Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free food products, and an Iowa-based feed company is helping meet that need. Feed Energy Co. recently announced the release of AntiBiotic Free Advantage, an antibiotic-free, high-energy vegetable feed for poultry. Setting the pace in antibiotic-free production, AntiBiotic Free Advantage combines an expertise in lipid science technology with superior engineering and manufacturing, according to a spokesman for the firm.

"The entire staff of Feed Energy is proud to introduce AntiBiotic Free Advantage," says Joe Green, vice president of sales, marketing and product development for the firm. "Every day more and more national restaurant chains are committing to serving only antibiotic-free poultry meat in their restaurants. In turn, our producers are committing to producing antibiotic-free poultry meat to the marketplace. By taking a dedicated approach and verifying our product to our customers, Feed Energy is on the cutting edge of where the poultry meat industry is going."

Thorough testing
Working with suppliers to verify the incoming raw material is the first step in a long line of innovative methods used to make sure the finished product meets the exacting standards Feed Energy requires, Green says. Further recognizing the customer's needs, a team of engineers coordinated an advanced piping system that allows the manufacturing plant’s facilities to segregate and preserve the quality and purity of AntiBiotic Free Advantage.

"Feed Energy has always been on the forefront of utilizing testing to ensure that our customers are receiving the best product possible,” adds Mike Shindelar, vice president of operations. “With our new product, AntiBiotic Free Advantage, we’ve ratcheted up our testing and production methods. First, all materials that are used go through an exhaustive testing protocol and supplier vetting, before any material is brought into our plants. Second, we have made a substantial investment in our manufacturing process to ensure that all ABF materials are physically segregated and quality preserved, from our door to our customers."

Early implementation of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act requirements left Feed Energy hungry for ways to increase its commitment to food safety for its customers. Using advanced “last haul” policies, the company maintains a high standard for safe feed and food, says Green.

Read Feed Energy and AntiBiotic Free Advantage for more information.