Feed Milling Maximised is a seminar that offers a unique opportunity to focus on production developments in petfood and aquafeed in specific continents in the world, such as Asia and Latin America. The continent chosen for the seminar is determined by the location of where VICTAM is held with the seminar being co-organised by VICTAM and Perendale Publishers.
Conference program:
| Time | Session Title | Speakers / Companies |
| 9:00 | Registration & coffee | |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Keynote – Trends in Latin American Aquafeed Industry | Dr Gustavo Julio – De Hues |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | The importance of moisture control and measurement throughout the feed milling process | Alejandro Espejo – Hydronix |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | Pre-production – Mixing, Blending and Conditioning | Michel Pereira – Famsun |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Roadmap to Autonomous operation in Feed Industry | Dr Sohail Nazari – Andritz |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Smart Grinding for High-Performance Production: Strategic Insights into Hammermills and Roller Mills | Cauê Martis – CPM |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Keynote – Brazilian fish farming, current status and future prospects | Francisco Medeiros – Brizilian Association of Fish Farms |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Panel discussion |
Confirmed Speakers:
Michel Pereira
Techinical Director, Famsun
An engineer with over 15 years of experience in the animal nutrition industry, specializing in extrusion technology for both pet food and aquafeed. Currently serving as Technical Director at FAMSUN, leading process innovation and technical strategy across all unit operations of extrusion lines — including grinding, mixing, extrusion, drying, coating, and cooling. Recognized for delivering robust process optimization, technical training, and tailored engineering solutions. Combines in-depth process knowledge with a hands-on approach to support high-performance production and continuous improvement in complex manufacturing environments.
Caue Tomaz Martins
Application Manager, CPM
Caue Tomaz Martins is currently serving as Application Manager at CPM, a role he assumed in 2024 after a successful career in the Service team, where he has been working since 2017. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) in São Paulo, Brazil.
With solid experience in industrial processes, Caue is responsible for equipment sizing—including hammer mills, pellet mills, flakers, and crushers—across multiple markets. He provides technical and commercial support to the sales team, focusing on delivering efficient and performance-driven solutions. Caue is committed to developing projects that integrate technology and tangible results
Dr. Gustavo Julio
Aqua Commercial Technical Supervisor, De Heus Animal Nutrition
Dr. Julio is a seasoned Aquaculture Engineer with deep academic and industry expertise in aquafeed nutrition and sustainable production systems. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Animal Science – Animal Production from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and currently leads commercial technical operations for De Heus in the aquaculture sector.
Dr. Sohail Nazari
Global Vice President, Feed and Biofuel Division, ANDRITZ
With a background in driving digital transformation across multiple sectors—including oil and gas, pulp and paper, and feed production—Dr. Nazari brings extensive experience in integrating advanced digital tools to boost productivity and reduce energy consumption. He is a recognized thought leader, patent holder, and award-winning advocate for sustainability through innovation.
Dr Francisco Madeiros
Dr Francisco Madeiros is a Veterinary Doctor with extensive experience in academia, public policy, and agribusiness. He served as a Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, contributing to education and research in veterinary science. He currently holds the position of Director at DEAGRO within FIESP. As a consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), he has supported international initiatives focused on sustainable food systems. He also serves as the Executive President of PEIXE BR, the Brazilian Association of Fish Farming, where he leads efforts to advance the country’s aquaculture sector.
Alejandro Espejo
Regional Director of Hydronix
Alejandro Espejo, MBA, is an automation engineer with 18 years of experience in the industrial and agro-industrial sectors, specialized in projects related to moisture measurement in drying, humidification, weighing, and mixing processes.
