The combined company will focus on improving production efficiencies for high-protein animal nutrition ingredients.

Global feed production grew 1%, according to Alltech’s 2021 Global Feed Survey.

The organization has selected Michael J. Seyfert as its new chief executive officer.

The two companies have partnered to tap further into the growing market for insect proteins in animal food as a sustainable and environmentally friendly option.

The Institute for Feed Education and Research continues to work with other industry partners to study sustainability, feed ingredients, virus transmission, and support the industry as a whole.

Dr. Cassie Jones, Dr. Keith Behnke, and Dr. Bill Braman were all recognized with individual awards for their support of AFIA and the animal food manufacturing industry.

The university will host several educational programs for pet food and feed industry personnel.

This year’s conference will be held virtually on Nov. 5.

The association cited COVID-19 complications for canceling its 2020 program, and plans to take this opportunity to improve the program.

Chris Gross has joined PHM Brands as the vice president of feed ingredient merchandising to lead its newest feed venture.