NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 Global insect producer Ÿnsect has opened first mealworm farm in the US and entered premium chicken feed market by adding Jord Producers, one of the biggest US mealworm producers, into its production portfolio. Jord Producers, based in Nebraska, has been incorporated into Ÿnsect’s production portfolio, signifying the global leader’s entry into North American mealworm production. The move comes off the back of Ÿnsect’s introduction to the US market in November 2021, when they announced they would be supplying high value-added protein to Seattle WA start-up Pure Simple True LLC, selling ultra-premium and luxury food for dogs under the brand Bernie’s. With the world’s largest vertical insect farm in France, Ÿnsect transforms Buffalo and Molitor mealworms into premium, high-value, sustainable ingredients to feed animals, fish, plants and humans. Having raised more than $500 million from renowned investment funds, banks, and public institutions, Ÿnsect exports its products worldwide. The addition of Jord Producers (one of the biggest US mealworm producers) to Ÿnsect’s production platform not only reflects the company’s continued expansion into the US market, but also their entry into the backyard chicken feed market. Ÿnsect opens first mealworm farm in US Omya announced the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd, a diversified distributor of ingredients and specialty chemicals in Malaysia and Indonesia, strengthening its growth in Asia Pacific. Omya, a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired the distributor Prima Inter-Chem in Malaysia and Indonesia. With this move, Omya boosts and develops its ingredient and specialty chemicals distribution capability in these countries for the food, pharmaceutical, animal feed and industrial markets. In addition it establishes a platform for growth for the wider Asia Pacific region. “The acquisition of Prima is another success of our strategy of acquiring complementary businesses. Prima and Omya share the same values and a business approach of helping customers and principals expand their market reach, both locally and internationally. With this acquisition, we are expanding Omya’s presence, particularly in food and pharma ingredients in Asia Pacific, and our existing capabilities will be strengthened by the exceptional knowledge, experience and expertise that Prima brings to our organization. We look forward to welcoming the impressive team at Prima into the Omya Group,” said Omya authorities. Khoo Kah Pheng and Lim Kooi Fui, founders and shareholders of Prima Inter-Chem added: “We are very pleased to have found a great harbor for the team and business we have built over the last 38 years. We believe that Omya is the best partner to take Prima to the next level of growth and success in Asia.” Omya strengthens growth in Asia Pacific with Prima Inter-Chem acquisition
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