Dr. Gustavo Julio

Aquaculture Engineer graduated from the Federal University of Minas Gerais;
Master's and Doctorate in Animal Science – Animal Production from the Federal University of Minas Gerais;
Current position: Technical Commercial Supervisor at De Heus Animal Nutrition

Michel Pereira

Dr. Sohail Nazari

Cauê Martis

Francisco das Chagas de Medeiros

Veterinarian; Former Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso; Director of DEAGRO/FIESP; FAO Consultant; Executive President of PEIXE BR

Inge Horstmeier

Fernanda Teixeira Saturni

Fernanda Saturni, Sustainability Manager at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), who also serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committees of ANEC and ANEA. She has extensive knowledge of the grain and cotton supply chains. Working for ten years in the areas of sustainability and environment, focusing on sustainable development and partnerships with the value chain. Strong performance with social and environmental indicators and responsible sourcing.

Short summary of the presentation

Latin America plays an important role in global grain supply, with countries like Brazil and Argentina among the world’s top producers and exporters. In this session, the speaker will explore the dynamic grain trading landscape in the region including production trends, infrastructure developments, regulatory influences, sustainability challenges, and international market connections. The presentation will provide insights into how Latin American grain markets are evolving and what this means for global buyers, traders, and logistics partners.

Key messages

• An overview of major grain-producing countries in Latin America and their export capacity
• Current trends influencing grain trade, including demand shifts, pricing, and geopolitical factors
• The impact of infrastructure, logistics, and port developments on trade efficiency
• Sustainability and regulatory challenges, including EUDR and traceability demands
• Opportunities for international collaboration and investment in Latin American grain trade

Melisa Machado

Hello, my name is Melisa Machado, and I am a Quality Assurance Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the animal nutrition and animal health industry, working in Food safety. I graduated in animal science, and I hold a master’s degree in animal nutrition from the Federal University of Paraná. I have certifications in food defense and food fraud.

I’m currently holding a corporate position at MBRF, one of the largest food companies in the world, as a quality specialist, leading strategic corporate initiatives, specializing in supplier qualification, audits, and regulatory excellence across global standards, always aiming to strengthen feed quality control and compliance through the entire production chain.

Short summary of the presentation:

• Production Profile of Brazil and Latin America – feed industry landscape;
• Current Position and Considerations of the Company (MBRF);
• Supplier Profile;
• Certification Needs and Their Importance in the Feed Operations Scenario;
• Main Challenges Faced by MBRF;
• Future Prospects

Key messages:

• MBRF scenario.
• Importance of quality management for the feed industry;
• Need to increase market quality screening.
• Cost of non-quality.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement.

Lieven Callewaert

Lieven Callewaert is an agronomist with an MBA from the Vlerick School of Management in Belgium. He has built his career in the European food and feed sector, including serving as CIO of Groupe Avril (2001–2009) and as an R&D expert for the EU Commission. Since 2010, he has focused on strategic partnerships in feed safety and sustainability with GMP+ International, where he now serves as Commercial Director. He also helped launch ChainPoint BV in France, supporting sustainability monitoring systems. Lieven was the European Representative for RTRS (2014–2017), later joined its Executive Committee, and served as its President. He remains a member of the RTRS Board and also chairs the Collaborative Soy Initiative (CSI).

Short summary of the presentation

This session will explore the core obligations of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its practical impact on exporters. Lieven Callewaert will highlight the key compliance challenges, documentation needs, and traceability expectations, with a focus on what exporters must do to remain competitive and aligned with evolving EU market requirements.

Key messages

• EUDR requires strict due diligence – including geolocation, deforestation-free sourcing, and risk assessments.
• Exporters must adapt quickly – traceability, documentation, and supplier coordination are essential.
• Early action brings advantage – compliance is a challenge, but also a chance to stand out as a trusted EU supplier.

Fernanda Teixeira Saturni

Fernanda Saturni, Sustainability Manager at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), who also serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committees of ANEC and ANEA. She has extensive knowledge of the grain and cotton supply chains. Working for ten years in the areas of sustainability and environment, focusing on sustainable development and partnerships with the value chain. Strong performance with social and environmental indicators and responsible sourcing.

Short summary of the presentation

Latin America plays an important role in global grain supply, with countries like Brazil and Argentina among the world’s top producers and exporters. In this session, the speaker will explore the dynamic grain trading landscape in the region including production trends, infrastructure developments, regulatory influences, sustainability challenges, and international market connections. The presentation will provide insights into how Latin American grain markets are evolving and what this means for global buyers, traders, and logistics partners.

Key messages

• An overview of major grain-producing countries in Latin America and their export capacity
• Current trends influencing grain trade, including demand shifts, pricing, and geopolitical factors
• The impact of infrastructure, logistics, and port developments on trade efficiency
• Sustainability and regulatory challenges, including EUDR and traceability demands
• Opportunities for international collaboration and investment in Latin American grain trade

Isaac Bezerra

Lead Auditor and consultant of FSSC22000v6, RSPO and Auditor of GMP+ and ISO9001 by Global Trusted Auditors. Experienced Feed/Food professional with 25 years of expertise in global companies like Cargill, COFCO and ADM (former Algar Agro in Brazil). Former Subject Matter Expert for Cargill Globally in GMP+FSA and RSPO.

PhD student in Business Administration – Organizational Management and Regionality Research at Federal University of Uberlandia/MG, MSc in Food Technology by IFGOIANO/GO (2021), Pos’s degrees in Quality Control in Food Processes by IFTM/MG (2017) and Industrial Environment (2004), Graduated in Computer Science by UNISANTOS/SP (1998).

Over 600 remote and on site Auditing hours - first and second party in a business diversity supply chain of Ingredients, External Manufacturers, Transportation, chemicals, Packaging and Trades Offices in Latin America for Cargill Customers in USA, Europe and LATAM.

Member of GMP+ Task Force Brazil by Global Trusted Auditors in 2025 and past ABIOVE Associates’ Representant Chair at GMP+ Transport and Microbiologic Standards Review since March/2022

Melisa Machado

Hello, my name is Melisa Machado, and I am a Quality Assurance Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the animal nutrition and animal health industry, working in Food safety. I graduated in animal science, and I hold a master’s degree in animal nutrition from the Federal University of Paraná. I have certifications in food defense and food fraud.

I’m currently holding a corporate position at MBRF, one of the largest food companies in the world, as a quality specialist, leading strategic corporate initiatives, specializing in supplier qualification, audits, and regulatory excellence across global standards, always aiming to strengthen feed quality control and compliance through the entire production chain.

Short summary of the presentation:

• Production Profile of Brazil and Latin America – feed industry landscape;
• Current Position and Considerations of the Company (MBRF);
• Supplier Profile;
• Certification Needs and Their Importance in the Feed Operations Scenario;
• Main Challenges Faced by MBRF;
• Future Prospects

Key messages:

• MBRF scenario.
• Importance of quality management for the feed industry;
• Need to increase market quality screening.
• Cost of non-quality.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement.

Thiago Hamberland

Ivanir de Lima Motta

Thiago Hamberland

Prof. Dr. Marina Danés

Knowledge that transforms! Associate Professor of Animal Science at UFLA, PhD in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (USA), and MSc in Animal Science and Pastures from ESALQ/USP. She is a national authority in protein nutrition for dairy cows, leading the research and extension groups INPPAR and UFLALEITE. Her career merges outstanding science with practical innovation, developing tools that optimize feeding management and enhance productivity.

Prof. Dr. Elzânia Sales Pereira

Excellent speaker! Full Professor at the Federal University of Ceará, with both MSc and PhD in Animal Science. She is a Level 1D researcher at CNPq and coordinates Brazil’s main research network on Nutritional Requirements of Small Ruminants through the INCT of Animal Science. Internationally recognized, she brings extensive expertise in Feed Evaluation, blending academic rigor with practical innovation.

Dr. Rasiel Restelatto

Distinguished professional and industry reference! Animal Scientist graduated from UTFPR, with a Master’s and PhD in Animal Science from UFPR, including high-level international training at the University of Florida. With a strategic role as Dairy District Supervisor at Nestlé, he combines advanced technical knowledge with commercial and practical insight. Currently, as Commercial Supervisor for DDGS at Inpasa in the Southern Brazil region, he leads transformative initiatives in the market.

Prof. Dr. João Luiz Pratti Daniel

Renowned speaker! Veterinary Medicine graduate from UFLA, with a Master’s and PhD in Ruminant Nutrition and research experience at the prestigious University of Florida. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at ESALQ/USP and is currently a Professor at UEM. He is recognized for his expertise in Forage Nutrition and Conservation. His work bridges cutting-edge science and field application, delivering solutions that boost efficiency and sustainability in animal production.

Marcos Jank

William N. Bond

Norris Bond graduated with high distinction in 1970 from The University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette, with high distinction and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Norris was initially employed by Baker Oil Tools of Houston, Texas as a Design Engineer, where he was responsible for the design and prototype testing of various types of “down-hole” oil well equipment.

After two years with Baker Norris joined his family’s business, Philip Rahm, International Inc., where he was responsible for the complete design of cereal processing plants, including rice mills, a parboil plant and a revolutionary wheat de-branning processes.

In 1994 Norris joined Satake USA Inc. as Vice President of Technology, and remained with Satake until the spring of 2004.  During his tenure he served, in addition to his original position, as Vice President of Rice Processing Operations, Vice President of Cereal Milling Operations, Vice President of Latin American Marketing, Chief Engineer of The Satake Group, and Vice President of Engineering. Norris also provided process evaluation consulting services for Satake clients, and lectured on various cereal processing methods in Europe, Central America, South America and Australia.

During his tenure with Satake, Norris authored the chapter on Rice milling for the American Association of Cereal Chemists publication Rice: Chemistry and Technology.

Among the presentations Norris has made to various grain milling industrial organizations was one in the late 1980’s dealing with crossover technologies applicable to both rice and flour milling presented to the annual meeting of the International Association of Operative Millers.

In June of 2004, Norris and other investors established Applied Milling Systems Inc.  As President and Chairman, he was responsible for the organization of the corporation as well as the overall management of all corporate departments and operations.  In addition to engineering consulting ad design services for the rice, corn and wheat milling industries, the company offers complete design and supply services that make revolutionary processing systems more widely available at lower costs to the cereal processing industry.

In February of 2023, The Bond family, majority owners of Philip Rahm, International and Applied Milling Systems, Inc. and the Ghisays family owners of the Super Brix Group of Companies, a Colombian-based manufacturer and marketer, and contractor of cereal processing plants and machinery, formed AgronoPro Holdings LLC, specifically to partner with cereal millers around the world to manufacture and market value added products from the by-products of the milling process.

Roberto Manolio Valladão Flores

Licia Maria Lundstedt

Roberta Aparecida Carnevalli

Gerson Neudi Scheuermann

Ariovaldo Zani

Marcos Cláudio Pinheiro Rogério

Marco Aurélio Delmondes Bomfim

Michelly Pereira Soares

Flávio Andreo

Sebas van den Ende

Flávio Andreo

Paulo Mothes

Alex Orestes Novelo

André Nassar

Ricardo Bento Alves

Bruno Damada

Felipe Ricardo da Costa

Alberto Araújo

Alex Orestes Novelo

Bruno Tanus

John Caupert

Thome Guth