Omya, a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, strengthens its growth in the Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem Kuala Lumpur, a diversified distributor of ingredients and speciality chemicals
Livestock
Zoo Group commits to sourcing cage-free eggs

Zoo Group aims to use cafés as a medium to promote environmental and animal protection to their consumers in China. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Zoo Group, a multinational coffee and restaurant brand from China, has recently announced its pledge to source only cage-free eggs and egg ingredients for all of its stores in China by 2025
Avivagen receives approval from Vietnam for feed additives
Avivagen Inc, a life sciences corporation focused on developing and commercialising products for livestock, companion animal and human applications, has announced that its oxidised carotenoid-based feed additive product has received approval for use in Vietnam
Philippines makes further inroads on fish hatchery project

According to the plan, the fingerlings from the hatcheries will be distributed to satellite nurseries and local operators. (Image source: Department of Agriculture, Philippines)
The Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announces its plans of expanding fish hatchery capacity and targeting higher production volumes with an aim to achieve better food security for the country
Phillippines funds BioAssets Corporation to develop vaccine for ASF
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of Phillippines recently announced that it has provided US$311966 assistance to veterinary research and diagnostics company, BioAssets Corporation