- In February 2024, Trouw Nutrition introduced its next-generation milk replacer range under the Sprayfo Delta brand, integrating gut health modulators and micro-encapsulated fats to enhance energy absorption and feed efficiency in pre-weaning calves, specifically designed for high-performance dairy farms using automated calf feeding systems, reinforcing its position in advanced calf nutrition solutions
- In July 2023, Cargill launched a prototype plant-based calf milk replacer at the World Dairy Expo, formulated with soy protein isolates, probiotics, and fermented amino acid complexes to offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to conventional milk-based products, particularly for developing markets, reflecting the company's focus on sustainable livestock nutrition
- In November 2022, Archer Daniels Midland Company inaugurated a new research laboratory in Switzerland, aimed at advancing science-based feed additive development to meet evolving demands in the livestock and pet food sectors, marking a significant step toward enhancing its R&D capabilities
- In March 2022, Opalia, a Canadian food-tech company, unveiled its animal-free milk derived from mammary cells, having successfully replaced fetal bovine serum with a cost-efficient, non-animal growth substrate, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, ethical dairy alternatives
- In October 2021, BASF SE rolled out the trinamiX mobile Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solution for the feed industry, streamlining real-time, on-site analysis of animal feed and ingredients without the need for lab testing, thereby accelerating decision-making and improving efficiency across the value chain
