For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - January 27, 2026

IPPE Recognizes Three Exhibitors with New Product Showcase “Best of the Best” Award

The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) recognized three exhibitors with the New Product Showcase “Best of the Best” award. The award recognizes outstanding exhibitors who have set themselves apart by developing innovative technologies in products, services or operating practices that help move the industry forward.

KENT Nutrition was recognized as “Best in the Best” in the Animal Food category for their product, ARGIS™, a novel Bacillus-strain probiotic that improves the utilization of soybean meal and indigestible carbohydrates in poultry diets.

Vencomatic Group was recognized in the Live Production category for Meggsius Connect, a product transforming egg collection management by providing a cloud-based platform that gives poultry producers complete, real-time oversight of every egg collection, helping them work with greater efficiency and productivity.

ACEBRI Colombia was recognized as “Best of the Best” in the Processing category for their product, The Eco-Carrier: Ergonomic Design in 100% Recovered PET. This product is revolutionizing egg packaging with a 100% sustainable solution engineered from recovered Polyethylene Terephthalate, or PET. Post-consumer plastic waste is turned into premium, durable egg cartons and features an integrated, ergonomic handled design for superior consumer convenience.

Their innovative products and services can be viewed at Booth BC36119 on the trade show floor and through the IPPE app. Their videos are also viewable on the IPPE YouTube channel.

“We are really excited to announce IPPE’s fourth annual New Product Showcase 'Best of the Best' recipients! Congratulations to these three exhibitors for their innovative technologies,” said IPPE show organizers.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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2026 IPPE New Product Showcase Best of the Best in Animal Food presented to KENT Nutrition. 
(Top left, left to right) Constance Cullman, CEO, AFIA and Kale Causemaker, senior director of Innovative Solutions, KENT Nutrition.

2026 IPPE New Product Showcase Best of the Best in Live Production presented to Vencomatic Group. 
(Top right, left to right) Gwen Venable, executive vice president of expo and communication services, USPOULTRY, and Maria Marques Vieira, marketing coordinator, Vencomatic Group.

2026 IPPE New Product Showcase Best of the Best in Processing presented to ACEBRI Colombia. 
(Bottom, left to right) Gwen Venable, executive vice president of expo and communication services, USPOULTRY, Juan Camilo Briceño, chief financial officer, ACEBRI Colombia, and Eric Zito, vice president of business development, the Meat Institute.