India feed makers warn over surge in soybean meal prices
India's feed industry says a sharp rise in soybean meal prices is lifting production costs for poultry, aquaculture and livestock and is becoming a wider farm-economy risk.
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A surge in high-protein products is sending whey prices sharply higher in the US and Europe, reducing exports and forcing food companies to rethink formulations and investment plans.
India's feed industry says a sharp rise in soybean meal prices is lifting production costs for poultry, aquaculture and livestock and is becoming a wider farm-economy risk.
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