WORLD NEWS
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Purina opens US$550M pet food plant to expand production capacity
The site is the company’s first ground-up factory in more than 50 years.
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Switzerland releases protein feed reserves amid import disruption
Companies can access nearly 16,000 tonnes of the country’s stored protein feed reserves from September 1, 2026, through February 2027.
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Maine salmon farms face scrutiny over fish health and environmental risks
Critics warn that open-net farms could threaten wild salmon through escapes, disease and pollution.
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Purdue researchers test catmint oil fogging to control avian influenza in poultry
The research will assess whether the technology can reduce virus levels in poultry environments while protecting bird health and production.
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Kalmbach Feeds acquires Ohio grain facility to strengthen feed supply
The acquisition expands access to local grain and strengthens Kalmbach’s feed, pet food and ingredient operations.
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Royal Canin names Fernando Ferroni as new Brazil president
Ferroni succeeds Pierre Wagner, who led Royal Canin Brazil for more than four years.
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WellFish Tech secures oversubscribed funding to advance fish health monitoring
The interim financing was oversubscribed with participation from private investors, family offices, and venture capital across the UK, Norway, and the European Union.
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dsm-firmenich scales single-cell protein for aquaculture and pet nutrition
The aim is to produce around 400-500 tons from mid-next year onward to seed the market and support customer trials.
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Elanco completes US$120M expansion to boost pet medicine production
The site expansion bolsters Elanco’s monoclonal antibody (mAb) production; supports delivery of next-generation pipeline.
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dsm-firmenich updates Digital SalmoFan™ for trout colour measurement
The updated software lets users select between salmon and trout species, ensuring consistent colour measurements anywhere, without light interference.
