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POULTRY

Tecno Prepares for Growth and Development
with New Ownership

- We are committed to stand alongside our
customers from the initial idea through instal-
lation and ongoing support to keep the sys- The need for animal protein is growing and
tems running optimally. Our Tecno Eggsperts eggs are of both great dietary importance
and their high expertise are our most valu- and an a"ordable and accessible source of
able resource which is why we’ve invested in
growth and development of our people and protein, says Harry Luimes, as he adds:
organization. This investment strengthens our - We continue to execute our 2028 strategy
role as a trusted partner, enabling farmers to
prioritize animal care while achieving strong with clear goals down the line. The new own-
business performance, explains Harry Luimes, ership boosts our expertise in engineering
President Tecno Poultry Equipment at Grain & and manufacturing to support our growth
Protein Technologies. and deliver the top-quality services crucial
As demand for more sustainable, welfare- for global food production and security, says
focused food production rises, Tecno is com- Harry Luimes.
Tecno&is&investing&in&people,&organiza2 mitted to innovative solutions that support
tion,&partners&and&suppliers&to&better&meet& e!cient and responsible egg production. The new Grain and Protein Technologies
customer&needs,&which&is&fully&supported& group drives productivity for customers glob-
by&the&new&ownership.&Tecno’s&extensive& - We help customers to obtain the best pos- ally through smart and reliable grain and pro-
SURGXFW UDQJH DOORZV FXVWRPHUV WR ¿QG sible outcome on their investments. With our tein solutions to ensure food security, sustain-
the& right& match& to& their& business& needs& setup we have improved and professionalized
with& innovative& systems& for& high& perfor2 our internal processes so we can serve our ability and animal welfare. The group includes
mance& ensuring& optimal& egg& quality& and& customers in the most optimal way and help the #ve primary brands of AP, Cimbria, Cum-
quantity.& them to meet consumer needs and trends. berland, GSI, and Tecno. Circle 39 on enquiry card
FeedFlow Project Awarded £3 Million to

Power Poultry
&&&Flybox®&is& proud& to& announce& the& University of Chester highlights the environ-
launch&of&the&FeedFlow&project,&which&has& mental bene#ts of this approach, stating, “The
been& awarded& £3& million& in& funding& by&&& use of BSFL o"ers signi#cant potential to re-
Innovate& UK&as& part& of&& Defra’s& Farming& duce global warming potential by e!ciently
Innovation&Programme.
converting organic waste into high-protein
This initiative brings together a consortium feed, which in turn lowers greenhouse gas
of industry leaders and academic institutions emissions and promotes sustainable waste
to address signi#cant health and welfare is- management.”
sues in poultry production, utilising advanced
technologies and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) lar- Flybox®’s collaboration with Nottingham
vae. Trent University further strengthens the proj-
ect, utilising forti#ed BSF larvae to deliver a
Despite signi#cant advancements in pro-
duction e!ciency through genetic selection, livering real-time data on $ock welfare and rapid nutrient boost that addresses health
the poultry industry faces persistent issues, in- early warnings of potential issues. challenges more e"ectively than traditional
cluding poor leg health, high mortality rates, feed interventions. Together, these innova-
and variable feed conversion ratios (FCRs). The FeedFlow project harnesses these tions streamline feeding processes, enhance
Additionally, poultry production contributes technologies with a cutting-edge rapid inter- $ock health and behaviour, and promote en-
notably to ammonia emissions in the UK. To vention system. It integrates an in-demand vironmentally responsible decision-making,
address these issues and stay competitive computer vision platform powered by en- all while reducing impacts across the entire
against low-cost imports, UK production sys- terprise-grade AI algorithms, with the nutri- value chain.
tems must evolve continuously. tional advantages of BSF larvae. This innova-
tive approach aims to amplify poultry health “Insects are an essential part of our tran-
Black Soldier Fly farming and Arti#cial In- and productivity, setting new standards for sition from linear to circular resource use,
telligence (AI) are emerging as revolutionary welfare and e!ciency in the industry. Ad- and projects like this are accelerating in-
solutions for improving poultry welfare and ditionally, the project incorporates Life Cycle
performance while supporting sustainabil- Analysis (LCA), led by Jess Callaghan from the sect production to commercial viability
ity. BSF larvae are renowned for their abil- University of Chester, to assess Global Warm- by thinking outside the box about how
ity to promote natural poultry behaviour and ing Potential (GWP) and prevent a race to the we can harness them to improve poultry
provide a nutrient-rich, high-quality protein bottom in emissions. production,” said Emily Burton, Professor
source enhanced with antimicrobial peptides. in Sustainable Food Production at Notting-
AI systems propel precision agriculture by de- Professor Julieanna Powell-Turner from the ham Trent University. Circle 40 on enquiry card
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