How to manage increasing volatility in raw material prices, cost saving measures, food safety standards in the Animal Feed industry?

By investing for the upturn while managing feed cost volatility & food safety along the way!

With the global economic outlook showing positive signs, is the crisis really behind us? Will weak USD and inflation threats create more uncertainties to an improving economy? What will be the impact on the animal feed industry?

Betagro defies the recession & keep expanding. 27/7-Aug, efeedlink.com

The boom in world population especially in Asia, rising affluence, consumerism and changing diet patterns have all contributed to the demand for greater quantities of daily animal protein meals. Animal feed and Feed Nutrient companies worldwide are expanding to meet the accelerated demand pointing to increasing demand for grains import and processing.

However to remain competitive, animal feed producers have to grapple with fluctuating raw material prices of feed, increasing food safety standards and nutrition requirements.

Soy more expensive in Sept: EU feed experts. Jurgen Pullens, director of communications, Nutreco, said: "In case Europe does not say goodbye to zero tolerance for Genetically Modified (GM) feed - or at least ease legislation, we fear that high prices for soy will also push up cost prices for compound feed." 28 Jul 2009, Allaboutfeed.net

In a business where margins are thin and risks high, animal production can hardly afford room for complacency at any stage of the production cycle. All it takes is a food safety scare or animal health issue, such as mad cow disease or avian influenza, for demand to drop drastically and wary consumers to stay away from poultry, beef and other animal products. 12 May 2009, Feedindustrynetwork.com

Look east, meat and dairy farmers told. Livestock farmers' best prospects lie in tapping developing countries' growing demand for meat and dairy products, the US Federal Reserve has said, highlighting the potential for further huge gains in China. 14th September 2009, Agrimoney.com

How are companies managing these challenges? You’ll be pleased to know that this is a key question the upcoming Global Feed Summit in Bali on 9-10 Nov. 2009 will address.  The Global Feed Summit will bring together a panel of the world's leading Feed Industry experts to address the uncertain economic climate, feedstock price volatilities and other pressing issues.

For that reason, this event gives you the opportunity to meet buyers, sellers & end-users, receive up-to-the-minute market analysis, and interact with government and industry representatives

More Importantly, at Global Feed Summit you'll gain first-hand perspectives from sessions including:

• Commodities expert’s view on where the market is heading
• The impact of inflation & weak US$ on the economy- which region will be the outperformer in the global feed industry?
• Managing volatile raw material cost (Soybean meal and other feed grains) & alternative feed solutions including GM Feed.
• Where are the opportunities for feed millers and integrators during the economic downturn.
• Is vertical or horizontal integration the way forward? What and where to invest?
• Learn from industry counterparts on risk management strategies
• Latest market updates on poultry, dairy, swine, aquaculture & aqua feed demand in Asia and MENA region
• Moving towards AGP-free nutrition (Antibiotic free) and assess the feed formulation implications on nutrients, ingredient choices & set-up of feeding programs
• Improving animal health and food safety standards- Feed Nutrients, Mycotoxins levels etc.

AND in addition to all of the above, you'll certainly gain from networking with delegations of Top Management, Technology & Product Managers, Grains Traders & Commodity Brokers from:

- Animal Nutrition Companies - Hatcheries/Farms

-Grains Producers - Feed Producers, Feed Millers & Feed Formulators

- Feed Compounders/ingredients -Feed additives & Feed Nutrient companies

- Integrators - Co-operatives - Animal breeding Technology companies

- Raw materials suppliers/traders/producers - Shipping companies

- Consultancy - Animal housing providers & Farm Equipment

- Financial institution - Feed/livestock/Animal husbandry Associations

… and many more…

Don't hesitate! Sign up with your team today to enjoy group discount. Contact sasha@cmtsp.com.sg or register online at www.cmtevents.com