INTERVIEW 52 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 outcome has been very positive in terms of joint phytogenics commercial growth opportunities and innovation project developments. The acquisition is the reflection of the successful five-year partnership between Cargill and Delacon that combined Cargill’s global network and expertise in animal nutrition technologies with Delacon’s knowledge and market experience in phytogenic feed additives. The acquisition was the logical progression of what needed to happen to continue the growth trajectory both companies have been able to enjoy together. How will the process work from now on? How will Delacon continue on its way within Cargill? What areas will it focus on and what capabilities will it serve its customers? With the Delacon acquisition, Cargill added to its already strong global additives and phytogenics business nearly 150 talented people in more than 25 countries around the world thus forming the global market leader in phytogenics. Cargill’s global phytogenics research & development hub will be in Engerwitzdorf, Austria, and will leverage distribution teams around the world. Operating as one global additives business, Delacon and Cargill will focus on continued innovation taking phytogenic expertise to the next level and making phytogenic feed additives more available globally through Cargill’s go-to-market channels. Firewalls will be established and reinforced between Delacon customers who may be competitors in the nutrition space with Cargill Animal Nutrition. Phytogenics will play a strategic role in Cargill’s growing feed additives portfolio, targeting slightly different applications than other technologies. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Delacon brand. As we invest to expand our leadership and expertise in phytogenics, we look forward to many more years as the leading expert for plant-derived solutions for the poultry, swine, ruminant and aquaculture industry. What is the importance of phytogenic feed additives for animal nutrition and health? What features do you attribute to the appreciation of this additive group in recent years and its being the subject of more research? We believe in delivering the right feed for the right animal at the right time. As a user and trusted partner, Cargill Animal Nutrition’s business and expertise is rooted in nutritional science. Combine this with the additive capabilities of our acquired
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