NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 At a formal event in Algeria’s capital city Algiers on 28 July 2025, Baladna, the Algerian Government, and GEA – represented by CEO Stefan Klebert – took part in a contract signing ceremony, enabling the construction of the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria. GEA was mandated to provide a comprehensive range of dairy farming and processing solutions. The order contract was signed by Ali Al-Ali, Chairman of the Board of Baladna Algeria, and GEA’s CEO Stefan Klebert. The event was attended by numerous high-profile guests, including Abdelaziz Ali Al-Naama, ambassador of Qatar to Algeria, Algerian Minister of Agriculture Youssef Cherfa and Mohamed Moutaz AlKhayyat, Chairman of the Board of Baladna Food Industries. According to the announcement, the facility will be the largest of its kind, located about 90 kilometers from the provincial capital. Construction will commence at the beginning of 2026, with first milk powder production scheduled to start in late 2027. Production volumes will be gradually expanded. When completed and fully supplied, this facility’s final capacity will amount to approximately 100,000 tons of milk powder per year. “We are proud that Baladna and the Algerian government are entrusting GEA to play a key part in this lighthouse project,” said Stefan Klebert. Read more>> World’s largest integrated dairy facility to launch Photo: Baladna / GEA dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health reached a pivotal regulatory step following the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) published scientific opinion confirming the safety and efficacy of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D₃) exclusively produced with Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for salmonids, other fish species, and all other animal species. The confirmation extends the recognized safety and efficacy of HyD® beyond poultry, swine, and ruminants to the entire spectrum of terrestrial and aquatic animals. Hy-D®, an innovative vitamin D3 metabolite, supports optimal levels of 25-OH-D₃, providing all-round benefits in animal health and performance, dsm-firmenich highlights. Emrah Mazi, Head of Special Nutrients at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health said, “This opinion from ESFA marks a key milestone for Hy-D®, demonstrating its global relevance and potential as a reliable source of vitamin D across all animal species. We are excited about what this means for the future of Hy-D® in helping customers around the world advance animal health and performance with confidence.” The company explains that HyD® offers significant benefits for animals, including health and welfare, performance and productivity, and overall food quality. Proper usage of Hy-D® can positively impact animal wellbeing and productivity. Final authorization from the European Commission remains pending and is expected to take several months. Read more>> dsm-firmenich receives EFSA validation for Hy-D® across all animal species Photo: Freepik
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