristics that guarantee strength and ease of assembly:

• The wall sheets are made of hot-dip galvanized high-strength steel Z-600, according to the Sendzimir process. They can also be painted

according to customer preferences.

• The sheet has a corrugated design with a wave step of 104 mm and a depth of 12 mm, reducing friction and preventing the accumulation of stored material.

• The wall sheets are assembled with 2, 3, or 4 lines of screws, depending on the sheet's thickness and the loads exerted on the silo.

• Vertical reinforcements and profile joints are made with standard or reinforced Omega profiles, providing additional stability.

• The base plate is adjusted with double mechanical or chemical anchoring or with support wedges to compensate for foundation tolerances.

• If necessary, wind rings are installed according to the required static calculation.

Excellence and safety in designed accessories

A silo alone is not a complete section of an installation, whether agricultural or industrial. It is a component that needs to be equipped with various accessories to become a section of the plant and thus allow for complete and safe functionality of the installation.

SIMEZA offers a wide range of accessories designed to ensure the functionality and safety of flat bottom silos. From stairs and ladders that allow safe access to platforms for product inspection, catwalks for mechanisation and maintenance, level indicators, temperature control and ventilation systems, sweep angers, lateral discharge elements, speed reducers, fumigation roofs, insulation systems, and pre-coating options.

"Each accessory is carefully designed to comply with international safety standards and provide efficient and protected grain storage. These accessories not only improve the operation of the silos but also contribute to the preservation of the stored products and greater efficiency in food production," García

explains.

With over 45 years of experience in the design, production, and installation of corrugated steel silos, SIMEZA Silos has established itself as a pioneering company in Europe. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction allows them to offer tailor-made solutions that meet the individual needs of each customer.

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-32

Key output, consumption and trade trends

Global agricultural and food production are projected to continue to increase over the next ten years, but at a slower pace of growth than the previous decade due to demographic trends, according to a report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032 is the key global reference for medium-term prospects for agricultural commodity markets. While uncertainty has risen due to geopolitical tensions, adverse climate trends, animal and plant diseases and increased price volatility for key agricultural inputs, global production of crops, livestock products and fish are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.1 percent during the period, half the pace recorded in the decade ending in 2015. Total food consumption is expected to rise by 1.3 percent per annum to 2032, indicating an increase in the share of agricultural commodities used as food.

These projections assume a fast recovery from recent inflationary pressures, normal weather conditions, no major policy changes and on-trend evolution in consumer preferences. The possibility that inflationary pressures remain persistent poses downside risks to global food demand and production.

In a special assessment of key farming input prices, which have risen significantly in the past two years, the Outlook calculates that every 10 percent increase in fertilizer prices leads to a 2 percent increase in food costs, with the burden falling hardest on the poor, who spend a larger share of their budget on food. The Outlook highlights the importance of policies to ensure greater efficiency and resilience.

“The broad trends outlined in this report are heading in the right direction, but need to be accelerated,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said. “Promoting a faster shift to sustainable agrifood systems will bring many benefits and help usher in better lives for all, leaving no one behind.”

“Surges in agricultural input prices experienced over the last two years have raised concerns about global food security,” OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said. “Investments in innovation, further productivity gains and reductions in the carbon intensity of production are needed to lay the foundation for longterm food security, affordability and sustainability.”

The Outlook offers decadal projections for cereals, vegetable oils, dairy products, meat, sugar, fish as well as cotton, tropical fruits, pulses and agricultural output used for biofuels. It also includes projections for expected regional trends in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture and incorporates first-time preliminary analyses of the role of food loss and waste.

Key commodity findings

The demand for growth in cereals production is projected to slow, in part as per capita food consumption of most cereals is reaching saturation levels in many countries. In 2032, it is estimated that 41 percent of all cereals will be directly consumed by humans, 37 percent will be used for animal feeds, and biofuels and other industrial uses will account for the rest.

Global crop production growth will mainly be driven by continued progress in plant breeding and a transition to more

“The broad trends outlined in this report are heading in the right direction, but need to be accelerated,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said. “Promoting a faster shift to sustainable agrifood systems will bring many benefits and help usher in better lives for all, leaving no one behind.”

intensive production systems. Yield improvements are projected to account for 79 percent of global crop production growth, cropland expansion for 15 percent, and higher cropping intensity for 6 percent over the Outlook period.

Global growth of sugar consumption will be driven entirely by Africa and Asia, with demand projected to surge in areas where the level of per capita intake is currently low. By contrast, consumption is set to continue to decline in high-income countries.

Global average per capita consumption of meat is projected to increase by 0.1 percent annually, mostly driven by middle and lower-income countries. Worldwide demand for meat is expected to increase through 2032, but per-capita consumption levels in high-income countries are projected to decline in the coming decade, led by drops in Western Europe and North America.

Fish available for food consumption is expected to grow everywhere, and fastest in Africa, but projected rapid population growth in this region will limit per capita consumption increases.

Global production of livestock and fish is projected to expand by 1.3 percent annually over the next decade, slower than seen in the recent past. Poultry meat is projected to account for almost half the

increase in total meat production through 2032.

World milk production is projected to grow at 1.5 percent annually over the next decade, with more than half the increase coming from India and Pakistan, which together will account for almost a third of global milk output in 2032. Milk production in the European Union is projected to decline slightly due to the ongoing transition towards more environmentally sustainable production systems.

Trade patterns

Global trade in agricultural commodities covered in the Outlook is projected to expand by 1.3 percent annually - half the pace recorded in the past decade - due mostly to slower growth in demand by middle-income countries. Maize, wheat and soybeans contributed the most to the overall agricultural trade growth in the past decade; however, they are projected to experience the biggest drop in trade growth over the next 10 years.

After becoming a net importer of agricultural commodities in recent years, South and Southeast Asia’s net imports are projected to increase further, driven mainly by continuing strong demand growth within the subregion.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s trade deficit in major food items is projected to almost double by 2032, largely reflecting rapid population growth compared to other regions.

In Latin America, the agricultural trade surplus is expected to expand by 17 percent, raising the exported share of agricultural production to 40 percent by 2032.

North America is projected to remain the second largest exporter of agricultural commodities to world markets over the next 10 years, but strong domestic consumption growth is expected to slightly curb its net export position. The region’s agricultural sector may play a key stabilizing role allowing it to expand production to normalize high price cycles.

Climate and Agriculture

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are expected to increase by 7.5 percent in the next decade – just less than half the projected output growth – indicating a significant fall in the carbon intensity of agricultural production. The livestock sector is projected to account for 86 percent of the increased emissions.

The Outlook projects declining GHG emissions from agriculture in North America and rising emissions in sub-Saharan Africa as crop and livestock production rises, underscoring the importance of transformative investments in the region’s agrifood systems. Agricultural GHG emissions in Latin America are projected to remain higher than the region’s share of global output.

CESCO EPC

Advanced solutions for grain handling, storing and processing

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

They offer to his clients personalised professional solutions with technology and quality guaranteed and backed by decades of experience executing projects all over the world. The products and services offered by CESCO are mainly divided into four business areas: inland grain terminals, port grain terminals, dry milling plants and turnkey plants. The company offers a wide variety of products, including chain conveyors, belt conveyors, bucket elevators, silos (cylindrical ,

prismatic, flat and hopper bottom), buffer bins, processing equipment, and steel structures.

Why choose CESCO?

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

investors.

Since 2009, CESCO EPC has installed 54 plants worldwide, of which, 45 Grain terminals with 1.989.700 mt storage capacity, and 9 Dry Milling plants for a total milling capacity of 4.260 t/d.

Currently, CESCO EPC is developing projects and establishing facilities globally in over 15 countries. Notable areas of influence include Europe, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa. These international expansions reflect the company's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions worldwide and meeting the needs of its global clients CESCO operates with engineering and management offices in Germany, closely collaborating with the sales and procurement office in Italy, as well as production facilities in Germany and northern Italy, and affiliate companies in Spain (SIMEZA) and Serbia (PPC). This extensive network enables CESCO to provide comprehensive solutions to its customers, meeting their specific requirements with high-quality products and services.

Smart concept easy operation

The company's commitment to providing intelligent concepts and customized plant solutions for the benefit of its customers is fundamental to its operations. With its German engineering expertise and a commitment to quality, all CESCO EPC projects are proudly “made in Europe”. CESCO offers technological consultations, project feasibility studies, assistance for construction and use approvals, statics calculations according to EURO-CODE, building construction and civil engineering and steel construction. Also provided are electrical and utility planning, project development, tendering ,

procurement, project management, installation and assembly of the silo systems, complete conveying technology including loading/unloading equipment, measuring and sensor technology. CESCO also has a highly qualified engineering team which designs, customizes, and optimizes solutions and considers investment costs, depreciation, scheduling, and technical requirements. No matter if it is for grain traders, mills, malt houses, food and feed industry, farmers, seed growers or plant breeders, the principle “Everything in one hand” offers many advantages to develop the optimum project solution for each customer.

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

Case Study

Omas unveils the new mill

• The efficiency of the plant can ensure + 0.5 percent flour.

Efficiency and quality hand-in-hand

The plant develops over 5 levels and gets to grind up to 900/tonnes of cereal per day. The entire milling process is carried out thanks to the engineering and equipment designed by the Italian manufacturer Omas, including:

6x Plansifter Galileo S; 8x Michelangelo Purifier mi50, 4 Leonardo S Roller Mill 8: 34x Leonardo S Roller Mill 4. The main objective was to obtain the “cleanest” and “healtier” finished product possible, with flours adapted to industrial uses. For this Soufflet chose Omas’ Flexy Mill technology, which includes Omas’ Direct Drive (DD) and Kers Stystem Kinematic Energy Recovery System, Omas world patent.

The DD involves the direct coupling of permanent magnet motors to the griding cycles and gives maximum flexibility of adaption of rollers speed and ratio, depending on the grinding step, and on the type of grain or the type of finished product desired. This adaptive Flexy Mill guarantees maximum freedom during grinding process, which is is not bound to the traditional fixed turns of cylinders, achieving the maximum milling performance and creativity in term of recipes. The DD system also increases the extraction of flour by 0.5%, compared to traditional milling plants. This technology has been applied also to the plansifters, vibrating finisher and bran finisher.

Most modern mill in France!

Thanks to KERS Technology the site has an overall energy saving by 30 percent, reducing the demand for electrical energy of roller mills and recovering the unused kinetic energy by the cylinders during grinding.

Recently a revolution took place, silent but powerful: the old mill Soufflet, historical reality of Corbeil-Essonnes, closed, to leave room for the new mill 4.0 signed Omas. Five years ago, the Soufflet family found themselves at the crossroads to decide whether to close the old mill or renew the industrial complex with a last generation mill.

The inauguration of the new mill last June 14 makes it clear what the choice was. A courageous choice that has meant not only safeguarding many jobs but also giving life to an area historically important. In fact, the complex is part of a large project of recovery and territorial enhancement. Soufflet, which in the course of the work passed the baton to the Invivo group, chose Omas as the strategic partner and main supplier for the realisation of this unique project in Europe for three main reasons:

• Plant sustainability: KERS technology guarantees energy savings and reduced Co2 emissions.

• Attention to flour purity and grinding flexibility.

Omas has paid the utmost attention to every detail. As an example, we mention the recovery of heat to condition the process air; the whole mill has been designed without edges and closed and sealed profiles to ensure maximum levels of hygiene and food safety; suitable materials have been used to avoid alterations and contamination of food, following MOCA regulations.

During the inauguration Bertrand Guilloteau, General Manager of Invivo metaphorically delivered to the team of 17 millers "the most modern mill in France " which officially becomes the precursor of a new way of making sustainability and innovation in a traditional sector such as milling.

Italian milling technology is back on the top of Europe

INDUSTRY EVENTS

2023 August 30 – 1

IAOM Eurasia Conference

Istanbul, Turkey

https://iaom-eurasia.info

31-2

Taiwan Smart Agriweek

Taipei, Taiwan

www.taiwanagriweek.com

2023 September

6-8

VIV Nanjing

Nanjing, China

www.vivchina.nl

12-13

SPACE 2023

Rennes, France

https://uk.space.fr

20-22

Ildex Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

https://ildexindonesia.merebo.com

4-5

Grain & Milling Expo

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

Grain & Milling expo will be held on October 4 & 5 , 2023 under the unifying theme: 'Food sovereignty: The case of cereals' at at the Casablanca International Fairs Office, Morocco.

The "Grain & Milling expo" (GME) is the unmissable biannual event for professionals in the milling and cereal industries in Morocco in particular and their counterparts in Africa and the Middle East. Organised by the National Federation of Flour Milling , legal and unique representative of all the units of the industrial flour milling sector in Morocco, the GME constitutes the logical and improved continuity of the technical days of the IFIM (whose 6th edition was held in May 2015), now relocated to the OFEC, bringing together its professional and international character.

5

FEED MILLING MAXIMISED Conference

São Paulo, Brazil millingandgrain.com/event /feed-milling-maximised-2023

MAXIMISED

October 5th, 2023

A CONFERENCE FOR FEED MILLERS São Paulo, Brazil

2023 October

3-5

VICTAM LATAM

São Paulo, Brazil

https://victamlatam.com

3

The Online Milling School LIVE!

São Paulo, Brazil

www.onlinemillingschool.com

3-5

Pet-Aqua Conference

São Paulo, Brazil

https://victamlatam.com

October 3-4, 2023

São Paulo Brazil

Two half-day conferences for millers

11-13

Vietstock 2023

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam https://vietstock.org

2023

November

1-3

Livestock Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan www.livestocktaiwan.com

8-9

JTIC 2023

Auxerre, France www.jtic.eu

The JTIC International Milling & Cereal Industries Meeting is the premier event for professionals in the milling and cereal industries. Set to take place in Auxerre Cedex, France on November 2023, the event brings together the best and brightest minds from around the world to explore the latest trends and technologies in the milling and cereal industries.

12-15

IAOM MEA

Cairo, Egypt www.iaom-mea.com

12-18

Agritechnica 2023

Hannover, Germany www.agritechnica-asia.com

20-22

VIV MEA 2023

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

22 Build My Feedmill

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. millingandgrain.com /companies/build-my-feedmill

Join us at VIV MEA 2023 on Wednesday 22 November at 10am to hear about the latest feed industry innovations and how they can improve the operation of a feedmill.

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.

During the Build my Feedmill Conference, 10 companies are given the chance to present 10-minute presentations about how their solutions assist feed mills in their everyday processes and practices. Taking attendees through every process within a feed mill, Build my Feed Mill enables attendees to discover the latest innovations that help make your feed mill truly innovative, efficient and profitable. Topics being discussed include grinding, feed formulation, extrusion, pelleting, dosing and more.

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Aquaculture Extrusion & Nutrition Conference

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. bit.ly/aenc23

Aquaculture development and investment

Aquafeed Extrusion and Nutrition Conference will be held at VIV MEA 2023. It is a one-day conference centred on the topics of the production and extrusion of aquatic feed along with the nutrition and farming for fish and shrimps. Covering a variety of topics within aquafeed, this conference will provide knowledge, solutions, and research for everyone in the aquaculture.

To sponsor please email: Tuti Tan – tutit@perendale.co.uk

For more information on the conference please email: Shannon Parsons – shannonp@perendale.co.uk

29-01

Livestock Malaysia 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.livestockmalaysia.com

☑ = Meet the Milling and Grain team at this event

MC Mühlenchemie presents the winners of the first Flour Innovation Award

Three winners were announced in MC Muhlenchemie’s first Flour Innovation Award, recognizing innovative solutions for the sustainable use of wheat and local agricultural commodities. The award was offered for the first time on the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of MC Mühlenchemie. Composite flour innovations were the objective, and the winners came from South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakistan.

The award honours scientific work around the production and processing of non-wheat flours and their blends with wheat flour, especially those that use local commodities. The objective is to encourage research into alternatives to wheat flour, in order to achieve greater independence from wheat and global markets.

Global relevance and variety

23 research projects from nine countries on four continents were submitted for the 2023 Composite Flour Innovation Award. A jury of international experts evaluated the studies and practical projects completed from 2019 to 2022 and selected three awardees.“The impressive diversity of the submissions shows the worldwide importance and relevance of composite flour. The work reflects developments and innovations in the field and helps us gain a deeper understanding of the use and processing of composite flours,” said Dr. Lutz Popper, originator of the Flour Innovation Award.

The prize money, totalling 10,000 euros, was divided among the three winners. The first prize, at 5,000 euros, went to Yusuf Kewuyemi, a doctoral student at the University of Johannesburg, for his development of 3D-printed crackers from processed whole-grain flour made of African-grown peas and quinoa. These plants are highly nutritious and can help reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases. In order to raise the flour’s nutritional content and improve its bioavailability, Kewuyemi used innovative techniques like fermentation and germination. The final product is a functional, highly nutritious snack in the form of a 3D-printed cracker. This research shows that traditional crops can be transformed into health-promoting foods using innovative processing techniques.

The second prize, at 3,000 euros, went to Abdulhakim Idris of Jimma University in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. In his study “Optimising the process variables for the production of oat compound biscuits” he looked into the optimum mix of wheat and oat flour for making biscuits. Different parameters were analysed, including mixing ratio, baking time and baking temperature, along with their influence on properties like the weight, thickness, spread ratio and texture of the biscuits.

Insight into the awarded research projects

The results showed that a mix ratio of 15 percent oats to 85 percent wheat, a temperature of 300°C and baking time of 3:30 minutes provide the ideal conditions for making oat/wheat biscuits that do not differ from pure wheat biscuits in their sensory qualities. This creates the basis for the further commercialisation of mixed oat biscuits, the development of applications for other oat products, and the promotion of oats as a little-used grain to fill out the annual grain deficit.

Third place and its 2,000 euro purse went to Saqib Arif of the University of Karachi in Pakistan. His study looked at the potential of composite flour from mixes of underused grains in response to the worldwide rise in wheat prices and increasing sustainability concerns. The results show that mixed flours have a better nutrition profile, are rich in fibre and bioactive compounds, and thus represent a promising possibility for reducing dependence on wheat, although challenges remain with regard to processability and sensory characteristics.

“The research projects submitted demonstrate that composite flour has enormous potential to make the future of our food production sustainable. They show that with intelligent and innovative methods, we can reduce our dependence on wheat without having to give up taste and quality. This look into the future promises many exciting developments, and we’re looking forward to continuing to promote and support progress,” said Dr. Lutz Popper, Chairman of the Jury of the Composite Flour Science Award, in presenting the winning projects.

Specialist knowledge and industry expertise – the Flour Innovation Award jury

Dr. Popper, a renowned specialist in enzyme applications in food processing and Scientific Director of MC Mühlenchemie, was ably assisted by high-level experts in food technology and processing, who contributed their scientific and practical experience to the jury’s deliberations. These were: Jeffrey A. Gwirtz, an experienced mill engineer and CEO of JAG Services Inc.; Michael Gusko, Global Director Innovation at the GoodMills Group, who for many years has successfully worked in functional ingredients development and leads innovation at Europe’s largest milling company; Rosana Sica, Technical Director of Atime S.A. in Argentinia, who enriched the jury as a recognized expert in the the use of enzymes to improve wheat flour quality; Sridhar Bhavani of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), with more than one and a half decades of experience in wheat research; Professor Olugbenga Ben Ogunmoyela, President of the NGO Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI) and CEO of Glytabs Consulting Limited, who has extensive experience in the fields of agriculture, food technology and nutrition.

MC-Muhlenchemie1 - Jury members Michael Gusko (left) and Dr. Lutz Popper presented the Flour Innovation Award to Yusuf Kewuyemi, a doctoral student at the University of Johannesburg, for his development of 3D-printed cookies.

IAOM Eurasia 2023

IAOM Eurasia Conference and Exhibition will be held in Istanbul, Haliç Congress Center on 30 August – 1 September 2023. With its 125-year history, International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) is the world’s largest non-profit organisation in the field of grain milling which unites grain millers and trade representatives for the development of education and training opportunities in industry-related areas. IAOM with its 10 directorates in the USA and 4 more in other parts of the world offers an international forum for sharing ideas, technological and educational opportunities, discovery of new products and services and networking.

Eurasian Region of IAOM consists of 32 countries with more than 2 billion of population and a total of 7.1 trillion dollars economic magnitude. At the same time, world’s largest wheat producers and flour exporters are situated in this region. Russia which is one of the top 5 wheat producers in the world with the production of 71.6 million tons of wheat, alone represents 10 percent of the world’s and 30 percent of Eurasian region’s wheat production. Ukraine with 25 million tons, Kazakhstan with 16

2023 Taiwan Smart Agriweek

The 8th Taiwan Smart Agriweek and the 9th Taiwan International Ocean and Fisheries Industry Show, under the guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture, organised by MY Exhibition Co., Ltd., and with the participation of numerous industry elites from both domestic and international sectors, will be held from August 31st to September 2, 2023 at the 1st floor of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. The exhibition is divided into six major zones: "Agricultural Technology Zone," "Livestock Technology Zone," "Marine Fisheries Zone," "Aquaculture Technology Zone," "Fresh Cold Chain Zone," and "Aquatic Products Zone." It serves as the best business and procurement platform to explore industry innovation applications, solutions, improve the quality and efficiency of agricultural products, and expand production scale.

In recent years, the global impact of climate change and the emphasis on environmental sustainability have made the

million tons and Turkey with 19 million tons of wheat production are also among these 32 countries. In this context, we have planned to facilitate the participation of millers from Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic Countries, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkey and other Central Asian Republics and Caucasus region countries where intense participation is expected. In addition, participations are expected from the USA, Middle East and Africa Regions. This conference and exhibition will bring together many sector stakeholders such as Grain, Flour, Pasta, Bulgur and Feed Producers and their suppliers and vendors such as Milling Machinery Suppliers, Laboratory Equipment Suppliers, Traders, Ingredients suppliers, Packaging Companies, Grain Storage Companies, Yiest Companies, Bakery Products Firms, Industrial Bread Bakers, Research Institutes and Colleges & Universities. On behalf of IAOM Eurasia Management, we are well aware of your esteemed position in the sector and attached you will find information for an event by IAOM Eurasia (registration form, sponsorship form, stand area). In addition, you will also find group discount policy for millers and suppliers. All details about the Conference and Exhibition are available at www. iaomeurasia.info can be reached. Congress languages will be Turkish, English and Russian.

development of sustainable agriculture, such as agricultural digitisation and circular economy practices, imperative. This exhibition focuses on the theme of "Balancing Profitability and Sustainability" and showcases electric farming machinery, AIoT smart agriculture, aquaculture, and livestock solutions, precision animal nutrition formulas, environmentally friendly agricultural materials, and agricultural circular economy technologies. It promotes environmentally friendly cultivation and farming practices while ensuring industry profitability and long-term sustainability.

In the post-pandemic era, a program has been launched this year to invite overseas buyers to Taiwan. Companies with an annual turnover exceeding $300,000 USD, with specific procurement needs, and participating in three or more business meetings are eligible for a subsidy of three nights' hotel accommodation for one representative. The program is limited to 100 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested companies wishing to come to Taiwan for procurement are advised to promptly submit their applications to the organizing committee. So far, it has attracted entrepreneurs and industry associations from various countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and Bangladesh, to visit Taiwan for procurement purposes.

VIV TÜRKİYE 2023

by Mehmet

VIV TÜRKİYE, the focal point of the poultry industry opened its doors for the 10th time with the organization of HKF Trade Fairs under the license of VNU Exhibition Europe on July 6th in Istanbul Expo Center. This year the fair hosted more than 281 companies and more than 15,000 buyers came as visitor from the poultry sector.

As the 2nd biggest poultry show worldwide, VIV TÜRKİYE is the only poultry fair exclusively focusing on the poultry industry among other VIV fairs. The fair generated a commercial hub for the poultry industry for 3 days.

10th International Trade Fair for Poultry & Technologies VIV TÜRKİYE 2023 was officially opened following the speeches of Ahmet Yavuz Karaca, Director of Istanbul Directorate Of Provincial Agriculture And Forestry, Prof. Dr. Rüveyde Akbay, President of World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) Turkish branch, Naci Kaplan, Chairman of Association of Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders, M.Ülkü Karakuş, Chairman of Turkey Feed Manufacturers Association, İbrahim Afyon,

Chairman of Turkish Egg Producers Association, Prof. Dr. Pınar Saçaklı , Chairman of Veterinary Poultry Association, Ramazan Bayhan, the President of Association of Turkish Animal Health Industry, Burhan Sakkaoğlu, Secretary General of ASÜD , Ahmet Yücesan, Chairman of ETBİR and Hayati Can, Chairman of SOSIAD, President of Fishery and Animal Products Exporters Association, Müjdat Sezer, The President of Union Poultry of Kazakhstan, Ruslan Ismailovich Sharipov.

International Buyer Delegations were at VIV Türkiye

This year the fair welcomed top buyer delegations, from Cameroon, Senegal, Niger, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Oman, Kuwait, Bosnia Herzegovina, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Georgia through an organisation of the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Türkiye and the guest of HKF Fairs. The main purpose of the buyer delegation program was to hold B2B meetings with the exhibitors.

Uğur Gürkaynak, Milling and Grain, UK

Marco Prati, PLP Systems and Nick Mouthaan, Victam Corperation

Future predictions of the leading associations of Türkiye:

Poultry Meat Manufacturers And Breeders’ Association (BESDBİR) / Mr. Naci Kaplan: With a turnover of 5.5 billion dollars, the Turkish poultry meat industry has reached a structure that directly and indirectly provides the livelihood of approximately three million people. The white meat sector has always followed the developments in the world in the light of science, applied all modern and advanced technologies, evaluated its earnings and own resources as investments, provided workforce in rural areas and gave great importance to education. We produce by applying local and international quality standards at a high level and strictly complying with food safety principles. The white meat industry continues to develop rapidly, being committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly production practices, which are among the most important issues of the new world order. Poultry meat production in Turkey in 1995 was 316 thousand tonnes and per capita consumption was 5 kilograms.

At the point we have reached today, the production of poultry meat has reached 2 million 470 thousand tonnes. 2 million 420 thousand tonnes of this is chicken meat, 54 thousand tonnes are turkey meat. The sector, which tends to develop, has a growth expectation of 5 to 7 percent for 2023.

Scientific Poultry Association / PROF. DR. Rüveyde Akbay: Poultry meat production ranks first in world meat production with a share of 39.4 percent. I can say that the poultry meat and egg sector in our country has completed the 2022 production period with a result that can be considered successful despite various adversities. According to TUIK data, the poultry industry in 2022 compared to the previous year; - 2,417,995 tonnes of chicken meat with an increase of 7.7 percent,- 53,646 tonnes of turkey meat with an increase of 4.6 percent and- It produced 19 billion 808 million,539 thousand table eggs with an increase of 2.6 percent. Poultry meat has grown by approximately 35 percent in the last 10 years, and by approximately 30 percent in table egg production. Despite the negative effects caused by the

Kabir Chowdhury, Sales director, Jefo

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increase in production input costs due to the economic crisis and the excessive increase in the exchange rate, considering that the demand for chicken meat will increase due to the unavoidable price increases in red meat, I predict that the poultry industry will continue to grow by around three percent in 2023 and 2024.

Veterinary Poultry Association/ PROF. DR. Pınar Saçaklı: In the past, the poultry industry focused more on economic and profitable production. Today, however, economic growth is no longer measured only by financial data. More equitable, inclusive and sustainable strategies; Investments with less ecological footprint gain importance. In other words, more sustainable production models are gaining weight. Sustainable production: requires a holistic approach that includes animal welfare, food safety, the environment and human health. The production, processing, retailing, packaging and transportation of food causes massive greenhouse gas emissions, air, soil and water pollution and has a profound impact on biodiversity. For this reason, it will be important to focus on more sustainable food production systems from farm to fork in the European Green Deal, which includes the main goals of the European Union such as zeroing net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and ending the dependence of economic growth on resource use.

Turkish Feed Manufacturers Association / Mr. Ülkü Karakuş: In the last 10 years, compound feed production has increased by 7 percent every year, but it is striking that this growth rate

was higher in previous years. Last year, 27 million tonnes of compound feed were produced in our country. Our country ranks 7th in the world and 1st among EU countries in terms of compound feed production. The development of our feed industry is directly related to our general economic policies and developments in the world, as well as agricultural policies. The pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have adversely affected social life and trade, leading to the deterioration of some balances. Stopping this war as soon as possible will relieve the world markets, increase the trade volume, make new investments and provide some new developments for the benefit of our country. Thanks to the measures taken by our government through TMO, excessive increase in grain prices is prevented and feed prices are following a favourable course with the effect of intense competition in the market. Similarly, we anticipate that investments in animal production will increase, and the growth trend of the feed industry will continue in the coming period due to the regulation of the market, the elimination of the mentioned problems and the increasing need.

Veterinary Health Products Manufacturers Association (VİSAD) / Mr. Ramazan Bayhan: The demand for veterinary health products is expected to continue to increase due to various factors. These include a growing global population, increased pet ownership, increased awareness of animal health and welfare, and the expansion of the livestock industry to meet the demand for animal protein. The veterinary healthcare products industry has witnessed advances in technology such as the development

Bulent T. Helvacikara, Bahadir Colak, Yemtar with Milling and Grain team

Emre Ereren & Murat Cengiz of Imas with Milling and Grain team

Christian Jordan of Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Inc with Darren Paris, Milling and Grain

of innovative pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics and digital health solutions, will continue. These technological advances can increase the efficacy, safety and convenience of veterinary treatments and improve overall animal health outcomes. Similar to the trend in human medicine, more and more emphasis is placed on preventive health care for animals. Veterinary healthcare products that promote preventive care, such as vaccines, parasite control products, and nutritional supplements, are expected to gain traction as pet owners and animal producers prioritize proactive measures to protect animal health and prevent disease. Regulatory control and standards for veterinary healthcare products are likely to become more stringent. Governments and regulatory agencies can enforce stricter rules to ensure the safety, quality and effectiveness of these products. Compliance with these regulations will be crucial for manufacturers and importers to maintain market access and consumer confidence. The concept of One Health, which recognizes the link between human, animal and environmental health, is becoming increasingly recognized and important. This awareness is likely to encourage the development of veterinary healthcare products that address zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans) and contribute to the overall health and well-being of both animals and humans.

Egg Producers Central Association (YUMBİR) / Mr. İbrahim Afyon: Egg, which is a global product, has had global effects in the last 2 years. The astronomical volatility of food prices, especially the global raw material crises, adversely affected the sector. Hoping that this troublesome process is over, I think that not only the people of the world but also the people of our country will concentrate on egg, which is the most reliable food source, and add eggs to their fast-food consumption habits on a developing world scale. It is necessary for developed societies to reach egg consumption figures in underdeveloped societies, and for the consumption of cheap and safe, easily accessible, easy food all over the world to rise to justified levels. While Turkey’s production, which is currently 22 billion, provides export opportunities to many countries, production figures will continue to increase as it reaches societies with less consumption together with domestic consumption.

Begum Usta, Yemmak and Nick Mouthaan, Victam Corperation with Milling and Grain team

Taner Alapala, Ekrem Acar of Alapala with Milling and Grain team

Kemal Burak Kayhan, Bea Van Deynse, Arpad Zsok & Deniz Gungoroglu of Bestmix Software

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October is approaching! The countdown has started for the first Victam LatAm event in São Paulo, Brazil that will take place from 3-5 October 2023! From process technology to ingredients and additives, it is all there.

The ingredients and additives market is a rapidly growing industry that is driven by the increasing demand for animal protein. The world population is growing, and with it, the demand for meat and dairy products. This demand drives the need for animal feed, which is a key component of livestock production. As the animal nutrition market evolves, there is a focus on improving animal health and performance, alternative ingredients, reducing the environmental impact of livestock production, and increasing efficiency and profitability for farmers.

Let's talk "ingredients"!

Feed additives, such as amino acids, enzymes and prebiotics are of importance in improving the nutritional quality of animal feed. In Latin America, the animal feed additives industry is particularly important due to the region's large and growing animal protein sector. According to a report by Grand View Research, the Latin America animal feed additives market size was valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1 percent from 2021 to 2028.

Following a report by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Brazil is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat and the fourth-largest exporter of pork, with exports of these products totaling 4.2 million tonnes and 1.1 million tonnes, respectively in 2020. The report notes that the Brazilian animal protein sector is a critical component of the country's economy, generating over 7 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and providing employment to over 4 million people. These data demonstrate the critical role that ingredients play in the animal nutrition industry and the need for continued innovation and development in this field.

Ingredient companies Victam LatAm 2023

The potential of the Brazilian and Latin American market attracted already over 150 companies as exhibitors at Victam LatAm 2023. Above the principal companies for feed ingredients

and feed machinery, Victam is also happy to welcome ingredient companies, such as Evonik, for instance.

Evonik is a leading player in the animal nutrition market and will be joining Victam LatAm 2023 with a stand in Latin America. The company is continuously developing new products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of farmers and the animal nutrition industry. With a focus on research and development, Evonik is well-positioned to help farmers produce high-quality animal products in a sustainable and efficient way. Evonik already has a significant presence in Latin America, with operations in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. The company's animal nutrition business in Latin America is focused on providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of local farmers and the animal nutrition industry.

In Brazil, where the event will be held, Evonik operates a largescale production facility that produces MetAMINO, Biolys, and other animal nutrition products. Brazil is a key market for Evonik, as it is one of the world's largest producers of animal protein. The company has a strong local team in Brazil that is focused on providing technical support and expertise to customers.

In Mexico, Evonik has a sales and technical support team that works closely with local customers to provide innovative and sustainable animal nutrition solutions. The company's focus in Mexico is on improving animal health and performance, reducing the environmental impact of livestock production, and increasing efficiency and profitability for farmers.

In Argentina, Evonik has a strong presence in the animal nutrition market, with a focus on providing amino acid solutions for poultry and swine diets. The company's products are used by many of the leading animal nutrition companies in the region.

In Chile, Evonik is focused on providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the aquaculture industry. The company's products are used in salmon and trout diets, and are designed to improve animal health and performance, reduce feed costs, and increase profitability for farmers.

Overall, Evonik's animal nutrition business in Latin America is focused on providing high-quality, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of local farmers and the animal nutrition industry. Victam LatAm 2023 will be the ideal opportunity for Evonik to maintain current relations in the region and develop new ones.

Interview Evonik

Victam reached out to Henrique Brand - Strategic Marketing Manager for Specialties Nutrition at Evonik, to inform us on Evonik “Insights”!

In recent years what are the most critical technological developments that you have witnessed in the nutrition sector?

In recent years, the animal nutrition sector has been seeking viable alternatives to the use of antimicrobials in feed. These alternatives range from the use of additives such as probiotics, postbiotics and organic acids, to the application of nutritional concepts such as the reduction of crude protein in diets and supplementation with functional amino acids.

What are your sustainability focus areas?

Reducing the carbon footprint of our production plants and helping our customers reduce environmental contamination with the use of amino acids, nutritional and animal health additives.

You present yourself as a leader in innovation. Can you tell us a little bit more about your innovation(s)?

Through partnerships with research centers and universities around the world, we have been able to develop new products and technologies that will be applied in animal production in the coming years.

For example, we have a research line to define the amino acid requirements for animals raised under heat stress. In this way, we can help our customers optimise their production and reduce their losses due to climatic factors.

We are pleased to have you on board for Victam LatAm, what potential do you see in Latin America?

Latin America is a region with many opportunities for agribusiness and this has made the world's largest companies interested in investing in the region. With an abundance of land and water, the region offers all the necessary factors for the efficient and sustainable production of animal protein. Therefore, Evonik is present in the region to be part of the production chain offering high performance solutions to meet the demands of producers.

Conferences in São Paulo, Brazil

Perendale Publishers has partnered with VICTAM to host three conferences during the LatAm event in São Paulo, Brazil.

On October 3-4, there will be two half-day conferences held, to hear from industry experts about Aquaculture feed and Petfood production. The ‘Pet-Aqua feed production conference’ covers these two areas that utilise similar techniques, and is designed for understanding the process, learning what is new, and possibilities in the area of pet and aquatic feed production.

As an additional session for our Online Milling School, the ‘OMS-Offline: Trouble shooting for all (Milling-Aqua-Pet)’ will take place on October 3 and will comprise of a discussion panel and a Q&A session. During this Off-Line Session, we will be awarding Certificates of Attendance to those who have completed one of the 2023 six-week courses and who are in attendance.

The ‘Feed Milling Maximised’ conference takes place on October 5. The seminar presents keynote presentations along with eight quick-fire updates on equipment and technologies used in modern-day feed milling that improve efficiencies while maximising output.

To register, visit https://victamlatam.com/en-us/conference-program/conferences

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www.milleral.com

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Golden Grain Group

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Pellet press

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Bühler AG

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Pelleting Technology Netherlands

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Van Aarsen International

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Bühler AG

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Dinnissen BV

+31 77 467 3555

www.dinnissen.nl

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FAWEMA

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www.fawema.com

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Maxtex Trading Group Co. Ltd.

+66 29488281

www.maxtex.net

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Statec Binder

+43 3112 38 5800

www.statec-binder.com

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Sangati Berga

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Yemtar Feed Mill Machines

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Zheng Chang

+86 2164184200

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www.buhlergroup.com

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Henry Simon

+44 161 804 2800

www.henrysimonmilling.com

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Inteqnion

+31 543 49 44 66

www.inteqnion.com

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Ottevanger Milling Engineers

+31 79 593 22 21

www.ottevanger.com

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Van Aarsen International

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www.aarsen.com

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Yemmak +90 266 7338363

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Rolls

Bühler AG +41 71 955 11 11

www.buhlergroup.com

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Fundiciones Balaguer, S.A. +34 965564075

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Statec Binder +43 3112 38 5800

www.statec-binder.com

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Yenar +90 332 2391073

www.yenar.com.tr

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Roller mills

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www.alapala.com

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Bühler AG

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

• Animal Feed

• Agua Feed

• Pet food

• Poultry feed

• Flour milling

• Grain processing, handling & storage

3-5 OCTOBER 2023

MORE INFORMATION

the interview

Dr Tacon has over 25 years of experience in the field of animal nutrition, both as a scientist and business leader. He has spent more than 10 years with Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care in Asia and Europe where he successfully developed the commercial portfolios for both aquaculture and livestock activities. He is currently positioned as the Director Business Development - Animal Health at Adare Biome, a subsidary of dsmfirmenich, France.

You have a rich 25+ year career in the industry, what initially lead you to get into this field?

Well, I came to it mostly following a streak of opportunities rather than a dedicated career choice. I was primarily involved in academia working on the reproductive aspects of fish both in France and Asia. Then I worked in the medical field by the lack of opened position in aquatic research. It was by the chance of a family move to Thailand that I came to be involved in applied research in feed additives for shrimp farming, then I stayed on, moving to more commercial positions mostly working from different Asian countries.

What in your opinion is the worst impact the pandemic had on the feed industry?

The industry faced many challenges during the pandemic with a strong control in the movement of workers and a decrease of demand. In retrospect, we can see that the feed industry was rather resilient at a local level towards these challenges. Most of the feed companies managed to keep their activities going despite the restrictions. The industry kept well informed through online meetings and webinars. Governments in Europe have put forward protocols to maintain “business as usual”.

Nevertheless, the industry has been deeply, and still is, impacted by restrictions on supply. Port closures and the difficulty to find ships led to a decrease in grain and raw material trading. Linked to the increased of shipping costs, this limited supply, increased the feed formula cost. This impact has further amplified with the recent events in eastern Europe.

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

That must be precision feeding to allow animal to fulfill their growth potential. I see also the new developments to analyze microbiome in individual animals, or in pens or flocks as one the most interesting advances recently. Gut health and microbiome were of course a major focus in animal nutrition in the last 10 or 15 years. But now, more and more feed and feed additives companies are providing services or kits to instantly give a picture of the bacterial populations in the gut. This permits the early detection of potential dysbiosis,

pathogen presence, subclinical issues and induce the remediation by changing feed composition and supply dedicated additives for example. Being an endocrinologist by training involved in probiotics and postbiotics in most of my career, I see gut health and the gut brain axis as one of the promising technological developments to come, together with precision feeding.

What do you see as the key challenges facing a growing feed sector in your view?

Sustainability will be the key challenge. First sustainability for the feed sector, indeed the whole value chain will have to work to ensure that costs are controlled to maintain food security and food safety and provide affordable access to animal proteins. We are already seeing a shift of the consumers for cheaper products (the decrease of demand for organix product in France is a good example). The sourcing of environmentally sustainable raw materials will also be a major concern. With the pandemic, the recent events in Eastern Europe and the effect of climate change to come, cost and availability of raw materials will remain a strong challenge for the industry for the years to come. That will force the industry either to work to incorporate cheaper, and probably locally sourced, material and to improve the feed to gain ratio either by a change of feeding practices or the use of dedicated additives. Improving management practices for feed benefit will also go in parallel with a better animal welfare and reduction of stress.

How challenging was the shift in your career from Aquafeed sector to animal health?

It was quite easy to be honest. I have an animal production master’s degree, I come from a major swine production area in France, and I did my PhD thesis at the INRAE institute in France, so I was very aware of other species production. I must say that the livestock sector is easier to approach then the aquaculture one, as it is much more structured. Apart from the salmon industry, the aquaculture sector is still very fragmented, with multiple species, multiple culture practices and environments. Strangely also I found the livestock industry more willing to share information with suppliers. There is still a black box, secretive feeling when dealing with fish and shrimp companies. But I miss going to aquaculture events, it is a very close-knit sector.

Dr Philippe Tacon, Director Business Development - Animal Health, Adare Biome (a subsidary of dsm-firmenich), France

Going forward, what aspects of nutrition and production would you like to see addressed and why?

Large production systems will remain in place in the near future, and I think it is important that the industry moves towards the incorporation of more locally sourced material and a more circular way of producing animal proteins. This move will provide benefits on both economic and environment standpoints and will most probably be easier to do in some production models than other. To that regard, I think aquaculture could lead the way, it has already implemented this trend for many years by the reduction of fish meal in feed formula and can push further the reuse of material and the use of alternative protein sources when costs will be reduced. Along with poultry, aquaculture is a very efficient way to produce proteins and I hope it will gain more momentum in the years to come, and I would like to see this happen in regions like Africa.

Adisseo appoints Dr HAO Zhigang as Chief Executive Officer

Dr HAO Zhigang, Chairman of Adisseo’s Board of Directors for more than 5 years, starts to undertake the role of Chief Executive Officer since 1st July following the leaving of Jean-Marc DUBLANC from his operational duties in Adisseo.

Dr. HAO Zhigang has been with Sinochem/Bluestar for around two decades in a variety of executive, operational and managerial positions. Being involved in Adisseo business since 2010, he has intensive cross-cultural communication and management experience.

Dr HAO Zhigang, as Chief Executive Officer of Adisseo, and in addition to his current Chairman role both at Adisseo and at Bluestar, manages the coordination and relations with Adisseo’s shareholders, enabling a decision-making process with faster speed and higher efficiency, which is critical under current macro-environment with great uncertainties and volatilities.

He is also responsible for Adisseo Group strategy and directly supervises Adisseo executive members including Frédéric JACQUIN, Chief Operating Officer, as well as other five executive vice presidents responsible for finance, strategy and sustainability, Research & Innovation, HR and China operations respectively.

Hamlet Protein ppoints new Operations Director

Hamlet Protein, global producer of specialty ingredients for young animal nutrition, announced the hiring of Operations Director Lars Petersen. Based out of Hamlet Protein’s headquarters in Horsens, Mr. Petersen will be responsible for the plants in Denmark and US, procurement, and laboratories and help drive the company’s sustainability agenda.

Mr. Petersen a graduate from the University of Southern Denmark, alumnus of the Copenhagen Business School, and MBA graduate from Brunel University comes with an international background and a broad experience in operational functions with companies like Good Food Group, Rynkeby Foods, and Harboefarm.

“Joining Hamlet Protein allows me to be close to the business and make a direct impact through continuous improvement initiatives. I am thrilled to be joining a strong and passionate team and look forward to helping them drive the various strategic projects that are on the agenda,” stated Petersen.

AFIA Welcomes Ivy Torres

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ivy Torres as its global programs specialist, effective July 10.

In this newly created AFIA position, Torres will be responsible for supporting international market access and development programs worldwide, and the development, implementation and communication of the association’s global policy goals and activities. She will also support the work of AFIA’s International Trade Committee.

“Ivy brings a wealth of global programming expertise as well as the desire to broaden her knowledge into the wider international policy and trade sphere and agriculture as a whole,” said Gina Tumbarello, AFIA’s senior director of global strategies, policy and trade. “We are very excited for her to expand the US animal food industry’s international trade work and join our legislative and regulatory team!”

Previously, Torres served as a manager of global programs at the US Grains Council, where she assisted on market development programs with strategic analysis, program planning and development, implementation and evaluation, actual cost and end-result contracting, budgeting and accounting, administration and communications. In addition, she organised 60+ trade teams and missions each year.