When you're producing animal feed, you know that you're required to put particular information on the label. But what information is required, why is that information important and what are the problems that may occur if you don't correctly label your feed? Here's a quick overview of the importance of providing accurate information on your feed..
Feed formulation software is no longer just about making feed. The complexity of legislation on food safety, declaration, hazardous materials and others in an ever-globalising industry has grown stronger over the last couple of years. We sat down with BESTMIX® product manager Lynn Verstrepen and discussed the importance of feed management and..
Big data, machine learning, recipe optimisation and digitisation of specifications management are the main trends identified by software company Adifo. “It would be nice if, ultimately, machines could reset themselves after each product changeover, eliminating the need for test batches altogether.”
Feature of the month: Integrated weighbridge monitor for optimized intake and delivery flow in MILAS
by Tim De Ryck
19
Dec
2017
Businesses specialized in bulk processes - for instance businesses that are active in the agricultural, commodity or concrete industries - commonly face a variety of challenges when it comes to integrating data between their ERP and their weighbridges. With this in mind, Adifo has created a standard “out-of-the-box” connection that supports all..
One of the largest expenses for a farming operation is feed. Having the right feed can make the difference between breeding a heifer this month or a few months down the road. It allows your chickens to grow quickly to reach their full size. It helps your sheep produce beautiful wool instead of an unmarketable mess. But how do you balance the..
Feature of the month: Animal production cycle, flock and livestock management in MILAS
by Barna Ugróczky
24
Nov
2017
To guarantee a decent planning and controlling, companies in the nutritional industry need to be able to follow up animal production cycles and flocks in their ERP system. Flows that are not handled correctly in the ERP system can result in production and demand planning difficulties or supply issues at the farm, e.g. the supply of an incorrect..
Schothorst Feed Research and Adifo software make solid feedstuff evaluation easier
by Bea Van Deynse
24
Nov
2017
Introducing the MySFR connector in BESTMIX Feed Formulation
"A solid feedstuff evaluation is critical for any feed formulation department. That’s why we built the MySFR Connector in BESTMIX feed formulation software. The MySFR Connector allows an easy access to the Schothorst Advanced Feed Package, making sure your nutritional department always..
Producing animal feed can sound like an easy task, but for professionals in nutrition and feed formulation, it's a lot more complicated than it looks. When you're producing animal feed, what are some of the key aspects that need to be kept in mind to ensure you're getting the right formulation or calculation with superior quality management?..
Prepayments between two parties are very commonly used in the nutrition supply chain. By committing to pay the goods or services before you receive them, you can negotiate better contract conditions with your supplier.
Correct and efficient Product Labeling - what food manufacturers should expect from their labeling software
by Kathleen De Badrihaye
31
Oct
2017
Food labels provide information about the nutritional content inside a package of food. All food manufacturers are required by law to provide specific information about the food consumers are buying to help them make informed decisions. Correct product labeling is a major challenge for food producing companies. Things like legislation..