NEWS 112 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 Netherlands-based De Heus Animal Nutrition acquired Voeders Huys, a well-established Belgian feed producer with production sites in Bruges (Belgium) and Northern France. De Heus points to this strategic move strengthening its position in Western Europe, a key region where the company has already experienced significant commercial growth and will now also produce locally. In recent years, De Heus’ Northwest Europe Business Group has achieved strong commercial growth in Belgium, where it is now one of the the market leaders in the poultry sector. Until now, the Belgian market was primarily supplied from the company’s Dutch production facilities. With the acquisition of Voeders Huys, De Heus explains it is further strengthening its local production footprint in Western Europe, specifically in Belgium and Northern France. This not only reinforces the company’s position in poultry but also creates opportunities to expand into other sectors. The newly acquired production capacity of approximately 250,000 tons per year enables De Heus to respond more efficiently to growing customer demand in the region. Gabor Fluit, CEO of De Heus Animal Nutrition, said: "This acquisition marks a new chapter in our long-term growth strategy. By starting local production in Belgium and France, we strengthen our position in a region with strong agricultural potential. It enables us to grow together with our farmers and supply chain partners, while also reducing our carbon footprint through shorter supply chains. It’s an important step in our ambition to grow globally, with solid roots in local markets." Read more>> South Korea launched its first land-based salmon farm, developed by GS Engineering & Construction and operated by its subsidiary Eco Aquafarm. The Busan Smart Aquaculture Cluster uses recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology delivered by AKVA group, according to the announcement. “This project marks the start of land-based salmon production in South Korea, and we are pleased to contribute with technology and support. Our collaboration with Eco Aquafarm has included system delivery, training, and advisory services, and we look forward to continuing the cooperation as the facility moves into full production,” says Jacob Bregnballe, Sales Director in Land Based at AKVA group. The facility has a capacity of 500 metric tons of Atlantic salmon per year, and is the first step of providing domestic salmon supply for Korea, which currently relies entirely on imports. The first salmon eggs were stocked in the autumn of 2024 with harvest expected in Q4 2026 after two years of cultivation. “Through its marine special plant facilities, Eco Aquafarm seeks to realize the public interest in cultivating Atlantic salmon in eco-friendly and forward-looking RAS aquaculture facilities, developing future food to free them from future food security crises,” expresses Hyou-Sang Jin, CEO of Eco Aquafarm. The Busan farm is part of South Korea’s Smart Aquaculture Cluster Development Project, initiated by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to modernize fish farming through digital technology. Read more>> De Heus grows poultry market presence South Korea launches first land-based salmon farm with RAS technology Photo: Courtesy of De Heus Animal Nutrition Photo: Eco Aquafarm
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