INTERVIEW 52 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 Adriano Marcon, Cargill Animal Nutrition Group Leader: “The future is bright for MHS as we continue to innovate and expand our science-based micronutrition portfolio. Our ongoing research and development efforts aim to uncover new ways to improve the health and performance of the animal in its entirety. We’re committed to sustainability and providing solutions that not only benefit animals and producers but also have a positive impact on the environment.” Feed additives have long been pivotal in enhancing animal nutrition, serving to improve feed efficiency, boost animal performance, and fully exploit genetic potential. Recently, Cargill launched its Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) business, taking animal nutrition beyond traditional feed additives providing an innovative, holistic approach to animal nutrition and health. We sat down with Adriano Marcon, CAN Group Leader, Americas, to gain deeper insights into the MHS business and how it aims to transform animal lives and customer livelihoods. Mr. Marcon, can you tell us about the inception of the Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) business within Cargill? The development of the MHS business stems from our commitment to addressing the complex challenges our customers face. MHS is deeply rooted in nutritional science, research, innovation, and sustainability. By combining the expertise and resources of Diamond V, Delacon, and Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN), we’ve created a world-class portfolio that includes postbiotics, phytogenics, anti-mycotoxin agents, and enzymes. Leveraging our deep technical and commercial expertise and real-world application in animal nutrition, our goal is to promote better animal lives and enhance customer livelihoods through a holistic approach to animal nutrition and health. How does MHS differ from traditional feed additives? Traditional feed additives have certainly played an important role in animal nutrition. However, MHS focuses on micronutrition - scientific animal nutrition technologies that consider the impact of each microelement interacting with each other in the animal’s diet and on the animal’s microbiome. This approach ensures that we’re not just addressing one aspect of animal health but providing comprehensive products, services and digital solutions that enhance overall well-being and performance. It's about delivering the right product, at the right time, and in the right amount to ensure optimal results. FROM CITRUS TO SCIENCE: REVOLUTIONIZING ANIMAL NUTRITION WITH CARGILL’S MHS
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTUxNjkxNQ==