Here’s a round-up of company news headlines in the pork industry.
Alltech announces new roles to support its global agriculture solutions and services
Over the past 15 years, Alltech has grown its portfolio significantly, the company said in a release. From soil health to solutions for sustainable animal production, the company says it “has an unparallelled global offering of technologies and services to support its customers worldwide with efficient, profitable and sustainable agriculture.”
Alltech has formed a new team, the Technology Group, to be responsible for Alltech’s nutritional technologies, services and technical support. Its focus will be on providing customers with the Alltech advantage, drawing upon company’s diverse range of solutions and services to offer customized support.
To lead the Technology Group, Alltech has appointed:
• Nick Adams (UK), commercial director. Adams has worked with Alltech for 24 years, most recently as global director of the Alltech Mycotoxin Management platform.
• Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard (UK), technical director. Taylor-Pickard has worked with Alltech for 22 years and previously served as global director of the Alltech Gut Health platform.
• Martin Minchin (UK), commercial marketing director. Minchin previously served as global marketing manager of the Alltech Mycotoxin Management platform. He has been with Alltech for nearly seven years.
Other recent Alltech appointments include:
• Steve Elliott (U.S.), global vice president, corporate accounts and pet. Elliott has been with Alltech for more than 29 years in a variety of roles. Most recently, he served as global director of the mineral management division.
• Russell Gilliam (U.S.), global director of business development for pork. Gilliam has worked with Alltech for nearly 24 years. Prior to this role, he was Alltech’s U.S. pork business leader.
• Dr. Daniel Graugnard (U.S.), dairy research director. Graugnard, who has worked with Alltech for more than 12 years, most recently served as monogastric research director.
• Dr. Jose Soto (U.S.), monogastric research director. Soto most recently served as global swine technical manager. He has worked with Alltech for two-and-a-half years.
• Claire Boudwin (U.S.), global product launch marketing manager. Boudwin, who previously served as North American species marketing manager, has worked with Alltech for nearly six years.
• William Wallis (U.S.), Eastern U.S. marketing manager, is now also serving as U.S. poultry marketing manager. Wallis has worked with Alltech for 12 years.
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics Announce Sale of Gratal Farm and Long-Term Partnership Agreement
Located in Huesca, Spain, Gratal Farm has played an important role in the development of Hendrix Genetics swine breeding program. The sale of this facility is a strategic move by Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics to align their operations with the evolving landscape of genetic enhancement and technological advancements, the company said in a release.
This milestone agreement solidifies a collaborative effort between Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics for the implementation of Hendrix Genetics’ renowned breeding program in the Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario multiplier farms. The strategic focus of this partnership extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing the reinforcement of the Artificial Insemination Center, Cia San Mateo.
As part of the collaboration, both entities will engage in the comprehensive analysis of production data, the companies said. This initiative aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance the overall production efficiency of their farms.
“We are excited to partner with Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario in this venture,” said Jose Maria Requejo, managing director at Hendrix Genetics Swine Spain, in a release. “Together, we will work towards the development of sustainable and high-performance genetic solutions that will benefit the swine community and contribute to global food security.”
