contents www.World-Grain.com VOLUME 37 NUMBER 5 MAY 2019 FEATURES 22 A twisted work of art Pretzels enjoy cult status in Germany. 30 Geopolitics dominate Black Sea Grain Conference Featured speaker says 'political disorder' a driving force in grain markets. 36 Ukraine eyes feed export increase European Union, Middle East seen as potential destinations. 40 Meat consumption rising in South Africa Trend should create more demand for animal feed additives. 44 Feed operations Sizing batching scale hoppers and mixers. 36 48 Milling operations Maintaining mill balance. 54 Weather problems having little impact on market Worry over damaging weather not having much of an effect on grain prices. 60 European supplier profiles A look at the European suppliers who provide the international grain, feed and milling industries with the most up-to-date technology. 30 DEPARTMENTS 06 08 10 16 18 80 89 90 Editorial Calendar World Grain News Grain Market Review: Coarse grains Country Focus: Germany Supplier News Archive Advertiser Index 22 40 On the cover: Avangard's poultry farm and feed mill in Ukraine. Photo courtesy of Avangard. © 2019 Sosland Publishing Company. Reproduction of the whole or any part of the contents without written permission is prohibited. All information is published in good faith. While care is taken to prevent inaccuracies, the publishers accept no liability for any errors or omissions or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of information published. www.World-Grain.com / World Grain / May 2019 005_WG_May19_Toc.indd 5 5 5/2/2019 2:26:01 PMhttp://www.World-Grain.com https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/world-grain https://twitter.com/worldgrain https://www.facebook.com/World-Grain-116311181765921/ http://www.World-Grain.com