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He will join the company’s senior management Operating Committee and will continue to report to Andrew Sandifer, executive vice president and CFO

FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced that its board of directors has elected Patrick (Pat) Day as vice president, of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), effective January 1, 2024.  He will join the company’s senior management Operating Committee and will continue to report to Andrew Sandifer, executive vice president and CFO.

“Pat is a highly valued finance business partner with extensive knowledge of FMC’s commercial and functional operations,” said Mark Douglas, president and CEO.  “He brings to the role a deep knowledge of our finance processes, strong business acumen and exceptional analytical capabilities.  He will serve as a key finance leader for the company’s restructuring initiatives.”

Day joined FMC in 2013 as director, of Finance Transformation, a role in which he served as a leader of the company’s One Finance program.  He moved to the FMC European Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2016 after being named regional finance director for FMC’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.  In 2020, Day returned to FMC’s headquarters in Philadelphia to assume the role of global FP&A director.  Before FMC, he spent six years each with Deloitte Consulting and United Technologies Corporation in a variety of Finance and Finance Transformation roles. 

He will join the company's senior management

Climate, Company News, Dairy, Middle East countries, Sustainability

Through this Planet of Plenty partnership, National and Masakin will have access to a range of carbon footprint benchmarking technologies available through Alltech E-CO2

Alltech announced that it is partnering with National Dairy Farm and Masakin Dairy Farm, two prominent companies owned by Emirates Food Industries (EFI), to bring leading-edge carbon footprint benchmarking and methane-reducing technologies to the Middle East.

National and Masakin are known for their flagship milk brand, Hayatna, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its quality and freshness. Now, the two dairy giants are expanding their commitment to sustainability by embarking on a transformative journey to measure and mitigate their carbon footprints. With growing concerns about climate change, companies worldwide are under increasing pressure to adopt eco-conscious practices. As industry leaders, National and Masakin recognise the importance of curbing greenhouse gas emissions and setting new sustainability benchmarks.

Through this Planet of Plenty partnership, National and Masakin will have access to a range of carbon footprint benchmarking technologies available through Alltech E-CO2, which will provide precise measurements of their environmental impact, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and set ambitious targets for reducing their carbon footprints. The dairies will also utilise nutritional technologies from Alltech that help lower methane emissions and enhance farm profitability by increasing feed efficiency and milk production.

“The solidification of many years of collaboration with Emirates Food Industries in a Planet of Plenty Partnership represents the goals of the wider global Alltech family,” said Paul McVeigh, regional manager of Alltech Middle East. “This partnership illustrates what is possible in the Middle East region when companies join forces toward a single goal, and we are dedicated to supporting them with the best available nutritional technologies to achieve more milk while reducing their environmental footprint.”

National and Masakin commitment to sustainability reflects EFI’s broader vision of embracing greener practices throughout the value chain. By fostering innovation and implementing eco-friendly initiatives, the companies aim to pave the way for a more sustainable dairy industry in the Middle East.

Through this Planet of Plenty partnership, National

Company News, India, Packaging & Labelling, R&D, Supply Chain

Goose aims to address the surging demand for efficient and sustainable dairy processing and packaging solutions

Goose, a pioneering force in the dairy processing and packaging industry, announces the inauguration of its cutting-edge Product Development and Innovation Centre in Pune. This state-of-the-art facility is a testament to Goose’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement in the field. The innovation centre is designed to foster innovation, research, and transformative automated solutions that redefine industry standards.

Graced by the distinguished presence of Fenil Cyriac, Managing Director at Goose and Director of the UK-based Enveritz Group, the inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone. His visionary leadership has played a significant role in guiding Goose toward disruptive innovation within the industry.

Underscoring the company’s dedication to delivering high-quality automated solutions, Cyriac affirmed, “Our primary focus areas encompass pioneering plant-based beverages, honey processing, and egg processing units. With strategic sights set on the Middle East and European markets, Goose aims to address the surging demand for efficient and sustainable dairy processing and packaging solutions.”

Under the guidance of Jithin Eliyas, Director of Operations for Goose India and the Middle East, the company is set to revolutionise the automated dairy solutions landscape. Eliyas’ strategic leadership is poised to pioneer advancements in technical services and automation capabilities, propelling the industry towards unprecedented horizons.

Speaking about the innovation centre, Eliyas said, “At Goose, we take pride in our team of seasoned professionals who bring diverse skills, knowledge, and experience to the table. Our collaborative approach ensures that we understand not only the unique challenges our clients face but also craft innovative, effective solutions that align with their goals.”

He added, “Our dedication to innovation is evident in our state-of-the-art innovation centre, where we constantly strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We leverage emerging technologies and trends to develop solutions addressing current and future industry demands.”

Goose aims to address the surging demand