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The Initiative Tierwohl (ITW) has gained over 10,000 participating pig producers in Germany and works together with the retail food industry. The goal is to improve the entire chain from sow farming to slaughter. The ITW supports farmers in implementing measures for animal welfare that go beyond legal standards, particularly regarding feed. Independent inspections are carried out to strengthen consumer trust. The market share of pork with the ITW label is at 68 percent, and for poultry meat, it is even around 90 percent in the retail food industry. The ITW also plans new programs for poultry, beef, and pet food. Violations of program requirements can result in sanctions. The aim is to make animal welfare achievable and widespread for all parties involved. [Extracted from the article]

The BEWITAL Group, a leading manufacturer of pet food, has partnered with the digital trading platform Pacurion to purchase pallets. The goal is to achieve more efficiency and less administrative effort. Pacurion supports all processes for the approximately 100,000 load carriers that BEWITAL requires annually. BEWITAL's products are delivered to wholesale and specialty retailers or directly to agricultural businesses in Germany, Europe, and worldwide. The collaboration has been successfully tested for three months. [Extracted from the article]

The trade association FEFANA celebrates its 60th anniversary as the united voice of the specialty feed ingredients industry in Europe. The association actively advocates for the interests of its members in political debates and planned legislative initiatives at the EU level. FEFANA has become a platform for industry debates and discussions with authorities and other interest groups. Milestones include the creation of the regulation on additives for use in animal nutrition and the establishment of FAMI-QS, an international certification code for feed additives. Future challenges include the modernization of the regulation on feed additives and the impact of the EU legal framework for sustainable food systems on the industry. [Extracted from the article]

The "Roundtable Zukunftsdialog - Value Creation for Germany" by agrarzeitung and FeedMagazine focused on the future of the agricultural and food industry in Germany and the necessity of a sustainable economic approach. The participants in the discussion agreed that the achievements of agriculture need to be made more visible in order to create a better understanding in the public. A transformation of agriculture that takes into account ecological, economic, and social aspects is necessary for long-term success. Politics and education play a key role in creating conditions for a sustainable and profitable agriculture. The industry is faced with the challenge of further development while preserving its traditional values. [Extracted from the article]

The Enorm Biofactory has opened the largest insect factory in Northern Europe in East Jutland, Denmark. Over 10,000 tons of insect meal are planned to be produced annually from by-products of the food industry. The factory can process 100 tons of black soldier fly larvae per day into oil and protein. The proteins are intended to be used in feed for fish, pigs, poultry, and pets, and have the potential to replace imported protein sources. The DLG Group is a co-owner of the factory and will source the proteins. The distribution of insect meal and insect oil through Deutsche Vilomix is planned for spring 2024. [Extracted from the article]

In the interview with Dagmar Dübbelde, the product manager of Deprag Schulz GmbH & Co., the discussion revolves around how the high hygiene requirements in the food industry can be met. Deprag recommends the use of Advanced-Line compressed air motors, which are made of high-quality stainless steel and are easy to clean. These motors are used in various applications in the food industry and offer advantages such as high power density and consistent performance over a wide range of speeds. Deprag's Advanced-Line motors are proven drive solutions for the food industry and medical technology. Deprag is the market leader in this segment and can also flexibly respond to individual customer requests. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several projects and their role in strengthening Austria as a technology location in international competition. It mentions the NutriSafe, a securing food production and logistics with distributed ledger technology project. It discusses the Providentia project for increasing the security level in Austria through secure procurement.

Agriculture is shaped by political strategies that are ideologically motivated and lead to contradictions. The new government, consisting of three coalition parties with differing opinions, is struggling to reach a compromise that is not really a compromise. The interests of farmers are being used as pawns in the negotiations. The consequences for the agricultural and food industry are foreseeable, as neighboring European countries have their eyes on the German market. It is important to speak with a unified voice in the industry and seek cooperation with other speakers and associations. Each individual should openly declare their stance on-site and explain why their business is sustainable and contributes to climate protection and the circular economy. [Extracted from the article]

The mood among the participants of the 30th Fefac Congress was optimistic, as the feed industry and research constantly present new innovations and insights into animal welfare, climate protection, and animal nutrition. However, there are concerns about the direction in which the industry is developing. The EU rejects the abolition of animal husbandry, but the transformation is "irreversible". The financing is still unclear, and companies must develop sustainable concepts as the food retail sector quickly implements the demands of society. Waiting for politics is not an option. [Extracted from the article]

The Baumer analysis sensor PAD20 detects gas bubbles early and protects pumps from damage caused by air and gas. It is used in the food industry and in heating/cooling systems to increase efficiency and ensure food safety. The PAD20 has already won the Dairy Technology Award. The article describes the effects of cavitation damage on centrifugal pumps and recommends measures to prevent such damage. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that palm oil is the most widespread vegetable oil in the world and is used as a raw material in both the food and non-food industries. Topics include examines around half of all supermarket products, from cosmetics to ice cream, contain this ingredient and considered palm oil has repeatedly come under criticism not only because of the questionable cultivation methods in countries of origin which often lead to serious environmental damage through the clearing of rainforests.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Design Technology Mechatronics IEM has developed a novel robot gripper that stands out for its force sensitivity, dynamics, energy efficiency, and versatile applications. The gripper can transport fragile objects without damaging them and is particularly suitable for use in the food industry. It operates electrically and energy efficiently, resulting in lower energy consumption compared to conventional pneumatic grippers. The gripper can be used with a variable number of fingers and features sensor-based environmental detection for safe human-robot collaboration. The Fraunhofer IEM is currently seeking partners for the distribution of the robot gripper. [Extracted from the article]

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a proprietary material called "98 AU 30500" that offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional PTFE solutions. The hydrolysis-resistant high-performance polyurethane is extremely wear-resistant and resistant to media. It can replace conventional PTFE seals in standard hydraulic applications and enables low-friction and hydrodynamically optimized sealing geometries. The material is mainly used in the construction machinery industry, but there are also inquiries from other industries such as the food and packaging industry. The market for PTFE alternatives is growing steadily. [Extracted from the article]

According to the Alltech Agri-Food Outlook 2022, global feed production increased by 2.3% last year. China experienced the strongest growth. The production of pig feed increased by 6.6%, while the quantity of layer hen feed slightly decreased. The tonnage of dairy cow feed increased slightly, while the production of other cattle feed decreased worldwide. The aquaculture industry experienced a growth of 3.7%, while the production of pet food had the highest increase at 8.2%. North America and Latin America experienced moderate growth, while Europe saw a decline in feed production. Despite several challenges, global feed production increased by 2.3% last year. China had the strongest growth. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the agricultural and food sectors, but led to positive developments in feed production. The amount of feed produced worldwide in 2021 was estimated at 1.235 billion tons, an increase of 2.3% compared to the previous year. The top ten feed-producing countries are China, USA, Brazil, India, Mexico, Spain, Russia, Germany, Japan, and France. The outlook for the global feed industry is positive, and further growth is expected. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Landwirtschaft 2.0 aims for sustainable land management for food and renewable energy. Topics include high expectations and demands on agriculture include producing healthy food, cultivating soil sustainably, reducing climate change, and maintaining local biodiversity; and agriculture competes with housing and industrial development, resulting in soil loss and increased pressure on natural habitats for the future.

The article presents several facts about Poland. Topics include measured in terms of gross domestic product Poland ranks twenty second among the world's largest economies; main branches of economy include food industry, metallurgical industry as well as mechanical engineering and Electrical engineering; and Poland is the largest Assembly site for electrical household appliances in Europe.

In order to be able to plan the admission and market launch of a new feed additive better, it was analysed how long an average authorisation procedure in the European Union took during the past ten years -- from the time of submission of a complete application up to authorisation for the market. The market authorisation for a feed additive by Regulation directly determines the earliest possible time of market launch in the European market -- and is thus the linchpin between Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Marketing in the feed additive industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses novel food regulation in Germany; Topics discussed include Novel Food Regulation (EC) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and the European Council; its objective of simpler, more transparent and more efficient approval procedure for novel food at Eropean Union (EU) level; and how it ensure safe and innovative food brought to the EU market.

The article deals with the requirements for components in packaging technology, especially with regard to hygiene and quality in food production. It emphasizes that high-quality packaging is crucial to avoid food loss. EU Regulation No. 1935/2004 stipulates that materials must be inert and must not release substances into the end products. Various components such as cylinders, valve islands, hoses, and fittings are presented that meet the high quality and hygiene standards. These components must be robust, protected against the penetration of liquids, and easy to clean. The importance of conformity markings is also highlighted. [Extracted from the article]

W.E.St. Elektronik GmbH offers customer-specific solutions for electrohydraulics with its "FlexiMod" concept. A fixed core of the control application and hardware-related functions is combined with a flexible shell that is easy to handle and requires little programming knowledge. The first devices with the FlexiMod Engine are the DSG-112-U and DSG-112-P modules. Beko Technologies has developed the leakage management system Metpoint CID, which detects and documents precise leaks in the compressed air network. The device displays the leaks on a touch display and can also perceive them acoustically. Lüdecke has improved and adapted the quick-release couplings of the Lüdecke cleaning program to meet current requirements. The couplings now have a safety lock and are suitable for use in the food industry. Airtec offers new valve variants of the BM-01 and BM-02 series, as well as the 86-MVY series with an electric M8 connection and LED status display. The valves are designed for operation with filtered, oil-free, and dried compressed air and are characterized by their compact design and low power consumption. [Extracted from the article]

In the interview with Dr. Jana Knall, the product manager for Coriolis flow meters at Endress+Hauser, the benefits of the technology for the process industry are explained. The combination of flow and concentration measurements is attractive to many users as they want to control their process to produce reproducible end products and save valuable raw materials. It is pointed out that the values measured in the laboratory are not always comparable to those measured in the field. Users can compare the device's value with the laboratory values to successfully control their process. It is also mentioned that there are further innovations, such as improving the accuracy of the Coriolis flow meter and the user-friendliness of the operating software. Concentration measurement plays an important role, especially in the food industry, chemistry, mining, and wastewater treatment. [Extracted from the article]

The article is about the development of membrane valves with tube-formed housings as an alternative to conventional forged or cast housings. These new housings are lighter, require less energy during production, and allow for faster heating and cooling. They meet the strict hygiene requirements and standards of the pharmaceutical, food, and food industry, and contribute to reducing operating costs and increasing plant availability. The housings are manufactured using the tube-forming process, which enables precise manufacturing and high product quality. They are robust, hygienic, and lighter than conventional housings. Due to the weight reduction, they heat up and cool down faster, resulting in cost savings. They also shorten cleaning times and extend the lifespan of the membranes. The tube-formed housings also facilitate the construction and assembly of systems and save costs. [Extracted from the article]

The Petersilchen GmbH, a manufacturer of organic delicatessen, has installed two water-injected screw compressors to prepare for strict quality standards and hygiene regulations. The compressors generate 100% oil-free and clean air, which is required for the production of organic delicatessen. The solution was recommended and implemented by Oltrogge GmbH & Co. KG from Bielefeld. The compressors run alternately and meet the high requirements of the food industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about FTI strategy Niederosterreich 2027 pursue goals, or demographic change on facing major societal challenges, such as climate change, digital change, food and food safety. Topics include expansion of research activities to increase technology and innovation, to strengthen the international visibility of the research; and the translation of the solutions for research into the economy can also contribute challenges to the business location.

Ab einer Restfeuchte von 40 Prozent wird es spannend. Derart trockene Luft wird in der Lebensmittelindustrie jedoch häufig benötigt. Eine Variante sind dann modulare Rotationstrockner mit Adsorptionsmitteln für besonders niedrige Taupunkte. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using machines to clean silo interiors is a very safe cleaning method that manages without people having to enter the vessel. Targeted, gentle cleaning of the silo is possible using hydraulics and remote controlled equipment. This method can be applied for a wide range of bulk materials in both the mineral and food industry sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An interview with Christian Hanke, managing director of the firm Buckton Scott Deutschland GmbH, is presented. When asked about major supplier in the food market, he refers to production and processing of organic food. He expresses his views on dealers and importers in the food industry and pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.