ISSUE FOCUS 28 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 resilience and enhances growth performance in both fish and shrimp. These are all part of our Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) portfolio, which, as mentioned earlier, integrates all our nutritional solutions into species-specific programs. What trends are driving innovation in phytogenics today, and how is Cargill responding? There’s a lot happening. Producers want functional ingredients that do more than fill a nutritional gap; they want solutions that support health, efficiency, and sustainability. At the same time, our understanding of the gut microbiota is growing fast, and that’s opening up new possibilities for health-by-nutrition strategies. Cargill is investing heavily in research, partnerships, and digital tools to stay ahead. We’re evolving phytogenics from simple plant extracts to next-gen solutions that are precise, science-based, and integrated into broader nutritional programs. What’s next for phytogenics at Cargill? We see phytogenics entering a whole new phase. It’s not only about what’s in the plant—it’s about how we use it, how we target it, and how we integrate it into the bigger picture. We’re continuing to innovate across species and production systems, expanding our MHS portfolio, and using digital tools to make nutrition smarter and more responsive. One area we’re especially excited about is how phytogenics might influence animal behavior and welfare through compounds that act beyond the gut, even on brain function. That could help simplify farm labor and improve productivity in ways we haven’t seen before. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: Help producers succeed through science, partnership, and innovation. If any of the readers would like to find out more about what we are doing in this space at Cargill ANH, and would like to know how we can apply our science to their operations, we encourage them to visit us online today. About Marc Decoux Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health’s Senior Director, Monogastrics & Phytogenics, Marc Decoux is based in the Netherlands. With over 25 years of experience in animal nutrition, he has led global innovation in animal health & nutrition, linking science, product development, and market strategy. His work focuses on advancing micronutrition and phytogenic solutions that align animal performance with consumers demand and sustainability. Photo: Cargill
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