NEWS UPDATE
dosing unit are mixed with recirculated substances in the mixing pump. The homogeneous mixture with a dry matter content of up to 25% is then conveyed to the fermenter. The NEMO® B.Max® provides twofold assurance of optimum product feed into the conveying chamber: its pump housing is fitted with a large, rectangular feed hopper and removable, conically shaped compression chamber, as well as a coupling rod with patented, horizontally positioned conveying screw. This conveys quantities of up to 75m3/h at pressures of up to 48 bar. Ideal feeding and mixing of the substrates into the biomass are ensured by the spiral lobes of the mixing and screw conveyor, which have been strengthened and offset. This not only prevents bridging, but also leads to optimum mixing of the liquid phase and dry substrate in the hopper chamber. At the same time, the feed tube, installed on the hopper housing contra to the flow direction of the pump, also ensures improved substrate mixing - which means a higher gas yield as well.
Priva appoints Bram Koppert as General Manager Asia On 16 April 2018, Priva announced the appointment of Bram Koppert as General Manager Asia. This news confirms that the company is taking a next step in building its growing Asian market. In Bram's previous role as Manager Asia Pacific at Koppert Biological Systems, he was responsible for the management of the Asia sales and development teams. His experience and credentials prove 14
GULF AGRICULTURE
that Priva's decision to appoint Bram Koppert is a logical one. Bram Koppert about his choice to accept the position: “It's an incredible opportunity to work in China and wider Asia's horticulture sector. I am passionate about sustainable agriculture and horticulture, and the opportunities Asia has to offer. The continuing development of the economies, people, incomes, living standards, and urban centers are just stunning to watch, and it has a huge influence on our business. Working for Priva enables me to contribute to the sustainable growth of horticulture, that is exciting, and an honor to me. Therefore, I am happy with the opportunity to lead Priva's business in Asia.”
Finland is the partner country of the Green Week 2019 In 2019 Finland will be the partner country of the International Green Week Berlin (IGW), marking the first time that a Scandinavian country will hold this title. A corresponding agreement was signed by Dr. Juha Marttila, president of the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK), and Dr. Christian Göke, chief executive officer of Berlin GmbH. The 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' has been at world's largest consumer exhibition for agriculture, the food industry and horticulture since 1980 and next year will celebrate its twenty-fifth participation in the fair. The IGW 2019 will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds (Berlin ExpoCenter) from 18 to 27 January 2019. Finland specialises in arctic agriculture and has succeeded in
breeding strains that thrive in the bright sunlight of cool summers. Thus, there is worldwide demand for Finnish oats due to their special quality and properties. Finland is currently one of the world's largest producers and exporters of oats. Where cattle farming is concerned, Finland has made great efforts to ensure the protection of health and livestock. Finland is the EU's northernmost agricultural state. Its farming areas extend from the 60th parallel in the country's south to the lakelands of Central and Eastern Finland, and to the wilderness of Lapland above the Arctic Circle. Clean air, water and soil along with dark, cold winters and summers when the sun never sets make Finland a country of unique and pure flavours from the fields, stables, forests and lakes. Finland's food sector specialises in innovative food and drink products whose high quality can be attributed to the country's clean water, air and soil. Finland is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'. However, 70 per cent of its land surface is covered in sustainably managed forests. These are a source of innovative and sustainable products as well as outstanding seasonal products from the wild, while acting as a carbon sink and offering excellent recreational opportunities.
New CFO at Unibio Unibio strengthens its organization with the appointment of Jakob Brix Christensen as Group CFO in Unibio Group. Jakob Brix Christensen took up the position as Group CFO on 1 May 2018, and his key tasks will be to strengthen the finance function MAY JUNE 2018