Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 50 March 2025

NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2025 111 Swiss technology group Bühler announced that it increased its profitability in 2024, reaching an EBIT of CHF 227 million and an EBIT margin of 7.6%. Equity ratio improved to 52.8%. The company further strengthened its financial stability with improved cash flow and increased liquidity. In a challenging market environment, although orders declined, turnover remained stable, and Bühler maintained or even increased its market share. According to the announcement, the main contributors to the successes of 2024 were Milling Solutions, Bühler’s largest business area, Leybold Optics, and the Customer Service business. “In an increasingly uncertain global economic environment, we took our approach of ‘making things happen’ and continued investing in innovation and training. Our skilled and passionate employees deserve a big thank you, as they were yet again key to our success in a very demanding year,” says Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bühler. In 2024, Bühler Group’s turnover remained stable at CHF 3.0 billion (-0.8%), while order intake stood at CHF 2.8 billion (-9.9%). The impact of foreign exchange rates was significant: in local currencies, turnover increased by 2.5% to CHF 3.1 billion, and order intake stood at CHF 2.9 billion (-7.0%). Thanks to a focus on improving productivity, the group’s profitability increased for the fourth consecutive year, resulting in an EBIT of CHF 227 million (7.6% of turnover; prior year: 7.2%). Read more>> Bühler announces stable turnover and good performance As one of the leading producers of premium Atlantic salmon-based ingredients for the health and nutrition, premium pet food, and aquaculture markets, Biomega unveiled its new, cutting-edge website. According to the statement, the site reflects Biomega’s unwavering commitment to advancing the nutritional value of its ingredients by transforming Atlantic salmon-based raw materials through innovative biorefining techniques. Nina Lerbrekk, Marketing Manager at Biomega, states: “Our new website provides visitors with a seamless, informative, and engaging experience. Its contemporary design, inspired by our Norwegian roots, enhances functionality and usability, allowing customers to explore our products and functional ingredient solutions intuitively and with confidence.” The website not only showcases Biomega’s latest products and services but also highlights its dedication to fostering a more sustainable aquaculture industry. Visitors can find updates on sustainability initiatives, including key goals and competencies. “These efforts focus on sustainable sourcing, minimizing waste, and reducing environmental impact,” explains Lerbrekk. “The site also features enhanced access to detailed information about our functional ingredients, including SalMe Collagen peptides for human nutrition, the Salmigo range for premium pet food, and salmon oils and proteins designed for the aquafeed market.” Read more>> Biomega launches its new website

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