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The LoopThe first 100 days of a Private Equity CFOHow much can CFOs achieve in their first 100 days? In this episode, Anna Missouri, RSM’s Private Equity Coverage Manager and the lead on our Business Leaders Programme, is joined by Christian Jennings, CFO of Virgin Experience Days, and Rupert Levy, Group Finance Director of AgriBriefing, to explore the first phase of running a private equity-backed business, the challenges that CFOs face, and what the role of the CFO is in preparing and delivering against a demanding growth plan.Christian and Rupert share their personal experiences of leading the finance function of a private equity-backed business, including ho...2023-06-0727 min
The Publisher Podcast by Media VoicesBig Noises: Neil Thackray on why content is not kingWelcome to the latest season of Media Voices: Big Noises! This season, sponsored by Glide Publishing Platform, we'll be talking to publishing people with something to say. Media Voices co-host Peter Houston is tired of hearing the same old industry buzzwords. The publishing platitudes are starting to wear a bit thin, and he's decided to see if he can shake the conversation up a bit by speaking to some of the biggest characters in the business.
First up is Neil Thackray. Neil is a media executive with decades of experience leading media companies both large and small...2023-05-2936 min
The Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS4, E04 - Cargill on Its Methane Reduction Initiatives in Brazilian BeefIn the pursuit of sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, the livestock industry finds itself at a crucial crossroads. Among the numerous challenges faced, the urgent need to reduce methane emissions from beef and dairy operations has emerged as a paramount concern. Recognizing the significance of this issue, Cargill Animal Nutrition is lending farmers in these sectors a hand to address it through their new initiative, Reach4Reduction™.The company's Senior Technology Manager Beef Cattle – Brazil, Pedro Veiga R. Paulino joins us for this special episode to talk about what Cargill Animal Nutrition's methane reduction efforts look like in one...2023-05-1825 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS4, E03 - What’s Been Going on with Plant-based Meat Lately?Inspired by a Bloomberg report that sales of plant-based meats are now declining, this brand-new episode of Feed for Thought goes behind the scenes with Mintec plant protein price reporter, Andraia Torsiello to find out what’s really been going on.In it she gives us an overview of what’s been happening in the sector over the last few years, including its rise and what is behind the current slowdown in sales. We also talk industry strategy, price parity with traditional proteins, a potential shift away from meat-like products, consumer tastes, the sector’s future and so much m...2023-04-2813 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS4, E02 - Europe's Energy Crisis: A Winter Review and a Spring Outlook for Feed AdditivesIn one of our most popular episodes of last year, we checked in with Feedinfo Senior Analyst, Karolina Zagrodna right before winter started to see how the European energy crisis could possibly affect makers of key feed additives on the continent. We’ve asked her back for this new episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Though to tell us how things really went down over the colder months and how they could change now that Europe is heading into spring. This included taking a look back at why the energy crisis was such a big worry for...2023-03-2415 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS4 Premiere - Feedinfo Editor in Chief Simon Duke Talks IPPE Hot Topics & What VIV Asia Could HoldIn this packed, almost 30-minute Season Four premier episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought podcast, Editor in Chief, Simon Duke shares key insights and opinions gathered from his conversations with industry leaders at this year’s IPPE event, including Alltech President and CEO, Dr. Mark Lyons, Cargill Animal Nutrition President, Adriano Marcon and more.This includes what the sentiment in the US animal nutrition sector is right now and the main challenges that are keeping animal nutrition companies up at night. He also shares key insights learned about the continued growth of the pet food sector and what...2023-02-2326 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3 Finale - A Look Back at the Year in Amino Acids & VitaminsIn this season 3 finale of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought podcast, we’re joined by a few members of the Feedinfo analyst team – Lydia Ma, Karolina Zagrodna and Heather Doyle – for a look back at 2022 and the developments that impacted amino acid and vitamins markets in Europe, Asia and the US throughout the year.This includes a look back at the issues that marked the start of the year and how the war in Ukraine and other developments throughout 2022 have changed the landscape in key markets since then. We also ask our analysts to look forward to 2023 to find out...2022-12-1221 min
Women in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3, EP6 - Cargill’s Amelie Mainville on Being a Working Mom in LeadershipIn this episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast we sit down with Amelie Mainville, Nutrition & Tech Services Director at Cargill to chat about her experience as a working mom in leadership, her career in agtech, where her love for the sector started, and the incredible work her and her team are doing on Cargill’s Dairy Enteligen platform.We also get into the importance of having a work-life balance, how the support of a significant other can form part of this, and what companies need to consider to get more women into senior roles.2022-12-0519 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 9 - AFIA's Paul Davis Shares Liquid Feed Symposium HighlightsIn this brand new episode of Feedinfo's Feed for Thought we chat to Paul Davis, the American Feed Industry Association's Director of Quality, Animal Food Safety & Education about some of the highlights from their recent Liquid Feed Symposium. In it we talk about some of the interesting sessions, and go deep on recruitment in the industry, the impact of politics on feed sectors, and what Mr Davis enjoyed most about the symposium. If you couldn't make it to the symposium, this is your chance to catch up!2022-09-3022 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep8 - Europe's Gas Crisis - Could Winter Spell Trouble for Feed Additive Makers There?With Europe facing a massive energy crisis due to Russia cutting it off from gas supplies, the coming winter could spell even more trouble. So, should feed additive makers there be worried? We find out in this brand-new episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought. In this episode we are joined by Paula Di Mattia Peraire, the European Gas Market Analyst at the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) who gives us a more in-depth look at how serious the situation is on the ground and how that picture could change once winter hits Europe. We also chat to Ka...2022-09-1418 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtFeed for Thought Extra: The Evolution of Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Minerals Markets in Q2Tianhan Ma, one of Feedinfo's analysts, takes us through what Feedinfo subscribers can expect to read in our 2nd Quarter market overviews on amino acids, vitamins and minerals, published on Feedinfo last week.You'll get a glimpse of the challenges faced by global feed additive markets in Q2 and a brief summary of what happened region by region, as well as the dynamics driving prices. There is also a review of recent production developments in China.To receive our full reports, in-depth market analysis, news and interviews, and receive pricing information on feed additives, request your...2022-08-0504 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 7 - What's Going on in Feed Phosphates?Supply worries. Skyrocketing prices. The world of feed phosphates has seen some major developments in recent years. So, for this brand-new episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought, we take a closer look at this market to find out how we got here and where it is going.To help answer some of our questions we turned to Feedinfo contributor and independent feed phosphates consultant, Guillaume Milochau, who has been keeping a close eye on this market. In this episode he takes us behind the scenes of current developments, how feed makers have adapted, and talks about whether ph...2022-07-2123 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 6 - How Kemin is Helping Customers in Asia Cut Feed Formula & Manufacturing CostsIn another special edition of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought, which was put together with support from Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health, Asia Pacific, we find out how the company’s SOS (Science Optimised Savings) programmes are helping its customers in Asia navigate raw material price increases and realise savings on feed formula and manufacturing costs. In it, Head of Technical Services, Alexander de Leon, and Marketing Director, K.V. Chandrasekar (Chandru) talk us through how their two SOS initiatives combine selected Kemin feed additives, the company’s millSMART programme, and key laboratory services to help customers successfully unlock saving...2022-06-1716 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3, EP5 - Nadine Kuester Addresses the Biggest Challenges Facing Women at an Executive Level in Food and AgFor this episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast Ollie Theocharous, our Head of Content talks to Nadine Kuester, who is the General Secretary of Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Danone, a multi-national food and drink company. In this insightful conversation, Nadine speaks candidly about the significant barriers facing women at an executive level within the food and drink industry, what it requires to manage teams and why she feels company-wide diversity targets are useful in achieving equality across the entire supply chain. Meet Nadine and other inspiring industry professionals at the WFA Summit...2022-06-0623 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3, EP4 - Sandy Hansen-Wolff on What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur in Food and Ag TodayThis episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast features Sandy Hansen-Wolff Former Founder and Owner of AgVenture Feed & Seed, who will be speaking at the WFA Summit next month. She talks openly about her career journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the challenges associated with running a business in the agrifood sector that she has had to overcome, why women working at a founder or executive level is vital to the industry and what she's looking forward to the most about the summit.Find out more about the summit: https://wfa-initiative.com/wfa-summit/...2022-05-2721 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 5 - A Closer Look at the EU’s Changing Relationship with GM Corn in FeedWith Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cutting the EU off from one of its main suppliers of non-genetically modified corn, feed producers in the bloc now increasingly have to turn to genetically modified variants from the US and Brazil to make up the shortfall. The EU, which gets around half of its corn from Ukraine and is mainly used in the animal feed sector, has always had a complicated relationship with genetically modified crops, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be changing all that, for the animal feed sector at least. In our latest episode of F...2022-05-1313 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 4 - Cargill Animal Nutrition's Adriano Marcon on Refreshed Sustainability StrategyIn this special edition of Feed for Thought, which was put together with support from Cargill Animal Nutrition, we chat to company president, Adriano Marcon, about his organization’s refreshed focus on sustainability and dive a little deeper into its drive for 100% nutrient utilization in animal nutrition and the importance of digital farming technologies.This podcast goes hand in hand with a bigger Industry Perspectives Interview with Adriano on sustainability which you can find right now on Feedinfo.com.2022-04-2818 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 3 - A Look at China’s Feed Industry & the Covid LockdownsAs China tries to bring Covid outbreaks around the country under control, we take a look at how the lockdowns it has employed have affected the country’s vitamin and amino acid producers and feed manufacturers.In this latest episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought we are joined by Feedinfo Analyst, Lydia Ma, who gives us in depth look at how the lockdowns have brought China’s biggest city and financial hub, Shanghai to an almost standstill and how control measures resulted in logistics headaches for vitamin and amino acid producers. We also check in with H...2022-04-2016 min
Seafood NewsRussian Seafood Import Ban Delayed; China Section 301 Update and MoreJoin SeafoodNews Podcast co-hosts Amanda Buckle and Lorin Castiglione as they break down some of the biggest stories in the industry. This week we talk about how the Russian import ban on seafood has been pushed back from March 25 to June 23 for those that had shipments in place prior to the March 11 Executive Order. This episode of the SeafoodNews Podcast is sponsored by Urner Barry's Seafood Market Update webinar. Join us Tuesday March 29th at 2 PM EST for an in-depth look at the major influencers of the seafood market such as the ban on Russian crab imports, the...2022-03-2813 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3, Ep3 - Olga Korzhova Explores Pressing Issues on the Minds of Food and Ag Professionals TodayThis episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast explores everything from issues surrounding climate change to farmer livelihoods, racial diversity and the representation of women in leadership.Olga Korzhova, the Head of Event Content for the WFA Summit shares interesting findings from conversations with CEO’s, thought leaders and agriculture and food experts ahead of the WFA Summit in June. If you’re keen to get into the minds of a diverse range of food and ag professionals, take a listen to this insightful interview to gain new perspectives and influence your strategic decisions.Find...2022-03-2519 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep 2 - Ukraine's 'Last Poultry Company Standing' (Exclusive Interview with MHP's Chairman)“If we fail and our distribution fails, then we fail Ukraine…”. This is what MHP’s Executive Chairman, John Rich shared with Feedinfo’s Editor in Chief, Simon Duke during a recent discussion regarding the poultry integrator’s push to maintain operations amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In this episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought podcast, Mr. Rich also shares how the company’s day-to-day operations have been affected by the invasion and how the company is working with the Red Cross to extract citizens in conflict zones. He also discusses the recent shelling of an MHP warehouse in t...2022-03-1813 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3,Ep2 - Michelle Cassal on How Diverse Teams are Solving Agriculture’s Biggest ProblemsWe sat down for an informative chat with Michelle Cassal, the Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID TRANSFORM Programme at Cargill. In this podcast she explains her role, the impact the ag sector can have on human health through addressing zoonotic diseases and antibiotic resistance and why developing a diverse team is so beneficial in driving projects like this forward. We also discuss advice for women wanting to progress in the food and ag sector.If you’re looking to understand how D&I plays a fundamental role in team building and gain valuable advice to help yo...2022-03-1618 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS3, Ep1 - Russia v Ukraine: Should the Animal Nutrition Industry be Concerned?Russia’s massive military presence on the Ukrainian border in recent months has skyrocketed concerns that the country is looking to invade its neighbour. The situation has already affected grains markets, which prompted us to ask if the animal agriculture and nutrition industries should ready themselves for some disruptions too. In this Season 3 opener Feedinfo’s Editor in Chief, Simon Duke join us to give an overview of what sentiments are on the ground in Ukraine and what a potential Russian invasion could mean for the feed sectors in both countries. We also delve into what these tensions coul...2022-02-1816 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS3, Ep1 - Coffee Break Discussion with Emma Penny on What it’s Like to Be A MentorIn this 20 minute Coffee Break Discussion Session we speak to Emma Penny who is a professional coach, consultant and writer about her experience as part of the WFA Mentorship Program which is supported by Alltech.You can get in contact with Emma via her linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-penny-coaching-mentoring-consulting-b8350817/2022-01-3127 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep14 - Coffee Break with Smriti Canakapalli on How to Create an Effective Work/Life BalanceIn this coffee break session on we discussed how to create an effective work/life balance.With an increased number of people working at least a few days a week from home, ensuring a healthy balance between your work and personal life is more important than ever.In this 20 minute session we discussed how additional home working has changed our lives and the sector, why it is more challenging for women to find that elusive work/life balance and gain tips on how to ensure the balance can be achieved.Join us and reflect on...2021-11-2630 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep13 - Career Stories with Dr Liliana Parra Rapado from BASFIn this episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast we speak to Dr Liliana Parra Rapado, the Principal Scientist for Herbicide Agronomy at BASF about her career, advice she has been given and what has made her the woman she is today. In this engaging interview we gain insight into her career history, how to approach problem solving in business, what we should be doing to get more women into STEM roles and what she thinks are the biggest threats to our industry. For those in the food and agriculture industry looking to be...2021-11-2622 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep13 - A Look Back at the Year in Amino Acids & Vitamins: Season 2 FinaleIn this season 2 finale of our Feed for Thoughts podcast we’re joined by Feedinfo Senior Analyst, Heather McGuire Doyle for a look back at 2021 and how the year’s developments have affected amino acids and vitamins markets. This includes looking at how these sectors have coped with the Covid-19 pandemic from the beginning of the year to now, worrying supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks, increasing feed additive and raw material prices, China’s power outages and phosphates ban, and so much more! We also look forward to 2022 and find out all the good and bad that the in...2021-11-2524 min
The InPublishing PodcastRory BrownJames Evelegh talks to Rory Brown, co-founder & CEO of AgriBriefing, about: • how good media is user-centric, not platform-centric• their journey from traditional B2B publisher to data business• how selling high value corporate subscriptions requires a different mindset• how success in the commodity pricing market is based on trust• why "volatility is our friend"• why he sees AgriBriefing being an integral part of the agri industry, not just a media company reporting on it• how his career has come full circle and how what was not fashionable...2021-11-1052 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep12 - In a World Still Hungry for Animal Protein, How are Alternatives Doing?For this episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought podcast, we are taking a bite out of alternative proteins and finding out a bit more about the reigning technologies in the industry, what demand in the developing world looks like, and how big a main course animal protein will continue to be in the future.To get some more clarity on these topics and more, we checked in with the Good Food Institute’s Aviv Oren, the organisation’s Business Engagement and Innovation Director. So, if you’re curious to find out how alternative proteins are progressing in a world...2021-10-2121 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep12 - Coffee Break with Claudia RosslerWe are joined by WFA Ambassador Claudia Rössler from Microsoft to talk about her experiences working for over 25 years in a male dominated industry, to discuss what she has learnt and how this has influenced her.2021-10-1128 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep11 - BRI CEO Giles Shih on Innovating in Busy Feed Enzymes Market2021-10-0816 min
The Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep11 - BRI CEO Giles Shih on Innovating in Busy Feed Enzymes MarketIn this episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought, we check in with Giles Shih, the CEO of BioResource International (BRI) on how his company is continuing to innovate in feed enzymes and why, according to him, some of the players in this feed additive category could do with a bit more imagination.We also look into how BRI, which is supporting this episode, is pushing the envelop when it comes to feed additives, the feed enzyme technologies and developments it has its eye on, what the company has planned for the future and why this does not in...2021-10-0716 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep10 - Can IoT Systems Help Fight Against Mycotoxin Prevalence?In this new episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought podcast we are tackling Internet of Things (IoT) systems and seeing whether, through the use of sensors and data gathering, they can be employed to help in the fight against mycotoxins.To find out more, we chat to Naeem Zafar, CEO of TeleSense, an IoT company specialising in grain storage management, about what these systems entail, how they can help the industry address the growing mycotoxin challenge driven by climate change, and where in the feed production chain they can make the biggest impact.2021-09-2419 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep9 - Will Focus on Fish Welfare Slow Down Aquaculture’s Growth?Inspired by a session on animal welfare and productivity at the upcoming Feedinfo Summit, this episode of our Feed for Thought podcast examines the issue in aquaculture together with one of the session’s panelists, Ingeborg Savareid, Chief Advisor for Fish Health at Salmon Group.We look at what should be considered when talking about fish welfare, how the aquaculture industry has approached the subject, and whether improving conditions for farmed fish necessarily means a drop in productivity or an increase in costs for consumers and producers.Plus, as always listeners will also hear from Feedinfo ne...2021-09-0215 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep8 - How’s China Coping 1 Year After its AGP Ban?In this Feed for Thought episode our new co-host, Morné Brandt, is joined by Feedinfo Editor in Chief, Simon Duke for a deep dive into how China’s animal agriculture industry is doing one year after the implementation of its antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) ban. Sharing insight from Simon’s conversations with specialty feed additive producers with activities in the country, the interview addresses a number of important questions, including whether feed millers are following the rules, how the ban has affected the uptake of alternatives, how Chinese AGP producers are coping, and what this all means for the f...2021-08-1918 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep11 - Fireside Chat with Tatiana FadeevaIn this live fireside chat session which includes a live Q&A we spoke to Tatiana Fadeeva, CEO at AGCO Machinery to better understand her career journey, her experiences quickly rising up the ranks in a male dominated industry and her opinions on driving diversity and equality in the food and ag industry.2021-08-1740 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep10 - Coffee Break with Amy WuIn this episode we speak to Amy Wu, an award-winning writer for women’s ag and agtech movement. Amy has just published a book “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown,” that profiles nearly 30 women innovators and leaders in the growing sector of agtech. Agtech encompasses innovations including drones, sensors, artificial intelligence and blockchain that help growers with the challenges they are facing including severe labor shortage, loss of arable land and water and land management issues. The book was inspired by the documentary “From Farms to Incubators: Telling the stories of minority women en...2021-08-0934 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep7 - Randy Stuewe talks Insect Feed IngredientsIn this episode of Feedinfo’s podcast, Feed for Thought, we speak to Randy Stuewe, the CEO of Darling Ingredients to discuss why his organisation has chosen to back the insect feed market.Randy is a leader who really prioritises sustainability and he took the time to talk to us about why he believes insect feed ingredients have so much potential and why Darling Ingredients chose to invest in Enviroflight. In this podcast which is supported by EnviroFlight, we hear the story of how his business came to own 100% of EnviroFlight, why decisions were made, challenges that had to...2021-07-2928 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep9 - Coffee Break with Lynda McDonald2021-07-2925 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep8 - Coffee Break with Christine Tacon2021-07-2928 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep6 - Hémeline Macret talks Global Feed Markets & PricingIn this episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Hémeline Macret, Head of Oilseed Analysis at Tallage SAS - Stratégie Grains, to give us some insight into the volatility we have seen in feed raw materials markets globally and what this means for the animal nutrition and feed industry.The interview with Hémeline was part of a live fireside chat we conducted on the 30th June 2021 on the Feedinfo Connect platform, where we took the opportunity to discuss if what we are seeing now in the markets is unusual, what has been happening since the...2021-07-0817 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep5 - Ollie Theocharous talks Concerns of Sector LeadersIn this episode of Feed for Thought our host Ollie Theocharous is interviewed by Nidha Jasrai, Senior Content Producer at Urner Barry, to summarise the conversations she has been having over the past 18 months with leaders from the animal nutrition and feed industry. The discussion focuses on the research conducted to develop the Feedinfo Summit, including the key issues and concerns leaders in our sector are facing at the moment and how priorities and fears have changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.We also get the fortnights top stories for the animal nutrition and...2021-06-2721 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep7 - Corinne Bonadei Talks LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the WorkplaceIn this episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture podcast, we speak to Corinne Bonadei, Director of Digital Strategy, Marketing Communication and Marketing & Sales Excellence for Animal Nutrition and Health at DSM. Corinne is someone compelled to make the food and ag industry a more diverse and inclusive place. As a gay mother she has first-hand experience as to why inclusion is so important, and in this podcast she shares her journey of how to create a true culture of inclusion within a business and take it to the next level. We discuss how at DSM they went about dr...2021-06-2221 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep6 - Coffee Break with Jo GoodwinMeet Jo, Head of Marketing for Feedinfo & Agrimoney. In this coffee break, Ollie & Jo will talk about what managers look for in their team, how to get noticed at your job and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-06-2228 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep4 – Mark Fitzgerald talks Developing Animal Nutrition BusinessesIn this episode of the Feed for Thought we speak to Mark Fitzgerald, General Manager for Premix and Feed Additives (Australia & NZ) at BEC Feed Solutions, to offer insight into different ways to develop and expand companies in the animal nutrition and feed industry.BEC Feed Solutions who are supporting this podcast, are in an investment and expansion phase, so in this case study interview we discuss why they have made the decisions they have, what businesses need to consider when they are looking to grow, promising markets showing potential and how BEC Feed Solutions are trying to...2021-06-1117 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep5 - The WFA Advisory Board Talks About Why Is Diversity Key"Find out more about our advisory board and their commitment to diversity in this short podcast where they each review their journey and share their convictions." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-06-0313 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep3 – Roland Aumüller talks Sustainability in AgIn this episode of Feed for Thought, we speak to Dr Roland Aumüller, GLOBALG.A.P’s Consultant for Standard Management, Livestock & Feed about emerging sustainable practices we are seeing in the ag sector and what this could mean for the animal nutrition industry. We talk about how attitudes to sustainability are changing across the agriculture industry, the biggest challenges our sector should be addressing, groups in our value chain we need to effectively communicate our work to and whether the criticism livestock agriculture faces is fair.We also get a fortnightly news update from the...2021-05-2732 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2 Ep2 – Gordon Butland talks Asian MarketsIn this episode of Feedinfo’s Feed for Thought we speak to Thai based Consultant Gordon Butland about what is happening in Asian animal protein markets.With many disruptors impacting the sector we discuss what these developments mean for livestock producers and animal nutrition providers, markets with the most potential for growth and what we should be watching out for in the future.We also get our fortnightly news roundup from the Feedinfo editorial team for all the top headlines from the animal nutrition industry. If you would like to contact Gordon for more in...2021-05-1328 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtS2, Ep1 – The Feedinfo Analysts talk Amino Acid and Vitamins MarketsWe are back! In the first episode of Season 2 of Feed for Thought, we talk to two Senior Analysts from Feedinfo, Karolina Zagrodna and Heather McGuire Doyle. In this interview we discuss what happened to global amino acid and vitamins markets through the COVID-19 pandemic and what impact that has had on these markets now. We talk about what developments over the last year and a half mean for current amino acid and vitamins pricing, the most surprising things we saw in these markets over this period and what potential market disruptors we should be keeping an eye...2021-04-2229 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep4 - Coffee Break with Elizabeth HernandezTake 20 minutes out of your day to drink a coffee and reflect on yourself and our industry by listening in and contributing to this informal conversation. This month’s topic is how we can encourage and support male allies to further address gender diversity challenges in food and agriculture. This is a subject that affects everyone and if implemented successfully could drive real positive change in our industry, so join the discussion. - 20 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-1530 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep3 - Fireside Chat with Margot Slattery of SodexoIn this live inspirational session WFA will be interviewing Margot Slattery, Sodexo’s Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer to gain an open and frank review of what businesses in our industry are doing well and where we could improve when considering D&I. The conversation will also address the practical strategies that you as an individual and organisations of all sizes can put in place to improve diversity & inclusion. Take the time to listen in to this thought-provoking session and use this opportunity to ask our speaker questions and share your own experiences using the live text chat section. See ac...2021-04-1537 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep2 - Coffee Break with Jane CraigieTake 20 minutes out of your day to drink a coffee and sit in on a casual chat with marketing extraordinaire and a WFA Ambassador Jane Craigie and Olympia Theocharous, head of content for WFA. Reflect on our industry and your own aspirations, and focus on how to set goals for 2021 thanks to this podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-2921 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS2, Ep1 - Careers Stories with Becky Timmons, Chief Product Officer at AlltechThis episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture podcast features a Career Stories interview with Becky Timmons who is the Chief Product Officer at Alltech.In this discussion we talked about her career path and gained opinions on issues our sector is facing. The interview features some of the challenges Becky has overcome, why we should be empowering more women to progress in the workplace and gained advice about how to move up the career ladder in our industry.Released in the week of International Women’s Day, this episode is a great listen for those who want to he...2021-03-1122 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 12 - Frank Mitloehner talks Greenhouse Gas EmissionsIn this episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Dr Frank Mitloehner from the University of California, Davis about the true picture of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock agriculture and the action our industry should take in this area. We discuss the role animal nutrition can play in reducing greenhouse gases, the contribution to climate change of animal agriculture vs alternative proteins and whether the criticism livestock value chains face in this area is fair.We also get an overview of fortnights top stories for the animal nutrition and feed industry from the Feedinfo newsroom.2020-10-0935 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep9 - Geeta Sethi On Developing Sustainable Food SystemsIn this edition of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast we speak to Geeta Sethi, Advisor and Global Lead for Food Systems at the World Bank about how our industry can develop more sustainable food systems.As well as learning about how Geeta got into her role and why the World Bank is so focused on transforming food systems; we discuss why now more than ever it is vital for food systems to be transformed, which issues we should be prioritizing and the consequences if organisations within food and ag do not address these issues now. See acast.com...2020-09-2829 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 11 – Christophe Pelletier talks the Future of Food and AgIn this episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Christophe Pelletier, a renowned futurist who uses his wealth of experience in food and ag to consider what the future might hold for livestock value chains.We discuss the biggest sector disruptors and their impact on livestock and aqua value chains, what we might be eating in the future, whether cell cultured protein is really a threat to our industry and what animal nutrition and feed organisations should do now to future-proof their businesses.We also get a fortnightly update from the Feedinfo Newsroom to hear...2020-09-1141 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 10 - Margareth Øverland talks Novel Feed IngredientsIn this Episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Professor Margareth Øverland from Foods of Norway and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, about research into Novel Feed Ingredients. We discuss exciting potential ingredients being investigated for aquaculture and terrestrial animals, how these ingredients could disrupt and provide opportunities for the animal nutrition industry and what farmed animals will be eating in the future.The episode also features a review of the fortnights top stories for the animal nutrition and feed industry for the Feedinfo newsroom.2020-08-2827 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 9 - Anisha Thanki talks Bacteriophages in FeedIn this episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Dr. Anisha Thanki from the University of Leicester about the use of bacteriophages and their potential in livestock farming.The feed industry is being viewed as a great future partner for the use of phages in livestock production, so we spoke about developments in this field, why animal feed is a great way to transfer the phages to the animal, some of the challenges we may encounter and when we might see phages being used on commercial farms. We also get a news round-up from our...2020-07-0341 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 8 - Gert van Duinkerken talks Emerging ResearchIn this episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Gert van Duinkerken, Wageningen Livestock Research’s Business Unit Manager about interesting research emerging in the field of animal nutrition and feed.We discuss what areas being researched at Wageningen and at other institutes around the world, how to make value chains more sustainable, how the COVID-19 pandemic might change R&D moving forward and what the animal husbandry and feed industry might look like in the future. We also get a news and markets update from the Feedinfo newsroom to keep you abreast of th...2020-06-0519 min
Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the MazeNeil Thackray, Founder and Former CEO, AgriBriefing: Private Equity Power TalksIn this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Neil Thackray, founder and former CEO of AgriBriefing. We discuss how to identify good quality M&A targets and successfully integrate them into your businesses as well as how to adjust your pricing strategy.
2020-06-0336 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 7 - Abdolreza Abbassian talks Feed Raw Materials Markets (Plus Bonus Insight from Agrimoney)In this episode of the Feed for Thought we speak to Abdolrezza Abbassian, Senior Economist at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) about the impact of COVID-19 on feed raw materials markets. We also gain additional insight from Mike Verdin the Editor of Agrimoney one of Feedinfo’s sister company to give us the full picture of what is happening in these markets now and what to expect for the future. This edition also features our fortnightly news and markets roundup from the Feedinfo newsroom to keep you up to date on the top stories impacting th...2020-05-2227 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep8 - Anne Villemoes Explains How We Can Improve the Image of the Livestock IndustryIn this episode of the WFA podcast we spoke to communications guru Anne Villemoes about how our industry can improve consumers’ perceptions of the livestock value chain.Anne has many years’ experience addressing the image problems the livestock value chain faces, especially in her former role as VP for Group Communications at Danish Crown. In the interview recorded earlier this year, we talked about how we should address misinformation posted online, what individual companies should do to improve their image and what the consequences may be if we do not address these issues now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...2020-05-2024 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep7 - Bill McClain on Expanding Career Opportunities for Women in the Ag SectorLaura Zinger of Urner Barry caught up with Bill McClain ahead of the Women in Food and Agriculture Summit. Bill was an International Human Resources Executive and a strategic HR Partner for Bunge’s Global Agribusiness over the last 15 years, covering Europe, Asia, Middle East & Africa."I believe that supporting joint efforts in the industry to promote the empowerment of talent with equality and transparency, will positively impact companies, our industry and the society we live in. " See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2017 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep6 - Claudia Rössler Talks to us About the Advances in AgtechIn this edition of the WFA podcast we spoke to Claudia Rössler, Director of Agriculutre at Microsoft about advances in the world of agtech and how technology is revolutionising value chains.We discussed how agtech can support sustainable food systems, innovative technologies that are emerging agricultural value chains and what could be the next big thing in the world of agtech See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2031 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep5 - Dr. Karina Horgan Discusses the Science Behind AgricultureLaura Zinger, Sales manager of Urner Barry caught up with Dr. Karina Horgan, Associate Research Director at Alltech European Bioscience Centre as part of the Women in Food & Agriculture Campaign. Dr Horgan discusses Molecular fingerprinting, nutrient bioavailability, antibiotic resistance and her background and experience within the agricultural sector. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2027 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep4 - Natalie McCaffery Talks To Us About Education Ag TechNatalie McCaffery is a high school senior from Southern California who has developed a passion for Agriculture, Technology, and Education. Through her involvement in the Girl Scouts of America, Natalie has earned the highest distinction by bridging gaps between STEM education and Agricultural literacy for students of all ages. The mission of her nonprofit organization, Education Ag Tech, is to advance the knowledge of our next generation on the importance of agriculture and how technology can be optimized and applied to farming methods, resulting in a healthier planet and population. Natalie has been leading a team in the build of...2020-05-2028 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep3 - Susanna Elliott on Alltech's Planet of Plenty Campaign and Changing the Future of AgSusanna Elliott, Head of communications at Alltech. Susanna has been with Alltech for more than 10 years, and today she oversees our global communications efforts. She is an integral part of amplifying our Planet of Plenty message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-2029 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep2 - Jessica Fanzo on The Many Unique Challenges that Women Throughout the Ag Supply Chain FaceThis podcast features Jessica Fanzo, an amazing leader in health and nutrition from Johns Hopkins University with background serving in prominent capacities for several globally focused organizations, including the United Nations. Jessica discusses with Laura the many unique challenges that women throughout the ag supply chain face- access to land and land tenure, access to funding and loans, decision-making limitations, and the world-wide gender gap in agriculture as a whole. Jessica also talks through the many obstacles to accessibility and popularity of plant-based and lab-grown protein, agricultural eco systems and their role in crop production, and more. See acast.com...2020-05-2032 minWomen in Food & Agriculture PodcastS1, Ep1 - Elzandi Oosthuizen on How Women Can Balance Family Life with Solving Hunger and DeficitVice President of Asia Pacific Marketing at Bayer Crop Sciences explores the unique challenges women face in agriculture and the corporate world. After a deep dive into the deficits faced by the Asian Pacific in terms of crop production and hunger, we explored the complexities of female farmers and leaders and the obstacles for both. The next generation will be pivotal in establishing further equality in ag, but must focus on specific behaviours in order to do so. Elzandi is an inspirational figure in the industry, and this is a segment not to be missed. See acast.com/privacy for...2020-05-2032 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 6 - JY Chow talks COVID-19 in AsiaIn episode 6 of Feed for Thought we speak to JY Chow, the Food and Agri Sector Coverage Lead for Mizhuo Bank about how the Asian animal nutrition and livestock industry is coping with recent global challenges, with a particular focus on COVID-19. We discuss how the livestock value chain in Asia has been impacted by COVID-19, how the pandemic is going to change animal nutrition and feed markets, current trends regarding financing for agricultural and food companies and get his opinion on whether supply chains will diversify and potentially move away from China. We also get...2020-04-2316 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 5- Edwini Kessie talks Global TradeIn episode 5 of Feed for Thought we speak to Edwini Kessie the Director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division at the World Trade Organization, about the current landscape of trade in our industry under the COVID-19 pandemic.We discuss how trade of animal nutrition and feed products has been affected by COVID-19, whether political trade barriers remain in place and what we might see happening to global trade when the pandemic comes to an end.We also get our fortnightly news and markets update from the Feedinfo editorial team to keep you up to date on...2020-04-1419 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 4 – Claudia Rössler talks AgtechIn this week’s podcast we talk to Claudia Rössler from Microsoft about what is going on in the world of Agtech and how advances are revolutionising the livestock value chain. We delve into the exciting technologies that are emerging to support livestock farming and the wider value chain, the role that agtech can play in improving sustainability of food systems and discuss what will be the next big thing in agtech. We even get a bit of advice on how to cope with the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing when it comes to home working.2020-03-2635 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 3 – Richard Brown talks African Swine FeverIn Episode 3 of Feed For Thought we speak to Richard Brown from GIRA about the “other” virus disrupting our supply chains… African Swine Fever. We hear about why it is the most significant thing to impact global protein markets in a lifetime, gain an update on the spread of the disease and talk about where could be affected next. We also discuss what the impacts have been in China regarding livestock production, protein consumption and how coronavirus has exacerbated the effects of ASF. Shannon Behary our Editor at Feedinfo, also gives us our fortnightly news and market...2020-03-1337 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 2 – Anne Villemoes talks Perception of the IndustryIn episode two of Feed For Thought we speak to communications guru Anne Villemoes about how we can improve consumers’ perceptions of the livestock value chain. As the former VP for Group Communications at Danish Crown, Anne has many years’ experience addressing the image problems the livestock value chain faces. We discuss how we should address misinformation posted online, what the industry and individual companies can do to improve their image and what might happen if we do not address these issues now.The episode also includes our fortnightly news and markets update from Feedinfo’s Editor...2020-02-2729 minThe Feedinfo Podcast - Feed for ThoughtEp 1 – Martijn De Cocq talks CoronavirusFor our very first episode of Feed for Thought we speak to Feedinfo’s Lead Analyst Martijn de Cocq about how the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic is impacting animal nutrition markets. We discuss what the effects of the virus have been so far and how vitamins and amino acids pricing has been affected by the challenging logistics and quarantine restrictions.The episode also features an industry news update from Feedinfo’s Editor in Chief Simon Duke, to keep you up to date on the latest stories from the animal nutrition and feed industry.Who should we interview next...2020-02-1321 min