NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2022 7 count for around 10% of Marel’s total revenues and 12% of combined EBITDA. This new growth platform is an important addition to Marel’s product portfolio to meet customers’ rising demand for high-quality food and feed that is processed in a sustainable and affordable way. The two companies have a great strategic and cultural fit with highly complementary product portfolios and geographic presence, creating a strong platform to enhance further growth. Wenger shares Marel’s passion for innovation and commitment to best-in-class products, backed by an experienced team and long-standing partnerships with customers. Wenger enjoys a diversified and loyal customer base ranging from blue-chip pet food processors to startup companies in plant-based proteins. This has resulted in healthy profitability, strong cash flow and solid return on invested capital. Capitalizing on Marel’s global reach and digital platform, the two companies are well positioned to explore future growth opportunities together. Marel agreed to acquire Wenger Manufacturing LLC., including all relevant business activities of the group. The total investment for the acquisition is USD 540 million. The purchase price will be paid with cash at hand and existing credit facilities. Phileo unveils tilapia program with functional yeasts Phileo by Lesaffre has introduced Program Aquasaf Tilapia, a new nutrition program designed to maximize productivity, profitability and sustainability of tilapia farming by using Phileo’s functional yeast probiotics and postbiotics. Gathering more than 10 years of work in the tilapia industry, Phileo by Lesaffre has launched a dedicated program aiming to improve gut health and support disease prevention strategies. The Program Aquasaf Tilapia was conceived to maximize productivity, profitability and sustainability of tilapia farming using Phileo’s functional yeast probiotics and postbiotics. To build the program, Phileo draws on knowledge from more than 10 R&D projects carried out in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico and the Philippines using different products and their combination, both in lab and field conditions. The program provides science-based recommendations to address some of the most impacting challenges faced by producers such as mortalities caused by bacterial infections from Aeromonas hydrophila and Streptococcus agalactiae, reduced growth associated with oxidative stress, economic losses due to poor gut health and feed conversion, while avoiding the use of antimicrobial and chemical substances. Otavio Serino Castro, Phileo’s Aquaculture Global Species Manager explains: “We designed Program AquaSaf Tilapia to provide a clear view on the mechanisms of action of our solutions and their benefits on immunity, microbiota and performance in different production conditions. It is a tool to support and empower professionals when developing preventive care strategies for a more sustainable tilapia production”.
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