NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 115 Carr's Group plc, a global company specializing in sustainable livestock supplements, entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership with French company Vétalis to develop an advanced range of Tracesure® boluses, with distribution scheduled from Autumn 2025. The new partnership follows the strategic decision to close the ANIMAX production facility in June 2025 and enables the group to allocate more resources toward innovation and meeting the demands of a growing market, according to the announcement. Vétalis is a recognised expert in precision bolus supplementation technology and brings strong capabilities in developing science-backed solutions that support livestock health and sustainable farming practices. Joshua Hoopes, Chief Executive Officer of Carr's Group plc, commented: "This is a key strategic milestone as we reposition the group as a focused, pure-play agriculture business. Partnering with Vétalis enables us to build a more efficient platform for sustainable growth, while strengthening our customer offering and creating long-term value for shareholders." Carr's Group highlights the partnership as marking pivotal step in its growth strategy by improving on-farm productivity which in turn supports sustainable global food security. By combining the group's deep understanding of livestock nutrition with Vétalis' advanced manufacturing, the partnership aims to propel innovation, drive operational efficiencies, and improve product delivery. The agreement is expected to deliver meaningful operational savings while reinforcing the market position of Tracesure® in the UK and Ireland. Read more>> Carr’s Group and Vétalis partner for sustainable livestock supplements Photo: Freepik Eurolysine, the sole lysine producer in the European Union, welcomed the introduction of anti-dumping duties against lysine imported from China. Following an investigation launched by the European Commission in May 2024, Member States have approved in June 2025 the commission's proposal to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese lysine. The duties vary between 47.7% and 58.3% depending on the Chinese companies concerned. They came into force on 11th July 2025 for a period of 5 years, replacing the provisional duties introduced in January 2025. "We welcome this decision, which demonstrates the determination of the commission and the Member States to protect European lysine production from unfair competition. It is perfectly in line with the rationale of the takeover of Eurolysine by Avril a year ago, i.e. the ambition to preserve and develop an activity that is strategic for European sovereignty and the future of the animal feed industry," said Jean-Philippe Puig, CEO of Avril. "The introduction of anti-dumping duties for 5 years opens up medium-term prospects that encourage us in our production development plan. By the second half of 2025, our Amiens plant will have returned to its cruising speed for lysine production, and we are currently working to increase lysine production capacity by 20% by 2027," noted Eddy Feijen, CEO of Eurolysine. Read more>> EU approves anti-dumping duties on Chinese lysine Photo: Cédric Helsly
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