A reference partner in the feed industry
Fanin Spa is a well-established and cutting-edge company in the feed production sector. With a meticulous focus on quality and innovation, Fanin Spa stands out for adopting state-of-the-art technologies and rigorous quality control, ensuring that its products are always in compliance with regulations and market requirements. The passion for excellence and the constant commitment to technological innovation have made Fanin Spa a benchmark in the Italian feed industry.
As evidence of its commitment to the quality and reliability of analyses, Fanin Spa actively participates in international interlaboratory programs. In particular, it is involved in the international NFTA (National Forage Testing Association, USA) Ring Test, which ensures constant alignment with global reference values for DM, CP, NDF, ADF, ADIN, and ADL, with over 200 laboratories worldwide participating.
Analytical challenges in the feed industry
In the feed industry, the accuracy of analyses is crucial to ensure compliance with regulations and to optimize product formulations. Fanin Spa, operating in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment, has faced numerous challenges, including:
- Precise nutrient analysis: Accurately determining protein, fat, and fiber components to meet contractual standards and optimize formulations.
- Operational efficiency: Reducing analysis times and operational costs without compromising the reliability of results.
- Shelf life control: Monitoring the oxidative state of fats to ensure the product's durability and quality.
VELP Scientifica solutions: the key to precision analysis
To meet the growing demands for quality control and compliance, Fanin Spa has chosen VELP Scientifica solutions, which have proven essential in improving the efficiency and reliability of laboratory analyses. Specifically, the company relies on a suite of highly specialized instruments:
- OXITEST: Used to assess the oxidative status of fats in animal feed and raw materials, this instrument allows for monitoring the shelf life of products.
- UDK Distillation Unit: Used for protein analysis through the Kjeldahl method, essential for ensuring the proper formulation of animal feed. Thanks to the UDK system, it has been possible to deepen the degree of toasting of soybeans and their derivatives, adding the urease parameter along with the protein solubility index in KOH (PK-OH) and the protein dispersibility index (PDI).
- SER 148: A three-place fat extractor that ensures precise extractions, essential for determining lipid content, which is crucial for nutritional formulation.
- HU 6 Hydrolysis Unit: An instrument dedicated to fat hydrolysis, providing crucial information to evaluate the quality of raw materials and the production process.
- FIWE ADVANCE: The flagship solution for fiber analysis. This instrument offers greater precision, automation, and reliability in determining fibers in animal feed.
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"VELP instruments allow us to conduct analyses according to official methods, offering excellent value for money and above-average durability. The automation of FIWE ADVANCE, in particular, has transformed our approach to fiber analysis."
– Dr. Stefano Pigaiani
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Focus on FIWE ADVANCE: innovation and automation
FIWE ADVANCE is designed to meet modern analysis needs, integrating
advanced features that allow testing of various types of fibers, such as raw fiber, and other key parameters like NDF, ADF, and ADL. The innovation of FIWE ADVANCE lies in its ability to
automate much of the analytical process, reducing manual intervention and ensuring high reproducibility of results.
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"With FIWE ADVANCE, we have seen a significant improvement in the efficiency of analyses; the machine allows us to obtain reliable results in shorter times, making the process smoother and less dependent on the operator."
– Dr. Stefano Pigaiani
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This instrument has been particularly useful in the daily analysis of feed samples and raw materials, where precision is essential to optimize formulations and verify compliance with contractual parameters. Thanks to its advanced technology,
FIWE ADVANCE can manage a high volume of samples, ensuring constant and accurate quality control.
A positive impact on the production process
Thanks to the integration of VELP Scientifica solutions, Fanin Spa has been able to optimize the entire analytical process, from sample preparation to feed production. The adoption of reliable and innovative instruments has enabled:
• Reduction of Analytical Times: The speed of automated methods increases the number of daily analyses, optimizing the laboratory workflow.
• High Reliability: The use of instruments recognized for their precision has improved quality control, ensuring compliance with official methods and constant reliability of data.
• Economic Efficiency: The durability of the instruments and ease of maintenance have helped reduce operational costs, ensuring excellent value for money.
Fanin Spa continues to invest in technology and training, laying the foundation for a future where analytical precision and production efficiency remain central to excellence in the animal feed industry.
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