In this episode, we sit down with Franklyn Zhu, a Yale-trained computer scientist turned agriculture entrepreneur, to explore the evolving swine and poultry industries in China. Franklyn shares how his Silicon Valley data science background and family legacy in animal nutrition led him to co-found a company specializing in piglet milk replacers and dynamic nutrition systems.
We unpack key industry trends—from automation and data utilization to the economics of feed additives, antibiotic use, and consumer trust in food safety. Franklyn offers insider perspectives on overcapacity challenges, the realities of cage-free adoption in China, and the growing role of upcycled ingredients. We also discuss the unique opportunities and challenges for U.S.–China collaboration in animal agriculture over the next decade.
Whether you’re curious about global livestock production, technology’s role in agriculture, or the intersection of economics and animal nutrition, this episode offers rare insights from someone working at the frontlines of China’s agri-food sector.
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