Novus/Verenium Collaboration Yields First Enzyme Candidate

Chuck Zimmerman

The collaboration between Novus International and Verenium has yielded its first fruit, “the selection of a next-generation phytase as the first enzyme candidate from the two companies’ strategic collaboration to advance toward commercialization.” The strategic partnership began in June of last year to develop a suite of new enzyme products from Verenium’s late-stage pipeline in the animal nutrition and health …

Agribusiness, Novus International, Poultry Expo, Video

AMI To Co-Locate With Poultry/Feed Expo

Chuck Zimmerman

It looks like IPE Week in Atlanta is going to get bigger next year. The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the American Feed Industry Association have signed an agreement with the American Meat Institute to co-locate the AMI tradeshow with the IPE/IFE in Atlanta, annually in January, starting in 2013. The three shows will operate under one umbrella creating …

Ag Groups, Poultry Expo

Overview Of 2012 International Poultry Expo

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2012 International Poultry Expo has an increased focus on educational sessions according to Charles Olentine, Executive Vice President. I spoke with him about the show this year which he says has “exceeded our expectations.” Last year was a tough one in the industry but the show has just about the same number of exhibitors and attendees as in 2011. …

Ag Groups, Audio, Poultry Expo

Novus Chicken Balloons

Chuck Zimmerman

Chickens just want to have fun. Actually, chicken balloons. This is part of the Novus International team here at the International Poultry Expo with one of their decorative chicken balloons that could be found at their social hour last night. You can also see the chicken balloon getting “scanned.” Everyone coming in had their badge scanned which was a very …

Novus International, Poultry Expo

The Novus IPE Week Program

Chuck Zimmerman

The Global Poultry Market Manager for Novus International is Scott Carter (on right). I got an overview from him of all the activities Novus is involved in during IPE Week. To start with Scott says they participated in the International Poultry Scientific Forum with a sponsored lunch featuring David Armano who spoke about social media. David was my interview in …

Agribusiness, Audio, Novus International, Poultry Expo, Sustainability

IPE, The All-Feather Event

Chuck Zimmerman

It has been an interesting morning on the agriblogging highway. My flight to Atlanta was cancelled and I didn’t know until I got to the gate. But with a little work and a friendly ticket counter person things worked out. So, it’s IPE Week in Atlanta and I’m here for a couple days. I’ll be working with my sponsor, Novus …

Ag Leader, Poultry Expo

Expert Opinion Via Social Media

Chuck Zimmerman

Events started taking place today for IPE Week in Atlanta and Novus International got their schedule started with a presentation titled, “Like It: Consumers want to hear your expert opinion.” The session was conducted by David Armano, Executive Vice President – Global Innovation & Integration. His focus was on “how cutting edge research influences the everyday consumer via social media.” …

Agencies, Audio, Poultry Expo, Social Networking, ZimmCast

2012 IPE Week Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s 2012 International Poultry Expo time. I’ll be on location at this all-feather event by tomorrow afternoon thanks to our sponsor, Novus International. This show is big so there are a lot of resources for you like the Product Locator and Show Planner. Go to the show website for more. Here are some statistics from last year’s show: The 63rd …

Poultry Expo

Name The Egg Man

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s almost time for the International Poultry Expo. The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is working with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau to help name their eggman logo for the upcoming trade show. So Atlanta community and beyond. Want to help come up with a creative name and maybe win a cool prize (iPad)? On-line name submissions open at …

Ag Groups, Poultry, Poultry Expo

Novus Cheerleader

Chuck Zimmerman

The Novus International Cheerleader is Executive Vice President Giovanni Gasperoni who is also in charge of marketing and sales. In the photo he’s visiting with Dick Butkus at the recent International Poultry Expo. I thought I’d save the best for last! One of the subjects that he loves to talk about is how Novus is helping producers feed a growing …

Audio, Novus International, Poultry, Poultry Expo