Issue 2 . Volume 20 . Autumn 2015

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Once again senior industry executives willflood from all over the world to attend whatis now the largest dedicated animal feedand grain processing event in South andSouth East Asia.What will they see, what will they be able

to touch and examine, how does it work,would it save my company money? All of these questions and more can be

answered by industry experts who will be

available on many of the exhibitor stands.Showtime asked Henk van de Bunt,

Victam’s General Manager about thecontinuing success and expansion of theAsian shows in Bangkok.“Basically the strategy of holding three

With less than six months before the doors open at the BITEC exhibition halls in Bangkokthe indications are that the show will once again be a sell-out. Companies from all overthe world, both old exhibitors and new, have signed up for the Pan Asian show that openson the 29th March through to 31st March.

2016 Asian showheading for a sell-out

related shows under one roof is provingextremely successful. Having a focusedanimal feed show (FIAAP) alongside theanimal feed processing show (VICTAM) hasproved to be very popular with bothexhibitors and visitors alike. continued on page 3 �

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Inside your Autumn issue3 About the shows3 New event announcement4 Details of conferences13 Innovation awards15 2015 event show report20 Industry news38 2016 event registration details38 Contact information

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� continued from page 1 The exhibitors favour itbecause the visitor profile is feed and thelevel of those visitors is very high, over 40%of ALL the visitors are CEO’s/ Directors.This is of course far better for theseexhibitors as they do not have thousandsof wasted visitors and students distractingthem that you so often find at other lessfocused shows. Exhibitors are able to have serious,

substantial discussions with their clientsthat have specifically come from throughoutAsia and beyond to visit the event. Visitorsalso benefit from this strategy. They areable to visit stands/booths without havingto wait for a member of staff from theexhibitor you wish to meet. Also the exhibitors are displaying

technology and ingredients that the visitoris actually interested in and so he/shedoesn’t have to waste a lot of time trying tofind the relevant stands”.“Even the third related exhibition –

GRAPAS can be of interest to the visitorsas this is an exhibition for grain processingand rice milling/processing. Obviously thiswill be interesting for processors, ricemillers/processors, flour millers etc. as theywill find the latest technology being

displayed for the important industrysectors. Again with such highly targetedsenior industry executives visiting thisspecialist show it is imperative that theexhibitors are able to discuss and explaintheir products in depth, this they are ableto do”.

Benefits for exhibitors and visitorsAnother great benefit for many of theexhibitors is that they are marketingequipment and systems that can be usedin an animal feed mill, a rice mill, a flourmill and also a biomass pelleting plant.These exhibitors will be displaying suchtechnology as driers, de-humidifiers,conveying systems, silos, pumps,elevators, trucks, bagging and much more.This is also great for the visitors as they

have such a wide choice of exhibitors tocompare products, prices, delivery, powerconsumption, etc.”.I briefly mentioned biomass. Many of the

world’s leading manufacturers andsuppliers of pellet mills will be at the showbecause they supply the feed industry.However these same companies alsomarket their technology to the biomassindustry for the production of biomass

pellets. Here again the exhibitors are ableto talk to these clients as this expandingindustry sector in Asia is included in ourmarketing programmes”.

Technical conferences“The event is not just exhibitions we havemany other attractions going on duringthe show’s three days. We have forinstance a series of technical conferencesand these complement the trade shows.The following conferences will be heldat BITEC:1. Aquafeed Horizons Asia 20162. FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference3. Petfood Forum Asia4. Global Milling Conference with

GRAPAS Asia5. Biomass Asia6. GMP+ Feed Safety AssuranceI am pleased that once again there will be

an ASEAN Feed Summit and that therewill also be the ASEAN Feed & RiceSymposium; during the symposium, whichincidentally is free to all registered visitors,respected industry experts will addressthe assembled delegates on a wide varietyof subjects.We will also be having our Innovation

Awards ceremony where it is announcedwho are the winning exhibitors of theseprestigious awards. There are threecategories, these will be explained ingreater detail by the sponsors later in thisedition of Showtime.

25th AnniversaryLastly, we will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary of working in Asia as our first show was held in Bangkok in 1991 in an hotel car park. Very different from what youwill see in Bangkok next March. We will bemarking this occasion during the event.”

VICTAM, in conjunction with some of ourconference organizers, will shortly belaunching an exciting new venture. It is our intention to organize a series of

industry conferences spread over anumber of days at a venue, probably nearCologne in early summer of 2017. This will be a self-contained event

where industry delegates will only beadmitted after paying a fee. The typicaldelegate will be in the upper managementof a feed mill, flour mill, grain processingor biomass pelleting plant. Industry

executives will comprise CEO’s, mill &plant directors and managers,nutritionists, feed/food formulators, etc. The conference organizers will bring

together acknowledged industry expertsto produce a programme of papers oneach of the following subjects:• Animal feed ingredients and additives• Aqua feed ingredients and production• Biomass pelleting technology• Petfood ingredients and production• Flour milling & grain processing• Feed production technology

There will be an additional area wherecompanies will be able to have a smallbooth. An evening of dinner and entertainment

will be organized on the first day for theconference delegates, the conferencespeakers and exhibitors. A small admission fee will be charged to

the industry delegates to visit theexhibition and a separate fee will becharged for the conferences. � Further details regarding thisventure will follow in the near future.

VICTAM to launch new event

A series of technical conferenceswill complement the trade shows

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Opportunities and double-digit growth in aquafeedWhen Aquafeed Horizons Asia took place in 2012, the global aquafeed market wasvalued at US$ 57.7 billion. New reports suggest it could reach a market value of US$122.6 billion by 2019 – and more than three-quarters of that demand is expected to come from the Asia Pacific region.

The prime driver for growth in aquafeedglobally, is the rapid expansion of theaquaculture industry in response toincreasing consumer demand for fish andseafood – and in Asia Pacific, soaringdomestic consumption is a significantfactor, particularly for carp and shrimpfeeds.In 2012, the shrimp farming sector was

reeling from the effects of early mortalitysyndrome (EMS) but was already seeingrecovery by the time the next AquafeedHorizons Asia came around in 2014. SinceEMS was first reported in China in 2009, itspread to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand,causing annual losses of more than U.S.$1 billion. Technically known as acutehepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome(AHPNS), the elusive pathogen causingthe disease was identified by Dr. DonaldLightner and his team at the University ofArizona, in 2013. While this devastatingdisease was disastrous for shrimpfarmers, the feed industry respondedquickly. Functional feed additives provedefficacious and opened up newopportunities for feed manufacturers and

ingredient suppliers. The industry is nowrebounding quickly and in the period 2013-2015 annual growth is projected at 6.9%. Yet another challenge facing the aquafeed

sector is the ongoing move away fromdependence on fishmeal and oil. Greateruse is being made of novel proteins, suchas insect meal as well as algae, grains andoilseeds and their processing by-productsand concentrates. Plants provide proteinalternatives as well as carbohydratesources, functional additives, such asphytobiotics, and can act as a binders inaquafeeds. But they can also requirechallenging processing and formulationchanges.Aquaculture feed production is highly

complex and ever evolving. AquafeedHorizons brings the commercial industrytogether to learn about latest advances inprocessing technology and techniques andnew ingredients and nutritional findings.Organized by the sector’s informationprovider, Aquafeed.com, leadinginternational experts are hand-picked andthe program designed to focus on practicalapplication.

“We understand the industry and are inconstant dialogue with feed manufacturers,ingredient and equipment suppliers,farmers and all other stakeholders in thisspecialized sector”, Aquafeed.com’spublisher, Suzi Dominy said. “We listen anddesign the conference accordingly”. Some 140 delegates from all over the

world attended Aquafeed Horizons Asia in2014, and the organisers hope to see aneven better turnout in 2016. “We arefortunate that the industry supports us, sowe can keep costs down for delegates. Sofar Bühler, Olmix, Nutriad and Wenger havecome forward to sponsor the meeting,which will allow us to keep delegate feesaffordable and once again to honour ourhost nation by providing Thai interpretationand very special rates for Thai delegates,as well as students”, Suzi Dominy said.In 2016 the 9th Aquafeed Horizons Asia

will again be held at the BITEC on March 29, 2016, the openingday of the exhibition, from09:00 to 17:00 hrs. Forregistration and full details, visitwww.feedconferences.com

25 per cent of all aquafeed is nowdesigned for carp

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conferences

Petfood Forum Asia 2016 focuses on growing pet food marketThis exclusive conference for pet food professionals in Southeast Asia provides the latestresearch on the market, pet nutrition, pet food safety, processing and more.

Pets have become increasingly important inthe Asia-Pacific region, resulting in slow butsteady growth in that market. Pet care retailsales increased from about US$8.94 billionin 2009 to about US$9.83 billion in 2014,according to Euromonitor Internationaldata. Specifically, dog and cat food madeup US$6.12 billion of the Asia-Pacific petcare retail sales market in 2014 (comparedto US$5.7 billion in 2009), with other petproducts accounting for US$3.39 billion(compared to US$2.92 billion in 2009).At Petfood Forum Asia, scheduled for

March 30, 2016, pet food professionalsfrom throughout Southeast Asia can learnabout this exciting market, as well as thelatest research on companion animalnutrition, pet food ingredients, safety,processing and more. All will be presentedby leading industry experts at this exclusiveconference, now in its fifth edition. PetfoodForum Asia will once again be co-locatedwith FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016.

Strong growth outlook forSoutheast AsiaJapan and China enjoyed the largest sharesof the Asia-Pacific pet care market in 2014,with US$5.24 billion and US$1.56 billion,respectively, in overall retail sales. Othercountries such as South Korea (US$839

million in pet care in 2014), Taiwan(US$782 million) and Thailand (US$665million) have seen plenty of growth since2009 and are making their own strides,according to Euromonitor data (see Figure1). Still other countries, such as Singapore(US$93 million in 2014 pet care sales) andVietnam (US$19.1 million), remain thesmallest contributors to the Asia-Pacificmarket, though they, too, continue to growrapidly – up from US$76.6 million in petcare retail sales in 2009 for Singapore andjust US$7.4 million for Vietnam.The Southeast Asia (SEA) market, which

includes Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia,Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam, hassignificant growth to look forward to,according to a report by Future MarketInsights. “Pet Care Market: Southeast AsiaIndustry Analysis and OpportunityAssessment 2014–2020” says that SEAgrowth will hit 6.8% by 2020, driven largely

by an increasing concern toward pet healthand growing demand for luxury products.Improving consumer lifestyles and

increasing disposable income in SoutheastAsian countries has resulted in a growingacceptance of pets, not only among thehigh-income population but also themiddle-income group, according to FutureMarket Insights. In 2014, Thailand was thedominant country in the overall SEA petcare market with a 43.62% share, followedby Malaysia and Indonesia, whichaccounted for 21.74% and 15.47% of themarket, respectively. The pet care market inthe Philippines is projected to register arobust compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 8.4% through 2020. This isexpected to be followed by Vietnam, with aCAGR of 8% during the forecast period.Dog food is currently the primary product

segment in the region, accounting for51.6% of the market in 2014. In terms ofpet food distribution channels, consumersin SEA look mostly to supermarkets;however, veterinary clinics are anticipated toexhibit the fastest CAGR at 7.1%, followedby supermarkets at 6.8%. This growth isattributed to a shift in consumer buyinghabits and an increasing inclination of petowners to purchase health and wellnessproducts from sources seen asknowledgeable and reliable, such asveterinarians, says the report.

Asia-Pacific pet food marketSee www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/5079

Asia

Figure 1: Japan holds the top spot in Asia-Pacific pet care sales, but as a mature market,its numbers declined slightly between 2009 and 2014. Developing markets such as SouthKorea, China, Thailand and Taiwan are expected to continue growing.

Make plans to attend Petfood ForumAsia on 30 March, 2016. Visit www.PetfoodForumEvents.comfor information on topics, speakers,early bird registration and more.

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The GRAPAS triumvirate: The Exhibition, the Innovation Awards and the One-day ConferenceGRAPAS has a three-pronged approach for the Asian milling industry in 2016: Anexhibition; a conference and innovation awards. All aimed at meeting the needs of flourrice and oilseed millers of the region.

The co-located GRAPAS Exhibition –which is now a central part of the FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS exhibition offering – hasbecome an essential destination for allvisitors planning to visit the BITEC,Bangkok from March 29 – 31, 2016.

Exhibition and Innovation AwardsThe GRAPAS Exhibition is hosting thewidest display of milling equipment, forfood production, in the Asian region andwill draw more millers to the event in 2016than ever before, says Roger Gilbert ofMilling and Grain magazine. “It was very clear at the co-located event

in Köln, Germany earlier this year, thatcompanies displaying their equipment forfeed manufacturers also produce a rangeof equipment for flour and rice millers.” “Right from transportation and handling

to storage and processing, much of theequipment is made to the same highstandards today.”“Food-grade surfaces and HACCP

controls are just two of the aspects thatmanufactures can readily address in orderto offer equipment to both sectors.”“While some equipment is unique to flour

and rice milling – namely roller mills andother specialist processes – may otheraspects of grain and rice processing arethe same.”“For example, control systems,

packaging and bagging systems,traceability systems are also familiar toboth sectors not to mention weighing andmeasuring, he adds.”“The exhibition will be supported with an

award ceremony that will identify the mostinnovative milling developments on showand a one-day conference, which takesplace on Wednesday, March 30, 2016”

The ConferenceThe program for the 2016 one-dayGRAPAS Asia Conference, in conjunctionwith the Global Milling Conference, isunder preparation and for the first time willreflect the conference topics and sessionsoffered in Cologne during the FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS exhibition in June, 2015.“For the first time we will be introducing a

registration fee for delegates to help offsetthe cost of bringing a range of specialistspeakers to the event,” says Mr Gilbertwho is the organiser of the conference.The registration fee is set at C= 130.“We know there are a lot of experts in the

milling industry who do not get anopportunity to have their areas of expertisediscussed at conferences that attract aninternational audience.”“We want to address this and provide

speakers and a range of topics that willinterest millers from throughout Asia.”

For example, the Thai rice milling industrywill again participate in the event.“We have growing support from the Thai

rice industry and have visited Thai ricemillers and research centres to ensure weare providing a program that will interestthem.”“The same for flour millers. We want to

take the opportunity of the triumvirate ofexhibitions, of which GRAPAS is one, tooffer the best conference line-up in theregion for our milling industry delegates,”he concluded.

RegistrationRegistration for The Global MillingConference with GRAPAS Asia 2016opens on November 1, 2015 and can beaccessed at: www.bit.ly/grapas. The registration fee is C= 130/person and an‘early-bird’ discount will be offered forthose registering early.

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FIAAP Animal NutritionConference focuses on additivetechnologies for improvedproductivity, animal healthOne-day event highlightsinnovative research,technologies. By JackieRoembke, editor, FeedInternational magazine.

Everyone working in animal agriculture orrelated sectors is well aware of the majorchallenge looming on the horizon: feedingmore than 9 billion people by 2050 – apopulation increase of 38 percent1.Coupled with a growing middle class inemerging markets, the demand for animalprotein production is expected to increaseby 73 percent during the same timeframe,the FAO states. Tracking with increased animal protein

consumption, global compound feedproduction hit 846.5 million metric tons in2014 and will continue to rise in the yearsto come.When looking at the countries contributing

to both the boost in population and feedproduction, Asia-Pacific takes the lead. Forexample, the region accounts for one-thirdof today’s total global compound feedvolume and 41 percent of projected 2050population growth. To successfully execute on the responsible

production of animal proteins – and theirpotential implications on human health (i.e.antimicrobial resistance, environmental,etc,.) – the Asian feed industry will need toincreasingly rely on the benefits of feedadditives to deliver improved animal welfareand productivity. The latter is especiallyimportant as Asian producers of animalproducts eye export markets.

Curbing antibiotic usage in AsiaDespite the mounting evidence thatoveruse of antimicrobial drugs in livestockproduction and human medicine iscontributing to resistance, a recent U.S.research study indicates that boththerapeutic and sub-therapeutic antibioticusage in animal husbandry may actuallyworsen in parts of the world as they

struggle to keep up with growing outputdemands. According to a team of Princeton

University researchers2, without regulatoryaction, world antibiotic use may increaseby 67 percent by 2030. In the largestantibiotic consuming countries in Asia itmay even double (30 percent in China and4 percent in India). In fact, by 2020, theysuggest Asian antimicrobial consumptionon a whole may actually increase by nearly130 percent in poultry and swineproduction – a trend driven in part byproduction models shifting toward “large-scale farms where antimicrobials areroutinely used.” While reductions in the use of antibiotics

in animal production may be one of themajor hurdles Asian producers will face inthe years ahead, many operations arefinding success by transitioning away fromantibiotics for growth promotion (AGP)through the use of feed additives.

Move away from antibiotics putsemphasis on feed additivesEliminating the use of AGPs can poseunique management, production andhealth challenges for some producers;however, many are looking to enhancetheir feed formulation through theinnovative use of animal feed additives. To this effect, international respondents to

WATT Global Media’s 2015 Nutrition &Feeding Survey report seeing positiveresults when using organic acids to replaceantibiotics (see figure 1 below). In addition,respondents also report increasinginclusions of probiotics and prebiotics dueto their effectiveness. Compared toprevious years, these results indicate anupward trend for these additives as AGPalternatives.However, the additive suppliers admit

there is no silver bullet that will produce thesame performance gains as AGPs.

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Figure 1: The international group of respondents to WATT Global Media’s 2015 Nutrition& Feeding survey have experienced success with organic acids, prebiotics and probiotics.Source: Feed International magazine / WATT Global Media

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Experts address critical issuesFor those seeking a better understanding of new additive, nutritionand formulation innovations to tackle the aforementionedobstacles, the 7th FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference will provideattendees with the perfect forum to learn and compare bestpractices with other nutritionists, formulators, veterinarians andanimal health consultants throughout Asia and the rest of the world. The one-day event, co-located with VICTAM Asia, will aim to

present strategies for overcoming animal health and feed conversionchallenges through the utilization of leading-edge nutrition researchand technologies. It will feature a diverse and well-respected groupof presenters who will address the major issues facing animalprotein production with nutrition as the main driver.Presented by Feed International magazine and WATT Global

Media, the 2016 FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference will provide aunique education and networking platform focused on new feedadditive, ingredient and formulation solutions. The conference willbe held in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2016, at the BITEC.For more information or to register for FIAAP 2016, visit

www.fiaap-conferences.com.

Top 5 Asian compound feed producing countries in 2014

Country Metric tons (X 1000)

China 140957

Japan 23666

India 20290

South Korea 17270

Thailand 16612

Figure 2: Though production has fluctuated from year to year,China continues to lead the list of the world’s largest feedproducing countries. View a full list of the “Top 15 compound feedproducing countries” and historical data: http://bit.ly/1JsFSuC Source: Feed International magazine

FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference 2016 Call for Papers: Oral Presentations• Does your company or organization have leading-edge

research focused on advancing additive or ingredient innovations?

• Will you be attending FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016? If you answered yes to both questions, consider submitting an abstract for presentation at the 2016 FIAAP Animal NutritionConference. For more information about the FIAAP 2016 Callfor Papers, visit https://www.fiaap-conferences.com.

Related contentTo view the full results from Feed International’s 2015 Nutrition &Feeding Survey, visit http://bit.ly/1IA67h2.

Asian animal feed industry overviewAccording to Feed International’s 2015 World Feed Panorama,the Asia-Pacific region accounts for one-third of world feedproduction. Get a glimpse at the trends and companies shapingthe Asian feed industry: Asia’s Top Feed Companies: http://bit.ly/1JHvNsZ ASEAN trade bloc offers opportunity to feed manufacturers:http://bit.ly/1hPaIqO

1 Pew Research Center2 Van Boeckel, et al., “Global trends in antimicrobial use in food animals,” Proceedings ofNational Academy of Sciences, May 2015: Vol. 112, No. 18

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Rising demand for biomass pellets

Whist only a “teenager” as an industrial sector, the globalwood pellet industry is a remarkable biomass success story.Production output 2014 is estimated to have been just over 27 million tonnes, almost aseven-fold increase over the last decade. South East Asia is rapidly emerging as anindustrial market already accounting for 10 percent of global pellet demand.

In the energy world, pellets are a lowmoisture densified biomass fuel usuallymade from wood though other agriculturalresidues such as straw, sunflower husksand empty fruit bunches (EFB) areincreasingly used. Sparked by the oil crisisin 1973 and 1979, fuel pellet projects andplants began to appear at forest industryoperations in Europe and North Americaduring the late 1970s. Using densificationtechnologies, primarily from the animal feedindustry, the idea was to produce a boilerfuel from mill residues and replace oil.

Manufacturing processThe objective of a biomass pelletmanufacturing process is to produce auniformly dimensioned (~6-12 mm x 22mm)low (< 10%) moisture biomass fuel productthat has high energy density and low (<2%)ash content. This improves the handlingand combustion properties of the biomasswhile making it economically viable totransport long distances and, if producedaccording to international technical andsustainability standards, a tradable “near-commodity” product. The process generally

consists of three to six process stagesdepending on the type of feedstock used,its particle size and moisture content;chipping/size-reduction; drying; grinding;pelletising, cooling/conditioning andpackaging (bagging)/bulk storage.

Types of biomass pelletAvailable as residential or industrial grade,biomass pellets are used for residential andcommercial space heating as well industrialand utility heat and power production. Essentially there are three types of

biomass pellets on the market place: • “White” pellets – made from clean

wood such as sawdust without bark and used in stoves and pellet boilers in the residential and commercial heating sector.

• Industrial pellets – made from low-grade roundwood and forest residues with some bark permitted and used by the energy sector for co-firing with coal or in dedicated plants.

• Advanced biomass pellets – a coal-like fuel made from biomass by thermally treating it in the absence of oxygen. Various technologies (torrefaction, steam

treatment, hydrothermal carbonization)exist though many are at pilot- or pre-commercial stages. The pellets are usedby the energy sector for co-firing with coalor, with minor plant modifications, as coalreplacement in existing plants.

Growing marketsToday the European Union (EU) is thelargest consumer and producer of woodpellets though North America is expectedto become the largest producer. South East Asia on the other hand is

emerging as a fast growing market forindustrial grade biomass pellets for co-firingin coal-fired power stations driven byrenewable energy policies. Last year SouthKorea alone consumed around 1.9 milliontonnes with a significant share importedfrom Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia andVietnam where production capacity hasincreased. Some industry projectionssuggest that Asia may reach a demand of10 million tonnes by 2025 suggesting ampleinvestment opportunity not least for thosewith suitable biomass residue streams inthe wood, feed, grain or palm oil industries.

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innovation awards

� Animal Feed Technology & Nutrition Award

The renowned magazine All About Feed inassociation with Victam International BVwill present for the third time the AnimalFeed Technology & Nutrition Awards inMarch 2016. This award will be granted tothe most striking innovation in animalnutrition presented at FIAAP Asia 2016All nominations will be published on the

All About Feed website and as a preview inthe All About Feed magazine. This issue isdistributed throughout a readership of over18,000 selected subscribers who areinvolved within the animal feed sector andrelated industries. Nominations will beclearly marked during the exhibition and inthe show guide in order to easily attract theattention of visitors.Your entry has to be a feed ingredient

and/or feedstuff and/or nutritiontechnology for animal feed and/or petfood.All entries are subject to the utmost

confidentiality until publication on the webas of 1st March 2016; please contactEmmy Koeleman (see below) if you do notwish any information about your innovationto be published before the exhibition.How to enter: To participate in this

contest the feed ingredient and/orfeedstuff, nutrition technology has to: • be introduced to the market after

1st January 2014, and • be really new, and • improve animal health and/or • improve animal performance, and/or • reduce costs • be easy included in the feed or • be easy distributed to the animal • be a legal ingredient To submit your entry, please complete the

form before 15th January 2016. Since thenominations will be published in All AboutFeed, please send accompanying pictures,illustrations or logos in digital format (min300 dpi) to: innovation@reedbusiness.nl

� The GRAPAS Innovation AwardThe GRAPAS Innovation Awards havetaken on a competitive edge for thosesupplying products, equipment andservices to the milling industry. “The FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS event in

Germany showed us just how keen the

competition is today for the award. Morecompanies are entering than ever beforeand the standard of those entries is risingeach time,” says Roger Gilbert of Millingand Grain magazine.Exhibiting companies can easily put

forward an application through theirexhibitor’s manual “and we encourage allcompanies to consider doing this,” he adds.Milling and Grain provides additional

promotion for all products that make it ontothe short-list from which an independentjudging panel makes its selection.

� The Aquafeed Innovation AwardAquafeed.com, the information resourcefor the worldwide aquaculture feedindustry, will once again present theAquafeed Innovation Award at FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016. This highlysought after award honours theachievements and contribution of the alliedindustries to the advancement of aquafeeddevelopment.Farmed fish and shrimp hold the greatest

potential of any livestock sector forproducers of feed: aquaculture continuesto show phenomenal double-digit growth,in terms of both volume and speciesfarmed and today more tons of seafoodare farmed than beef. As for all livestock,the success of the aquaculture industryrests on the development of appropriate,cost effective feeds. The aquafeed sector has reflected the

growth of aquaculture, growing in volumeby 17% in 2014. However, developingfeeds for aquaculture faces challengesunparalleled in the feed industry, thanks tothe diversity of species, rearing methodsand environment. To give an idea of the challenge: feeds are

required for farmed species at every lifestage – from a larval shrimp of less than0.4 mm in length, to a broodstock fishweighing several kilos. Some feeds mustmeet the needs of predatory carnivores,raised in open ocean cages in the warmwaters of the Pacific, or the icy waters ofNorthern Europe and for species such assea urchins, raised in salt water tanks onland, or fresh water fish grown in raceways.Some feeds need to float near the surface,some to sink at a controlled rate to the

bottom – but all of them must meet thespecific nutritional needs of the animal,attract them, taste good and stay togetherin water, without falling apart.For aquaculture to continue to develop

and play its full role in feeding the world,these challenging and exacting needsmust be met. Ingredient and additivesuppliers and technology companiesmake a crucial contribution to overcomingthe obstacles and advancing the bluerevolution.The Aquafeed Innovation Award

recognizes the company that develops anew ingredient, equipment or service thatits independent panel of internationalexperts judge to contribute the mostsignificant benefit to the manufacture ofaquafeed in terms of innovation, efficiency,profitability, safety or sustainability. Exhibitors at FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS

Asia 2016 are invited to submit their entriesfor this award through the online exhibitormanual. The deadline is 15th January 2016.

Innovation awards highlight industry excellence

Above: The Aquafeed Innovation Award isone of the three awards being presented atFIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016.

Save the Date!

9th Aquafeed Horizons Conference

Sponsored by:

An Aquafeed.com Conference in association with Victam International and supported by: Thai Ministry of Agriculture & Co-Operatives, Thai Department of Livestock Development, Thai Department of Fisheries, Thai Feed Mill Association, Thai Rice Processing Association,Thai Petfood Industry Association, Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Conventions &Exhibition Bureau.

The only dedicated trade show for thesupply, use and formulation of

ingredients, nutrition and additives foranimal feeds, dry petfood and aquafeed

The world’s largest event for theproduction and processing of animalfeeds, dry petfood and aquafeed. Also

including biomass pelleting technology

The show for flour and rice milling,grain processing, industrial pasta and

noodle processing, extruded snack andbreakfast cereal production

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9 – 11 June 2015 . Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany

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show report

Global industry executives from the animal feed, flour & rice milling, grainprocessing and biomass pelleting industries descended on Cologne inGermany at the beginning of June. These senior executives had come to visitthe 2015 edition of the renowned FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Internationalexhibition and conferences.

Thousands of visitors came through the doors of the KoelnMesse exhibitioncentre, set in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Cologne. They hadcome from as far away as Australia and every continent was represented.There were even official delegations from Japan, PRC, Thailand, Turkey andRussia. In all there were over 7,500 visits recorded by our scanners to theshow over the three days and this figure does not include exhibiting staff.

The exhibitors, of which there were 276, were busy with serious tradeenquiries and discussions, many lasting a long time. There was much to seefor the trade professionals and also a wide range of new products that werelaunched at the show.

During the three days of the show there were the following conferences: The FIAAP Conference, Aquafeed Horizons, AEBIOM Pellet Workshop,Petfood Forum Europe 2015, GMP+ International Feed SafetyAssurance certificate, The IFF Feed Conference and The Global MillingConference with GRAPAS International 2015.

For the first time ever FEFAC (the European Feed Manufacturers Federation)held its Annual General Meeting during the event and their members joinedthe exhibition as well.

Additionally Victam arranged for free tours to the Vitelia feed mill and thenewly opened Feed Design Lab in the Netherlands. These proved verypopular with the visitors.

Geographical breakdown of visitors

“We had very goodcontacts with companieswe are already workingwith and those face toface meetings arealways very valuable.”

“If only it was a day ortwo longer!! So much tosee in so little time!!”

“I liked this show,although I visitedseveral exhibitions inthe world, the only thingthat distinguishes itchose you for excellentglobal companies”

“An interesting eventand I thoroughlyenjoyed it. Thank you.”

North,Central

andSouth

America3.46%

Africa1.89%

Asia6.07%

WesternEurope76.09%

EasternEurope8.87%

Australasia0.71%

Middle East2.91%

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Sectors of interest to the visitorsThe total of these percentages is over 100% as a number of visitors expressed an interest in more than one sector.

Main business activities %� Animal feed industry 50.37� Aquafeed industry 6.59� Petfood industry 8.38� Integrators 6.91� Rice & flour industries 10.12� Biomass 4.80� Others 12.83(Universities,Chambers of Commerce,Government, Media and unspecified)Total 100

Job functions of visitors %� CEO, Directors 42.49� Nutritionists, feed formulators 17.83� Management 39.68Total 100

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Innovation awardsAt the end of the first show day thewinners of the three differentinnovation awards were announced.They are as follows:The Aquafeed Innovation Awardorganised by Aquafeed.com waswon by Tovalia Intelscan, France.The FIAAP Animal Nutrition Awardorganised by trade magazineAllAboutFeed was won by Adifo,Belgium. The GRAPAS Awardorganised by trade magazine Millingand Grain had joint winners: Alapala,Turkey and Buhler AG, Switzerland.

50th anniversary celebrationsVictam celebrated its 50thanniversary with a celebration dinnerand an evening of magicalentertainment for 500 guests at theelegant Flora and botanical gardensin Cologne.

During this dinner the President ofthe Victam Foundation, Mr. AndréOosterveld thanked the guests fortheir continued support of theexhibitions and especially praised theexhibitors for their professional andinnovative stands, as well as theenormous and varied amount ofproducts on display.

4B Braime Elevator ComponentsAbraziv E.O. and Machine Mfg. Ltd.ACTEMIUMAdifo NVAerox B.V.Ag Growth InternationalAgrimediaAgromatic AGAlapala Machine, Food and Trade Industry Inc.

AlmexAltuntas Havalandirma Turizm San.Tic.Alvan BlanchAmandus Kahl GmbH & Co. KGAmbros Schmelzer & Sohn GmbHAna Degirmen SistemleriAndritz Feed & Biofuel A/SAquafeed.comArcelorMittal Ringmill S.A.Arodo BvbAArthur Krüger GmbHAvantronAWILA Anlagenbau GmbHAybakar Machinery and Foreign Trade Co. Inc.

Bakker MagneticsBastak Laboratory Instruments & Improvers

BBCA Depolama Sistemleri Tarım n. ve Mak. San. Tic. A.

Bechtel GmbHBEHN + BATES Maschinenfabrik GmbHBeijing Keepyoung Tech. Co., Ltd.Bentall Rowlands Storage SystemsBioenergy International Bitzer Wiegetechnik GmbHBm Silo ApSBrabender GmbH & Co. KGBruins InstrumentsBrukerBühler AGC. Gerhardt GmbH & Co. KGCPM Europe BVCablevey ConveyorsCarl Aug. PicardCentre for Feed TechnologyCereal and Feed Industry MagazineCetec IndustrieCFE Ltd.Chief Industries UK Ltd.Chiriotti Editori SRLChopin TechnologiesChristy Turner Ltd.CIMAS SRLCimbria ASClextralCofelyConcetti S.p.A.Context Products Ltd.Crowley EngineeringCukurova SiloCusinato Giovanni SRL S.U.Dalian MasterChem LimitedDaniit A/SDanvaegt A/SDarling Ingredients Inc.Datastor Systems Ltd.Dehsetiler Grain Storage SystemsDetia Degesch GmbHDeutsche Müllerschule BraunschweigDinnissen BVDLG Service GmbHDMN-WestinghouseDongying Tianrun Biotechnology Co., Ltd.DSL Systems LtdDutch Milling Technology Int. B.V.E.F.S.-Holland B.V.E.S.E. INTECeFeedLink Pte LtdEMT GmbH Euro-Misch-TechnikEntil ASEnviroLogix IncErkaya Laboratory InstrumentsExpokhlebExtruder Experts GmbH & Co. KGExtru-Tech, Inc.Eye-Grain Aps. – iGRAINF.H.Schule Muehlenbau GmbHFamsunFarmcomp OyFarmet a.s.Feed Design LabFeed Industry MagazineFeed Review MagazineFeedtech Makine Ltd. ti.FEROTECFerrel RossFineTek Co., Ltd.

Fischbein Deutschland GmbHFjordvejs Maskinfabrik A/SForberg International ASFormat International Ltd.FOSS GmbHFP Engineering Ltd / FP Spomax SAFragola F.lli S.p.A.FRAME SRLFranz Högemann GmbHFranz Ludwig GmbHFredrik Mogensen ABFriedrich Electronic GmbH & Co. KGFrigorTec GmbHFundiciones Balaguer S.A.Gaudenzi SRLGeelen CounterflowGeneral Dies SRLGlobal Industries, Inc.Goudsmit Magnetic Systems BVGraf GmbHGreCon Greten GmbH & Co. KGGruschkus GmbHGSI Group LLCGuttridge Ltd.Hansmeier Steuerungstechnik GmbHHas Sentetik Cuval Ve Tekstil San Tic Ltd.Hunan Xiangliang Machinery ManufactureCo., Ltd.

Hybrimin Computer + Programme GmbHHydronix Ltd.IMAS Integrated Machinery SystemsImtechIndus Integrated Bulk Logistics BVInfracont Instruments Ltd.Insta-Pro InternationalInteqnionInternational Health Care Limited (PVS Group)

Internationale Forschungsgemeinschaft Futtermitteltechnik e. V. (IFF)

IVS Dosing TechnologyJacob Pipework SystemsJesma Weighing SolutionsJPT-Industria OyK.H. Witte Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KGKeller H.C.W GmbHKepler Weber Industrial S/AKessens Technik mit System GmbHKMH-Kammann Metallbau GmbHKoan Cheng Fa Industrial Co., Ltd.Kombikormovaya (Compound Feeds)KSE Process Technology B.V.La Meccanica SRL Di ReffoLachenmeier Monsun A/SLaidig Systems, Inc.Lambton Conveyor LimitedLeonhard Breitenbach GmbHAB Liros ElectronicMangra, S.A.Martin GmbHMathews CompanyMenci & C. S.p.A.Mial SRL – MF Tecno SRLMitchells EuropeMMW Technologie GmbHMolini D'ItaliaMolino Inc.MORILLONMühle + Mischfutter im Verlag Moritz Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG

Muller Beltex BVMulticracker BeNeLuxMulticracker PTW Technologies GmbHMünch-Edelstahl GmbHN.M.Heilig BVNeospark Drugs & Chemicals Private Ltd.NERAK GmbH FördertechnikNEUERO IndustrietechnikNewland Engineering Co Ltd.NIR-Online GmbHNisa MediaNORO Gesellschaft für RohrsystemeNorvidan A/SNukamel NVOcean OpticsOETOphicina SRLOptima Pressformen GmbH Co. KGOrient-Sunrise International (Qingdao) Co. Limited

Ottevanger Milling EngineersÖzen Grain Milling MachineryPentlands Publishing Ltd.PerendalePerten Instruments GmbHPetkus Technologie GmbHPfeuffer GmbHPLP Liquid Systems SRL

Poeth BVPolem BVPrecia-MolenPrecoPremier Tech ChronosPromtek LimitedPSP Machinery S.r.l.PTM TechnologyPTNQingdao Hongbo Import & Export Co., Ltd.

Q-Interline A/SR K Bio Feed MachineRadar Automation NVReed Business MediaRepete CorporationRFG Rheinische Feuerschutz GmbH, Brand- und Explosionsschutzsysteme

Riela Karl- Heinz Knoop e.K.RMIGRosal Instalaciones AgroindustrialesRotex EuropeRova N.V.Rüter Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KGS&W RohrSysteme GmbH & Co. KGSABESalzhausener Maschinenbautechnik SALMATEC GmbH

SAT Silo- u. Anlagentechnik GmbHSCAFCO Grain SystemsSCE N.V. Silo Construction & EngineeringSchenck ProcessSchmiedewerke Gröditz GmbHSchrageSchrauwen Trading & Engineering NVSCHULZ Systemtechnik GmbHServipack Italia SRLSETREMSimatek Bulk Systems A/SSizer Ltd.Skala Prosessteknikk ASSKIOLD A/SSolids InstrumentsSource TechnologySparos LdaST AutomationSTIFSTOLZSun Magnetic Sys-Tech Co. Ltd.Supertech Agroline ApSSwiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT)Symach BVTalent Asia Services Co., Ltd.Tapco Inc.Tebodin Netherlands BVTechnixTecnofood ItaliaTestmer Warszawa S.A.Thermo ScientificTietjen Verfahrenstechnik GmbHTop Silo ConstructionsTout Pour Le Grain (T.P.L.G.)Tovalia SarlUgur MakineUnipoint AGUnormak Degirmen Makineleri Co.UWT GmbHV.A.V. Aandrijvingen BVVan AarsenVan Mourik Ede BVVDL Industrial Products BVVibrafloorvibronet Gräf GmbH & Co. KGVictam International BVVIGAN Engineering S.A.Vortex Valves Europe GmbHWAM GmbHWATT Global MediaWelgro BVWemo TechniekWenger Overseas, Inc.Westeel EmeaWiese Förderelemente GmbHWorld GrainWorld’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA)

Wuhan Gime Food Machinery Co.Ltd.Wynveen InternationalYemmak A.S.Yentar Makine Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.Yenar A.S.Zheng ChangZhenJiang DanTu ShuangCheng Fan Factory

Zhenjiang New Hengtong Conveying Equipment Co., Ltd.

Zhenjiang Sanwei Conveying Equipment Co., Ltd.

Exhibitors at the 2015 event

Organised byVictam International BVPO Box 197, 3860 AD, Nijkerk,The NetherlandsTel: ++31 33 246 4404Fax: ++31 33 246 4706Email: expo@victam.comWeb: www.victam.com

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The Latest in MycotoxinRisk ManagementBy Verena Starkl, Product Manager, Mycotoxin Risk Management, BIOMIN Holding GmbH.

Given animals exposure to mycotoxins,damage caused by mycotoxincontamination costs the industry millions ofdollars in losses globally each year. Most producers are familiar with the harm

that mycotoxins cause and recognize theneed for monitoring and mitigation as partof a complete mycotoxin risk managementprogram. Results of the latest BIOMINMycotoxin Survey focus on Asiancommodity data indicate that finished feedand maize (corn) frequently contain harmfulmycotoxins at levels that pose a knownthreat to animals’ health and performance. As Figure 1 (below) shows,

deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisins (FUM)and zearalenone (ZEN) were the mostfrequently occurring mycotoxins found insamples, followed by aflatoxin (Afla) andochratoxin A (OTA). T-2 toxins (T-2) werepresent in 3% of all samples. Fumonisinswere identified in three out of four cornsamples tested, and in half of casesconcentrations exceeded known riskthresholds. In Asia, fumonisins wereidentified in 59% of samples, and in 31%of those cases the average concentrationsexceeded the risk threshold.

Find one, find many, find troubleWe know from decades of research onmycotoxins that they tend to occur ingroups. This phenomenon, known as co-exposure, is not only common, but alsomore dangerous for animals. According tothe 2014 BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey,analyzed samples contained on average30 different mycotoxins and metabolitesper sample. In Asia, 86% of samplescontained at least one mycotoxins andover 60% showed co-occurrence(contained more than one mycotoxin). Onthe field this can cause greater overallharm to animals due to synergistic effects:when mycotoxins occur together theadverse consequences of each mycotoxin(separately, often in a lab) can be amplified.

Protecting animalsIn light of the variety of mycotoxins thatcan impair animals’ health andperformance, a multi-pronged approach isneeded to protect animals: an innovative,all-in-one feed additive that uses threemodes of action –biotransformation,adsorption and bioprotection– to deliverabsolute protection against mycotoxins.

Broader spectrum of mycotoxinsVarious components act according to oneof three complimentary modes of action sothat the commercially available feedadditive (Mycofix®) acts against thebroadest range of mycotoxins found. Anumber of these components work inways that are both specific (target a singlemycotoxin) and irreversible (cannot beundone). In addition to components thatdeactivate trichothecenes, zearalenone,ochratoxin A and aflatoxins, the mycotoxindeactivating product includes a purifiedfumonisin esterase (commercial nameFUMzyme®) that specifically cleaves off thetwo tricarballylic acid side chains of thefumonisin molecules. This hydrolysationrenders fumonisins non-toxic, protectingpigs from fumonisin-related respiratoryproblems such as porcine pulmonaryedema, liver damage and weakenedimmune systems.

BiomarkersBiomarkers used as indicators formycotoxin exposure or biological responseto mycotoxins are promising tools toevaluate the mycotoxin risk in animals.

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Fumonisin toxicity is based on thestructural similarity to the sphingoid basesleading to the inhibition of the biosynthesisof sphingolipids. Sphinganine/Sphingosineratio (Sa/So ratio) can be used as abiomarker for fumonisin effects, indicatinga major disruption in sphingolipidmetabolism. Sa/So ratio, measured inpiglets at day 42, was increased in theFUM-group (P<0.05) fed 5,000 ppb. Bythe addition of the fumonisin esteraselevels of Sa/So were reduced to controllevels (Figure 2).

Proven safety and effectivenessbacked by three EU authorizationsCurrently there are only three EUauthorized feed additives proven to adsorbharmful mycotoxins and to biotransformmycotoxins into nontoxic metabolites—allof which are included in the commerciallyavailable feed additive. Each of theseingredients was evaluated in scientific and

practical relevant field trials to assure safetyand effectiveness.

Not all authorizations are equal Authorized specifically for mycotoxininactivation.European Commission Regulation (EC)

No 1831/2003 established the rulesgoverning EU authorization of additives foruse in animal nutrition. Additives fall intovarious categories and functional groups.“Substances for reduction of thecontamination of feed by mycotoxins” arefunctional group (m) of the category“technological feed additives” (1). Otherfunctional groups of technological additivesinclude anticaking agents, binders,preservatives etc. Only those authorized bythe EU in category/functional group “1m”have the legal basis for official claimsregarding mycotoxin deactivation and aresubject to scrutiny by the European FoodSafety Authority with regards to productsafety and effectiveness.

Many claims about bindersBentonite is a natural clay often used as abinder whose properties vary dependingon origin and effectiveness. While there aremany mycotoxin adsorbing products onthe market that claim to contain bentoniteand also claim to have EU authorization,not all of these claims are supported by thefacts. Confusion can arise because the EUauthorization is non-holder specific,meaning that in theory any bentonitemeeting the testing requirements hasauthorization. Yet, differences amongbentonites mean that it may be difficult toidentify the most effective one that deliversreal results in the field.

Identifying the best binderOur researchers spent considerable time

developing a methodology to identify themost effective components to bindaflatoxins. These considerations include ahigh smectite content (≥70%) and at least90% binding capacity of high levels ofaflatoxin (4 mg/l or 4000 ppb) at a lowdosage (0.02% feed additive). Theserequirements provide the clearest way toobserve aflatoxin-binding effectiveness invitro and were adopted by the EuropeanUnion Reference Laboratory (EURL),forming the main criteria in Regulation (EU)No 1060/2013.

Binders have varying effectiveness Many of the most common productsmaking aflatoxin-binding claims, includinginorganic, organic and mixed binders, weretested using the EURL method foreffectiveness. As Figure 3 (below)demonstrates, the majority of the testedproducts do not achieve the 90% aflatoxinadsorption required to claim EUauthorization. Given the discrepancy between claims

and actual effectiveness of many binders,buyers would be well advised to carefullyscrutinize product claims and check thattesting conditions match the EURLmethod. There is a real risk that in the faceof an aflatoxin challenge, over-hypedproducts could have poor efficacy inanimals or bind to nutrients in feedstuffs,negatively impacting animal performance.

ConclusionThe risks that mycotoxins pose to animalsare well-known and represent significanteconomic losses to producers. Biomarkersand strict EURL-type testing requirementscan demonstrate the in vivo and in vitroeffectiveness of binders. An innovative feedadditive combating against mycotoxins iscrucial to protect animals.

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Figure 2: Sa/So ratio in blood of piglets fed diets contaminated withfumonisins.Bars with different superscripts differ significantly (p≤0.05).

Figure 3: Adsorption of aflatoxins by different products from the marked via the method published by European Union Reference Laboratory.Product MSC: BIOMIN bentonite, Product MSE and Product MPL: BIOMIN mixed products. Products 1 – 6: Inorganic binders, products 7 – 19: Mixed products, products 20 – 21: Organic binders

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Anta®Ox Aqua is a unique plant-based feedadditive. It contains a carefully composedcombination of valuable flavonoids,developed to face the challenges inmodern aquaculture – in a natural way.Extensive research has impressivelydocumented the effectiveness in differentspecies: in the laboratory and in the field: intanks and in huge ponds. The applicationof this innovative formula in aquacultureand especially in shrimp farming is new,andabsolutely promising. To date, one of the biggest challenges in

the aquaculture production is the earlymortality syndrome (EMS) in shrimps whichis feared by shrimp farmers throughout theworld. This disease causes devastatingproduction losses of up to 42% in theaffected countries (particularly in China,Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Mexico).EMS is an infectious disease caused by thebacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. EMSexperts know that classical approaches likeantibiotics and chemical disinfection aloneare no solution to this problem. Shrimp

Table 1: The number of bacteria (105 CFU/g) in the hepatopancreas of Pacific whiteshrimp after feeding with different diets for 60 days.

Experimental Number of Vibrio spp. V. parahaemolyticusgroup bacteria count count count

Control 122.31 ±71.3b 11.58 ±11.2b 6.81 ±6.8b

Anta®Ox Aqua 13.65 ±87.1a 1.48 ±1.4a 0.67 ±1.6a

The data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. Means in the same column with different superscripts are significantly different from each other (p<0.05).

Unique combination, matchlesslybroad spectrum, your choice:Anta®Ox Aqua, excellent by nature

farmers throughout the world are waiting fora breakthrough in combating EMS and main-taining the profitability of shrimp production.

Economic boost for shrimpproduction by Anta®Ox AquaWith Anta®Ox Aqua (product group health),Dr. Eckel provides a product that is capableto directly decrease the bacterial infectionand highly increase the survival rate inshrimp suffering from EMS: in vivo underfarm conditions. Trials conducted incooperation with the renowned KasetsartUniversity in Thailand showed excellentresults under laboratory conditions

(challenge trial with Vibrio spp.) as well as inlarge pond trials under farm conditions. Notonly traditional parameters like growth andfeed conversion ratio (1.35:1 vs. 1.55:1 inthe control group) of Pacific White Shrimpwere positively affected by feeding Anta®OxAqua. Using modern laboratory techniqueslike Real-time PCR and histomorphologicalstudies, a direct influence of the activeingredients of Anta®Ox Aqua at the cellularlevel (Gessner et al. 2012, 2013; Fiesel etal. 2014; Niyamosatha et al. 2015) wasmeasured. In subsequent laboratoryanalysis significant reduction of bacterialloads were detected (Table 1, above): Total

By Monika Korzekwa, Dr. Eckel GmbH, m.korzekwa@dr-eckel.de

Figure 1 (left):Hepatopancreas ofcontrol shrimps (topleft: 50x; top right:100x) showed sign ofatrophy and bacterialinfection, while thoseof Anta®Ox Aqua(bottom left: 50x;bottom right: 100x)appeared normal.

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bacterial load -90%, total Vibrio counts -87% and Vibrio parahaemolyticus counts -90% lower compared to control group.EMS is known to cause necrotic cells in thehepatopancreas of shrimp. Due to thereduced pathogen load with Anta®Ox Aqua,the hepatopancreas of the shrimps showedno signs of atrophy and bacterial infectionand appeared to be health and normal. Incontrast, in samples of the control groupwithout Anta®Ox Aqua 20-80%hepatopancreatic cells were damaged.Furthermore, the lower bacterial infection inAnta®Ox Aqua-fed shrimps accounted forbetter survival rate (91% vs. 63% in thecontrol group), which in turn, increased totalbiomass production in the Anta®Ox Aquagroup. In addition to the higher financialreturn, a lower mortality generates lesswaste in terms of animals and feed andenables farmers to plan annual productionvolumes more reliably.

The mode of action of Anta®Ox Aqua Inflammation is a reaction to damage ofanimal tissues (whether visible or invisible)caused by various stimuli. Those stimuli canbe physical (e.g. injuries, heat and radiation)chemical (e.g. acids and toxins) andbiological (e.g. bacteria, fungi and viruses).Numerous of these factors can be found inaquaculture production, which means that

undetected inflammation is likely to bepresent almost continuously. Theinflammatory process is controlled andactivated by the transcription factor“Nuclear Factor kappa B” (NF-κB). Afterstimulation by various inducers, NF-κBactivates the expression of genes encodingpro-inflammatory proteins or enzymesinvolved in the inflammatory process. Theinflammatory mediators contribute to thedisruption of epithelial barriers and activateother immune cells which enhance theinflammation of the digestive system.Inflammation in the digestive system andadjacent organs costs energy, reducesgrowth performance and impairs feedutilization of aquaculture species. The active ingredients in Anta®Ox Aqua

act as natural antiphlogistics in vivo bydown-regulation the activation of the NF-κBfactor and inhibition of the formation of pro-inflammatory proteins. This reducesnegative consequences of inflammation likefever, cell death and tissue damage(Gessner et al., 2012, 2013; Fiesel et al.,2014). Indeed, less necrotic cells werefound in the hepatopancreas of shrimpwhen fed with Anta®Ox Aqua, indicatingless inflammation in the digestive system.From classic antibiotic growth promoters(AGPs) is known that their anti-inflammatoryactivity is responsible for their growth-promoting effect (Niewold 2007).

Therefore, we assume that the growthenhancing effects of Anta®Ox Aqua are theresult of the anti-inflammatory property ofAnta®Ox Aqua. Not only growth but alsofeed conversion ratio was improved,indicating that the less energy from feedhad to be used for inflammation processes.

What is the advantage of Anta®OxAqua over existing products?Anta®Ox Aqua proved its effectiveness innumerous international feeding trials andunder commercial farm conditions in vivo –demonstrating a breakthrough for theprofitability of shrimp farms throughout theworld. Compared with other feed additivesfor aquaculture feed, Anta®Ox Aqua offersa number of advantages. Anta®Ox Aqua iscost-effective even under very competitivemarket conditions in South-East Asia andLatin America. It is highly concentrated andworks at low dosages – leaving enoughspace in the feed formula for maximumenergy and nutrient density. Anta®Ox Aquaperfectly complements other efforts at farmlevel to keep fish and shrimp healthy. Itdoes not interfere with medications andwater treatments. Anta®Ox Aqua offers anatural solution meeting exactly thedemand for a healthy and efficient fish andshrimp production – perfectly in line withtoday’s consumer perceptions in regard tofood safety and animal welfare.

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Dinnissen launches All-in-One Mixing concept

New mixing concept saves costs, eliminatescontamination, and lifts,tilts, empties, mixes, and fills containers from one location.

Dinnissen’s new compact and advancedAll-in-One Mixing concept lifts, tilts,empties, mixes, and fills containers fromone location. In order to design a newmixing concept that is as lean as possible,Dinnissen focused on reducing andsimplifying the number of steps as muchas possible and optimizing the endproduct. The All-in-One Mixing concept isespecially suited for situations in which it isimportant to prevent contamination and toquickly and easily switch between recipes.

Complete mixing concept includesfunctionality for emptying andfilling containersThe All-in-One Mixing concept is acompletely integrated solution for mixingpowders, particles, and granulates,including the ability to empty and fill drumsand other containers. The concepteliminates the need for transport systemsand intermediate storage and focuses onsimplicity, labour savings, and theelimination of contamination. In this new concept, the process operator

places a drum or other container with allthe necessary ingredients in a special lift.The lift raises the drum and is thenhermetically linked to the overall systemwithin a particle-free environment. Thedrum then tilts automatically and is

connected to the mixer, after which aspecial clean-air system completelyempties it into the double-shaft DinnissenPegasus® Mixer, without leaving anyresidues behind. There, the ingredients aregently suspended and mixed extremelyquickly and thoroughly. The unique fluidizedzone that is created during the suspensionprocess makes the multifunctionalprocessing unit suitable for mixing a widevariety of ingredients very homogeneously,carefully, quickly, and energy-efficiently. After the mixing process, the container

that was originally fed into the system andhas been emptied, without leaving anyresidue behind, is automatically filled withthe end product. To make this possible,Dinnissen designed a lift that can tilt as wellas lift objects and that can automaticallychange its location in a linear fashion. Asthe Pegasus mixer itself can also be lifted,it becomes possible to fill the container thatwas originally fed into the system and hasin the meantime been emptied with the endproduct at the end of the productionprocess. This new concept makes it possible to

simplify and reduce the number of activitiesto which the input ingredients aresubjected and eliminates the need forinterim storage between processing steps.This innovative and sophisticated solution

minimizes the cost of cleaning, handlingand storage and eliminates the risk ofcontamination.

Optimum end product quality The All-in-One Mixing solution can also befitted with a mechanism that lowers thePegasus® Mixer while the input drum islifted upwards. This makes it possible toresolve any potential height issues. Thenew mixing concept can also be combinedwith atmospheric mixing in order toeliminate the risk of dust explosions. Finally, the new concept is also

compatible with the Slide Pegasus® Mixer,which makes it possible to easily andquickly slide the mixer sidewise over guiderails so that the input and outputcomponents of the mixer can easily beaccessed for optimum hygienic cleaning.Dinnissen’s All-in-One Mixing concept hasa very compact design, which means thatit takes up very little space and can beintegrated much more easily into new aswell as existing production processes. Theinput of ingredients into the system indrums also minimizes any potentialbreakage or damage to powders, particlesand granulates, thereby further optimizingthe quality of the end product. For more information about All-in-One

Mixing, go to www.dinnissen.nl.

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With these processes liquids can beintroduced in a feed crumble (extrudate,expandate, pellet, etc.) or petfood kibble ina way that they are protected againstdegradation by the surroundingenvironment.Amandus Kahl has now designed

together with the Centre for FeedTechnology, Norwegian University of LifeSciences a complete new type of vacuumcoater to overcome the known obstacles ofthe already existing vacuum coaters in themarket. A 1,000-litre version of this new“Gentle Vacuum Coater” will be presentedfor the first time at the Victam Exhibition. Abrasion of the product inside the

traditional coaters and mechanical impactdue to the fast rotating mixing elementsresult in an increased amount of fines.Additionally, the mechanical impactpromotes micro cracks, which act as weakspots. In consequence, these weak spotspromote breakage of the feed while the

product undergoes handling proceduresafter the coating process. In case of aqua-feed, where breakage can also occur in thelong feeding hoses before spreading thepellets into the cages, the micro crackscan result in an observable amount ofadditional fines. The new “Gentle Vacuum Coater” is

designed as a rotary drum mixer with nomoving parts inside the mixing chamber.Tests showed a significantly decreasedamount of fines in comparison with twinshaft mixers. Also the amount of microcracks inside the feed was significantlylower. Hence the overall product qualitywas improved significantly. The doublepositive effect of the “Gentle VacuumCoater”; reduced fines on site, andreduced possibility of breakage after thepellets have left the feed plant, also has anenvironmentally positive impact, in additionto the obvious economical one for the feedcompany. Less fines means less feed

reprocessing and reduced energyconsumption. Less breakage after the feedhas left the plant ensures that the loss offeed is minimized. Furthermore, a disadvantage of the

existing twin shaft vacuum coaters is thefairly poor cleanability due to the limitedaccessibility inside these types of mixers.The new “Gentle Vacuum Coater” allowscomplete accessibility to all parts forreliable and fast cleaning when required,which is a big step ahead, compared withthe conventional twin shaft vacuum coaters.To sum up, the new “Gentle Vacuum

Coaters” design allows reduced feedwaste, both in the feed plant, and duringhandling later in the process, which ingeneral will increase customer satisfactionfor the feed. Reduced feed loss, alsoequals reduced environmental impact. Inaddition the improved ease of maintenanceand cleaning reduces operational costs forthe feed producers.

The Gentle Vacuum CoaterGVC 1000 – Robust PelletsAll the WayVacuum coating or vacuum infusion processes are widely known in the fish feed industryas well as in the petfood industry – and they become more and more popular also in thepoultry and pig feed industries since they enable the feed manufacturer to produce high-fat feed of an outstanding quality.

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CPM combination of technology andknowledge has enhanced customers’experience and differentiate us fromcompetition.CPM has been constantly introducing

new development over the years, we arethrilled to introduce tools and technologyon our pellet mill and showcase ourproducts in the Victam Asia 2016. Ourinnovative development such as WiredShear Pin, Remote Knife Adjustment,Automatic Remote Roll Speedmeasurement and electronic oil indicatorallows our customers to enhance theirproductivity as well as having a safeworking environment. Talk to our CPMspecialist to find out more information.

Wired Shear PinThe main shaft of the pellet mill is fittedwith a shear pin device to avoid overloadand as a consequent damage to the mainshaft, rollers and/or die. Wired Shear Pin isdeveloped to replace the current ‘shear pinsystem with breakaway plug’, to increasethe reliability of the signal transmission.

Remote Knife AdjustmentDesired length of pellet is dependent on theknife adjustment. Manual knife adjustmentrelies on operator skills to set the correctposition for determined Development ofRemote Knife Adjust, allows preciseadjustment of the knife positioning whichdetermine the pellet length.

Lineator integrated with AutomaticRemote Roll Speed MeasurementCPM Lineator makes it possible to adjustthe rollers towards and away the dieswithout having to stop the pellet mill, andopen the pellet chamber. This way, theLineator makes it possible to start andstop a pellet mill in an efficient way. Theaccurate positioning of the rollers duringthe production process provides the pelletmill operator with the means to manipulatethe pellet quality as required. By integratingAutomatic Remote Roll SpeedMeasurement (RSM) to Lineator, it allowsrolls adjustment automatically base on theroll speed to make changes before choke

occur and achieve precise roll gap controlfor maximum pellet quality throughput,minimum energy consumption andcomponent wear.

More informationTo learn more about our new developmentplease visit us at booth B031 or contactCPM or email, info@cpmasia.com, orvisit the website at www.CPM.net.

CPM ASIA introduces newadd-ons to Pellet MillCalifornia Pellet Mill (since 1883), is a world-renowned pelleting specialist, equipped witha wide range of machinery for crushing, grinding, densifying, cooling, drying, sifting,computerize process controls, ingredient scaling systems and extrusion.

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Dinnissen has therefore worked togetherwith its clients to develop an upgradedversion of its automatic sampling systemthat can be cleaned more quickly andeffectively and that further minimizes therisk of external contamination.

Ultra hygienic as a result ofremovable interior and sensoradapterCompanies that operate in the high-endfoodstuffs and pharma sectors have tocomply with increasingly stringentrequirements in the area of food or drugsafety and quality. It’s essential for them totake microbiological or physical samples oftheir products immediately after the mixingprocess or immediately before thepackaging process, and they must be ableto do so consistently and accurately whileat the same time eliminating even thesmallest risk of external contamination.Like its predecessor, Dinnissen’s new

sampling system automatically takessamples in accordance with the frequency,volume, and weight specified by the user.The samples are collected in a sample bagor beaker. In cooperation with Dinnissen’sclients, the new Easy-to-Clean samplingsystem has been significantly improved inthe area of hygiene and contaminationprevention. The interior of the new systemis made from a single smooth piece ofplastic without any contamination-susceptible edges, seams, or ridges. The

new plastic interior is also special in that itcan be detected as a metal and will alsocome in a blue colour not commonlyassociated with food products so thatundesired contaminants can be moreeasily and quickly identified. The interior ofthe new Easy-to-Clean sampling systemcan also be removed from and put backinto the system without any externalcontact, thereby completely eliminating therisk of sample contamination. The sensorsfor automating the sampling process areintegrated into a removable plastic adapter.The adapter together with the sensors canbe removed with a simple hand motion,making it possible to clean the systemeven more quickly and effectively.

Improved functionality due tosimplified designThe new sampling system from DinnissenProcess Technology was designed in

accordance with EHEDG and ATEXguidelines and has a capacity of 25 g to1000 g per sample. The system is suitablefor use in an ambient air environment aswell as in a controlled atmosphere and canbe integrated into new as well as existingproduction processes, for example a fallpipe or bunker. Although the new Easy-to-Clean

Sampling system offers increased benefitsand functionality, the design has actuallybeen simplified, making it an excellentexample of the benefits of amultidisciplinary approach and also clearlyrecognizable as a Dinnissen innovation.

More information More information about the Easy to CleanSampling system for the high-end foodand pharma sectors is available by calling 0031 (0)77 467 35 55 or visiting ourwebsite at www.dinnissen.nl.

Dinnissen introduces upgradedEasy to Clean Samplingsystem for the high-end food and pharma sectorsThe ever stricter hygienestandards that apply to theproduction of high-endfoodstuffs andpharmaceutical productsare driving an increasingdemand for samplingsystems that can be cleanedquickly and effectively andare contamination-free.

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Knowledge of the moisture content isessential for calculating nutrient density aswell as the impact on operationalthroughput, feed quality and profitability.Variations in moisture will impact theenergy, protein, minerals, and vitamins inthe diet resulting in either an under or oversupply of these key nutrients. Correctmoisture concentrations in diets arenecessary for optimum intake andperformance of animals. In many caseslow moisture results in nutrient giveawaybecause the dry matter of the resulting mixis higher than the theoretical calculationdue to losses in moisture duringprocessing.

Moisture shrink and the true costof grainsChanging the moisture content of grainchanges its weight but not its dry mattercontent as a volume. When raw materialsor feeds lose moisture (moisture shrink) theweight loss is not directly proportional.The moisture shrink can be calculatedusing the following equation;

When corn for example reduces from14% to 11% moisture the weight loss is3.37 kg not 3kg. Therefore for every tonneof corn received at 14% there would be aninventory of 966.3kg after the moisture isreduced to 11%. This has implications forthe true cost of the corn because if thecorn was purchased at a cost of $310 pertonne at 14% by the time the corn is usedfor batching its true cost is $321 per tonne.

Nutrient giveaway during batchingFundamental to all feed formulations is aprecise knowledge of the feeding value ofthe raw materials used to ensure best costand consistency of animal performance.Nutritional quality requires formulating on astandard dry matter basis and thereforeeach formulator will use a matrix value forthe moisture of each ingredient on whichthe nutrient density of the feed will bedetermined. It has been observed earlier

that the moisture level of stored grains willbe lower than the moisture level of theincoming grains. Additionally, anotherfactor to consider is the natural or intendedvariation of moisture within the same batchof grain. However, one of the mostsignificant losses that occurs during theproduction phase and that is mostlyunaccounted for, is the moisture lost duringgrinding and before the grains areprepared for batching. Formulators often issue formulations on a

fortnight or monthly basis. Whilst this maybe acceptable in terms of the nutritionalvariation of the raw materials, it is clearlynot appropriate in terms of moisturecontent. As a result of work carried out byAgentis Innovations it has beendemonstrated that there is a significantvariation in moisture of key ingredientsduring batching (see table 1, above). Nutrient giveaway will occur any time the

dry matter level of a specific raw materialsuch as corn is higher than the level of drymatter determined by the formulator. Theresulting batch that goes to the mixer willbe higher in nutrient density and dry matterthan formulated and a resulting stock losswill occur. The key issue therefore is howthe industry can respond in real time tomaintain the correct dry matter of thebatching mix and prevent nutrientgiveaway.

Real time in-line moisturemeasurementAgentis Innovations have worked on thisproblem in conjunction with a leading Thaipoultry integrator and developed an In-Linetechnology that can not only generate

moisture data in real time but can alsocapture and process the data to produceautomated process control systems thathave the ability to make real time changeswithin the feed production process. Traditional laboratory methods and

sampling techniques including NearInfrared spectroscopy cannot be appliedfor this task because they are notsufficiently fast or accurate enough for in-line moisture measurement, analysis andprocess controls. The technology that Agentis Innovations

have developed to address this problem isknown as the M007 microwave resonatortechnology which is both highly accurateand has the ability to process thousands ofmeasurements and data points persecond. This makes it particularly wellsuited for measurements of fast flowingingredients or feeds of varying density,particle size or material depth. The M007technology has been developedspecifically for the feed industry usingAgentis Innovations comprehensiveinstrument calibration and feed processingknowledge combined with their in-houseSCADA expertise.

Real time in-line batchingreformulationThe technology Agentis Innovations hasdeveloped measures in real time themoisture of the raw material duringbatching and auto corrects the batchingweight to the true dry matter of the specificraw material being measured. The SCADAsystem identifies each formulation andoriginal dry matter target for the specifiedraw material. The auto weight correction

Moisture loss and gain is a natural phenomenon for the aqua and livestock feed industrythat requires better understanding in order to manage the problem.

Reference: “M007 In-Line Feed Reformulation; Facts and Figures” (2015), Agentis Innovations

Table 1: Example of Nutrient Giveaway in a 5 tonne batch of broiler feed

initial finalmoisture – moisturecontent (%) content (%)

Moisture Shrink (%)

= x100100 – final moisture content (%)

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for moisture is completed without anydelay to the batching process and batchreports are generated to provide forverification, traceability and stockreconciliation purposes. For the first time feed companies are

able to not only accurately control the truedry matter entering the mixer but alsomake significant cost savings through realtime control of the stock varianceassociated with moisture loss and nutrientgiveaway.

Commercial field study resultsOutlined in table 2, right, are the resultsfrom a very recent extensive commercialfield study that comprised a 50 tonneproduction run (10 by 5 tonne batches offeed) with a 50% formulated corn inclusionlevel (2,256.5 kilograms of corn per batch)at 12% moisture. Corn was costed at$310 per tonne which equates to $699.52per five tonne batch. The total weightsparing was 178.4kg of corn whichrepresented a saving of $55 USD for thetotal run of 50 tonnes. The savings associated with this new

technology are significant and canrepresent a return on investment in lessthan 3 months. This completely new andinnovative technology will be on

demonstration at our booth A009 duringVictam 2016 Bangkok Thailand.

SummaryIn summary the unique and revolutionaryM007 In-Line Batching Reformulationsystem provides the feed industry with anew innovative Feed Processing solutionthat allows for real time moisturemeasurement, data capture and

processing that allows for automatedprocess control of moisture during batchingthat delivers profitability, feed quality, stockcontrol and process efficiency.

More informationFor more details please visit our websitewww.agentisinnovations.com or contactAgentis Innovations atenquiry@agentisinnovations.com

Table 2: Real-Time In-Line Batching Reformulation

Reference: Agentis Innovations (2015) “Impact of In-Line Batch Reformulation on cost of feed”

Batch NumberM007 Actual

MoistureM007

Reformulated CornCorn Cost

/BatchSaving/Batch

% (kg/batch) USD USDBatch No. 1 11.22% 2,236.60 $693.34 $6.18Batch No. 2 11.22% 2,236.70 $693.39 $6.13Batch No. 3 11.12% 2,235.00 $692.86 $6.66Batch No. 4 11.03% 2,231.20 $691.68 $7.84Batch No. 5 10.84% 2,227.00 $690.38 $9.14Batch No. 6 11.36% 2,240.20 $694.46 $5.06Batch No. 7 11.48% 2,243.30 $695.44 $4.08Batch No. 8 11.54% 2,244.80 $695.90 $3.62Batch No. 9 11.59% 2,246.00 $696.27 $3.25Batch No. 10 11.57% 2,245.60 $696.12 $3.40

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As its clients increasingly desired topackage their products in their ownspecific packaging, Dinnissen developed acompletely new Combi Filling Station witha filler head that can be easily and quicklyexchanged for another. With a singleinvestment, a company can now fill a widerange of packages with a variety ofproducts. The new filling station has acompact and dust-tight design and isbeing introduced by Dinnissen at the EasyFairs Solids in Rotterdam and theSchüttgut fair in Dortmund.

Filling a variety of packages bymaking only a single investmentClient focus starts with meeting thespecific requirements and wishes of eachclient. Dinnissen’s new Combi FillingStation accomplishes this by enabling

clients, via only a single investment, to fill awide range of packaging options includingBig Bags, Drums, Tote Bins and Octabins.The brand-new filling station is thereforeflexible and saves space as well as costs. Dinnissen developed an innovative filling

head with an inflatable filling seal that caneasily be replaced in order to make itpossible to fill a wide range of packages ina single filling station. The innovative headforms a dust-tight seal between eachpackage and the filling station. Once theappropriate filling head has been installed,a pallet with one or more packaging unitsis placed on the special scissor liftrevolving table. The scissor lift thenautomatically moves upwards andpositions the packaging unit precisely inline with the filling head. If a pallet withseveral drums has been placed on the

revolving table, the table with its speciallydeveloped suction disc positions thedrums, one for one, to connect to the fillinghead. If the user wishes to switch to adifferent type of packaging unit, the specialvibrating mechanism in the fall pipe firstcomes into action. It vibrates the fall pipeand the replaceable filling head tothoroughly clean them and prevent anyemission of fine particles, after which thefilling head can quickly and easily beremoved and a new one installed.

Combi Filling Station can becustomized for various targetmarketsThe new Combi Filling Station is availablein various options to serve the needs ofdifferent markets and end users. Forexample, Dinnissen’s new filling station isavailable in an extra robust version that canwithstand the most intensive use undervery extreme conditions. It is also suitablefor dust-tight operation when fillingchemicals and toxic products etc. that aresubject to the European REACHguidelines. The installation can beintegrated into existing productionprocesses or used as a stand-alone fillingstation. It can also be fitted withDinnissen’s Easy-to-Clean Feeder Valvewith a very broad capacity range for thevery precise dosing of products to thefilling station or packaging unit. The new filling station can be equipped

with a single or triple gas-tight seal systemfor Big Bags. A weighing system for fillingthe packaging units very precisely is alsoan option. Finally, the filling station isavailable in a version for High Care zonesin sectors such as the foodstuffs industry.

More information For more information about Dinnissen or itsBig Bag filling solutions for clean rooms,please visit www.dinnissen.nl.

Dinnissen introduces CombiFilling Station for filling client-specific packaging quickly,efficiently, and dust-free

Dinnissen Process Technology is specialized in systems for filling Big Bags, Drums, Tote Bins and Octabins with powders, particles, and granulates for the food, feed,pharma, and chemicals sectors.

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At the recent VICTAM exhibition inCologne, Germany, Format customersboth existing and new gave theirenthusiastic response to the new systemand the opportunities it offers.Ian Mealey, Format’s Head of Operations,

says that Format is leading a modernapproach to formulation software; one thatacknowledges its central role in thebusiness and critical value in the supplychain. Indigo™ is the result of a thoroughdesign and consultation process and usesthe very latest technologies andtechniques.

Indigo delivers:• Efficient and accurate data maintenance

tools.• Ground-breaking optimisation

capabilities, including new techniques.• Unrivalled business intelligence and

integration.

Format’s management and supportpersonnel all originate from the industriesFormat serves and are well placed to drivethe development of a system that focuseson the needs of modern nutritionists andformulators, purchasers, and professionalsconcerned with supply chain optimisationand related supporting functions.Delivering these objectives ensures the

business is more responsive and can carryout more accurate and effective evaluationand planning, resulting in increasedprofitability.

Modern user interfaceThe Indigo™ user interface is everythingyou would expect from modern software,but like no other system in its field. On-screen presentation of data is completelyflexible, enabling the user to focus onprecisely the information required,presented in exactly the way they prefer.

Powerful Find and Filter features allowinformation to be swiftly queried andbrought to the workspace. Filters may besimple or complex queries and can evenbe stored for re-use later. All thefunctionality you need is immediately tohand via right-click menus or the toolbar.Data modifications are highlighted directlyin the workspace for the attention of users,resulting in clear and understandable datamanagement workflow.Above all, the user interface is intuitive

and very easy to absorb.

A wealth of new featuresIndigo™ was designed with the user’srequirements at the centre, and a wealthof powerful features are included to give

Indigo™– A new way to formulateFormat International is eagerly looking forward to presenting the latest iNDIGO™ softwareat VICTAM Asia in March 2016.

Pictured below: Format team makingfinal adjustments before the show opensin Cologne.

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real advantages, for example –• In-built data hierarchy allows sharing of

key ingredient nutritional and product specification constraint data across the organisation, with plant or time period overrides reflecting specific local needs.

• Store specific data at the time period level to increase flexibility and improve accuracy of forward planning.

• View and edit data for multiple locations and time periods at once.

• One-click optimisation for single and multiple product problems.

• Interactive optimisation with full

comparison with alternative and stored solutions.

• Multi-Mix® supports multiple instances to allow easy investigation of alternative scenarios.

All these features enable an efficientworkflow, improved accuracy of evaluation,which translates to improved decision-making and, ultimately, to increasedprofitability.

Business intelligenceThe key role of formulation software in thecentre of the business is not always fully

recognised. There are many participants inthe business who are affected by theformulation process, or who have informationthat the formulation process requires.Format recognises that this area should beimproved for users of formulation systems.Hence Indigo™ has been designed with

the capability to share data in the mostcomprehensive way, giving newopportunities for the business.Internal and external reporting tools offergreat flexibility for users – you may designyour own report in any tool that canconnect to a SQL or ODBC data source.Indigo™ itself utilises SQL Server ReportingServices – reports designed with this toolcan be published for internal use directlyinside Indigo™ or externally via a reportingservices website. It’s now easy to meet theneeds of the business.Sharing data through integrations can alsoexploit numerous methods from CSVimports and exports to direct access to thedatabase using Views and StoredProcedures.

Benefits for allIndigo’s design is focused on bringingbenefits to all parts of the business, butmost importantly, enabling users toincrease profitability.Nutrition and Formulation• Easy to use application ensures efficient

and accurate data maintenance which gives more time to focus on optimisation.

• Data hierarchy offers convenient sharing and management of key data for ingredients and product specifications.

• Location and time period specific data offer increased accuracy and forward planning options.

Purchasing and supply chain• Improve the accuracy of forward

evaluation exercises and planning decision by exploiting location and time period specific data and multi-instance optimisation tools.

• Greater visibility of optimisation results.• Improved information sharing.Management• Improved business intelligence and

information sharing through flexible reporting.

IT• Variety of deployment options.• Improved system maintenance options• Modern, flexible integration choices.

Come and see us at VICTAM Asia and let usshow you what we’ve done with iNDIGO™

and explore how it could help you.

More informationContact Format International at –Web: www.formatinternational.com Phone: +44 1483 726081Email: info@formatinternational.com

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The bag emptier is a new version ofDinnissen’s classic Dima 200 and wasspecially developed to handle bags of upto 75 kg of varying size and material. It alsohas an increased throughput capacity andis more versatile.

Fully automatic bag emptier for useunder very extreme conditionsInstallations used for emptying bags oftenencounter problems if they are subjectedto extreme loads for longer periods of time.As companies need to continue operatingefficiently and without problems evenunder such conditions, Dinnissen hasdeveloped a new DIMAX 200 bag emptierthat can continue to handle 75 kg bags ofvarying sizes and materials quickly andefficiently. All the components of the newDIMAX 200 that have to withstand extremeloads are built to extreme specifications,including the feed-in platform that canhandle an increased throughput of evenheavier bags.The feed-in opening with a vertical

clearance of 26 cm is also larger than inthe classic version of the Dima 200,allowing for the problem-free input of extra-large bags. In the new model, the pivotpoint, arms, and pressure boosters have allbeen further upgraded and strengthenedto ensure a better grip on the bags. Thecylinders, dampers, drive mechanism, andbearings are also built to withstand heavierloads. As a result, the extra robust DIMAX200 is much more powerful and cancontinue to operate problem-free andwithout any extra maintenance beingrequired even under the most extreme anddifficult conditions.

Contamination-free design andoptimum accessibility formaintenanceDinnissen’s new DIMAX 200 bag emptieralso features improved access to the knifefor cutting open the bags, so that theknives can be replaced more quickly andsafely. The inside is finished with a specialViwateq® Finishing coating that isextremely smooth and easy to clean. Incombination with Dinnissen’s fullyautomated cleaning-in-place conceptbased on airflow and suction, this ensuresthat the DIMAX 200 can be cleaned easilyand effectively and prevents contamination.An ultrafine version of the bag emptier is

also available especially for situations inwhich it is essential to prevent the release

of even the smallest quantity of particlesduring the emptying process. Thisversion comes with a double filter withpowerful suction and a special dust-tightseal for the air exhaust, thereby ensuringthat the quantity of particles released isminimized to less than 0.1 mg per m³ ofmaterial processed or less than one partper 10 billion.

More information Depending upon the specific situation, thenew DIMAX 200 can handle between 1and 200 bags per hour and is suitable foruse within the feed, food, chemicals, andpharma sectors. More information is alsoavailable by calling 0031 (0)77 467 35 55or via our website at www.dinnissen.nl.

Dinnissen Process Technology’snew DIMAX 200 bag emptierremains effective underextremely difficult conditionsDinnissen ProcessTechnology has developeda new Extra Robust bagemptier that continues tofunction effectively evenunder the most extremeand difficult conditions.

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The OptiMix has a new improved design toimprove its performance. It is three timesfaster than the old ANDRITZ mixer. Further,cables and other installations are hidden,making it easier to clean.

Key features:• Self cleaning: preventing cross

contamination between batches• Ensures fast and efficient mixing• Has a unique design: easy to clean and

maintain• Easy installation• Easy access to liquid systems• Double sealing of bottom damper• Has a mixing quality with a Probability (p)

> 25% equivalent to a CV < 5% The ANDRITZ OptiMix is tested and

verified by TI (Technological Institute) andMTSE (Micro Tracer Services Europe) byusing the toughest test method described. We achieved a mixing probability of (p)

> 25% within 75 seconds (Equivalent toCV < 5%).

Focus on research and developmentThe new OptiMix paddle mixer is theresult of dedication and hard work fromour skilled R&D team. It is a key factor ofour vision to keep providing the bestquality machines to our customers thatensure easy production, cost efficiencyand high-quality results.ANDRITZ is committed to a substantial

R&D efforts in order to lead the industry in

technological innovation. We are consistentin offering advanced products, so ourcustomers will continue to see the benefitsof buying our products.

The primary steps in the feedpelleting processing are: • Dosing/weighing• Grinding• Mixing• Conditioning • Expansion• Pelleting• Cooling• Sifting • CoatingPrior to the mixing process, the feedingredients have been weighed andgrinded and the vitamins and mineralshave been added to the feed compound.The next step is then for all theingredients to be mixed together.

Mixing technologyBasically mixing (or homogenizing) meansto transport the individual particles to anexact position in relation to other particlesand thereby avoid segregation. It is veryimportant to have all the ingredient mixedtogether properly to achieve a good feedpellet quality.

Optimum mixingOptimum mixing of the feed ingredientswill ensure uniform distribution ofnutrients, vitamins and minerals, whichwill result in a homogeneous nutrientcontent in each feed pellet. Further, itwill ensure optimum growth of theanimals.

What is a good mixer?There are many demands to thecapabilities of a good mixer. Especially,speed and quality are two qualitiescustomers prioritize. A good mixer shouldprovide booth fast and efficient mixing.Furthermore, it should be easy to cleanand maintain.

Mixer qualities and important principles• Mixing is of enormous impotency and it

is very important it mixes all particle sizes equally precise

• Many feed formulas contain different enzymes opening phosphors or in some cases to cover the phosphors

• Failed mixing can result in slow growth of the animal

• Too many or too few minerals or medicines can result in ill animals or even worse

• A one-day old chicken consumes only 10g per day, but it still needs all planed ingredients to be in the feed for it to grow as planned

• Even a full-grown pig consumes 6000g per day and it is equally as important that the formula is mixed properly, so the pig gets exactly the ingredients planned for it to grow

• Mixing both formulas demands for high accuracy, as the chicken formula contains as many ingredients as the formula for the grown pigs

• Good mixing ensures planed growth of your animals

• It is very important that no, and absolutely no, products are carried(cross contamination) from one formulato the next

• A mixer needs regularly cleaning as a routine

Mixing technology – An important stepin the feed production process

ANDRITZ proudly introduces the new OptiMix paddle mixer

ANDRITZ is proud to introduce the new OptiMix paddle mixer to the market. The new mixerhas shorter mixing time and the new patentable design features are unique for the market.

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