NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2024 According to a survey conducted by Pets International Magazine, 50% of pet owners prioritise nutritional intake when selecting which products to purchase. This was followed by health benefits (29%) and flavour (23%), underscoring the need for nutritious, yet palatable options. This shift is evident in the livestock feed industry as well. According to a report by Zion Market Research, the global market for animal feed additives, including those that enhance immune health, is projected to reach USD 59.04 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2021 to 2028. In light of this, Henning Gerstenkorn, Business Development Manager, Animal Health at Ohly, a provider of yeast-based ingredients for animal health, explained the role of yeast extract in improving immune health and palatability, and how manufacturers can enhance these elements during the production process. In his statement, Gerstenkorn shared: Keeping livestock healthy is, of course, a priority for producers. And with increasing levels of antibiotic resistance, there’s a growing need for alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. Incorporating yeast extract into animal feed comes with multiple benefits, ranging from improving palatability to strengthening the immune system. Since yeast extracts are highly palatable, often adding meaty or roasted notes, animals such as pets are much more willing to eat food which encompasses this component. This can be particularly beneficial for animals with a reduced appetite to increase feed intake. Yeast cell walls are the outer, protective layer of the yeast cells and are primarily composed of complex carbohydrates, including beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides. These two active ingredients can support the immune system. Read more>> Expert insight: Improving immune support and palatability in animal feed One of the industrial and financial leaders in the French vegetable oil and protein sector, Avril Group announced the creation of Eurolysine, a new company that will unify the activities taken over from the Metex Group. The company stated that a new name, chosen to revive the activity's international reputation and leadership in the fermented amino acids market. Following the Commercial Court's decision to accept Avril's bid, in association with the SPI fund managed by Bpifrance on behalf of the French State, the company created for the takeover, which will be jointly held by Avril (55%) and the SPI fund (45%) has been named Eurolysine. Avril pointed out that this name harks back to the company's industrial and commercial past, evoking a brand whose expertise and quality is renowned among customers. It also expresses the ambition of the project put forward by Avril, in association with Bpifrance: restructuring the business in order to guarantee its long-term future, and thereby boosting the sovereignty of the French and European animal nutrition sector and providing it with new development prospects. Eurolysine SAS is currently managed by Rudolph Hidalgo, reporting to a Strategic Committee presided over by Avril CEO JeanPhilippe Puig, and made up of representatives of the two stockholders and independent administrators. Read more>> Avril Group announces its new company: Eurolysine Product Description
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