China has published a 1,619-tariff-line list of U.S. products eligible for consideration for lower tariffs, covering corn, wheat, cotton, beef, pork, dairy and ethanol, but notably omitting commercial (non-seed) soybeans and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). Actual tariff reductions remain pending domestic legal processes in each country, and the widely cited "30-for-30" figures represent a 2024 trade valuation benchmark rather than a purchasing or savings commitment.
A report by the Changing Markets Foundation, produced with University of British Columbia researchers, warns that wild-caught fish used for aquaculture feed could rise sharply by 2040 if growth concentrates in carnivorous species such as salmon, shrimp, sea bream and sea bass. The FAO has disputed the interpretation of a 75% growth figure cited in the report, and the findings have sharpened debate over species choice, feed composition, and the impact on small-scale fishing communities.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is investing $55.5 million to repurpose an underutilised fermentation facility in Clinton, Iowa, into a precision fermentation operation, with Iowa state authorities approving $2.23 million in tax credits to support the project. The conversion is expected to expand ADM's capacity to produce high-value proteins and enzymes for food, feed, and industrial markets.
A peer-reviewed analysis of 2,479 RASFF mycotoxin notifications from 2020 to 2024 by University of Córdoba researchers finds that aflatoxins drove 84% of recorded cases, with nuts, seeds, and products of non-EU origin accounting for the largest shares. The study cautions against reading notification counts as direct measures of contamination prevalence, but highlights persistent risk in a narrow set of commodity groups relevant to feed and food ingredient buyers.
ADM plans to enter the voluntary carbon removal market using credits from its corn processing complex in Columbus, Nebraska, which captures more than 800,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ per year. The credits will be certified by Puro.earth and are expected to be among the largest offerings of their kind, with initial issuance targeted by end of 2026.
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has approved a US$500 million counter-guarantee facility for the IFC's Global Trade Finance Program, which could support up to US$20 billion in U.S. exports to emerging markets and ease African banks' ability to finance purchases of U.S. agricultural commodities, including grains, soybeans and animal feed.
The South American rendering industry convened in Mendoza, Argentina, for the Reunion of the Americas (REAM) on 8–10 September 2026. Discussions centred on tightening fishmeal supply, surging export demand for Brazilian animal protein meals, shifting trade conditions for low-carbon feedstocks, and the growing interconnection of regional rendered-product markets.
Japanese feed manufacturer Chubu Shiryo Co., Ltd. has announced plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Haikou, Hainan, to manufacture and sell compound aquafeeds for the Chinese market. The new entity, Chubu Shiryo (Hainan) Co., Ltd., is expected to be established in October 2026 with registered capital of CNY 60 million.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved three new unified import document forms covering live animals, animal products, and non-animal feed, replacing a 2018 regulation and aligning border control procedures with European Union standards under the IMSOC framework.
