All About Feed

It’s nearly time to reveal our brand new initiative in the agri-food space. It’s an exciting time at Misset International – with a new addition designed to complement our established titles and extend our reach across the agri-food value chain. We will connect a wider, more interlinked audience, provide fresh perspective and expand our coverage to deliver broader, deeper insights that address the evolving needs of the agri-food community.

Microencapsulation – the principle behind Maxx Performance’s delivery platform – coats each active particle in a thin, food-grade matrix that withstands feed processing and protects the active through the stomach before releasing it gradually across the small intestine, converting a blunt, high-dose input into a targeted one.

Ronald van der Vorst, Foodbytes (left) and Jeroen van Hooff, CEO of Jaarbeurs, during the announcement of the acquisition at VIV Europe 2026. Photo: Vincent ter Beek Jaarbeurs, the organising company of animal husbandry trade show network VIV Worldwide, has acquired food and agri innovation platform Foodbytes, from Rabobank. That news was shared during the opening day of the 2026 edition of VIV Europe, in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Not for profit certification scheme GMP+ International has officially launched the Feed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standard, marking an important step forward in harmonising methodologies and strengthening sustainability within the feed sector. Following an extensive development phase and close collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Feed LCA standard went fully operational on 6 May and is now ready for implementation.

All About Feed brings you the latest business developments and updates from around the world from May, including Renaissance BioScience filing a patent for advanced RNA delivery tech, Kerry launching its new AlphaGal Ultra multi-enzyme system, and Sustell gaining official GMP+ endorsement for automated feed footprinting. Highlights also range from Danone Morocco’s on-farm investment in portable feed analyzers to Novus International’s recognition for safe chemical rail transport. This and more.

Soy-free eggs: Mycoprotein as a circular alternative The ‘eggs of the future’ will be available for a limited period at Urban Deli in Stockholm. Photo: Axfoundation Feed production represents up to 80% of the climate impact of Swedish egg production, largely due to imported soy. A new initiative led by Axfoundation and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is testing mycoprotein as a circular alternative.

Early-life nutrition and management are drivers of long-term livestock performance. This article explores why the first weeks of life represent a critical biological window and a strategic investment for more sustainable animal production systems. In modern livestock systems, performance is often evaluated through the most visible production parameters: growth rate, feed efficiency, finishing performance, or reproductive outcomes.

Only 1 week to go before the winner of the Sustainability Impact Award will be revealed during an event at VIV Europe, Utrecht, the Netherlands. On the day of the grand award ceremony, readers are able to get to know more about all 5 finalists at a separate round-table discussion at the showgrounds. The topic of the round-table, organised by Misset International, is “Sustainability and profit: can you have both?” On stage will be representatives of all 5 contenders.

Wheat prices on the Paris futures market are falling due to a stronger euro, improved global harvest forecasts, and Argentina’s lower export tax. European trade remains subdued as feed producers secure supplies ahead of the new crop. Wheat prices have fallen on the Paris futures market since last Wednesday. The reason is a stronger euro and rainfall in key wheat regions of the US. This has led to higher harvest forecasts.

Marine polysaccharides may offer a natural strategy to reduce necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, supporting gut health and improving poultry welfare. Photo: Olmix New research highlights the potential of Algimun, showing that a combination of macroalgae-derived sulphated polysaccharides can strengthen natural defences, primarily through immunomodulation and improved mucosal barrier integrity in broilers challenged with necrotic enteritis.