NEWS 68 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2024 Willows Ingredients signed a supply partnership agreement for Ireland and the United Kingdom with HuveNutra® for HuvePure® DHA, lipid biomass, a vegetarian source of DHA derived from microalgae that are a viable alternative to fish oil, feed material used in feed for pets, livestock species, and aquaculture. It is increasingly challenging to source enough fish from oceans without unacceptable overfishing, according to David Scrivens, Managing Director of Irish family-owned raw ingredient distributor Willows Ingredients. Omega-3 fatty acids deliver proven health benefits for companion animals, and dietary supplementation is recommended to ensure an animal's standard nutritional requirements are met, which is why it is in high demand by pet food manufacturers. HuvePure® DHA is lipid biomass in powder, a vegetarian source of DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid derived through the fermentation process of the microalgae strain Schizochytrium sp. “We are delighted to partner with HuveNutra® as an Ireland and UK distributor for HuvePure®. They have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Europe with a total fermentation capacity of over 10,000 m3, employing the most up-to-date manufacturing process. While being one of the largest fermentation facilities in the world, it still maintains a lower carbon footprint by utilising waste energy," said David Scrivens. Tom Brudenell-Bruce, Managing Director, HuveNutra®, said, “HuveNutra®, together with our joint venture partner Huvepharma®, specialises in the manufacture, extraction, and processing of microalgae for nutraceutical ingredients such as omega-3 DHA lipids, proteins, EPS (exopolysaccharides), and ARA (arachidonic acid). Partnering with Willows Ingredients provides a great opportunity to expand HuveNutra's product distribution into new markets with Willow's dedicated and experienced pet food team, providing a reliable and sustainable plant-based source of omega-3 DHA that is GMO-free. We are excited about this new relationship.” Read more>> Willows Ingredients offers alternative feed ingredients to fish oil Nugape Pet Food obtained the prestigious IFS Food certification, which consolidates the manufacturer as one of the most important companies in Spain in its sector, guaranteeing that its quality and safety protocols are as demanding as those applied to products for human consumption. From its factory in Vilanova de Arousa (northwest of Spain), Nugape exports its products to more than 40 countries. With more than 50 people on staff and a commitment to local, quality raw materials, its brands include Cebican, Sandegal, Danna, and Dousti, with a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Nugape already has some of the main safety certifications, such as the IFS Global Market, or continuous quality analysis technologies, such as the NIR, but the IFS Food represents a very relevant milestone in its history, placing it among the chosen global group of pet food producing companies that demonstrate safety, quality, and traceability protocols equivalent to those of human food. Read more>> Pet food manufacturer Nugape obtains IFS Food certification
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