Report points to Chinese dominance in essential ingredients

A recent survey has exposed the global concentration of the production of essential vitamins and amino acids in China, raising an alert about the security of the United States' supply. The analysis, conducted by the Institute of Education and Research in Animal Feed, points out that the Asian country dominates a significant portion of the manufacturing capacity of these inputs used in animal and human diets. Based on the data, the American Association of the Animal Feed Industry stated that it seeks to mobilize authorities and the agri-food sector to reduce the risk of a potential supply interruption. The entity cited the concern of its management with the impact of this production dominance and with the alert reinforced by the study. The report was released amid trade tensions and examined global flows of vitamins and amino acids, as well as consulting nutritionists on the effects of reductions in the use of these ingredients. The conclusion is that small drops in supply can ...