NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 Global chemical company Evonik introduced a more environmentally friendly 25-kilogram paper bag for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) by eliminating the plastic film layer. This change not only benefits customers with easier disposal options but also aligns with the EU’s new ‘Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation’ (PPWR) aimed at enhancing recycling efforts. “Product packaging plays an important role in our company’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve a resource-conserving circular economy,” says Dr. Dirk Hoehler, Responsible for the Amino Acid Business at Evonik Animal Nutrition. “Packaging must protect the product effectively, but it should do so in the most environmentally friendly way possible.” The new packaging consists of two layers of paper and can be recycled as a pure paper bag (PAP 22) according to the EU recycling classification. For the Antwerp, Belgium, production site alone, this initiative will save 32 tons of polyethylene (PE) per year and reduces the packaging’s CO2 footprint by 20 percent. Evonik highlights that intensive testing has confirmed that the high quality of MetAMINO® remains unchanged in the new packaging and that its shelf life of 36 months is unaffected. The packaging experts at Evonik Animal Nutrition have been working for several years on practical solutions to reduce the use of plastic in the packaging of MetAMINO® and other feed ingredients, according to the announcement. Read more>> Orffa announced a strategic collaboration with Co-Innova Animal Nutrition Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to strengthen its presence in China. This partnership will enable the distribution of two of Orffa’s flagship innovations — Excential Energy Plus and Excential Selenium 4000 — across key regions in the country. Orffa highlights Excential Energy Plus as a next-generation nutritional emulsifier that can improve nutrient digestibility and thus improve energy efficiency. Excential Energy Plus is GFLI certified, supporting feed manufacturers and integrators in reaching their climate goals. Excential Selenium 4000 is a highly bioavailable selenium source that supports livestock’s immune functions, fertility, and oxidative stability. Both products are well-established in global markets and validated by extensive scientific research, the company points out. The cooperation marks a significant step in Orffa’s continued efforts to deliver tailor-made, science-backed solutions to producers in the Chinese market. With Co-Innova’s strong local network and technical capabilities, more customers will now gain access to Orffa’s innovative feed additives designed to improve efficiency, health, and sustainability. “We are committed to bring Orffa’s proven solutions closer to our customers in China,” said Ramakanta Nayak, Managing Director Asia Pacific, Orffa. “Co-Innova’s technical expertise and understanding of local market needs align with our objective to provide targeted, high-value solutions to the Chinese livestock industry.” Read more>> Evonik switches to eco-friendly paper bags for MetAMINO® Orffa targets Chinese livestock sector with new partnership Photo: Evonik Photo: Courtesy of Orffa
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