Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 47 December 2024

NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 One of the global leaders in sustainable, high-quality protein solutions for the food and animal feed industries, Veos Group acquired the activities of OvaInnovations, a prominent producer of inedible egg proteins. The company points out that this strategic move strengthens Veos Group’s presence in the U.S. market and enhances its ability to serve customers worldwide. According to the announcement, by acquiring OvaInnovations' operations, Veos Group will now have production capabilities in the United States, expanding its global reach and enabling it to better respond to customer needs in this key market. "Having a production base in the USA allows us to serve our customers more effectively and to further strengthen our commitment to global growth and sustainability," says Robert Slee, President of Veos Group. The acquisition unites two companies with a shared commitment to circular processes and sustainable practices, core values of the Veos Group mission. Veos Group states this integration aligns seamlessly with the ACTIPRO brand, its brand for high-value functional proteins designed to support the feed and pet food industries. ACTIPRO’s offerings, already recognized for their positive impact on animal nutrition and health, will now be produced and distributed even more efficiently, delivering enhanced value to customers across diverse markets. With a growing portfolio that includes blood products, egg products, collagen and mycoproteins, Veos Group points out it is firmly positioned as a trusted global provider for the food, feed and pet food sectors. This acquisition reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and strengthening of its global network. Read more>> One of the leading integrated food and agribusiness companies, Aboitiz Foods inaugurated its latest and most advanced feed mill in Long An, Vietnam. With an investment of $45 million, this state-of-the-art facility is the company’s largest investment in the country to date, solidifying its commitment to growing its footprint in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the company pointed out. The Gold Coin Long An Feed Mill spans 3.8 hectares and features cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology and a modern laboratory, capable of producing 300,000 metric tons of livestock and animal nutrition feed annually. The company explained that this state-of-the-art facility replaces the Dong Nai mill and complements its fully operational Binh Duong plant, bringing Aboitiz Foods’ total feed production capacity in Vietnam to 1.1 million metric tons. It plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for high-quality animal nutrition in southern Vietnam. “This inauguration is a significant milestone not only for Aboitiz Foods and our Gold Coin Feed-Agribusiness Division but the entire Aboitiz Group,” said Tristan Aboitiz, Aboitiz Foods President and CEO. “Vietnam is a key market of ours and this new facility reinforces our strong position in the country and marks a significant step in building our regional feed platform.” Read more>> Aboitiz Foods inaugurates state-of-the-art feed mill in Vietnam Veos Group expands global reach with new acquisition

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