Milling News
From farm to fork by Sven-Olof Malmqvist, M4L Board of Trustees, Owner at Grytåsa “From farm to fork”is a wellused expression when one wants to try to explain the complexity producing high quality food to a fast-growing population. But actually, it starts much earlier than at the farm level. A modern feed ration can consist of more than 50 different ingredients from basic carbohydrates, proteins down to micro elements and all of them must be of highest standards when it comes to hygiene, minimum levels of impurities etc but must of course being potent in form bioavailability so the uptake will be as high as possible. In order to achieve all this one must have totally focus about traceability, best manufacture practices, precise analytical methods, basic raw material knowledge but also have tight control of the logistics, storing and handling of the material before producing the finished feed. But it doesn’t stop here, after production it must be stored and distributed in a safe way and that is not the case everywhere. The weakest link in the chain must be detected and rectified and the one has to build on that and move forward. Today we have several means and ways to keep it up to a high standard particularly in the most developed countries while there are miles of improvement in the less developed countries and here I think we have to transfer our accumulated knowledge in a more efficient way than before. I do not have any precise figures of losses due to poor handling, storing and management both in finished feed but also pure raw material handling but it is significant. I do believe that the international milling industry which act extremely global can contribute a lot in the future by making a parallel distribution of knowledge (software)while they are selling the “hardware”. With all the above measures I believe that we can produce food at quality standard that is affordable for a growing population.
Sven Olof is an experienced export manager with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. He is skilled in marketing management, market planning, business planning, international business and sales management. He is a strong sales professional who graduated from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Malmoe. 32 | July 2018 - Milling and Grain
Symaga’s storage solutions arrive on Sapporo island, Japan
T
he storage project for the Japanese multinational Yanmar is an example of Symaga versatility. The Silo plant to store Premium Japonica rice, a very delicate grain with a unique texture, has demanded the development of tailor-made technical solutions. On one hand, Symaga has designed a new insulation for the silo roof and pre-lacquered galvanised steel sectors for the cylinder in order to create an air chamber for extra insulation. An interior catwalk and inside ladder have been installed to improve access to the silo. Ventilation system has been developed for this project in order to increase ventilation that this kind of rice requires. A full aeration floor has been installed to allow a better airflow, with a special duct system in the upper parts of the silo. For Symaga, this project is a showcase of the Spanish company’s technical and manufacturing capacities. For the company’s international outreach, it brings Japan to the list of their reference countries, a highly sophisticated market with very special storage requirements. Symaga thanks Yanmar for their confidence, and look forward to working on future projects.
YOUR GLOBAL PARTNER