NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2023 101 Evonik appointed Dr. Dirk Hoehler as the new head of the Essential Nutrition product line, under which Evonik is consolidating its amino acids portfolio. Hoehler will take over the role from Dr. Jan-Olaf Barth, who has been promoted to become head of the High-Performance Polymers business line of Evonik. Hoehler will be responsible for overseeing the continued transformation of the amino acids business by focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and cost leadership. In particular, he will continue to implement the global methionine asset strategy developed under Jan-Olaf Barth’s direction to secure Evonik’s leading position in methionine. Earlier this year, Evonik announced that it would streamline the operating model for its amino acids business, characterized by a lean sales organization with strong digital capabilities and processes. A key element is also the continuous investments in its methionine world-scale production hubs, which will lead to efficiency improvements and reductions in the carbon footprint of six percent (Singapore) and seven percent (Mobile). As one of Hoehler’s priorities, he will ensure the smooth implementation of the planned shutdowns of the methionine Singapore plant on Jurong Island, starting this quarter. Hoehler says, “We fully understand that these shutdowns may pose challenges for our customers and our teams have prepared mitigation plans for MetAMINO® supply from our global production network. We are in continuous communication with regional and global customers to carefully plan shipments.” Dirk Hoehler brings to the role a wealth of experience in several parts of the Evonik Group, having been head of Marketing & Sales of Performance Intermediates and recently head of Sales at Animal Nutrition. Read more>> Evonik appoints Dr. Dirk Hoehler as head of the amino acids business Lallemand Animal Nutrition held two virtual events about ruminant diet formulation as part of its Meet The Expert webinar series. Two internationally renowned experts were invited to share knowledge about the rumen microbiome, fiber digestion kinetics, rumen pH dynamics, and how this information can be integrated into diet formulation tools. Dr. Frederique Chaucheyras-Durand, Research Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition – INRAe, brought her ruminant microbiota expertise to the table, while Dr. Emiliano Raffrenato, Consultant at RUM&N - NDS Professional and Assistant Professor at the University of Padova, showed how science turns into practice through the integration into nutrition software. He concluded the sessions by reminding the audience that the ratio — and nutritional management — are key to ensuring optimal and consistent rumen fermentation across a 24-hour period, which is what translates into profitability. Lallemand Animal Nutrition shares the full recording of the event free on its website. Read more>> Experts share knowledge on ruminant diet formulation at Lallemand's event Dr. Dirk Hoehler
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